CBD comes in many different shapes, forms and sizes and as a consumer you need to know what you are looking for to optimize your product satisfaction. Popular ways to use CBD are to vape it, absorb it, use it topically or consume the extract itself. Now which one is best suited for your lifestyle?
CBD Oil
Cannabidiol oils are the most popular CBD products due to their ease of consumption, high-quality and effectiveness. Pure CBD oil, tinctures, and concentrates can be administered sublingually (under the tongue). To take CBD oil sublingually, hold it under the tongue for up to a minute and a half which allows the compound to be absorbed by the capillaries in the mucous membranes, going directly into the bloodstream. The compounds reach your bloodstream and interact with the endocannabinoid system within minutes. Swallow the remainder and allow it to slowly digest.
CBD Gel Caps
If the taste of the oils is not for you, gel caps are an excellent alternative. Gel caps come in a variety of milligrams which gives accurate dosing and they are easy to consume. Swallowing the gel caps allows the CBD to pass through the digestive system and metabolize in the liver. The active compounds then enter into your bloodstream. This exactly how most of your daily vitamins are delivered. Most people can swallow without difficulty.
Vape It
Vaping CBD is one of the preferred methods to ease pain or discomfort from illnesses and other effects. There’s no question that CBD is beneficial to the body, but are you the type of person who likes to breath deep and puff a nice cloud of CBD? Today there may be a stigma against smoking in any form, while vaporizing CBD is an excellent alternative to smoking. Smoking any kind of cannabis can cause irritation and inflammation in the lungs.
Vaping CBD is popular is because it regulates your breathing, relaxing your body. CBD does that and more, so vaping CBD just props up the beneficial effects you already have coming. Plus you can choose from a plethora of flavors to make your experience a tasteful one. Vaping + CBD = Relaxation
Eat It
There is no doubt in my mind that eating is happiness, but imagine happy eating as all of your pain and discomfort floats away. Doesn’t that just sound like peace of mind? You know you’re body is fighting off unhealthy organisms, you have your health and you have your food. What more could you ask for? Let me tell ya, not much. Cannabidiol oil can be mixed with a variety of products, including juices, baked goods, or salad dressing. One of the best things about being able to incorporate CBD into different foods is that you have options. Feeling something sweet? Try gummy bears. Feeling something savory? Add the oil to your favorite dish. CBD oil drops can be added to coffee and other liquids, and are easily infused into products like coconut oil, butter or honey. Once infused, these products can be used to cook with to make pasta dishes, dips and desserts. Infused honey or agave nectar can also be used to sweeten coffee or tea.
Using CBD Topically
Topical creams, lotions and balms are unique because CBD can be mixed with other essential oils such as lavender and tea tree or aloe to heighten the benefits of CBD. Typically made for local pain-relief and healing, these work only on the uppermost layer of cells, so cannabidiol does not enter the bloodstream. Soaps, shampoos, and moisturizers containing hemp for general health are also available.
Suppositories
And last on the list is the one way of taking CBD oil that is often overlooked – the humble suppository. This method of use of is highly recommended in cases where the goal is alleviating problems of the digestive organs (e.g. Crohn’s disease). In addition to a direct effect on the digestive system, rectal use of CBD oil has other benefits, one being greater effectiveness of CBD. The intestine membranes are able to quickly absorb high concentrations of CBD cannabinoid, which are then distributed into the bloodstream.