We're entering that time of year when we start experiencing the colds, runny noses, and severe sore throats that always come with "one of those weeks of the year." Today we want to talk about the role CBD plays in sore throats specifically.
SORE THROAT AND INFLAMMATION
Each of the symptoms of the common cold stems from inflammation. Our immune system is governed by various symptoms, such as a sore throat and runny nose. The body triggers an inflammatory response so that white blood cells can easily pass through the tissues and quickly approach the infection.
In other words, although inflammation serves a purpose, it can cause uncomfortable symptoms. This is why many doctors recommend anti-inflammatory pills like aspirin or ibuprofen to minimize cold symptoms. In this regard, CBD could be of great help in relieving a sore throat thanks to its proven anti-inflammatory properties.
As we've seen in previous articles, CBD has great anti-inflammatory potential. This is why many people use it to relieve various types of pain. Thanks to its properties, it can reduce inflammation, facilitating the healing process.
ANALGESIC AND ANTIBIOTIC PROPERTIES
Aside from its anti-inflammatory properties, CBD also has significant analgesic properties, making it an ideal option for soothing a sore throat. In fact, various studies indicate that CBD shows promising results in the treatment of chronic pain.
As if that weren't enough, studies also indicate that CBD has an effect very similar to that of conventional antibiotics. This means it could be used to treat sore throats caused by bacterial infections.
In other words, CBD's analgesic properties combat sore throats, while its antibiotic properties combat the infection that caused it. For this reason, CBD is being touted as a potential treatment for sore throats.
Associated studies
In 2019, a study demonstrated the action of CBD against airway inflammation in asthmatic mice. After CBD administration, inflammation was observed to be reduced. At the same time, airway restoration processes were significantly improved. CBD is believed to have provided these benefits through its interaction with CB1 and CB2 receptors.
On the other hand, previously, in 2015, a study showed that CBD benefited lung function and decreased inflammation in mice.
Additionally, other studies evaluated the action of THC and CBD on cytokine synthesis by cells of the human immune system. It should be noted that cytokines are used to promote inflammatory responses. As a result, THC and CBD were found to block the synthesis of these molecules.
Cannabis has antibacterial properties for winter sore throats.
Cannabis contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds. This makes it suitable for fighting bacterial strep throat infections. Various studies have shown that, when used, cannabis products (especially cannabis oils) can enhance the antibacterial activity of antibiotics used to treat the symptoms of strep throat.
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