How to take CBD Oil

CBD (cannabidiol) found in the cannabis plants is considered quite safe to be used for medicinal purposes, especially in recent times when the laws have been altered in various countries to legalize hemp production. CBD and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are obtained from the cannabis plant. However, CBD is safe and doesn’t give you the intoxicating or “high” feeling that THC causes. 

Are you looking to consume CBD in your daily lives to get rid of problems such as chronic pains, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, muscle spasms or other issues? Here is a brief overview of how you should take CBD oil and how much you should take, so that you don’t experience any serious side effects.

What type of CBD to consume?

When you buy CBD, you should look for the following factors to ensure that you are buying the right product:

Full or broad-spectrum – Full-spectrum CBD oil contains CBD, THC and other cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant. Broad-spectrum CBD oil contains only the CBD content of the cannabis plant.

Tested CBD – The CBD oil that you should buy should have been tested in a lab previously, so that you know what to expect from the product exactly.

Organic and THC content – In the USA and most other countries, the use of CBD is allowed only if it contains a maximum of 0.3% of THC. Ensure that you check for this before buying. Also, you should always buy organic CBD, because this way you aren’t consuming any chemicals or pesticides.

How to take CBD oil

• Oral consumption

CBD can be directly consumed by eating them in the form of CBD-flavoured candies or gummies or mints. This way, it will take around 2 to 3 hours for the effect of CBD to get into your body. Your body will absorb only 20 to 30% of CBD that is present in the candies, when you eat them directly.

You can also consume CBD in the form of a capsule. Generally, it is recommended that you start off with a 25mg capsule once a day to ensure that you get used to the dosage. While it takes about 45minutes for the effect of the CBD to get into your body, it will stay in there for several hours.

Consuming CBD through tinctures is one of the most common forms of oral consumption today. The CBD-filled tincture should be kept under your tongue for 1 to 3 minutes. This way, it is easier to ingest CBD easier than most other forms. Instead of tinctures, you can also use syrups, oils, sprays and lozenges for oral ingestion. These tinctures are very easy to use and they can be customised according to the users’ preferences.

• Applying CBD topically

Another common way of taking CBD oil is through topical application. CBD-filled creams and ointments are available easily. Usually, athletes use these when they want to get rid of any injury or sprain or spasm. Similarly, CBD sprays and ointments are also recommended for adults and older people who are suffering from bone degeneration diseases such as arthritis. Studies have provided that CBD has a positive impact in reducing the swelling of bones and bringing down the intensity of chronic pain as well.

• Vaping/Smoking

You can also ingest CBD in the form of vaping or smoking. A vapouriser using CBD cartridges or vape pens are easily available in the market today. The main advantage of this form of consumption of CBD is that its effect can be experienced in just ten minutes. Also, you can get to absorb at least 40% of the CBD this way. However, you should refrain from doing this, if you are already prone to respiratory and other issues related to bronchitis.

Irrespective of the method you chose, it is always prudent to consult your doctor to be sure you are using the right method.