CBD Guide: The Top 6 Ways to Take CBD Oil
One of things we love most about CBD is the wide range of CBD Products to explore. This guide will teach you the 6 best ways to take CBD Oil so you can make the best choice for your wellness goals.
What is CBD?
CBD, scientifically known as Cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive extract from the female version of Cannabis Sativa (Hemp). With therapeutic benefits for mind and body wellness, CBD can enlighten you with a natural way to relax over feeling anxious.
Whether you are looking for the best CBD Oil for pain relief or anxiety, these are the best ways for beginners to explore the 6 different ways to take CBD Oil:
#1. Hold CBD Oil Under Your Tongue
Hemp-based CBD Oil is 100% legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. Also called CBD Tinctures, these very-popular products are made by extracting CBD Oil from the Hemp Plant. Droppers (pictured below) are used for sublingual application to place CBD drops under the tongue. Dense amounts of capillaries are direct access points to your blood stream, conveniently found underneath your tongue. CBD Oils are infused with carrier oils like Olive, Coconut or Hemp Seed Oil to permeate these capillaries and deposit CBD directly into the bloodstream. Without a carrier oil, CBD is largely degraded by stomach acids in the digestive tract.
To take CBD Oil, simply place 10 drops under your tongue once a day at your time of choice. Hold for 20 seconds and swallow for maximum CBD absorption. If unflavored, CBD Oils have an “earthy” taste which many enjoy. We craft a CBD Oil infused with an organic Strawberry Extract to give you more options.
Pay attention to these CBD Oil labels…
Full Spectrum CBD - Contains <0.3% THC for those seeking maximum CBD strength.
Broad Spectrum CBD - No THC, yet includes remaining Hemp Compounds (Terpenes and Trichomes) for those seeking a stronger solution than an Isolate CBD Oil.
Isolate CBD - Only contains CBD, no other Hemp compounds.
Key Points…
Capillaries are direct routes to the bloodstream
CBD Oils are placed under the tongue to penetrate capillaries and deposit CBD into the bloodstream
Take 10 once drops per day and hold under the tongue for up to 20 seconds
Calming effects can be felt within minutes and last up to 8 hours
#2. Pop a CBD Capsule
CBD Capsules are travel-ready and extremely convenient for a quick infusion of CBD. The effects of CBD capsules can take longer to be felt as CBD content is degraded as the capsules pass through stomach acids. Most CBD-infused capsules do not require you to take more than 1 per day at your time of choice.
Key Points…
Travel-friendly
Capsules do not permeate capillaries, forcing capsules to pass through the acids in the human digestive tract
Effects may take longer to feel, and can last up to 4 hours
#3. Massage a CBD Butter into Your Skin
CBD Topical Balms and Butters are external applications that allow you to target specific sore or cramping areas. This delivery method promotes cell homeostasis through CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties. To use a CBD Topical or cream, simply apply a thin layer to your area of choice and massage it until it has fully disappeared. Be on the lookout for CBD Beauty Products such as moisturizers and lotions as the anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD could be beneficial for improving skin health.
Key Points…
Provides on-the-spot treatment to your area of choice
Most of our customers report to pair a topical with one of our oral CBD Oils to support their long term wellness goals
#4. You Can Vape CBD Oil
CBD vapes and e-cigarettes are perhaps the highest absorption method besides CBD Tinctures. By concentrating high amounts of CBD Oil into an e-liquid, vaping delivers CBD directly to the bloodstream for fast-acting effects. While vaping CBD is not complicated to learn, recent studies highlight CBD e-liquids made with propylene glycol and vitamin could be damaging to the human lungs. While these are legitimate health concerns, inhaling CBD can help deter people away from nicotine.
Key points…
Highly bio-available method with fast-acting effects
To avoid potentially harmful ingredients, avoid disposable vape pens and look for ceramic vape pens for a healthier vapor
#5. The Ever-Popular CBD Gummies and Edibles
CBD edibles and gummies are wildly popular among CBD beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. From CBD cookies to gummy bears, this delivery method is a fun and exciting way to experience CBD wellness. You can even find CBD Water these days! If you come across a label that says, “Full Spectrum CBD,” this means the edible contains less than 0.3% THC so you can experience the full spectrum of naturally-occurring compounds in the Hemp plant. Companies also make a THC-Free option called “CBD Isolate,” which means the CBD Edible only contains CBD. To learn more CBD terms, click here.
Key points…
Extremely fun to explore
Like CBD capules, much of the CBD is degraded in the digestive tract
#6. Yes, CBD Suppositories Exist
The vaginal and anal areas are dense in capillaries, making CBD suppositories an effective way to deposit CBD directly into the bloodstream. Once inserted into the anus or vagina, CBD effects can be felt within minutes as CBD absorbs into the mucous tissue surrounding these areas. Studies have shown effects of rectal CBD suppositories can last between 6-8 hours. CBD vaginal absorption is largely depends on age and vaginal pH.
Key points…
Rectal suppositories are inserted into the sphincter for an instant deposit of CBD into the bloodstream
The effectiveness of CBD vaginal suppositories has not been studies on a scientific level but may be dependent on age and vaginal pH
Final Thoughts
The best way to take CBD Oil…
is solely dependent upon how you want to take CBD Oil.
We have found most beginners start with CBD Tinctures and CBD gummies as these are highly effective and easy to explore.
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To your wellness,
Greenlife Organics