India, Jan. 12 -- Arthritis is a broad term that covers conditions in which joints become inflamed, painful, and often less mobile. Many people with arthritis, whether it's Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), or other variations, look beyond standard treatments for additional relief. The appeal is obvious: an oral form, non-intoxicating (for most CBD-only products), and the promise of relief with lesser conventionally known side effects. But the reality is more complex than the marketing often suggests.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound derived from the cannabis plant (often hemp in the U.S. context) that does not produce the "high" associated with its cousin compound, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). It has been studied for anti-in...