Why Should You Buy CBD?

Taking CBD, when it comes down to it, is about using a plant-based natural wellness approach to try to feel better. Being more focused with your family, more relaxed after work, or a little less sore after a workout.

Industrial hemp-derivatives like CBD oil products have been featured in various clinical trials and animal studies, but a lot of the evidence that suggests CBD may help comes from people like you. People who tried the products for an ailment and reported back to friends and family.

Below is a lot of info on the benefits of CBD oil—just keep in mind that these products work differently for everyone, and the Food and Drug Administration has not approved CBD to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

CBD may help with:

Anxiety and mood

Chronic pain and inflammation

Insomnia

Nausea and appetite

Migraines

Psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions

Of all the potential therapeutic and lifestyle uses for hemp, the ones we hear the most about are anxiety, pain relief, seizure reduction, and sleep improvements. So, we did our own research on several scientific studies of CBD to explain more about its potential wellness advantages.

Pain and Inflammation

CBD can help balance the human body in many ways, including the regulation of the body’s inflammatory response, which may relieve pain by reducing inflammation. Anecdotal evidence supports CBD as a natural remedy for chronic pain relief and its anti-inflammatory effects have a “potential role as another option for treating challenging chronic pain” according to Mayo Clinic.

A 2009 review on the analgesic (therapeutic pain relief) potential of cannabinoids (like CBD). Preclinical animal study evidence for the efficacy of cannabinoids as anti-pain agents was compelling, but human study data is still emerging. In a concluding call-to-action statement: “the medical, as well as the general community, need to move beyond preconceived notions about cannabis, and focus on its potential advantages in treating a host of conditions, including severe pain.”

More recently, a 2019 clinical study found that a full hemp extract CBD oil significantly reduced opioid use and improved chronic pain and quality of life in patients with chronic pain. There are also benefits when it comes to the transdermal application of CBD oil, as one clinical trial displayed significant improvement in intense pain, sharp pain, cold and itchy sensations in patients with symptomatic peripheral neuropathy.

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How do I take CBD oil?

Use the dropper to remove the CBD from the bottle. Some helpful brands will put measurements on the dropper to help you measure your dose. But generally, a dropper is about 1 milliliter.

Once you have the oil in the dropper, place the dose of oil directly into your mouth or under the tongue. I recommend holding the oil under your tongue for up to a minute. Holding the oil in your mouth may help your body absorb the cannabinoids. You can also add CBD oils to your favorite food or drink.

To find the right dose of CBD, it’s best to start slow and work your way up. Slow and grow, they say.

Pay attention to how the oil makes you feel and take your time. Also ask your self how long does CBD stay in your system? Do you feel effects for a short period of time or a while? It also may be good to take a CBD oil regularly, so the cannabinoids can collect in your system.

Dosing Suggestion

Dosing is the #1 question we get from our readers, but opinions on how much Cannabidiol to take vary. It’s almost impossible to find any clinical guidance, so people are left to experiment.

Since dosing guidelines are limited, the best advice is to start low and work your way up to a dose that is right for you. We suggest starting with 1-6 mg of CBD per 10 lbs of body weight, but for more comprehensive instructions, you can check out this brief CBD dosing chart featured below, or read our in-depth guide on CBD oil dosage.