New to the world of CBD products? Welcome! CBD oil is a great way to dip a toe in the pool of CBD and its many benefits. Here at Industrial Hemp Farms, we’re all about helping beginners and pros alike experience the full benefits of the miraculous hemp plant in all its forms.
Not surprisingly, CBD oil has quickly become a popular natural remedy for everything from anxiety to chronic pain. If you’re new to CBD in general though, it can easily get overwhelming. How much should you take? What other things should you keep in mind? In this guide, we’ll break it down to the basics to help you find the right dosage and product for your needs.
CBD oil works with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors that regulate functions like sleep, mood and even pain. Taking the right dosage helps make sure that you get the full benefits without overwhelming your system. Too little, and you might not feel any effect at all. Too much, and you might experience lots of unwanted side effects all of a sudden, because your body isn’t used to it.
You’ll often see CBD oil labeled across different types of spectrums, including full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and CBD isolate. Full-spectrum contains all of the cannabinoids, terpenes and trace amounts of THC (less than 0.3%). Broad spectrum CBD has a similar profile to full-spectrum except it contains no THC. CBD isolate is pure CBD without any other compounds.
Beginners often choose broad spectrum or CBD isolate to avoid the THC, but full-spectrum CBD oil offers the “entourage effect” in which all of the individual components of the plant work together to heighten the effects.
Keep in mind that CBD alone isn’t psychoactive; it won’t get you “high”, but you may feel a sense of calm or greater relaxation. It’s also possible that if it’s your first time trying CBD, you may need a few days or weeks of consistent use before you notice a significant difference. This is simply your body getting accustomed to it.
Every body responds differently to CBD and there are several things that influence how yours will react. These include:
If you weigh more, you might need a higher dose. Those with faster metabolisms may metabolize the CBD more quickly.
Someone who’s using CBD for minor anxiety will likely need a lower dose than someone who is using it for chronic pain, for example.
If you’ve never used CBD before, you’ll generally need a lower dose than someone who is more experienced with it.
CBD edibles, topicals (like lotions or balms) and tinctures all work differently even though they’re made with the same core products, which is why you’ll want to think which CBD product you’re interested in and how it works before you decide. When in doubt, you can always ask!
If you’re new to CBD oil, it’s a good idea to start on a lower dose of 5-10 mg per day. Notice how your body reacts, not just after you day it, but over the whole week. You can increase the dose by 5 mg gradually until you reach the desired effect. For most people, their optimal dose is around 20-40 mg per day but this varies depending on the points above.
There are several different ways to take CBD oil and no one method is better than the others. Much of the decision you make will be based on the bioavailability and onset time as to when the cannabidiol gets into your bloodstream. Here’s a basic overview:
CBD oil offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. It can help with pain management, relaxation, better sleep quality, and even skin health. Current studies are looking at how CBD oil may help with heart health, acne and even addiction management. The future is wide open with possibilities when it comes to the potential of the hemp plant, and CBD oil is just one of many ways that you can enjoy this versatile plant.
It’s important to remember, however, that your experience with CBD oil may differ from someone else’s, which is why it’s a good idea to understand how your body adapts to and reacts to it. For this reason, Industrial Hemp Farms offers a number of CBD products including tinctures, edibles, lotions, and more.
Beyond CBD oil, we also offer bulk hemp flower, CBD powder, pre-rolls, small buds and more. We also sell many different strains and are a top hemp and CBD supplier in the U.S. We’re proud to offer certificates of analysis across many of our products including our hemp extracts. This way you can know with absolute certainty about the quality of hemp and CBD products you’re getting. Why go anywhere else where you can get your products directly from the source?
