Joseph Mugo

 How to Use CBD Oils Copyright: Unsplash I License: CC0 Public  Domain Cannabidiol or CBD is unlike any other herbal extract you know. It’s not some sort snake oil marketed by shady businessmen. It’s something more than that. Among the know 85 active cannabinoids identified in marijuana, CBD is the least active. Yet, it makes up to 40% of the total cannabinoid extract from the plant. There was a story reported on CNN in 2013 about a little girl called Charlotte Fig who had a very severe form of epilepsy that the doctors couldn’t handle. Her parents saw drastic improvements after she started using CBD as their last resort. And as of June 2018, the FDA approved the use of CBD to treat Dravet Syndrome, what Charlotte had. In 2017, the world health organization declared that CBD is not harmful and can be used as a secondary treatment option. A 2017 study also showed that a majority of users prefer CBD to opioid prescriptions. However, CBD is not limited to treating seizures and pain. There are countless self-reports that have shown it can treat other illnesses too. Ranging from social anxiety to nausea. Though one can not get high off CBD, production grower expects its market will grow as people become aware of its many health benefits. Growing CBD Rich Marijuana CBD can be sourced from cannabis marijuana or hemp. Hemp contains readily accessible CBD and is naturally low in THC. However, hemp oil contains far less CBD than oil derived from cannabis. Cannabis oil also contains higher levels of complimentary cannabinoids which are an added benefit. This is referred to as the ‘Entourage Effect’ For you to actually understand how this works, you’ll need to put on the straw hat of a production grower. In hemp fields, cannabis plants are bred under certain conditions, to facilitate pollination between the male and female plants. When you separate the male and female plants, the female plant will not be pollinated and your plant will produce lots of THC. If you facilitate pollination, the female plant will produce less than 1% THC. Thus, depending which strain a production grower wants, he can either enable or prevent pollination. The international standards for plants that used for CBD oil are less than 1% THC. How Do You Take CBD? Copyright: Unsplash I License: CC0 Public  Domain CBD Tinctures CBD oil is most readily available as a tincture. They are alcohol-based extracts that tend to be more concentrated than oil. Tinctures come in many different concentrations of CBD to THC and are packaged in dropper bottles. You take them by applying a few drops under your tongue and holding it in your mouth for a while so it can be absorbed before you swallow. This allows you to be discreet while administering cannabis especially for patients who need doses throughout the day. CBD Oil Production grower shows how CBD oil can be extracted from the whole cannabis plant using a variety of solvents. One should look for an oil that has not been extracted using toxic substances such as, butane, that leaves dangerous residues in the final product. The best method is to extract it using CO2. This method of extraction low pressure and high temperatures to create pure and potent CBD oil. Depending on the intended use, you can also extract the oil using ethanol and coconut oil. After extraction, the oil can be taken directly or as regular pills in form of capsules. CBD Spray In this method, concentrated cannabis tinctures in form of sublingual sprays are sprayed under the tongue. These can be used discretely at any time of day. One also has a choice on the different CBD to THC ratios depending on the symptoms they are trying to target. CBD Vaporizing When you smoke weed, you combust it, thereby creating ashy smoke that can irritate the throat and lungs. On the other hand, vaporizing heats the cannabis. Thus, the effects of the medication can be felt quickly without the adverse effects that come with smoking. This form of administration is helpful when you need a fast-acting solution to any inflammation or pain in your body. CBD Topical Products These are salves and ointments that can be applied directly to the skin. They have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. These topical products are non-psychoactive no matter the amount of THC or CBD inside them. These products best suit people suffering from conditions such as arthritic joint pains or muscle aches. When you first start using CBD oil, production grower recommends you start with small doses. Depending on whether the dosage is working for you or not, you can adjust to higher dosage gradually. However, you should consult your doctor before trying new medication or remedy. Chances are that if you are taking any other medicine it may not go well for you. Thus, the need to consult your doctor.