Conditions
Our Conditions category aims to give readers accurate and reliable information on how CBD might be used to ease the symptoms of different diseases.
What's on this page?2 sections
CBD Guide: 40 conditions
For each condition: what the research found and how far that result can be trusted. All in one table: the evidence map
Epilepsy
Neurodevelopmental
Cancer
- Chemotherapy NauseaNot studied enough Insufficient evidence
- Cancer PainNo effect found Weak evidence
- Appetite Loss in CancerNo effect found Insufficient evidence
- Sleep and Anxiety in CancerNo effect found Weak evidence
- Cancer TreatmentNo effect found Insufficient evidence
- Cancer RiskNot studied enough Insufficient evidence
Pain and surgery
- Pain After SurgeryNo effect found Weak evidence
- Neuropathic PainMixed results Weak evidence
- Arthritis and OsteoarthritisNo effect found Moderate evidence
- Chronic PainNo effect found Moderate evidence
- CBD Cream (Topical)Mixed results Weak evidence
- MigraineNot studied enough Insufficient evidence
- FibromyalgiaNo effect found Moderate evidence
Anxiety and mental health
- AnxietyMixed results Weak evidence
- Panic AttacksNot studied enough Insufficient evidence
- Social AnxietyMixed results Weak evidence
- PTSDNo effect found Weak evidence
- DepressionNot studied enough Very weak evidence
- Bipolar DepressionNo effect found Very weak evidence
- SchizophreniaMixed results Weak evidence
- AddictionMixed results Weak evidence
Other
- Crohn’s and Ulcerative ColitisNo effect found Weak evidence
- MS SpasticityNo effect found Weak evidence
- Parkinson’s DiseaseNo effect found Weak evidence
- Skin ConditionsMixed results Very weak evidence
- DiabetesNo effect found Insufficient evidence
- Blood PressureMay help a little Weak evidence
- GlaucomaNo effect found Insufficient evidence
- DementiaNot studied enough Very weak evidence
- Spasticity Other Than MSNot studied enough Insufficient evidence
- Irritable Bowel and Stomach ProblemsMixed results Weak evidence
- Loss of Appetite and Weight LossNot studied enough Very weak evidence
Articles
NewCBD for Pain After Surgery: Randomized TrialsWe explain in plain language what studies testing CBD for pain after surgery found, and what to keep in mind around the time of surgery.
Migraine and Cannabinoids: A 2026 Scientific ReviewIt is very understandable to be curious about CBD when you are coping with migraine attacks. In this article we explain in plain language what the first controlled migraine study with cannabis found and what we do not yet know about CBD oil.
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Depression: The Latest Scientific EvidenceWhen you’re living with depression, it’s only natural to wonder about different options. We explain in plain language how CBD has been studied in depression, how it interacts with antidepressants, and the topics you can discuss with your doctor.
Fibromyalgia and CBD: Current Research and Clinical TrialsPeople living with fibromyalgia have many questions about CBD, and important studies that shed light on them have been published in recent years. In this article we explain in plain language how pure CBD and THC-containing products have been studied in fibromyalgia and what was found.
Anxiety and Cannabidiol (CBD): What Does the Research Say?If you are curious about CBD for anxiety, we have brought together in plain language what research has found, possible side effects and the topics you can discuss with your doctor.
Epilepsy and Cannabidiol: Scientific Evidence and Clinical UseEpilepsy is the area where CBD has raised the most hope and has been studied best. In plain language, we explain which epilepsies the approved CBD medicine helps and by how much, how it differs from CBD oils, and how it can be obtained in Turkey.
Nighttime Panic Attacks and CBD: What Does the Research Say?Waking up in a panic at night can be exhausting. We explain in plain language what a nighttime panic attack is, how CBD has been studied for panic and anxiety, and what you can talk about with your doctor.
Menopause and CBD: What Does the Research Say?Many women are curious about CBD during this stage of life, with its hot flashes and broken sleep. We looked at where the research stands today and at women's own experiences.
Orthopedic Conditions and CBD: What the Research ShowsWhen knee, back or shoulder pain drags on, it’s only natural to wonder about CBD. In this article, we look together at what studies of cannabis and CBD have shown for muscle and joint pain.
Sports Injuries and CBD: What Does the Research Say?More and more athletes are trying CBD for post-workout pain and injuries. In this article we explain what the first controlled studies of CBD in sports found and what you need to know about drug testing.
Focus, Cognitive Performance and CBD: A Scientific ReviewIf your attention often wanders, it is only natural to wonder whether CBD could help. We explain in plain language what studies on attention and memory have found, possible side effects and what you can discuss with your doctor.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and CBD: The ResearchWhen you live with fatigue that never goes away, it is very natural to wonder whether CBD might help. In this article, we look together at what is known about chronic fatigue syndrome and where research on CBD stands today.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and CBD: What Does the Research Say?People living with rheumatoid arthritis who look for extra support alongside their medicines often think of CBD. In this article, we explain what has been learned so far, from the lab to patient studies, and which questions are still open.
Tension-Type Headache and CBD: What Does the Research Say?Many people wonder about CBD for that familiar ache that wraps around the head at the end of a stressful day. In this article, we look together at what is known about tension-type headache and where research on CBD stands today.
Skin Fungus and CBD: Lab ResearchCBD's effect against fungi shows interesting results in the lab. Let's look together at what these findings mean for someone dealing with a fungal skin infection.