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HOW TO USE A CBD OIL TINCTURE: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
For new CBD users, CBD oil tinctures are one of the most popular ways to start using CBD. They’re fast-acting, convenient and easy to use, allowing anyone to enjoy the benefits of CBD. If you’re new to CBD, understanding how to use a CBD oil tincture is a skill that’s essential and, thankfully, super easy to learn.
In this guide, we’ll explain what is CBD oil tincture is, how it works, and walk you through simple instructions on how to use a CBD oil tincture.
WHAT IS CBD?
CBD (Cannabidiol) is one of more than a hundred natural compounds produced in the Cannabis plant known as cannabinoids.
When properly extracted from industrial hemp, CBD will not contain inflict intoxicating effects on the user. In addition, because hemp is distinguished by containing very low levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mind-altering compound found in marijuana, CBD derived from industrial hemp is legal to use in the United States under the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (also known as the 2018 Farm Bill).
HOW DOES CBD OIL WORK?
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a network of receptors found throughout the central nervous system and other biological systems that can interact with cannabinoids like CBD and THC.
By influencing these receptors, studies have shown that CBD can help maintain and improve their functionality, thereby improving the integrity of the systems they regulate.
This interaction is what allows CBD to deliver numerous health benefits such as stress relief, pain management, and more.
WHAT IS A CBD OIL TINCTURE
Prior to the age of medicine, tinctures had been used for centuries and were the primary means of treating health conditions.
A tincture is a concentrated liquid form of one or more herbs, such as cannabis, which is produced by soaking the plant in a solvent, such as alcohol or vegetable glycerine, for several weeks. In the case of CBD oil tincture, a high CBD-strain of cannabis could be soaked in alcohol for several weeks until it is formed into a liquid state.
Depending on the desired effects of the tincture, the liquid can be refined to contain certain compounds from the plant.
Once the plant extract is in a liquid state, it can then be administered sublingually (under the tongue) with a dropper.
HOW TO USE A CBD OIL TINCTURE
Learning how to use a CBD oil tincture is quick and easy! Follow these simple steps so you can learn how to use CBD oil tincture:
- Unscrew the bottle and fill the dropper with CBD oil (if the dropper has the liquid measurement on it, fill it to the 1ml line)
- While standing or sitting in an upright position, dispense the CBD oil under your tongue and let it absorb for 45-90 seconds.
- After 45-90 seconds has passed, swallow the liquid.
Why is CBD oil administered under the tongue?
Sublingual application means to administer under the tongue. Because the tissues under the tongue contain a series of veins, the CBD oil is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream without passing through the body’s digestive system.
Why do you need to hold CBD oil under the tongue for 45-90 seconds?
CBD oil does not enter the bloodstream instantly; it takes time for the liquid to absorb into the veins under the tongue.
CBD OIL TINCTURES FOR BEGINNERS
After reading this article, we hope to have briefly informed you about CBD tinctures, as well as why and how to use a CBD oil tincture.
While the best method to use CBD will depend on your preferences, CBD oil tinctures offer unique advantages for those new to CBD and is a simple way to start enjoying the benefits of CBD.
If you have any questions about how to use a CBD oil tincture or would like to suggest how we can improve this article, please do not hesitate to reach out to us in the comments.