The anti-inflammatory potential of CBD is widely recognized by the scientific community and is one of the most studied effects today, since most diseases have an acute or chronic inflammatory state. But inflammation is a process that can occur in anyone’s daily life, either due to a small trauma or the flu or as a result of physical activity, work and/or sports.
In this article, you’ll find out how CBD can be helpful in the face of symptoms of inflammation and help you regain good health.
What is inflammation?
Inflammation is a non-specific process of defense of the body against a pathological alteration that can be caused by external or internal factors and can occur in a specific point of the body or manifest itself in a generalized way.
Inflammatory mechanisms are coordinated by the immune system and their function is to facilitate the recovery of the body, for this reason they accompany the vast majority of pathologies, although an excessive or persistent inflammatory response over time can be harmful to a good state of health.
However, the objective of inflammation is to facilitate healing, an inflammatory state always entails a feeling of discomfort and very often manifests itself with flu, pain and swelling.
Types of inflammation
Considering the space, inflammation can occur both in a general way, distributed throughout the body, and localized in a specific area and can manifest itself both internally and externally.
Considering the time, inflammation can occur acutely or chronically:
- Acute inflammation favors a rapid recovery as a result of occasional events such as flu, infections, or physical traumas derived from blows and wounds or sustained physical activity.
- Chronic inflammation occurs when the harmful agent is not eliminated and the process is prolonged over time, with the risk of becoming constant. It can occur as a result of some viral diseases, physical degenerative processes such as rheumatism and nervous system ailments such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain.
Does CBD Work for Inflammation?
The efficacy of CBD as an anti-inflammatory has been observed in many scientific studies that have shown how CBD is able to provide different benefits and at the same time ensure broad safety and tolerance to the product in the general population.
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, CBD is used to relieve both acute and chronic inflammatory states in countries where its use is regulated, with the advantage of being able to be used topically as well.
CBD inflammatory properties
The anti-inflammatory properties of CBD are distinct and complementary: on the one hand it helps to reduce inflammation and swelling already present in the body and on the other it modulates and limits the inflammatory response of the body itself so that it does not manifest itself excessively, interacting with the immune system.
To understand the importance of these effects of CBD, it must be remembered that inflammation itself is a positive process whose objective is to facilitate recovery, while problems arise when the inflammatory response is excessive or becomes chronic.
CBD also has analgesic properties, which can be of great help in relieving the sensation of pain that usually accompanies an inflammatory process or state.
How Does CBD Work to Reduce Inflammation?
The receptors of the endocannabinoid system are closely involved in the modulation of inflammatory processes in the body, in addition to being connected to the immune system and the nervous system. Thanks to its action on CB1 and CB2 receptors, CBD modulates the body’s inflammatory processes so that they manifest themselves in a more limited and effective way, facilitating an overall improvement in the body’s inflammatory response. In addition, CBD interacts with TRPV and PPARs receptors, optimizing the reduction of the inflammatory state present in the body and swelling, providing relief quickly and facilitating recovery.
How to use CBD for inflammation?
Nowadays it is possible to find products for external application in Spain, such as oils, ointments and creams. Through external use, the effect of CBD is not distributed in the body systemically, but manifests itself in the area of application allowing its effect to be concentrated where it is needed. It is advisable to use a sufficient amount to cover the area to be treated, such as about 4-5 drops of oil for a small area, and perform a gentle massage until completely absorbed. In cases of acute inflammation, it is advisable to make up to a maximum of 4-5 applications per day.
Conclusion on Using CBD as an Anti-Inflammatory
Thanks to its multiple properties and high safety, CBD can be of great help in relieving an inflammatory state and optimizing physical recovery in a wide variety of pathologies, as well as milder problems that can affect everyday life.
CBD can be used to treat both acute and chronic inflammation, being a very promising substance also for the treatment of autoimmune inflammatory diseases.
Frequently asked questions
Is CBD anti-inflammatory?
CBD has very important anti-inflammatory properties as it has been observed in numerous scientific studies. The most interesting aspect is CBD’s ability to act in the body to not only relieve the inflammation present, but also to interact with the immune system to modulate the body’s own inflammatory response and increase its effectiveness.
How quickly does CBD work against inflammation?
CBD acts quickly, in the right doses you can notice a temporary relief from the first doses, although obviously for the most chronic situations you have to proceed to a constant application over time to obtain longer-term effects.
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