Medically Reviewed by
Kimberly Langdon, MD. Written by Stanley Clark. Updated on 1 June 2021
CBD for Fever: What is known so far
Fever develops when the hypothalamus strategically increases the body’s temperature. This happens when the body is fighting infections, but can also occur in response to medications, immunizations, or diseases such as cancer. Among the most common of these are those caused by bacterias and viruses.
Earlier animal research hinted that fever triggered by a virus could be treated using CBD(3).
Also, the use of CBD oil may be an effective option in the treatment of fever caused by a massive inflammatory reaction. The CBD oil triggers the body’s anti-inflammatory response via the endocannabinoid system(4).