The effects of consuming marijuana by smoking can yield unwanted effects for some people. The “stoned”, hazy, or cloudy feeling that some get isn’t a must for everybody. The active agent inside of marijuana THC or tetrahydrocannabinol produces this effect.
CBD or cannabidiol is a cannabis compound that gives you a host of medicinal qualities without the psychoactive effects that come with smoking marijuana buds. You can consume CBD in a number of ways: smoking it, vaporizing, and topically to name a few.
Cannabidiol is highly becoming an alternative choice for traditional medicine. It’s been known to treat conditions such as anxiety, arthritis, inflammation, and seizures. CBD still isn’t legal nationwide, but it’s very easy to come by even on sites like Amazon.
What is the Difference Between CBD and Hemp Oil?
CBD and hemp oil are made from different parts of the cannabis plant and serve different purposes. CBD oil is used for medicinal purposes like sleeping conditions, pain, inflammation, and seizures. Hemp oil is used for cosmetic and dietary purposes.
You can find it in
lotions, creams, toothpaste, shampoos and in food as a supplement. Hemp oil is known for its restorative qualities. This oil is made from pressing hemp seeds. CBD oil is found in hemp flowers and extracted later for purification.
How Can You Consume CBD?
There are four different ways to consume CBD oil: ingesting, topical, inhalation and sublingual. The most common way to consume CBD is oil is orally (ingesting).
When you consume this oil orally it goes through your digestive system, metabolized by your liver and sends the compound directly into your bloodstream. This process is the exact same one undergone by vitamins and supplements. CBD oil comes in beverages, edibles, and capsules.
The next time you’re in Las Vegas be sure to try the CBD-inspired coffee at one of the many dispensaries and shops.
The second way to consume CBD is sublingual. When you consume it this way you hold the oil under your tongue for up to 90 seconds while the mucous membranes absorb all of the good stuff.
This is a direct way to consume the oil because it skips all of the
steps in the ingestion method by going into the bloodstream quicker. Many people take tinctures and concentrate while applying the sublingual method.
No, you’re not going to get high off CBD being applied to your skin, but it will give you relief. Topical application of CBD is used to treat skin conditions, pain, and moisturizing. CBD is absorbed through the skin cells but never interact with the bloodstream. There are tons of lotions, salves, and body washes out there. Amazon is a great place to check.
If you’ve noticed people are starting to get a little boojee and investing in vape pens. CBD can be consumed by vaporizing and inhaling. During the process of vaporizing CBD is heated and releases the active compounds without all the other harmful gunk inside of it. When you inhale this refined smoke it enters your bloodstream faster because it doesn’t have to go through the digestive system; just through your lungs.
There is still research going on in the field of CBD. Some say it works, while others believe it’s hogwash. What’s cool is that our own community is getting on the train for CBD’s healing properties. Ice Cube’s “Big 3” league is the first professional sports league to allow players to use CBD. Many cite it’s soothing and healing powers to be especially helpful for injuries or post-game. Time will tell if CBD becomes the new go-to for medicine. In the meantime let us know what you think if you come across CBD-inspired products.
Daunte Henderson, founder of the MADEMAN Foundation, author, and educator based in Chicago. You can follow him at @brotherhenderson on IG
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