CBD for Tinnitus: Can It Stop the Ringing? – Healthline

You may have heard that cannabidiol (CBD) can help with various conditions, like insomnia, chronic pain, and anxiety. Some people even claim it helps with tinnitus.

But does the research really back that up? Read on to find out.

Tinnitus is when people hear ringing or other noises in their ears that aren’t caused by an external source. It’s more common in older adults, but it can happen to anyone.

While tinnitus varies in severity, for some, the constant buzzing, roari…….

You may have heard that cannabidiol (CBD) can help with various conditions, like insomnia, chronic pain, and anxiety. Some people even claim it helps with tinnitus.

But does the research really back that up? Read on to find out.

Tinnitus is when people hear ringing or other noises in their ears that aren’t caused by an external source. It’s more common in older adults, but it can happen to anyone.

While tinnitus varies in severity, for some, the constant buzzing, roaring, or ringing can cause extreme distress.

Tinnitus is considered a symptom and not a condition in and of itself. Potential causes include:

Treatment for tinnitus usually involves treating the underlying cause.

Your doctor might recommend removing excess earwax and stopping medications that might be causing your tinnitus. Some drugs, like tricyclic antidepressants, may help dampen ear sounds.

Unfortunately, it can sometimes be tough to pinpoint the cause for ringing in the ears. If your doctor can’t find a reason for your tinnitus, or if the treatments for the underlying cause don’t work, you may need to manage your tinnitus by blocking irritating sounds with a white noise machine.

If your tinnitus is caused by hearing loss, using a hearing aid or getting a cochlear implant may help.

CBD is a cannabinoid from the cannabis plant that won’t get you “high” like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) does. There are three different forms of CBD:

Both full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD contain other cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes from the cannabis plant. Full-spectrum CBD also contains a small amount of THC (less than 0.3 percent for federally legal products). CBD isolate is pure CBD.

However, it’s important to recognize that any CBD product, no matter the type, can have trace amounts of THC in it and could show up on a drug test.

You can buy CBD in multiple forms, like gummies, oils, capsules, creams, and lotions.

The two are not the same. Hempseed oil contains only trace amounts of CBD. CBD is mostly found in the stalks, leaves, and flowers of the hemp plant.

Unfortunately, some brands incorrectly label hempseed oil products as containing CBD — sometimes by mistake and sometimes on purpose.

Looking at the ingredient list and certificate of analysis (COA) will let you know exactly what you’re buying. If you want a CBD product, search for terms, like: