Evidence supporting the use of: Cannabidiol
For the health condition: Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, has garnered significant interest for its potential to alleviate certain side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea, vomiting, pain, and anxiety. Scientific evidence for CBD’s efficacy in this context is moderate and still emerging. The strongest evidence relates to the broader use of cannabinoids (including THC and CBD) for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). While synthetic THC analogs (like dronabinol and nabilone) have been approved for this purpose, CBD itself has not been broadly approved or as extensively studied in randomized controlled trials for CINV.

Some studies and preclinical models suggest that CBD, alone or in combination with THC, may help reduce nausea, stimulate appetite, and manage chronic pain and inflammation—common side effects of chemotherapy. Additionally, CBD’s anxiolytic properties may help reduce anxiety in cancer patients. However, most clinical studies have used whole-plant cannabis or combinations of THC and CBD, making it difficult to isolate the effects of CBD specifically.

Major cancer and palliative care guidelines acknowledge the potential of cannabinoids in supportive care but generally stop short of recommending CBD alone due to limited high-quality clinical evidence. More robust, well-designed clinical trials are needed to determine optimal dosing, efficacy, and safety of CBD for chemotherapy-related side effects. Thus, while there is a scientific rationale and some supportive evidence, its routine use for this indication is not yet fully validated.

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