WHAT IS
CBD
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that reduces and modulates the intoxicating effects of THC.
CBD does not produce psychoactive effects, but it can have calming or relaxing effects in individuals (it does not get you ‘high’ or ‘stoned’).
While consuming CBD you could continue to participate in a variety of activities, including but not limited to:
CANNABIDIOL
CAN HELP WITH…
The evidence for CBD’s various therapeutic applications was recently reviewed by Pisanti et al (2017). The range of conditions for which CBD has been assessed is diverse and preliminary evidence indicates that it may be useful treatment for a number of conditions including:
Alzheimer’s disease
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, prevents cell death.
ANXIETY
Reduction of muscle tension & fatigue (in mice), improvement in concentration (in mice). Reduction in social anxiety (in humans).
CANCER
Inhibits cell growth in many types of cancer, induces death of cancerous cellular tissue.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
crohn’s DISEASE
Reduction in complications and symptoms in humans.
DEPRESSION
Anti-depressant effect (in mice).
DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, prevents cell death.
DRUG ADDICTION
Reduction of muscle tension & fatigue (in mice), improvement in concentration (in mice). Reduction in social anxiety (in humans).
EPILEPSY (NOT ALL FORMS)
(not all forms) Decrease in seizure.
Huntington’s disease
Neuroprotective, antioxidant in mice, no significant difference in humans.
Inflammatory diseases
Anti-inflammatory properties.
Multiple scleroris
Anti-inflammatory, immune modulator.
Pain (Neuropathy)
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Parkinson’s disease
Reduction in complications and symptoms in humans.
Psychosis
Anti-depressant effect (in mice).
Rheumatoid arthritis
Inhibits inflammatory cell proteins in animals.
Pisanti, S., et al., Cannabidiol: State of the art and new challenges for therapeutic applications. Pharmacol Ther, 2017. 175: p. 133-150.
PLease consume responsibly
Please note: expected durations may vary, evidence is anecdotal and depends on consumption methods and CBD.
People metabolize CBD differently depending on their genetic makeup and previous history with the cannabinoid. It is always suggested to start at a dosage of 10-20mg and adjust as needed. CBD can be taken in a variety of forms including inhalation, oral, sublingual, and topical. Each method of administration has its own benefits.
Consume cannabis responsibly and stop when you have had enough or achieved your desired effects.
General Dosing
Cannabis has a wide range of effects, which is influenced by product category; flower, tincture, capsule, concentrate, edible, etc. There are other features which are also important to keep in mind; route of administration (ROA), dosage, and duration.
Inhalation
When talking about cannabis the most popular ROA is smoking or vaporizing. This is often fast acting and strong in its intoxicating effects.
Inhalation: Smoke / Vaporize
| ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
| 0-10mins | 30mins | 1-4hrs |
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Ingestion
Edibles are long lasting making them excellent candidates for ease of consumption and duration of effect. Start with a minimal dosage (5-10mg) and allow at least 1-2 hours for effects to fully appear.
ORAL: Eat / CONSUME
| ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
| 60-90mins | 2-3hrs | 6-8hrs |
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Sublingual
To apply something sublingually is to apply it under the tongue and allow blood vessels in the mouth to absorb the product. The longer the oil rests under the tongue, the stronger and quicker the effect.
Sublingual: Under the Tongue
| ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
| 10-20mins | 45mins | 1-4hrs |
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Topical
This method does not offer any intoxicating effects but is excellent for localized relief. Topicals produce mild to no psychoactivity (it doesn’t get you high).
TOPICAL: Localized Relief
| ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
| 1-5mins | 10mins | 1-6hrs |
START LOW GO SLOW
For first time users, cannabis should be consumed slowly in low dosages. This is because everyone metabolizes cannabinoids differently and expected duration may vary. Consume cannabis responsibly and stop when you have had enough or achieved your desired effects