from the Mayo Clinic:

Cannabidiol (CBD)

CBD is a chemical found in marijuana. CBD doesn't contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana that produces a high. The usual CBD formulation is oil, but CBD is also sold as an extract, a vaporized liquid and an oil-based capsule. Food, drinks and beauty products are among the many CBD-infused products available online.

Currently, the only CBD product approved by the Food and Drug Administration is a prescription oil called Epidiolex. It's approved to treat two types of epilepsy. Aside from Epidiolex, state laws on the use of CBD vary. While CBD is being studied as a treatment for a wide range of conditions, including Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and anxiety, research supporting the drug's benefits is still limited.

CBD use also carries some risks. Though it's often well-tolerated, CBD can cause side effects, such as dry mouth, diarrhea, reduced appetite, drowsiness and fatigue. CBD can also interact with other medications you're taking, such as blood thinners.

Another cause for concern is the unreliability of the purity and dosage of CBD in products. A recent study of 84 CBD products bought online showed that more than a quarter of the products contained less CBD than labeled. In addition, THC was found in 18 products.

If you plan to use products containing CBD, talk to your doctor.

for more information visit the Mayo Clinic website at:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/is-cbd-safe-and-effective/faq-20446700

 

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from the AMTA, American Massage Therapy Association:

Three experts agree that pain relief is one of the most significant benefits of using CBD in massage therapy. “CBD is excellent for reducing inflammation and pain,” says O’Donnell. “It helps tight, spastic muscles relax, which allows clients to unwind faster.”

Other potential benefits include reduced inflammation, increased relaxation, better sleep, and a feeling of calmness and relaxation. “CBD’s benefits are very similar to the benefits of massage alone and can potentially increase client outcomes by working in synergy with the body’s natural response to massage therapy,” Bevel explains. O’Donnell describes this synergy as “enhancement,” where CBD allows for faster pain relief that may enable massage therapists to work deeper.

for more information visit this AMTA article on their website at:

https://www.amtamassage.org/about/news/cbd-massage/