We’ve looked at the use of CBD products for anxiety, pain relief, sleep disorders, and more, but does CBD oil also offer some hope for those suffering from allergies or asthma? Like with most areas concerning CBD, the research is still in its infancy, but let’s take a look at what we know so far.

The effect of CBD on allergies and asthma

While CBD oil shouldn’t be used as a replacement for any prescribed treatment, it could potentially help you manage your symptoms as a complementary therapy to antihistamines and other treatments. The possible link between CBD and allergies/asthma comes down to its anti-inflammatory properties, which could help to manage allergic reactions in your body. Inflammation of the airways can contribute to difficulty breathing and other symptoms of asthmatic or allergic reactions.

While allergies that affect our airways tend to be the most commonly thought about ones, certain allergies can also cause skin reactions when an allergic person is exposed to the allergen. Someone may develop a rash after using a skin product that contains ingredients they are allergic or sensitive to, for example. Again, the anti-inflammatory effects of CBD oil could help to manage these symptoms, or topical CBD treatments could also be useful at relieving the irritation and swelling.

Research on CBD for allergies and asthma

Some studies have been conducted on mice to determine the effect of CBD on allergies and asthma. One found that a specific terpene found in cannabis, a-pinene, reduced the allergic reaction in rats. While another study showed reduced airway inflammation in mice with allergic asthma. And linking back to the skin reactions touched upon earlier, research has suggested a positive link between CBD and contact dermatitis.

So, although more research still needs to be conducted to decide the true effects of CBD products on asthma and allergies, the initial research has shown some positive results. Make sure you talk to your doctor or another healthcare professional before using CBD products for your allergies/asthma.

You can browse our online store to see the range of high-quality, full-spectrum CBD oils and other products we have available to buy. Full-spectrum products contain more of the beneficial components of the cannabis plant while still only containing a fractional amount of CBD. This ensures that your CBD oil contains terpenes, such as the a-pinene terpene that was found to be effective in rat studies.