CBD and Sleep: What the Research Says

CBD is a cannabinoid extracted from hemp. Thanks to modern extraction methods, some CBD oil products are available without THC.

Whether CBD may help with sleep problems is still being studied, and there is no clear answer yet. Because of regulations, sellers of these products cannot make medical claims. You can also find user experiences on other forums, and we also report on ongoing research and scientific publications. In this article, we review a 2019 study, which you can read in the original language here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326553/

Let’s look at how CBD was studied in a group of adults with sleep concerns.

A retrospective study at a psychiatric clinic followed 103 adults with anxiety and sleep concerns. CBD was used alongside their usual treatment. If anxiety was the main concern, it was taken each morning after breakfast; if sleep was the main concern, it was taken each evening after dinner.

Reported side effects and overall tolerability were reviewed using patient feedback and chart notes.

Sleep quality and anxiety scores were tracked monthly in the chart review, starting at baseline and again after CBD use.

Researchers around the world are studying the potential effects of CBD and CBD oil. More research is needed before any firm conclusions can be drawn. Because regulations vary, CBD products should not be described with medical claims.