Cannabidiol (CBD)  is a naturally occurring element of cannabis.  CBD is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments. It is  one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant.   Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in  cannabis, and causes the sensation of getting “high” that’s often  associated with marijuana. However, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive.   

This quality makes CBD an appealing option for those who are looking  for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mind-altering  effects of marijuana or certain pharmaceutical drugs.

CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil.

It’s  gaining momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific  studies confirming it may help treat a variety of ailments like chronic  pain and anxiety. 

Dosage Guidelines

A large number of factors affect the size of the dosage that will work for you. The quality and potency of the CBD oil will certainly affect what you feel, but other factors to consider include:

· Your weight

· Your metabolism

· Your diet

· The condition being treated

· The severity of your illness

· Your tolerance to CBD

We’ll provide some general guidelines regarding weight and suggested dosage, but keep in mind that your weight may change. This can cause the amount of CBD you need to change as well. 

Other factors are not so easy to adjust. Metabolism doesn’t really change unless you make a drastic alteration in your habits (going from a sedentary lifestyle to an active lifestyle, for example). In addition, you can’t quantify your metabolism (assign a number to it), so it can be tricky to gauge the speed of your digestion. But, from experience, you probably know whether you have a fast metabolism or a slow metabolism.

Similarly, your tolerance level can have a major effect on the amount of CBD you need. Tolerance is particularly stubborn and often requires weeks, months, or even years to change.

All of these factors should be considered, tweaked, and recorded as you work through the CBD dosage chart, link below.