What Does CBD Actually Do?
Instead of making you feel high, CBD oil provides a feeling of light relaxation, with many users noting relief from anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and inflammation. CBD mainly offers these effects by impacting your 5HT and TRP receptors; unlike THC, CBD does not strongly interact with your body’s intoxicating CB1 receptors. In addition to not causing intoxication, CBD generally does not have side effects of any kind.
- Anxiety & Stress: Studies note a significant connection between CBD and reduced stress and anxiety levels, most likely caused by interactions with the serotonergic system.
- Insomnia & Sleep Quality: CBD often helps users get to sleep faster, and studies show that it increases sleep duration.
- Pain & Inflammation: Research shows that CBD may have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, both when taken orally and applied topically.













