Cannabidiol (CBD) oil seems to be all over the place, used as treatment for anxiety, chronic pain, acne and even infused in some foods and drinks. It’s readily available in various doses and forms over-the-counter. It’s natural to wonder what this mystical compound of marijuana is and what it does in the body.

You might be thinking, “Wait, marijuana? Doesn’t that make you high?” But let’s set the record straight: unlike CBD’s counterpart delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is a non-psychoactive compound, meaning it doesn’t alter your cognitive state.

Similar to THC though, CBD can help you relax and people are wondering if it will help them finally get some good shut eye.

“It’s a tricky question to answer,” says Deirdre Conroy, Ph.D., clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at Michigan Medicine.  “There have been few studies on CBD and its effect on sleep, and those published have few participants with differing doses and forms of CBD administered.”

However, many of these studies suggest there could be some benefit to using CBD as a sleep aid, and it’s worth researching. “For example, there’s evidence that CBD can be helpful in managing anxiety. If someone’s anxiety is creating their sleeping problem, a CBD product may benefit them,” Conroy says.

https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/can-cbd-help-you-sleep