People claim cbd has a range of health benefits, but there’s little unbiased evidence that it does. It’s not a treatment for cancer or other serious diseases, and it may cause side effects such as tiredness, nausea or diarrhea. In some cases, it can interact with medications, such as blood thinners or anti-epileptic drugs. It can also raise levels of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in the body, which can lead to liver problems.

CBD has been shown to have anxiolytic effects in clinical trials and animal studies. This is because it might help to increase endocannabinoid tone, which regulates the balance of nerve cells that control mood and pain sensation. In addition, CBD might reduce anxiety and depression by acting on neurotransmitters involved in these conditions.

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It can help with a few specific health conditions, including chronic pain (musculoskeletal and neurological), inflammatory bowel disease and skin conditions such as psoriasis. However, more research is needed to understand the best way to use it for these conditions.

A small number of RCTs report a positive effect of CBD on pain symptoms; however, the results are inconsistent. This may be due to limited availability of CBD and differences in the experimental settings used (Larsen and Shahinas 2020). A placebo-controlled trial of CBM is needed to examine its efficacy on pain management. This retrospective observational study indicates CBD-rich treatments have a beneficial impact on symptom burden only for patients with moderate to severe symptoms.