How do I use CBD oil? You have ordered your bottle of CBD oil but can’t find proper information on how to use it. You want to know how to use the CBD oil and how many drops to take. In the next blog article, we will explore the question: how do I use CBD oil?
Instructions for use of CBD oil
CBD oil, the miracle cure. Many companies advertise it as such but forget that incorrect use of CBD oil can actually have the opposite effect. CBD is not a miracle cure that will relieve your complaints with just a few drops. Proper use of CBD oil is more important than the CBD oil itself.
When you buy your CBD product, you often only receive the bottle or jar. It comes with a brief instruction manual, and you often don’t know how to use the CBD oil. How much CBD oil you need depends on your complaint, your weight, and your age. This varies for each person. We will discuss this further shortly.
There are a few simple rules:
- Drop the CBD oil under your tongue
- Let the CBD oil sit for 90 to 120 seconds
- Wash down the CBD oil with water
- Take the CBD oil 30 minutes before or after a meal
- Divide the daily dosage. It is best to take the drops three times a day
How should you not take CBD oil?
- Do not mix the oil into your food
- Do not mix the oil into your drinks
- Do not swallow the CBD oil immediately
CBD oil is broken down in your stomach. Your body absorbs the oil best when it is dropped under your tongue.
What is CBD?
CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, is a substance derived from the cannabis plant. CBD oil is often compared to cannabis oil, but it is not the same. Cannabis oil contains a high amount of THC, while CBD oil usually contains little or no THC. The cannabis plants used to make CBD products are grown solely for producing CBD products. It is not possible to make cannabis oil or other cannabis products from these plants.
Besides CBD, there are other cannabinoids and terpenes in the cannabis plant. Think of CBN, CBC, CBG, and many others. When CBD is made and not filtered, the CBD product contains all cannabinoids. This is called Full Spectrum CBD. The CBD then also contains a small amount of THC, never more than 0.05%. Besides Full Spectrum CBD, there is also pure CBD, which consists of only CBD, and CBD THC-free. These products contain no THC but do contain all other cannabinoids. In Full Spectrum CBD, the cannabinoids enhance each other's effects, creating the ‘entourage effect’.
Drop the CBD oil under your tongue
When taking CBD, it is often recommended to drop the oil under your tongue. But why is this? Many people do not know that the membrane in the mouth, especially under the tongue, allows substances to be absorbed directly into the body. By holding the CBD oil under your tongue for 90 to 120 seconds, the oil has time to pass through the membrane into the bloodstream.
There are many capillaries under your tongue, making it the ideal location for CBD oil. This is one reason why many liquid medicines are placed under the tongue. By placing the CBD oil under your tongue, you maximize CBD absorption.
When you mix the oil with your food or drink, or swallow it directly, not much CBD is absorbed by the body. If you swallow it, a battle occurs in the stomach with stomach acid and bile. This causes a lot of CBD to be lost and you do not get the maximum effect.
CBD oil requires a buildup phase
Many companies promote CBD oil as a miracle cure. At ProHemp, we are happy to provide you with the right information. CBD requires a buildup phase and does not work immediately. This buildup phase can take 8 to 12 weeks before you really start to feel or see results.Depending on your complaint or body, you may feel the desired effect faster or slower. Some people need more CBD to feel the right effect. A tip is to use a notebook. If you write down how many drops you have taken and how you feel, you can better determine the correct dosage.
After two weeks, most CBD users feel the first effects. Most people experience less stress, anxiety, or better sleep through the use of CBD. If you sleep better, you wake up with more energy. When your body is fitter and healthier, you can better address your complaints and suffer less from underlying issues.
The endocannabinoid system
The endocannabinoid system is a natural system in the body. This system is often out of balance, causing it to send incorrect signals. As a result, you may experience symptoms more intensely or incorrectly. Using CBD can help bring the endocannabinoid system back into balance. Naturally, the body produces cannabinoids to nourish this system, but often this is insufficient. CBD oil can help with this.
The endocannabinoid system plays a role in nerves, stress, restlessness, or inner unrest. This in turn affects a good night's sleep. CBD oil can ensure that the endocannabinoid system receives enough cannabinoids to function properly.
