CBD for Inflammation
Updated: Jan 22, 2022
When the body is injured or agitated, the immune system responds with inflammation. Splinters, twisted ankles, infections...you name it! Inflammation is usually a normal (and unpleasant) part of the healing process.
In some cases, inflammation can get out of hand. Anyone with a chronic inflammatory disorder like rheumatoid arthritis knows just how debilitating and uncomfortable it can be.
The unpleasant effects of inflammation may include:
Consistent pain
Decreased functionality (difficulty moving)
Swelling
Exhaustion
CBD to the Rescue!
What can be done to reduce painful inflammation that's holding you back? Cannabidiol (CBD) oils and topicals continue to be a popular, plant-based solution to that problem.
Current research suggests that CBD may have anti-inflammatory effects and may be able to help reduce inflammation in:
How it Works
The human body naturally produces cannabinoids which stimulate the C2 receptors primarily found on immune cells. This triggers the release of cytokine, a compound that influences inflammation. As a cannabinoid, the structure of CBD also stimulates C2 receptors and can inhibit the release of that compound.
What Next?
Go ahead, give CBD a try! Our salve and roll-on CBD products come ready to apply to those specific areas that need some relief. Alternatively, our ingestible CBD tinctures are better for chronic, long term management.