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Despite many CBD shops flourishing everywhere, one simple question remains for those that have never tried it : how to take CBD? Can you smoke it? What is CBD oil? How can you make your CBD infusion? There are many questions related to how one can take CBD. In this article, we explain how to try CBD, with the pros and cons.
How to take CBD : 4 easy ways
“Sublingual” Oil : efficient, healthy and tasty.
If you’re looking for the best way to take CBD, you will often come across CBD oils in your research, which refers to CBD drops that you put under your tongue for at least 60 seconds and swallow. The molecule is absorbed through the mucous under the tongue. It is a very efficient way to take CBD.
Cannabinoids attach to fat so that your body can ingests the molecules. This means that your product has to have a “carrier” oil. The most common oils are:
- Hemp oil : it has a very strong herbaceous taste with subtle hints of hazelnut. It is an acquired taste!
- MCT oil : naturally found in coconut oil, MCT oil has a neutral taste and is a healthy alternative. This oil is often used with essential oil to give different tastes.
You will find CBD products with every kind of oil you can think of : olive oil, sesame, hazelnut, avocado. You can also choose CBD oils made of full or large spectrum. The difference is subtle but if you’re interested, here’s an article that explains what is CBD and why some products differ.
Softgels, beverages and snacks : discreet and easy
If these products are together, its because the molecule can also be absorbed through the digestive system, even though it’s not as efficient: you can find a multitude of snacks and beverages on the market, but you can also make your own, especially infusions, with CBD flower and oils.
We recommend softgels if you have insomnias or anxiety because its easy to take with a glass of water, and unlike sublingual oils, you won’t have an aftertaste that can keep you up.
Topical application: soft and sensual
Creams, oils, balms and some brands even created cosmetics with CBD. For skin, muscle and articulations, you can find a wide variety of products that will fit really well into your skincare routine.
However, the epidermis’s thickness can impede CBD penetration and is therefore less efficient. You also have to watchout to not apply CBD on an irritated skin. For muscles and skin, we have a wonderful dry body oil, called Zarathoustra, which contains CBD, arnica and 9 other plants.
CBD flower: a scented alternative
CBD flower is a dried and curated hemp flower, with less than 0.3% of THC: its shape, thickness, color, aroma and taste will all depend on its variety, the way it was grown, dried, curated and stored. The world of hemp and its flowers, as varied as sensational, deserves its own articles. Here a few tips to try CBD flower:
How to make an infusion : boil water. Add a pinch of CBD flower that you can breakdown in smaller pieces (not too small or you’ll have some in your cup). Add a few leaves of mint or your favorite tea. Add how water and let it infuse. You can do the same thing and replace flower with CBD oil.
Smoking CBD flower? Dangerous and not recommended some people smoke CBD flower with tobacco. We advise against it for different reasons:
- Smoking is terrible for your health: there are alternatives like vaping CBD with specialized e-liquids. In any case, never ever smoke sublingual oils.
- Some flowers are not safe: industrial processes are sometimes used and you do not want that in your lungs. Some flowers are also not in compliance with the legal THC threshold.
How to identify the ideal product for you
Ask yourself the right questions
CBD can be absorbed in different ways : under the tongue, through the digestive system, topically or through the lungs. To help you make your choice, there are other things to think about. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to make the best decision:
- Is it for your comfort or would you like a product you can share?
- Are you looking for stress relief in social settings or would you rather have something for yourself ?
- When do you feel anxious? During the day, evening or at night?
- Are you looking to buy for yourself or as a present?
- When do you want to take CBD ?
The answers to this type of questions will give you practical considerations that will help you towards different ways of taking CBD. And of course, there are your personal taste.
CBD and you
So, how to take CBD ? There are many ways you can try since your body can absorb the molecule in different ways: under the tongue with sublingual oil, through the digestive system with softgels or snacks, topically with body oils and cream, or – the unhealthiest way that we advise against – through the lungs with CBD flower or e-liquid.
If you want to try CBD, understand that its own product and the best way to understand that is to try it! And there are various ways to fit CBD in your life, whether it is a cure or on occasions. We know CBD can be expensive, so lookout for promos on our website ! In any case, to choose the right CBD, ask yourself the right questions and if some of them are not answered, then write to us on our contact form or on Instagram !
