Before we talk about the relationship between CBD and arthritis, we need to clarify that there is no scientific evidence to support using CBD instead of prescription medication.
Saying that, early evidence is promising, as pointed out by the Arthritis Society. Multiple animal studies suggest CBD may indeed have both pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
For example, the results of a 2015 study on the impact of transdermal CBD (applied directly on the skin) on arthritis in rats indicates that CBD might have therapeutic potential for inflammation and pain related to arthritis.
This is also supported by anecdotal evidence from people with rheumatoid arthritis who have used CBD oil and shown signs of improvement in their symptoms, such as pain, anxiety and sleeping problems.
With more research being done every day, there seems to be a lot of promising potential, and the future looks bright.