Benefits of CBD oil – What Are They?
Benefits of CBD Oil are not yet fully documented as CBD is only just beginning to be taken seriously in the medical industry, there are currently very few conclusive scientific studies on the topic.
However, CBD is believed to have significant therapeutic properties and users swear by the benefits of CBD Oil. The Top 5 Benefits of CBD Oil are
- Pain Relief
- Anxiety Relief
- Stress Reduction
- Alleciate Depression
- Improve Sleep
The World Health Organisation claims that CBD oil is “generally well tolerated with a good safety profile,” and that it may be able to offer relief for victims suffering from:
- Alzheimer’s
- Parkinson’s
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Cancer (and related treatments)
- Diabetes
- General pain
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
Is CBD oil legal in the UK?
According to The Home Office, the legal limit for cultivation is 0.2 per cent TCH and 1mg for products.
Are CBD vapes, tinctures, capsules or edibles better?
You can gain the benefits of CBD Oil in four main forms in the UK:
- Vaping allows you to feel the benefits of CBD the fastest, but scientists warn that we still don’t know what the long term effects of vapes are.
- CBD tinctures are the most popular, as they can be used to dispense as many drops of the oil as you wish under the tongue and gradually increase your dosage over time.
- Capsules are a great option for those who don’t like the flavour of CBD oil, however they are confined to a fixed dosage.
- Edible chocolates, sweets and lozenges can be taken to mask the flavour, but do not allow as much flexibility with dosage.
CBD oil dosage
Our endocannabinoid systems all react differently to various types and strengths of CBD oil. Therefore, if you haven’t taken CBD before, it’s best to start on a fairly low dosage and gradually build it up.
An effective dose can be anywhere between 5 and 75 mg per day to gain the benefits of CBD oil. CBD oil is not addictive and you cannot “overdose” on it, however there can be mild side effects if too much is taken.
The real challenge is to find a CBD oil that is as pure and potent as possible. It’s worth spending more money on a strong CBD product that you’ll only need a few drops of each day, than going for something cheap that is likely to be low quality and ineffective.
How to take CBD oil
Use the tincture to dispense droplets under your tongue and hold there for 60 seconds before swallowing. This will help the CBD to enter your system and get to work faster.
What to look for when you buy CBD oil
The first CBD oil I ever bought turned out to be a fake. Lesson learnt: Don’t cheap out. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
To avoid making the same mistake, look out for these buzzwords:
- Non-GMO and organic: For the sake of purity, you will want your CBD oil to be free from pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilisers and solvents.
- The concentration of CBD: There should be a lab certificate of analysis (either packaged with the product or on the brand’s website) showing the amount of CBD in the product. The lowest is about 300mg (3%), but this personally had no effect on me. Depending on the severity of what you want to treat, I would recommend starting on 500mg (5%) or 800mg (8%).
- The percentage of THC: If there is more than 0.2% THC in the product, then it is illegal in the UK and unregulated.
- Super critical CO2 extraction: This is generally considered the cleanest, purest, non-toxic and most efficient method of extracting CBD, but it is expensive and can hike the price up.
- Full spectrumCBD: This means that a wide range of cannabinoids are present in the oil (including vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, protein, chlorophyll, terpenes and flavonoids) which is thought to be more effective at fighting pain and inflammation, with a longer lasting effect than isolates.
- Trusted brand: Always do your research, read reviews and the check the reputation of the brand.
