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Are CBD Patches Safe to Use?

Are CBD Patches safe to use day to day?

You may be asking yourself if CBD Patches or any other CBD supplements are safe to use? 

According to recent studies from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential. To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD. In general CBD is very well tolerated.

If you are considering using CBD patches, you should speak to your GP or other healthcare professional to be sure. This is particularly important if you have any pre existing medical history such as skin reactions or blood pressure or if you are taking any current medication such as blood thinning medication, calcium channel blockers or any other medication that could clash with taking CBD.

Because of its relation to the Marijuana plant CBD has developed a bad reputation. It is common for many consumers  ask ‘Are CBD Patches safe to use?. Side effects that have been reported are minimal and include include nausea, fatigue and irritability in higher doses. CBD can increase the level of blood thinning and other medicines in your blood by competing for the liver enzymes that break down these drugs. Grapefruit has a similar effect with certain medicines.

CBD patches and oil should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

CBD patches are transdermal patches containing cannabidiol (CBD). CBD Patches are known to be tolerable. They slowly release CBD into the bloodstream through the skin. CBD patch releases CBD over 24hrs for maximum effect compared to taking CBD oil multiple times a day.

CBD Patches are a very convenient way of taking CBD and have been clinically tested to be mild and dermatologist approved and hypoallergenic.

CBD Scientific Reports on Safety. The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COT) have published the latest detailed scientific report on CBD (Opens in a new window).

If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’re curious and thinking of trying CBD patches for pain such as arthritis, joint pain or muscular pain or even daily relief.

2015 review published in Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry discusses the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD. It was found found that CBD may reduce inflammation through several pathways in the body, and represents an effective potential treatment for a range of conditions characterized by inflammation. Many consumers are now turning to CBD patches for arthritis pain and it has become in high demand worldwide. Case study on CBD for pain.


Disclaimer: This article may contain references of CBD “for” a specific subject, for example, “CBD patches for pain and arthritis”. It is important for us to be clear and confirm that CBD is an actual food supplement that, while it may be useful for many people, is not sold “for” any specific purpose other than general health and wellbeing. Any references of CBD for a specific subject are simply so to clarify this to anyone searching for these terms out of interest.

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