Wondering the best way to take CBD? You should think about giving CBD tincture a try.
There are many different ways to take CBD - such as capsules, oils, and topical balms, to name just a few. Each one has its own benefits and best uses. Many people don't understand how tincture is different, but for a lot of people, it's an ideal primary way to take CBD.
Almost half of all people using CBD products stop needing traditional medicine. Ready to join them? Then you'll want to find the best way to take CBD. Read on to learn why CBD tincture might be the right choice for your needs.
If you've never tried CBD before, or don't quite understand it even if you take it, let's go over the basics so you can better understand how tincture works.
CBD stands for cannabidiol. Both CBD and the better-known THC are chemical compounds called cannabinoids. There are many other cannabinoids as well, but CBD and THC are the ones you'll hear the most about.
THC is responsible for the "high" associated with the marijuana plant. CBD doesn't have any psychoactive effects. However, it has a number of other benefits, most of which are medicinal.
A tincture is a type of liquid extract. To make it, you soak one substance in another. Many tinctures are made using alcohol. However, many medicinal CBD tinctures don't have alcohol in them. Tinctures can also be made using a vinegar, an oil, or a glycerin.
That said, alcohol tends to have the best results out of all tincture bases. And when you take a tincture, you'll only need a small amount, so you won't actually feel any effects from the alcohol in an alcohol-based tincture.
For a CBD tincture, a CBD-focused cannabis strain is soaked in the alcohol or other substance. The alcohol dissolves the cannabinoids, trichomes, flavonoids, terpenes, and other beneficial chemicals and stores them in the solution. This transfers all the good qualities of the plant to the tincture's base material.
Other plants can be used to make tinctures, as well. Tinctures made of plants like garlic and sage have been used in medicine for many years. However, CBD has many medicinal properties that have been thoroughly studied in recent years, making it the hot new tincture to try.
Now that you know what CBD tincture is and how it works, let's delve into the reasons you might want to try it for yourself.
Tincture is one of the easiest ways to take CBD, and it's also among the most discreet. You just place a few drops under your tongue, or you can put them into a drink instead.
Try to hold the liquid in your mouth for a few seconds without swallowing. This will let you feel the effects faster. If you swallow it or dissolve it in a drink, it'll take longer to feel it. Remember, though, you won't feel high - you'll just experience other benefits, like pain relief.
When the drops dissolve into your mouth, they also get absorbed into the artery under your tongue. This takes the CBD straight to your brain. If you use this method, you'll start to feel effects in about 15 minutes. This is slower than smoking but faster than taking an edible.
This makes tincture an ideal way to take CBD at work or anywhere its use might be frowned upon. It's also great for taking on the go. There's no weed smell or smoke involved.
For some people, the high is the best thing about the marijuana plant. For others, it's not a comfortable feeling, but there are other effects they might want from cannabis. No matter how you feel about it, though, there are times when it's just not safe or practical to be high.
CBD tincture is ideal for those times when you want the benefits of cannabis but you can't or don't want to get high. CBD products use strains that are mostly CBD, with minimal THC so you won't be able to feel it.
CBD products don't come with any side effects. At most, a tincture might give you a tiny bit of dry mouth, but not as much as smoking CBD-heavy marijuana would.
If you're on other medications, you should always check with your doctor before taking CBD. It can affect the way your body processes some medications. However, for many people, that's not an issue, and CBD may eventually be able to replace those medications for you.
Many treatments and medications are labeled "natural," which is a pretty vague term. However, CBD works alongside your body's built-in endocannabinoid system, which is why it works so well to provide relief a wide variety of symptoms. Your body is already primed to respond well to it.
Many treatments and medications start to build up negative effects with daily use. But you can use CBD every day, as often as you want, without harmful effects. Whether you're sick or healthy, it can help you.
If you're worried about passing a drug test, don't be - you can still take a CBD tincture.
The majority of drug tests check for THC and it's metabolites passing through your system. CBD doesn't have the same molecular structure as THC, so it won't show up as a THC metabolite. You will want to keep in mind that many products made from hemp extracts are full spectrum, and may contain traces of THC in the product, and this may be enough of an issue for those who have a sensitive situation. In which case, we would recommend using a THC Free product. For some, their position is much more important, and there may be the slight chance some THC is present. We urge you to err on the side of caution if you are in a position such as this.
CBD tincture can help you with pain, insomnia, anxiety, and much more. Even if you don't have any daily aches and pains you're hoping to treat, give it a try - it just might change your life.
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Firstly, what is CBD? Well, it is a chemical found in marijuana plants, and it's known to help mitigate symptoms for a wide range of diseases.
