One of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, cannabidiol, or CBD, is having its day in the sun. With the legalization of hemp, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, products containing CBD are now available in almost every state. From gummies to beauty products, capsules to tinctures, CBD is here to stay.
Why we like CBD
We like CBD because we can take it without getting high. Unlike its psychoactive cousin, THC, you can feel the positive effects of CBD without having to get high first. Both compounds may come from the cannabis plant, but they’re very different.
Not only that, but the potential medicinal benefits of CBD make it a popular ingredient in hemp-derived products. Research continues, but the cannabinoid is already showing potential in multiple areas. Its anti-inflammatory properties may make it a great treatment for pain relief, from a simple muscle pull to more chronic issues like those associated with arthritis. CBD may help reduce anxiety and stress, and has even demonstrated promise in studies using it as an epilepsy treatment.
The easiest way to take CBD
There are a variety of products out there that include CBD. These give you access to all the potential benefits of the compound, but they’re not all the same. Absorption rates, dose sizes, and additional ingredients make some products more popular than others.
For those new to using CBD, a tincture is a great product to try. Tinctures are potent and pure. Usually, the only added ingredient is a carrier oil that helps improve the flavor. Other than that, there’s only the CBD and the remnants of alcohol used to tease out the cannabinoid. Most of the alcohol gets burned off during the tincture’s creation. What’s left is non-alcoholic as well.
CBD tinctures usually come with a built-in dropper for easy application. You decide the dose by selecting how many drops you’re comfortable taking, but because it’s so strong, a little goes a long way. You can take a tincture by placing drops directly under you tongue, or you can add it to food or a beverage.
When taken sublingually
Sublingually, or under the tongue, is the fastest way to get a CBD tincture into your body and working. This application gets the tincture absorbed fast. It goes into your bloodstream by entering through your cheek and gums. The closer you get the tincture drops to the skin in your mouth before swallowing it, the faster absorption takes place. Thanks to this easy absorption, tinctures allow you to use more of the cannabinoid than many other CBD products. This can allow you to use a lower dose to achieve the same effect you were getting from another product.
How to use a CBD tincture right
As with any product, read the label first. Make sure you understand the recommended dose and how often you should take the product. If you’re on other medication, consult your doctor. When in doubt, it’s always best to start with a lower dose and work your way up until you feel the expected effects of the CBD oil. Give yourself at least a day before upping your dose since CBD tinctures can have a double onset. This is because one comes very quickly from the CBD absorbed through your mouth, while the other manifests later from the tincture you swallow.
Before taking a CBD tincture, shake up the bottle. This ensures the CBD is evenly mixed. After applying the drops under your tongue, hold them in your mouth for up to three minutes. It’s okay to swish them around a little so they come into contact with the tissue inside your mouth. Then, swallow. If possible, use your CBD tincture with a meal or a high-fat snack. Since CBD is fat-soluble, combining it with food may improve absorption by four to five times.
Where to find the best CBD tincture
There are a lot of CBD tinctures out there, so when shopping around look for products with quality ingredients. You want to know what’s in the tincture you’re taking, so everything will meet your quality standards. At Arbor Vita8, we don’t sell any products we don’t use ourselves. This helps us maintain our commitment to superior products. Our CBD T-free and CBD Full-spectrum tinctures are two of the best products out there. We also offer a pet-specific tincture and one that contains CBN to help promote a good night’s sleep. To check out all the amazing hemp-derived products we have available, visit our online store today.