The right dosage of CBD oil
Once you have ordered CBD, it is important to find the right dosage. The correct dosage is different for everyone. Depending on your complaint, weight, age, and digestion, you will search for the right dosage.
If you have never taken CBD before, your body needs to get used to it first. Therefore, always start with a lower percentage than you will eventually need. For example, if you have depression and need CBD oil 20% for it, then start with CBD oil 10%.
In the beginning, start gently with three drops three times a day. Take this half an hour before or half an hour after a meal. You start with the 10% CBD oil. After 3 days, increase the dosage by 1 drop. Then you will be taking 4 drops three times a day (12 drops total). Increase the dosage every three days until you reach six drops per dose. You take six drops three times a day (18 total).
Next, you move on to the 20% CBD oil. This contains twice as much CBD as the 10%. You need half the number of drops to get the CBD. You increase the dosage with the second bottle until you reach the right dosage. You feel how many drops have the desired effect.
Once you have achieved the desired effect, you can gradually reduce the number of drops. This way you find the right dosage for yourself.
Which percentage to use for which complaint
Using CBD offers many benefits and can be very effective for many complaints. However, there are many different types of CBD on the market. Therefore, you should always pay close attention to which CBD you buy. Always check if there are test reports included and if the shop has test reports available on the website.
CBD is available in different percentages. From 5% CBD oil to 30% CBD oil. But when do you choose which percentage? This often depends on the severity of the complaint and what you want to use it for. The 2.5% CBD oil is a mild oil and is often used for children or for preventive use. For preventive use, the 5% Full Spectrum CBD oil is often used, while for children the 5% THC-free CBD oil is often used. This is because the THC-free oil contains no THC.
Depending on the complaint, you choose the CBD oil suitable for you. We have already written a blog about which CBD oil suits which complaint.
CBD oil 5% can be used for children or for very mild complaints such as:
- Restlessness
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Concentration problems
- ADD / ADHD (children)
- Autism
CBD oil 5% can be used by adults for mild complaints such as:
- Restlessness
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Concentration problems
- Mild mental complaints
- Anxiety disorders
- Recovery from sports injuries
- Muscle recovery
- Preventive use
- Epilepsy
CBD oil 10% can be used for mild to severe complaints such as:
- Pain complaints
- Severe headaches or migraines
- COPD / Asthma
- Rheumatism (mild form)
- More severe mental complaints
- ADD / ADHD (adults)
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Severe menstrual complaints
- Diabetes
- Parkinson's
- Osteoporosis
- Anorexia / bulimia
- Stomach and intestinal complaints
CBD oil 20% can be used for severe complaints such as:
- Chronic pain complaints
- Chronic back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatism (severe form)
- Severe lung complaints
- (Severe) depression
- Severe anxiety disorder
- Alzheimer's
- We never advise at the beginning. This is used by customers or users who are familiar with CBD. In this case, you have already been using CBD oil for a while and are using a high dosage of 20% CBD. You can then choose to go for 30% CBD oil. You will then use fewer drops.
The strongest CBD oil is a 30% CBD oil. At ProHemp we also have special CBD oil that can help with, for example, sleep problems. For this, you could choose a CBD oil + melatonin.
CBD has a naturally herbal taste. The flavor can be more or less herbal depending on the brand. For best use, drop the CBD drops under your tongue and hold them there for 90 to 120 seconds. Then rinse it down with water. Sometimes people cannot tolerate the herbal taste. For this, we have an ideal solution. If you don’t like the herbal taste, you can choose the CBD capsules. They are not only tasteless but also always provide the correct dosage.
The different CBD products
Besides CBD oil, there are other CBD products. If you don’t like the taste of oil or want to consume CBD in a sweet way, then the CBD edibles are for you. You can also combine different CBD products to get your daily amount of CBD.
In addition to the oil, you can also choose CBD capsules. The tasteless capsules ensure you always get the right dosage.
Do you have questions about using CBD oil or other products? You can contact our specialists. Our team is ready to provide you with personal advice.