CBD drops are one of the most popular forms in which you come across CBD. But what exactly are they, how do you take them and what should you look out for? You can read it in this article.
What exactly are CBD drops?
CBD drops are drops of CBD oil that you place under your tongue. CBD oil consists of a carrier oil, often hemp seed oil, sometimes olive oil or a water-based variant. In it is cannabidiol (CBD), usually together with a whole spectrum of other cannabinoids and terpenes.
CBD is extracted from the hemp plant. That plant is naturally rich in hundreds of active constituents, of which CBD and THC are the best known. By using plants with a very low THC content, CBD oil contains virtually no THC and is legal to use. A full spectrum CBD oil contains the other cannabinoids alongside CBD. Broad spectrum contains those too, but without THC.
How do you take CBD drops?
You take CBD drops by placing them under your tongue. Let it sit there for about a minute and then swallow. The CBD is absorbed through the mucous membranes under your tongue. Once in the body, CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system, a system of the body’s own that is involved in a wide range of processes.
Want to know more about how CBD is absorbed? Read our article about how CBD is absorbed.
Why do people use CBD drops?
CBD is a food supplement, not a medicine. There are currently no EU-approved health claims for CBD, and we therefore make no promises about it. People use CBD for a wide range of personal reasons and experience it differently. Whether it suits you is a matter of trying it out calmly. Do you have persistent complaints? Discuss that with your GP.
What should you look out for?
Pay close attention to quality, for example by choosing CBD oil from brands such as Dutch Hemp and Wedihemp, which have every batch tested externally. With unknown brands there is a risk that the soil the hemp grows on is contaminated with pesticides, for instance, or that the THC content is too high. So always buy from reliable brands.
Also take care if you are pregnant or take medication. CBD can affect how certain medicines work. In that case, consult your doctor first, for instance with antipsychotics, beta blockers or cancer medication.
How do you dose CBD drops?
You take the oil under your tongue, let it sit there for one to one and a half minutes and then swallow. The number of drops depends on the dose you want and the percentage of CBD. Start low, for example with 2 to 3 drops of 5% CBD oil, and stick to the dose on the label.
You can also work the drops into a drink or dish. Put a few drops of CBD into a smoothie, for instance, or make your own sweets.
Frequently asked questions about CBD drops
What do CBD drops do to you?
That is something we are not allowed to say. No health claims have been approved for CBD in the European Union, so we make no promises about it. What we can tell you: CBD drops are CBD oil that you place under your tongue, where the CBD is absorbed through the mucous membranes. They will not get you high, because legal CBD oil contains no more than 0.05% THC.
How many drops of CBD oil can you take per day?
That depends on the percentage of CBD in the oil. Start low, for example with 2 to 3 drops of 5% CBD oil, and stick to the dosage on the label. Leave the drops under your tongue for about a minute before swallowing.
What are the side effects of CBD oil?
Most people tolerate CBD well. Some people get stomach or bowel complaints, which is often down to the carrier oil; water-based CBD is an alternative in that case. With very large amounts, headaches, nausea, dizziness, tiredness or a dry mouth can occur. Little is known yet about the long term.
Who should not use CBD oil?
If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use CBD. If you take medication, such as antipsychotics, beta blockers or cancer medication, talk to your doctor first, because CBD can affect how certain medicines work. If you need to avoid THC, for example for work, choose broad spectrum.
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Would you like to try CBD drops? Have a look at our CBD oil from brands such as Dutch Hemp and Wedihemp, which have every batch tested externally.
