cbd for cold symptoms – Culture For Good

August 23, 2021September 2, 2022

In CBDby Callie Gilman

4 Tips For Taking CBD When You’re Sick

When the cold, flu (influenza), or a virus comes on, the body has a tendency to produce some nasty symptoms. These include:

Body aches
Congestion
Fatigue
Headaches
Runny nose
Sore throats

Though over-the-counter medication does all it can to alleviate these symptoms, it never seems to be enough. With cannabidiol (CBD) making so many headlines as a therapeutic medication, it comes as no surprise many people wonder if it can help for common sicknesses. There are ways in which CBD can help and ways in which it can actually worsen symptoms. Throughout this article, we’re going to review both.

1CBD vs. Traditional Medication

Though over-the-counter medication does all it can to alleviate the cold and flu symptoms, it never seems to be enough. With cannabidiol (CBD) making so many headlines as a therapeutic medication, it comes as no surprise many people wonder if it can help for common sicknesses. As you’re probably aware, there currently isn’t a cure for the common cold or flu. Though getting your flu shot before the winter season can help (and is highly advised), dodging these common sicknesses at least once a year is practically unavoidable. With the understanding, most medication out there seeks to relieve symptoms rather than targeting viruses. Since a new flu or cold virus appears so frequently, scientists don’t have the time nor ability to develop a medication that properly kills it off.

Keeping all this in mind, CBD also doesn’t have the ability to kill off a cold virus. In other words, if you’re already feeling the onset of a cold, you’re bound to get symptoms.

However, CBD may just have the ability to alleviate some of these symptoms.

2Pain Relief

Research has confirmed CBD can be used as a treatment method for chronic pain.³ This data suggests it may help with some of the pain associated with a cold or flu, such as body aches and headaches. However, this suggestion isn’t confirmed.

3Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Viral

Currently, there is no research suggesting CBD can properly fight off a cold or flu virus or infection. However, due to cannabidiols anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, it might help in getting rid of your sickness faster.⁴

4Cold And Flu Symptom Help

One of the biggest discoveries scientists made was CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties. Certain cold and flu symptoms can be associated with inflammation, such as a sore throat or swollen nasal and sinus passageways.⁵ Numerous studies have also found CBD can help people who suffer from nausea. Sometimes, when we get a cold or flu, we experience nausea or vomiting.⁶ One of the biggest difficulties when it comes to getting the flu or cold is many people feel restless. Cannabidiol can not only help people get to bed quicker, but also give them better quality sleep.⁸

Taking CBD While Sick

There are methods of taking cannabidiol which most likely won’t help you when you’re sick. For example, smoking hemp buds or vaping CBD e-liquid juice can actually worsen certain symptoms, such as a sore throat.

If you’re thinking about taking cannabidiol while you’re sick, it’s suggested you consume it through an edible, tincture, or topical. If interested in finding products of this category, feel free to check out Culture for Good’s products page.