What Does CBD Feel Like? The Basics Explained

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the two widely known active compounds found in the hemp plant; the other is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). We’ll get into their differences later.  CBD oil has been proven to have several health benefits on humans, the most notable being calm and relaxation.

To understand better how CBD makes you feel, you need to know about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The key to feeling what you feel after taking CBD lies in activating ECS through a channel of non-ECS receptors in our nervous system (both central and peripheral) across the body. Cannabinoids enhance effective communication between the nerve endings and the brain. ECS has been linked to several body processes, some of these include:

• sleep 
• appetite 
• memory 
• reproduction 
• fertility   
• metabolism 
• migraines 
• stress and anxiety and many more

ECS is complicated, and experts are yet to unravel how it works. The consensus from various research and studies on the body processes it affects proves that maintaining homeostasis (internal body stability) is ECS’s primary function. When there is an imbalance in any of the body processes, ECS rectifies it. Because of the way it influences the functioning of ECS, CBD is often administered as a management remedy for people with problems relating to the processes above.

CBD does affect how you feel, but unlike THC, it does not get you high. In a range of about 20-45 minutes after taking it, you’ll feel a natural calm and relaxation. Your stress levels, pain, inflammation, and other health issues are checked; the full effects can take as long as a few days to a month of religiously taking correct doses of CBD. The extent of these effects might be different for some people depending on how the body reacts. It’s advisable to test how your body reacts to CBD by gradually starting with low doses to determine the right dose. Most people report feeling an overall relaxing feeling throughout the day.

While both are active compounds found in the same plant, there is a stark difference in the feeling of each. As we’ve already noted, CBD does not cause high or any mind-altering effects but alleviates various symptoms. THC, on the other hand, has highly intoxicating properties due to its psychoactive nature. Most of the feelings you might experience after taking THC can be unpleasant; they include euphoria, dizziness, relaxation, drowsiness, increased appetite, mental impairment, reduced motor skills, short-term memory loss, paranoia, and anxiety, among others.

CBD can be taken in several ways; you can customize a method to suit your specific needs. The most common methods are:

Also known as tinctures, oils are the most common form of ingesting CBD. The oils are infused with CBD and taken by dropper. Drop the oil under the tongue, wait for roughly a minute for it to be absorbed by the capillaries around the under-tongue region.

There is a wide range of CBD-infused topicals that can soothe pain within the muscles and joints and treat some skin conditions like psoriasis. These topicals include creams and lotions, soaps, and a wide range of cosmetics.

These are oral CBD capsules designed to deliver CBD across the body via the digestive system and commonly treat stomach and seizure disorders. Although they are easier to administer, it may take a while for effects to work.

Vaping involves inhaling vaporized CBD oil and is the fastest way to get CBD to work and provide quick relief for symptoms of anxiety and stress. It’s important to know other ingredients of the vaping oils; if you want to be sure, you can use herbal vaporizers that can extract pure CBD directly from the flower. If you are in a legal cannabis state, you can purchase a strain with high CBD, or if you can find hemp flowers (mostly from online retailers), the better.

They represent a wide and growing range of CBD-infused food and beverages. The most common edibles in this category are CBD-infused gummies, which we offer at Beezy Beez Honey. Taking gummies is the most popular way of ingesting CBD as they are both portable and affordable. 

With CBD, there’s no universal fixed dosage, only a recommended average. It’s advisable to start on a low dosage and increase gradually while monitoring the effects to know your ideal dose. It would be best if you exercise caution when changing products, as different products have different CBD concentrations. If you’re using it for a medical condition, consult your doctor on the best way to go about it. Some health conditions may require lower doses to avoid worsening the symptoms.

Several studies have tested and approved CBD doses, but more evidence is required before safe amounts of doses can be recommended and administered for specific conditions.

Is CBD Legal?

This depends largely on where you live and from which plant you’re extracting your CBD. The 2018 farm bill gave CBD manufacturers and users leeway as it made the production, possession, and sale of CBD products legal across the US. CBD is not considered a drug unless they contain more than 0.3% of THC. CBD extraction from marijuana is still confusing as marijuana is considered illegal under federal law, although many states have laws governing its use. 

There is no doubt the great benefits CBD has on not just the effective management of health conditions but also the overall wellbeing of the body. There are many health products infused with CBD. Feel free to check out our products at https://www.beezybeezhoney.net/ 

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