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β-caryophyllene and arthritis: it cut swelling in rats, while a THC pill didn't beat placebo for knee pain
Rats only (BCP) · small human RCT (THC) AI-graded ⓘ
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In plain words
Rats, 2026: a β-caryophyllene (BCP) nanoemulsion cut paw swelling, spared cartilage and lowered inflammatory markers (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6).
Knee osteoarthritis, 2026 RCT: a 10 mg THC pill (dronabinol) didn't beat placebo on pain in 21 people.
Rats aren't people.
Typical strains
BCP is typical in GSC-type cuts. Check the COA.
Studies (PubMed)
- PRECLINICALChagas et al., J Pharm Pharmacol 2026 PMID 42814598 · DOIRat study. Nanoemulsion β-caryophyllene reduced paw swelling/arthritis score, preserved cartilage, lowered TNF-α/IL-1β/IL-6.
- RCTHamilton et al., Anesthesiology 2026 PMID 41481837 · DOIHuman RCT (n=21 knee OA). Dronabinol 10 mg: no significant difference in clinical pain vs placebo.
Studies suggest; they do not prove. Animal results may not apply to people. Not medical advice; talk to a doctor.
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