How To Take CBD: A Beginners Guide

CBD has been taking the world by storm! If you have been locked away for the last few years you may have missed the blossoming fame of this “bliss molecule” as a natural medication to treat everything from epilepsy to dry skin. With so many ways to utilize CBD and so many different products on the market today, it can be daunting to decide on what to purchase. This guide will take away almost as much stress as the CBD itself will.

What is CBD?

The cannabis plant is packed with beneficial compounds, the main ones being the infamous THC and CBD. CBD has none of the psychoactive effects of THC so will not make you feel “high” but still has all of the medicinal benefits the cannabis plant provides. It’s often called the “bliss molecule” because of the stress-free feeling it imparts.

The Benefits

Our bodies naturally create cannabinoids to regulate just about every bodily function. “We all have endocannabinoid receptors in our bodies already, and cannabinoids [a class of chemicals found in CBD and other cannabis products] also occur naturally in substances like breast milk,” said Cannabis guru and advocate Sailene Ossman. She believes the benefits are endless and help to return balance to the body. CBD is best known to help treat anxiety, depression, epilepsy, PTSD, eczema, sleep disorders, and loss of appetite.

How to Harness the Benefits

There is no wrong way to take CBD but there are better ways depending on what you are trying to treat. CBD infused oil is the most popular way as it is extremely versatile and easy to dose but it’s effective in many other ways as well, such as:

-Edibles
-Vaping
-Flower
-Patches
-Capsules
-Topicals
-Tinctures

Edibles

The options are endless and delicious when you decide to eat your medicine. If you have a sweet tooth then there is a CBD-infused version of all of your favourite treats. Candies, cookies, chocolates… yum! These pre-dosed bites also make it easy to ensure you’re taking the exact amount you mean to.

Vaping

Electronic cigarettes have become the popular way of smoking any nicotine or cannabis products. They provide all of the benefits of smoking flower without the strong smells that are

associated with these plants. Vaping CBD will give you fast-acting benefits that won’t linger for as long.

Flowers

This is the most classic way to enjoy a cannabis product. Rolling a joint can be almost as meditative as the experience of smoking it. This is many people’s preferred method as it has fast-acting long-lasting effects that will be felt for a couple of hours.

Patches

You may have seen nicotine patches in the pharmacy or an ad for a smoke-free future and CBD patches work similarly. The patch will slowly release CBD throughout the day for a constant supply of calm to maximize the benefits. They are not only designed to relieve inflammation and pain in the areas the patch is applied to but also to provide a full day of anxiety relief. They’re easy to use, just stick onto the area and go about your day.

Capsules

This could be the best option for you if you want a perfect dose of our favourite cannabinoid while avoiding any taste it may leave in your mouth. In capsule form, it’s easy to take on the move or add to your daily vitamin regime. Ingesting capsules will provide full-body effects that will last the whole day.

Topicals

Topicals can include any product that is applied to the skin like soap, moisturizer, or pain balm. CBD is known to provide moisture, pain relief, and a healthy glow to any area it is directly applied to. This provides faster, more isolated results for a specific trouble area of the body.
By applying the product directly to the skin and the endocannabinoid receptors that live there, bypassing the liver. Using a topical would be in your best interest if you’re suffering from eczema, painful joints, and rashes.

Tinctures

Tinctures are the CBD oils that are most commonly known and can be taken orally with either a dropper or with a spray. To harness the full effects of this method make sure to hold the CBD oil under your tongue for at least 20 seconds before swallowing. This is a broad category that can lead to further confusion so here we break it down a little.

Full Spectrum: Personally, I think that this is the best way to go. It contains all of the different compounds that are in the cannabis plant which not only includes CBD and THC but more than 180 lesser-known molecules. When all of these medicinal powerhouses join forces, it creates something called the entourage effect. It has been proven that they work better as a team than they do alone, meaning you can harness all of the many benefits.

Broad Spectrum: This oil may have removed the THC content but it still has the other compounds that we’re looking for.

Isolate: This oil will exclusively contain CBD and none of the other compounds found in the cannabis plant. It’s tasteless, odourless, and works well in skincare products.

If you use CBD products from Pure Green Express as part of your daily routine or want to try it out let us know about your experience in the comments below!