There’s a lot of buzz around the benefits of cannabis wellness products these days, but what does CBD oil feel like?
If you’re unfamiliar with cannabis products, you may wonder if it’s similar to smoking marijuana. Does CBD get you high? If not, what does it do? Is it safe to drive with? Will you lose control of your mind? Not at all.
Of the numerous cannabinoid compounds in the cannabis plant, THC is the only psychoactive one. While others can have physiological effects on users, they do not impact thought and cognition to the same degree as THC.
CBD, or cannabidiol, is the most prominent cannabinoid in the hemp plant. Despite its recent discovery, scientists have documented numerous wellness benefits associated with CBD.**
How CBD Affects the Body
CBD merely kick starts a process that naturally occurs in your body already—just to a greater degree than normal.** The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is one of our oldest evolutionary mechanisms, spanning millions of years back in our history. As a result, there are receptors all throughout the body.
When active, the ECS produces endocannabinoids that bind to receptors and cause the reactions associated with CBD.
These can include feelings of:
- Relaxation**
- Calm**
- Restfulness**
- Increased appetite**
- Proper digestion**
Of course, these are just words. Until you try it for yourself, we can only do our best to describe it to you—so let’s try.
A Warm Blanket of Contentment
There are a couple of ways people like to take CBD oil to get the process started. One way is to take it orally, such as with tincture drops under the tongue or as an edible, like our CBD sleep gummies. In those cases, the effects usually take about a half-hour to kick in. They are also milder due to some of the nutrient loss during digestion.
The fastest way to get CBD into the bloodstream is to inhale it using a CBD vape pen, like our Pineapple Express Delta-9 THC Vape Pen. Thanks to the lungs’ dense network of capillaries, distribution of CBD is almost instantaneous, usually only taking a few minutes before the supplement begins doing its work.
Beware, this might sound a little cheesy. Buckle up as this writer does his best to explain how CBD feels. Also, remember that no two people will experience any one substance the exact same way.
Initially, CBD causes a gentle warmth to course through the body, kind of like that feeling you have after finishing a meal you couldn’t wait to eat.** While it doesn’t cause a tingling sensation, there’s almost anticipation that it will.
Rest and Relaxation Made Easy
You may begin to feel slightly relaxed.** THC/marijuana has a reputation for “couch lock,” where people have a harder time lifting themselves from a sitting or lying position, but CBD doesn’t do that. The relaxation associated with this compound does not include lethargy. Instead, you may even feel energized to check stuff off your to-do list.**
While appetite may increase, it won’t be the intense “munchies” associated with THC. Truthfully though, appetite is one effect that varies most among users.**
As far as mood goes, CBD may not fill people to the brim with happiness, but a lift in one’s mood isn’t uncommon.** There are many people who take CBD as a supplement for mood regulation because they feel that it helps them stay focused on the present and avoid common distractions.**
After 1-2 hours, the effects wear off and you are left with a lingering calm.** If you take another dose right then, it won’t be as potent or noticeable because your receptors need time to recover.
The Lack of Psychoactivity
CBD’s popularity as a supplement is largely due to its solely physiological effects. People don’t get high on CBD, so there is no threat of a bad trip or losing control of one’s mind as there can be with THC.
Why Use CBD Oil?
Today, many people take CBD oil as a daily supplement, as with our CBD Multivitamin Gummies. Hemp extract is rich in omega fatty acids and is also non-toxic, making it suitable for daily use.
How to Try CBD for the First Time
While CBD won’t get you high, it’s probably a good idea to give yourself a comfortable space to try it for the first time. If nothing else, this can reduce the stress that accompanies trying something new. Want to play it safe? A dose of about 20mg should be enough to help you notice a detectable difference in how you feel.
If you decide to go the edible route, you should expect to feel the effects in about an hour or so. Those who take CBD on an empty stomach will likely feel them sooner than that, but probably not by much. Once you feel it start working, you can breathe easy.
Take a nice walk outside, pet a dog, listen to a favorite album, and enjoy the calming relaxation that can come with CBD.** The effects are fairly mild, so if you’re nervous about what the supplement will do to you, taking it for the first time should dispel all that.
So, What Does CBD Oil Feel Like?
Now that you’re ready to try CBD and see what all the hype is about, you have to find a vendor who can sell you a quality product that will actually work. This is not as easy as it sounds, and unfortunately, far too many greenies buy the cheapest CBD they can find on Amazon for their first time. That’s a bad idea.
Look for a vendor with a wide selection of products, positive customer reviews, and lab reports to go with their supplements. Why? Simple: stable inventory, working products, and proof that you’re getting what you pay for.
Lab reports will tell you exactly how much CBD is in your product, as well as the presence of any other cannabinoids like CBG or CBN. They will also tell you if the product was grown with any synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, which can weaken the product.
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