CBD has been studied extensively for use in various chronic pain conditions, but is an especially helpful agent for controlling neuropathic pain.

Research has shown that activating the CB2 receptor is directly beneficial in managing chronic pain, which doesn’t often respond well to other therapies. Since CBD attaches to this specific receptor, it is helpful in activating the pathways that ease the chronic pain, often associated with long-term or degenerative conditions such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes.

Inflammation is the body’s natural instinctive defense against injury, or harmful stimuli.

Of all the qualities that CBD offers, it’s anti-inflammatory properties are arguably the most well-researched of the bunch. Being successfully utilized to treat almost all digestive conditions, as well as many other medical challenges, it is now looked upon as the most efficient anti-inflammatory drug available – even beating out traditional options such as Vitamin C and Omega 3 supplements!

For generalized anxiety, the National Institute on Drug Abuse says that CBD has been shown to reduce stress in animal studies. Study subjects were observed as having lower behavioral signs of anxiety. Their physiological symptoms of anxiety, like increased heart rate, also improved.

Studies have also shown some benefits for other forms of anxiety, such as social anxiety disorder (SAD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

When ingested, CBD directly interacts with Serotonin and dopamine receptors, influencing brain activity and the release of serotonin and dopamine throughout the body.