Vaping CBD oil has become one of the most popular ways to use it. And with the wide range of products available, it's important to know which ones are suitable for spraying and how you can check their quality. This guide covers the essential things to know about buying CBD steam oils and how to use them properly. A word of caution: if you use prescription drugs, you may want to consult your doctor before incorporating CBD into your diet.
What is CBD?
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in hemp, a type of cannabis plant. Cannabidiol is known for its therapeutic properties and has gained popularity in recent years. CBD oil has a range of benefits used to relieve symptoms associated with inflammation, anxiety, depression, pain and epilepsy. CBD can be infused into a variety of products, including juice, edible products, CBD oil tinctures, capsules and creams.
What is CBD oil?
CBD oil, not to be confused with hemp seed oil, is traditionally used as an oral tincture. It usually contains MCT oil (derived from coconut) and is not suitable for inhalation! Studies have shown that inhaling oil like this can pose serious health risks, such as lipoid pneumonia.
Unlike CBD vape juice, CBD tinctures are strictly for ingestion. Unfortunately, many of them do not have proper warning labels and are sold in e-liquid style dropper bottles.
There is an important distinction to be made between CBD oil tinctures and CBD oil made for inhalation. Oral CBD tinctures are oil-based while CBD vapour oil is not. Now let's take a look at the types of CBD oil that are suitable for vaporization.
CBD Steamer Juice - CBD designed for steaming is sometimes called "CBD steamer oil", but it does not contain any actual oil. A more appropriate name for this is CBD steam juice or CBD distillate. They are usually made with food grade ingredients, so they can also be taken orally, but are very different from oil-based dyes. Look carefully at the ingredients. If it contains anything other than PG, VG, CBD extract, terpenes and cannabinoids, it is probably unsuitable for inhalation. Do not take the risk. It should have something on the label about vaporization, vape juice, e-liquid or e-jus and should not contain any real oil.
CBD Cartridges- Similar to THC oil cartridges, these are thin disposable e-cig tanks filled with e-jus CBD. (Some contain pure CBD distillate, manufactured using a CO2 or solvent-based CBD extraction method). They connect to a standard 510 battery and allow easy entry into CBD vaporization. There are also cartridges, called pods, which are compatible with popular devices such as the JUUL.
What dose should I take?
Unfortunately, there is no single dosage for the CBD. It depends greatly on a variety of factors, including the symptoms being treated, body weight and tolerance. In addition, everyone's metabolism and endocannabinoid system are slightly different, which may result in unique results for each individual.
A typical CBD vape cartridge containing 100 mg of CBD provides approximately 1-2 mg of CBD with each puff. If you are using a CBD pen or CBD cup, you will consume slightly more CBD per puff, depending on your device and the strength of your CBD juice.
The best way to find your dose is to start low and work your way up. Start with the minimum dose, 1 to 2 mg of CBD and wait about six hours until your next dose. Gradually increase your dose each time by 5 mg. Pay close attention to how you feel after each dose. This may not be noticeable right away, or even overnight. As soon as you feel positive effects, lock in this dosage and stick to it.
What are the side effects of vaporizing the CBD?
Research on the side effects of CBD is still in its infancy. An extensive study was published last year and concluded that there are in fact side effects associated with CBD. The most commonly documented side effect of CBD is mild drowsiness. This is more common with new users and may lessen with regular use.
This drowsiness is most often caused by high doses of CBD, whereas low to medium doses can actually produce the opposite effect. Other side effects observed were mild euphoria, hunger and red eyes. Compared to many prescription drugs, the side effects of CBD tend to be much less pronounced.
Does spraying CBD oil make you high?
No, spraying CBD will not get you high unless it is derived from marijuana containing THC. Most CBD formulated for vaporization is derived from industrial hemp. It contains traces of THC (up to 0.3%), which is not enough to get you high. There are many THC-free CBD e-liquids available for people who are afraid of failing a drug test.
In addition, CBD can actually moderate the effect of THC, by preventing your body from completely breaking down THC. If you ever find yourself "too high", take CBD oil for anxiety. This helps you level yourself and can also reduce the paranoia caused by THC.
Is it legal or illegal to use?
Hemp-based CBD is no longer criminalized by the federal government and most states treat it the same way. Idaho, Nebraska and North Dakota still have restrictions, as their laws group hemp products with all cannabis products. You may need a doctor's prescription to use CBD in these states. If you are in a state where marijuana is legal, you will have access to CBD products containing more than the legal limit of 0.3% THC.
In 2018, the U.S. Senate introduced the Hemp Farming Act, effectively removing the DEA's authority over hemp, making it a hot commodity, instead of a Schedule 1 narcotic. Cannabis and THC are still illegal or reserved for medical patients in 40 states.
Can you overdose?
The Americans for Safe Access said at a conference on medical cannabis in 2016: "To date, there has never been a single well-documented case of human death from an overdose of cannabis or its components, and no experimental or non-extrapolated LD50 can be attributed to a toxic or fatal overdose. ยป
Research has shown that CBD is very low in toxicity. A 1981 study determined that the LD50 of CBD was 212 mg per kg body weight when administered intravenously to monkeys. This suggests that humans must consume hundreds of times the average daily dose of CBD (30 mg) in a relatively short period of time to be at risk of overdose. It is highly unlikely that anyone would ever take enough cannabidiol to cause fatal consequences.
What brands of CBD can you trust?
There have been reports of sales of CBD products that do not contain the advertised quantities of CBD. Worse yet, some of them contained synthetic chemicals and contaminants that can make users feel high in a very uncomfortable way. Today, we are fortunate to be able to choose from many brands of CBD that apply strict quality control.
If you don't get your CBD from a reliable source, there is no way to really know what you are getting. Reputable brands tend to have extremely positive customer and professional reviews. These brands also test their products at credible third-party ISO laboratories and make the results public, or at least are willing to provide them upon request.
Why is laboratory testing so important?
Laboratory tests are conducted to verify cannabinoid content, THC levels, residual solvents and contaminants. Always make sure they are up-to-date (preferably within the last nine months) and from a credible laboratory. You may feel intimidated when looking at some of the technical data in the report. Don't worry, THC and CBD levels are generally bold and easy to identify. You want to search for "Max Active THC" and "Max Active CBD" to determine THC and CBD levels. They are usually represented in "mg per mL", "mg per bottle" and overall percentage, which is useful for calculating dosages.
Is vaporization the only way to use CBD?
Vaporizing CBD is not the only way to take it, but it is one of the best. There are many other alternatives such as oral tinctures, creams, CBD patches, CBD drinks, CBD isolate powder and CBD capsules and edible CBD . CBD crystal isolate powder is ideal for the manufacture of edible products as it usually contains 99% pure CBD. The crystals dissolve in butter or oil and can be used to create CBD infused butter or one of your favorite recipes.
There are also alternative ways to vaporize CBD without using electronic CBD juice. You can also vaporize raw hemp, CBD rich marijuana or CBD concentrates. Last but not least, most CBD vapor juices are made with food grade ingredients, so they can be taken orally. Remember that it doesn't work the other way around; you can't spray a tincture of CBD oil!
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