To understand how CBD may reduce pain, it’s important to learn the basics of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex network of receptors, enzymes, and endocannabinoids found throughout the body.

Reaching for CBD-infused lotion or oil may seem like a low-risk way to find pain relief, but little is actually known about the impact that CBD has on the nervous system. Over the past decade, the use ...