It is an oil product that is extracted from cannabis. It falls under cannabinoids that are naturally occurring chemicals in marijuana plants.it does not create any feeling of intoxication even though it is found in marijuana plants.
CBD can be used for various perceived benefits such as; some cancer treatments, pain relief for chronic pain and arthritis, treatment of epilepsy as an anti –seizure, anxiety relief through stress reduction and inducing sleep for insomniacs, treatment of people with neurodegenerative disease by being a neuroprotector.
There is a stigma that comes with the association of CBD with cannabis and many people are not comfortable with smoking a joint of CBD or even some are entirely opposed to the idea of smoking. The good news is that there are various options to consider in the consumption of CBD.
How do you take CBD?
Creams/ointments and balms
This is an approach that works best on sore muscles conditions like acne.it is a simple method of CBD consumption as you only have to apply the ointment on the affected area, gently massage on temples for migraines. Advantages of using this method include; the ease of use, the desired outcomes with certain skin conditions and inflammation and also the simple factor that you do not require any extra tools.
Through ingestion
You can mix CBD into your dishes. This is perfect especially where your taste buds simply don’t agree with the taste of CBD. It is also a more discreet way of consuming CBD in public. There is also the option of CBD edibles take longer for in form of lollipops and gummies which are sweet and easy to consume.it could however take longer for the effects to kick in.
Sublingual
In this method you need to purchase tinctures of the CBD. Place some few drops under the tongue and hold it in for about 30 seconds and then swallow. The advantages of this method include; easy control of the dosage, it serves you with longer lasting effects, it is easy as it doesn’t require any accessories and also it is a discreet method of consumption. A Con of using this method could be a lack of tolerance for an earthy tase that comes with CBD.
Smoking/inhalation
It is perhaps one of the most known method of consuming CBD. It can be done heating the oil rig nail where the concentration is placed.it can also be done by simply rolling a highly concentrated joint of CBD. An advantage of this method is that the effects kick in very fast and also it offers a very high concentration can be consumed.
It is important to always research on CBD or even talk to your doctor before starting out on it. Find the most preferable way to consume CBD for desired outcomes.