Cannabidiol (CBD)

Like THC, CBD is a cannabinoid (a compound in cannabis). Unlike THC, CBD won’t get you high, but it shows promise as a treatment for epilepsy, anxiety, depression, pain, inflammation, cancer, and more. Unfortunately, as of 2022, human trials are still few.

Quick Answer

What it is

Like THC, CBD is a cannabinoid (a compound in cannabis). Unlike THC, CBD won’t get you high, but it shows promise as a treatment for epilepsy, anxiety, depression, pain, inflammation, cancer, and more.

Key findings

  • Grade A: Seizure Frequency (Epilepsy)
  • Grade C: Anxiety Symptoms (Mood Improvement)
  • Grade N/A: Schizophrenia symptoms (Schizophrenia)

Safety

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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Cannabidiol (CBD)

Quick Facts: Cannabidiol (CBD)

  • Best Evidence:Grade A
  • Conditions Studied:14
  • Research Outcomes:19
  • Grade A Findings:1
  • Key Effect:Epilepsy
Outcomes by grade:
A1
B0
C1
D0
14 conditions · 19 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

Grade:
Effect:
Size:
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A
Seizure Frequency
Large Improvement
largeImproves
C
Anxiety Symptoms
Moderate Improvement
moderateImproves
?
Attention
1 study
Improves
?
Cognition
1 study
Improves
?
Depression Symptoms
1 study
Improves
?
Mood
1 study
Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study
Improves
?
Anxiety Symptoms
Improves
?
Schizophrenia symptoms
Improves
?
Pain
Improves
?
Pain
Improves
?
Pain
Improves
?
Crohn's Disease Symptoms
Improves
?
Anxiety Symptoms
Improves
?
Pain
Improves
?
Anxiety Symptoms
Improves
?
Pain
Improves
?
Seizure Frequency
Worsens
?
Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Improves

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