CBD is different from the marijuana you use to get "high," as there is no active THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). So while you get the same medical benefits you get from marijuana or hemp, you won't feel hungry, lazy or "buzzed."
The CBD oil you see advertised online is often made from hemp plants which are specifically bred to contain as much CBD as possible and minimal-to-no THC. CBD from hemp is legal in all 50 states, so you won't have any problem purchasing it.
There are several ways you can use CBD, but are CBD capsules or drops best for you? Read on to find out!
CBD oil drops are typically placed under the tongue and the user will let it absorb from there. It usually comes with a dropper to help you transfer the CBD hemp oil drops and then place under your tongue without the mess. There are membranes in your mouth that allow for the rapid absorption of cannabinoids.
A CBD capsule is taken orally, just like any other medication in pill form or a soft gel. You swallow it with a glass of water or other drink and then wait for it to kick in.
Generally, it will take 10-20 minutes for the user to start to feel the effects from using CBD drops. They may notice their pain fading away during this time and may feel calmer and more relaxed. We will go over what diseases and conditions CBD oil and CBD capsules people are ordering for further down in the article.
For a capsule, it can take 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half for the user to feel its effects.
How much CBD is in each drop or capsule depends on the type you purchase. A CBD capsule will tell you how much CBD is in each soft gel or pill on the packaging, which removes any guesswork.
The drops are fairly easy to figure out, and requires a little math. Generally speaking, there are 20 drops per milliliter. This will vary between droppers, as each is made by different manufacturers. Determining the number of drops per milliliter of your individual dropper will give you better information on how much CBD you are taking.
Example: You have a bottle of 500mg CBD, and it is a 25ml bottle. We are using 20 drops per milliliter, and multiplying 25 (size of your bottle in milliliters) and 20 (number of drops per milliliter) will get you 500 drops per bottle.
Divide 500mg by 500 drops, and you have one mg of CBD per drop.
Mainly, it is a personal preference as to whether you'd rather put it under your tongue or swallow the pills. Many smokers prefer to take softgels because smoking can affect the production of saliva. Therefore, they will be able to get the right amount of CBD by taking the pills.
Anyone can take CBD oil, but some people use it for their children or pets and their health. If you are disabled and cannot swallow well, or are not good with pills, the drops of oil will work best for you.
Some people prefer the capsules because they are easy to conceal and you can take them discreetly in public. Other people prefer the CBD drops because they can experiment with dosage and take more or less as needed. Which ever one you feel more comfortable taking and incorporating into your daily routine will most likely be the best choice.
Whether you want to take CBD in capsule form or as a drop, there are several benefits to ingesting it.
Currently, we know CBD helps control psychotic events, though the full reasoning isn't yet known. It has shown to mitigate symptoms of psychotic episodes, especially in concurrence with schizophrenia.
If you have MS or multiple sclerosis, CBD has shown potential to ease pain, muscle tightness, and urinary frequency. There has even been a drug created that can be inhaled through the nose, giving the patient some relief from his or her symptoms.
There is some evidence that CBD can help individuals who suffer from epilepsy. In 2018, the FDA approved a drug called Epidiolex, which contains CBD as part of the compound. It helps keep seizures at bay and can help stop larger seizures.
Currently, the medication is only available to those who have a very severe form of epilepsy.
There is also evidence that CBD may help with anxiety, insomnia, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, and dystonia. It may also work as an anti-inflammatory properties, and can also possibly help individuals in their quest to stop smoking.
It may also help individuals stave off obesity and can possibly help obese individuals make the transition to a healthier lifestyle.
Like anything you put in your body, natural or otherwise, your body can react to the oil or capsules. While most people have a positive experience, there are some that have not.
Some people have experienced paranoia, dry mouth, low blood pressure and tiredness associated with taking CBD.
While there is some evidence that CBD might help people with Parkinson's disease, there is also converse evidence to show that it could make their tremors worsen. As a result, one should exercise caution and consult a physician when looking to utilize CBD if you have Parkinson's or any other serious issues.
Although there is no concrete evidence in regards to breastfeeding and pregnancy and CBD oil use, it is probably a good idea to stay away from it until you are neither pregnant or breastfeeding to supplement with hemp extracts.
CBD capsules and hemp oil drops both fit seamlessly into people's lives and help mitigate pain and a variety of other disorders. How you choose to take the extract depends on you, and your comfort level. Some people combine both, taking CBD capsules sometimes and CBD tincture at other times.
Often, if you want the effects to kick in more immediately, you can use your drops. However, the capsule will start to kick in in a relatively reasonable time frame and will last longer than the drops, on average.
For more on all things CBD made from hemp, visit our blog.
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