CBD dosage: our advice for finding the right dose
What is CBD?
First of all, it is important to understand where CBD, short for cannabidiol, comes from. It is a compound found in the hemp plant. This molecule is one of the best known and most sought-after in hemp, after THC, which is known for its psychotropic effects. While products sold in France are prohibited if their THC content exceeds 0.2%, there is no specific limit on CBD content. Some isolate extractions even produce CBD at a concentration of close to 99%!
You now know that CBD is a molecule from the plant, but cannabidiol, to give it its full name, has benefits you may not suspect. To begin with, CBD has anti-inflammatory properties that can ease pain! This can be a great help in the fight against chronic conditions, for example. CBD also has anticonvulsant properties that can relieve patients suffering from epileptic seizures. CBD even helps people affected by panic and anxiety attacks, but that's not all! If you would like to find out more and discover all the benefits of CBD, feel free to read our article on the benefits of cannabidiol.
How to consume CBD?
The different ways of consuming CBD and the doses to follow are closely linked to the products you choose.
How to consume CBD flowers?
If you have chosen CBD flowers, we recommend either:
- Consuming them by vaporisation with a dedicated vaporiser (no combustion)
- As an infusion on their own or mixed with your favourite teas and herbal teas
- Ingesting them by adding them to your favourite recipes (cakes, etc.)
How to consume CBD oils?
If you have chosen CBD oils, we recommend either:
- Direct oral ingestion
- Sublingual application for a faster effect (directly under the tongue)
- Topical application directly on a sensitive area (massage)
How to consume CBD teas and infusions?
Drinking CBD teas or CBD infusions is both delicious and very relaxing. Nothing could be easier: simply heat some water, place your CBD tea or CBD infusion in the hot water and wait 3mn before drinking your infusion.
How to consume CBD cooking oils?
Culinary preparations made with CBD hemp oil are meant to be drizzled directly over your favourite dishes and recipes! So there is practically nothing to do apart from choosing a good seasoning to go with your dish and enjoying it.
Whichever method you choose to consume your CBD, the important thing is to find the one that suits you best so that you get the beneficial results of CBD.
What dosage for CBD?
How much CBD can I take?
The method of administration we always recommend, because it is the best, is the sublingual method! It involves placing drops of CBD oil directly under your tongue.
Once the drops are under your tongue, wait one minute with the few drops of cold-pressed CBD oil under your tongue so that the oral mucous membranes can properly absorb the CBD and pass it into the bloodstream.
The recommended amount is very personal and varies depending on each condition. Our advice is, and always will be, to start with a low dose and a low concentration (for example: a few drops of oil with 20% CBD concentration), then gradually increase until you achieve the desired effects.
When to take CBD?
The amount of CBD consumed varies according to your weight, your age and the effects you are looking for. If your weight is above average, you will logically need to consume more CBD or opt for a higher concentration.
The number of doses will change depending on whether you consume 40% or 10% CBD oil, as a higher CBD concentration will require fewer doses than a lower concentration.
In any case, start with a low CBD concentration and take a few drops once or twice a day for a few days. You can then gradually increase the number of drops until you achieve the effects you are looking for. CBD dosage is important for finding out whether or not you are sensitive to cannabidiol.
In addition, it is important to consume CBD regularly and at set times for better results. The CB1 and CB2 receptors of your endocannabinoid system will respond much better and more quickly if they are used to receiving a dose of CBD at set times.
Also, remember to consult a healthcare professional before consuming CBD, especially if you are undergoing treatment. As a reminder, cannabidiol is considered a food supplement and not a medicine.
Take CBD before or after a meal?
Some people may advise you to take CBD before a meal, while others may tell you the opposite, after a meal. This is very subjective and really comes down to individual experience. It is therefore difficult to give a factual opinion on this, although we will try to answer the question.
If you take oil or CBD sweets orally after a meal, you may not feel the effects, because you have just eaten and your digestive tract is full of food, which can reduce or even block certain elements by not digesting them. This is known as the first-pass effect.
To avoid this, we recommend taking your CBD oil before or during your meal, but not after.
Is a CBD overdose possible?
It is a fact that CBD is harmless and its properties are increasingly recognised. Many people wonder whether it is possible to take too high a dose of CBD (overdose) and experience side effects. Well, the answer is yes! It is possible, but don't panic, we will explain everything.
As with all the foods we consume, the molecules in our food have what could be called a threshold that should not be exceeded in order to avoid adverse effects. For CBD dosage, it is important not to exceed 1500 mg in the body. As a daily dose is set at 25 mg per day, it will logically be impossible to ingest that much CBD.
As you will have gathered, it is normally impossible to recommend a perfect CBD dosage, but there were some important points worth being aware of. If you would like more information on the dosage of a particular product, feel free to send us a message or visit the various FAQs at the bottom of each of our category pages.
The Cali Weed team