If you’re interested in joining the six million Brits who have tried CBD oil in the past year, you might be curious as to what is the best way of taking it. To start, there are four main dosage methods:
- Inhalation (smoking or vaping)
- Topical (applying to your skin)
- Sublingual (placing drops under your tongue)
- Ingestion (consuming edibles)
Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks. Knowing them will help you make a more informed decision when choosing how to administer your CBD. Let’s take a look at them in detail.
Inhalation
Smoking or vaping CBD provides the fastest results, as the substance enters your lungs and bloodstream directly. Both give you the ability to enjoy a high concentration of CBD for the maximum possible effects.
However, this comes at the cost of it being harsh to your throat and lungs, albeit less so with vaping. Smoking requires additional tools while vaping is done with a vape pen that can be expensive.
One benefit of vaping is that you can buy different flavours, which can make it a more enjoyable experience. Keep in mind that either way, you will be exposing yourself to carcinogens that may cause damage to lung tissue. Consider an organic product. Check out my guide to organic Vs. non-organic e-Liquids here.
Topical
The next method is topical, which comes in the form of creams, balms and lotions. It’s quick, easy and doesn’t require any tools or accessories. As well as being anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory, it is also reported to be effective at improving overall tone and texture.
Topical administration is particularly suitable for treating muscle pain and skin conditions such as acne. It is also said to relieve migraines when applied to your temples. Why not incorporate CBD skincare into your self-care regime?
Keep in mind that topical products are the weakest in terms of both potency and duration, so you might have to apply a higher amount to achieve the desired effect. Check out this site for more information on CBD for skincare.
Sublingual
This method involves the use of CBD oil tinctures, which typically resemble eye drop products. All you have to do is take the desired amount from the dropper and squeeze it out under your tongue for about half a minute before swallowing.
You can easily control the dosage and the effect is long-lasting. It does take longer to kick in, however. You can buy CBD oil in the form of tinctures as well as vapes, creams, edibles.
Ingestion
Finally, we have CBD edibles. These come in all shapes and sizes, including treats such as biscuits and gummies. You can also get healthier products such as cooking oil, butter and even coffee. You can even find lots of great CBD recipes online!
Ingestion provides the longest-lasting results, but can take up to four hours to kick in. Getting your desired dosage might also be more challenging than alternatives.
Aside from your personal preferences, consider what you want to gain out of CBD and which method will be best at providing it. Either way, you’ll be enjoying a healthy product with all its mental and physical benefits.
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