Comment TOPICAL and I’ll send you a link to my evidence-based topical CBD balm with the same concentration and mixture as in the research study. It can also be found on elevatedhealth.org elev8d_health 💊 Oral NSAIDs certainly be effective but do have side effects and may be contraindicated if you have stomach or kidney issues. Although there are several options for other types of topical anti-inflammatories, lately I’ve seen the best results with topical CBD (cannabidiol). 😷 However, it has always been difficult to determine what concentration to use. Recently, there was a 2022 randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Hand Surgery (PMID: 35637038) that showed a concentration of 6.2 mg/mL of CBD mixed with shea butter provided 60% pain relief after 2 weeks for arthritis. It was compared with placebo, and the results were statistically significant (p < .05). No adverse events were noted. Unfortunately, the study only involved 18 patients, so I definitely need ...