CBD Oil: How Long Does It Take to Work?

CBD oil has a broad spectrum of applications, yet the kind of illness or symptoms’ severity can determine special requirements for CBD. Those, who need immediate help may want to know how long it takes for CBD to work.
We used to think that time is an invariable phenomenon: one hour always includes 60 minutes; not more and not less. Yet, the perception of time alters from person to person, from situation to situation. Those who have experienced pain know exactly that one hour sometimes can be perceived as an infinity. And when you feel this painful infinity, your brain needs to know where the point of hope is. Because of this, the question about the time needed for CBD oil to take to work is so popular. It is indeed urgent, especially when you are free in choosing a certain mode to be prepared for diverse life situations.

What is CBD oil?

One might easily address to few analogs like sunflower oil or olive oil and guess that CBD oil is also a kind of extract. Yes, it is indeed an extract. But from what plant is it extracted?

CBD oil or cannabidiol oil is extracted from the leaves or flowers of the cannabis plant. Most often it is a kind of cannabis sativa or industrial hemp. CBD oil is valuable for a harmonious mix of cannabinoids, which has a broad well-being effect on humans.CBD and THC are the two most popular components of the extract, but oil contains also other co-extracted plant components.

Obviously, these are desired cannabinoids and elements; the extract is filtrated to exclude undesired or threatening components.

A single component that has a “transit” status between desired and undesired component is THC.

Those who know something about cannabis might hear that this plant is considered to be a narcotic. Those who have better knowledge of chemistry can say exactly that the toxic effect is the total responsibility of THC. This fact makes people question the nature and effectiveness of CBD oil that contains THC. For those who are frightened of THC’s properties, it becomes undesirable and producers exclude it from CBD oil.

Yet, CBD oil can reach the maximum point of effectiveness only under conditions of CBD and THC interaction. Here is the main secret of the curing effect. So. For those who adopt this fact, THC is a desirable component, which is not excluded from the extract.

How you can identify whether THC is present in CBD oil or excluded from it?

It is indeed easy. CBD oil with THC is called a full-spectrum and CBD without THC is called a broad-spectrum. Just ask and you will get the answer.

Should you be afraid of THC?

CBD oil contains a minimal dose of THC – 0, 3%. Such concentration does not cause a psychoactive effect and has no threat to your health.

Legal status

Yet, some countries are still afraid of THC and it is a reason why CBD oil is not legal everywhere. You have to consider the legal status of CBD in your country (state) when deciding to opt for the product.

Therapeutical effect of CBD oil

Initially, CBD was discovered as an effective way of self-treatment for Dravet syndrome which is a serious form of epilepsy in children. Other medical indications, which could be treated with CBD oil and are supported to some extent by clinical proof are Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorder.

It is worth noting that there are also many other positive effects that are still under investigation and we have not (yet) enough data to claim that these effects are proven. But there is a lot of evidence confirming them. CBD oil demonstrates excellent results in treating cancer, for example. There is an idea that CBD can cause the death of cancer cells and such an effect not only prevents the spreading of disease across the body but also promotes its curing fully.

How does CBD oil act in the body?

When CBD oil happens to be taken, it enters the bloodstream and is spread to all major systems of life. The endocannabinoid system, known also as ECS, is the most important point of destination to which CBD should be delivered to start work. This system is also called a system of neurotransmitters, which provides the links between receptors and exchange with signals underlying healthy functioning of the nervous system.

THERE ARE A FEW OF FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE LONGEVITY OF THE PERIOD FOR CBD TO CAUSE EFFECT.

The concentration of active substances contained in CBD oil

The concentration of CBD and other cannabinoids in cannabis oil can vary depending on the plant type used for extraction.

The way of taking CBD also matters.

For example, you can ingest CBD with food or beverages as a tincture or apply it directly onto your skin as a balm or lotion. Apparently, it determines the length of the way CBD should pass through to reach a point of destination and, consequently, the time needed for this.

So, a tincture is the most popular form of CBD that can be taken differently. If you need to get as a quick benefit as possible, you should take
tincture sublingually, which means placing it under the tongue. It is the best place for quick absorption of CBD oil and it’s entering the bloodstream fast. Absorption takes just one or two minutes and then you have to wait approximately 20 minutes to feel the effect of CBD oil’s work.

Taking tincture sublingually is one of the quickest ways to feel the medical benefits of CBD oil. One that can be compared to it regarding the quick effect is vaping.

There are cases when the method mentioned above is not convenient for some reasons. Circumstances do not allow you to take CBD in such a way, or you do not like the taste of CBD oil tincture, or you need CBD not for yourself but for your pets. Then you can take CBD oil with food.

Adding to dishes makes CBD oil almost tasteless. Yet, the time of absorption is a little longer than it is when taking CBD sublingually. If taken with food, CBD oil will pass through the digestive system and enter the bloodstream after the digestion process. So, this way of taking CBD is around 30 minutes longer than the previous one and you can feel the effect in 45 minutes or an hour after taking CBD oil with food.

The same situation is with taking CBD oil as capsules, which could be taken in two ways – with food or independently (on an empty stomach).In both cases, the body needs to digest the capsules before they take effect, yet taking CBD oil capsules on empty stomach can bring a little faster effect than taking it with food.

There is one more form of CBD oil – CBD Ointment. Creams, lotions, and balms are the variations of this form, and all of them are used directly onto the skin – onto the troubling zone. Usually, one can feel the effect of CBD oil in a painful area within 20 minutes, but this time can vary depending on individual sensitivity, skin condition, substance consistency, and the depth of the reason that has caused the pain.

Important point: Try not to choose the way of taking CBD oil on the ground of quick effect. Remember that the initial purpose of CBD is fighting a certain health problem and it is better to use that way of taking the remedy that can bring the most treatment benefits.

We mean that although CBD oil cream begins to work within 20 minutes it could not be effective in alleviating the symptoms of mental health issues or anxiety, for example. CBD ointment is good for muscle pain, and relieving arthritis pain but not for those diseases that are hidden in depth of the body.

Dosage matters as well.

Remember that you have to read the instruction carefully before taking CBD since there are many factors that should be taken into account when choosing the correct dosage. Initially insignificant factors can play a significant role in absorbing CBD oil and causing a desired effect. Your age, weight, and gender matter. This is a short list of factors.

The only person who can tell you about the rest of the influentials is your therapist. He/she knows all your health problems across the lifespan, your genetics, individual predispositions or precautions, allergies, or even the speed of metabolism.So, do not ignore the need for a medical prescription. It could save you not only from overdosing or something like this but also help in determining the individually correct dose that works best for your taken life or health situation.

A few recommendations to ensure dose safety when taking CBD oil:

• Start with a minimum recommended dose;
• If you previously experienced the issue with unexpected reactions to any medications, you can start taking CBD oil with half of the recommended dose and then apply a step-by-step increase in dosage;
• If you are afraid of making mistake in measuring a needed dose, you can opt for CBD oil capsules – it is a rather convenient form of CBD with a fixed dose.