CAN YOU USE ORAL CBD OIL TOPICALLY?

How can an individual use CBD Oil Tincture? What are some of the ways one can use CBD Oil Tincture? Can Sublingual CBD Oil Drops be used topically? Are there any side effects when CBD Tincture is typically used? This article explains how an individual can use CBD Oil Tincture topically.

CBD oil can be used by topical means as there are multiple ways of applying CBD Oil Drops topically. One can mix it with cream to improve the effectiveness of the cream. Although most massage CBD Oil Drops is manufactured in Sublingual CBD Oil Drops, allowing them to be used topically. CBD Tincture has been among the most common products since the legalization of the hemp plant in 2018 in the USA. They are manufactured in various types of CBD; full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate. Jin et al. (2021) state that the full spectrum contains all elements of the hemp plant; cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), terpenes, and flavonoids. Broad-spectrum CBD contains all elements of the hemp plant-like in full-spectrum except THC. Isolate is the pure form of CBD, void of THC, terpenes, and flavonoids. CBD products are manufactured in various formulations; oils, topicals, capsules, gummies, edibles, vapes, and sprays. CBD Oil Tincture can be used alongside other products or be administered in different ways, as we are going to discuss;

How To Use CBD Oil Topically

Although most CBD Oil Tincture is designed for oral or sublingual use, some people use it topically. People who use CBD Oil Drops topically apply it directly on the skin alone. However, some CBD brands manufacture CBD Oil Drops for topical use only. Most of the oils are designed to be applied during the massage. Sublingual CBD Oil Drops for massage is strictly designed for topical use only, and it's somehow thick compared to oral use. According to Evan (2020), Sublingual CBD Oil Drops is designed alongside other significant elements such as arnica and MCT oil (coconut oil) to enhance effectiveness. MCT oil is highly recommended in most products due to its bioavailability features that speed up the absorption of CBD products in the bloodstream. Users can also mix CBD Tincture with other topical products for rapid effectiveness. Take a considerable amount of either CBD topical or any cream on your palm, spread on its considerable amounts of CBD Tincture, and mix it using the other palm by rubbing it together. Apply to the desired area. This method will yield rapid effectiveness since CBD Oil Tincture will speed its absorption due to its liquid state that lightens other creams.

Other Ways Of Using CBD Oil

An individual can use CBD Oil Tincture to yield effectiveness. Nearly each CBD manufacturer recommends them for oral use or sublingual use. However, you can add it to your favorite drink.

Sublingual use

Although it's not common among users, it is highly recommended for rapid effectiveness. Its important while using this method to use accurately marked droppers to take the exact dosage, especially in high CBD concentrations. Due to the effectiveness of this method, one can divide the dosage into half; half an ml in the morning and the other half in the evening. Place the accurate dose under your tongue and hold it for 60 seconds before swallowing using a dropper. Klumpers & Thacker (2019) explain that this method speeds the absorption of the CBD Tincture in the bloodstream giving rapid effectiveness though it is recommended for veterans only.

Oral use

It is the most common and easiest method to administer your oil. Although it also creates rapid effectiveness, it is not as effective as CBD sublingual use. Use a dropper to take the required amount of CBD and administer it directly. Unlike in sublingual use, swallow it immediately. This method is highly recommended, especially to people who desire rapid effectiveness from unflavored CBD Tincture but dislike the earthly taste of the cannabis plant.

Adding In Favorite Foods Or Beverages

One can also add CBD Tincture to their foods or beverages to completely evade the natural taste of the hemp plant. For rapid effectiveness, one will be forced to add slightly higher doses. Taking CBD Tincture in one’s food will slow its effectiveness since it must be digested in an individual's stomach first. However, it might be rapid in drinks and beverages since they are easily absorbed in the bloodstream; one can add two ml instead of one. Individuals will need to be patient for effectiveness; it takes one to two hours. In foods, it can exceed three hours.

How To Choose The Best CBD Oil For Topical Use

Buy CBD oil strictly for topical use.

Various brands in the CBD market offer CBD Tincture for topical use only. According to Sholler, Schoene & Spindle (2020), although a few CBD products are for therapeutic use, some are designed to improve our general wellness, such as enhancing muscle relaxation. Its recommended one massage it around the desired area for about two minutes for rapid effectiveness. In addition, CBD Oil Tincture for topical use should not be applied by users to open wounds.

The lab results

Despite the method of use, it's important to assess the lab results and ensure the products are safe for consumption. Confirm the THC and CBD levels as per the Foods and Drugs Administration (FDA). When CBD products were legalized in 2018, various bodies such as FDA and the Federal Administration were mandated to ensure THC concentration does not exceed 0.3%, while CBD variance should be within the 10% limit. Also, asses contaminants that expose one’s body to harmful diseases such as cancer. Since most CBD products are manufactured with chemicals, they can be contaminated with various solvents or heavy metals. Check on customers' reviews to ensure the products are indeed effective. Individuals should consider a brand offering a full money-back guarantee of products failing to offer the stated effect within 30 to 90 days.

Conclusion

CBD oils are the most common products, unlike capsules, vapes, tinctures, and gummies. About 90% of CBD manufacturers in the USA have them in their product catalog. Due to their effectiveness, they are offered in a different range of potency from 10 mg to 10000 mg per 30 ml bottle. Since most CBD users dislike the natural taste of the hemp plant, they are offered in various flavors, such as mint. Suppose one wishes to use CBD oil topically; brands only offer it for topical use. However, one can only mix their topical products during usage; avoid mixing all the 30 ml bottle creams and keep them. Besides the usage method, consider the quality of CBD Tincture. Ensure individuals are buying from a reputable brand that utilizes a private certified lab to assess the purity and potency of its products.

References

Evans, J. (2020). The Ultimate Guide to CBD: Explore the World of Cannabidiol. Fair Winds Press.

Jin, D., Henry, P., Shan, J., & Chen, J. (2021). Identification of chemotypes markers in three chemotype categories of Cannabis using secondary metabolites profiled in inflorescences, leaves, stem bark, and roots. Frontiers in Plant Science, 12.

Klumpers, L. E., & Thacker, D. L. (2019). A brief background on Cannabis: From plant to medical indications. Journal of AOAC International, 102(2), 412-420.

Sholler, D. J., Schoene, L., & Spindle, T. R. (2020). Therapeutic efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD): a review of the evidence from clinical trials and human laboratory studies. Current addiction reports, 7(3), 405-412.