CBD Oil For Beginners

CBD oil is one of the hottest commodities in the world of natural health and wellness! Today we’re exploring CBD Oil For Beginners.

The following is meant to be a guide to understanding CBD oil for beginners.

If you’re anything like me, when you first started CBD it was a little overwhelming.

I didn’t know where to start, how much to take, how to infuse it into my baking, and cooking.

Plus- I was nervous to take too little or too much!

There are many benefits, and we’ll talk about how it can work for you – as well as how to make your own at home!

So what is it exactly? What are the benefits? And most importantly, should YOU use CBD Oil too?

If you’re considering whether or not to try cannabis-based products like CBD oil, keep reading!

What Is CBD Oil?

CBD oil is extracted from the cannabis plant with a broad range of naturally occurring compounds called cannabinoids.

In fact, these compounds are so powerful that they make up about 35 percent of the plant.

CBD extracts are typically considered medicinal, and at the very least, a great addition to your wellness routine, and are not psychoactive or “get you high.”

If you’d like to dig a little deeper, read more here.

What Are The Benefits of CBD Oil?

There are many benefits to taking CBD oil, but it all depends on why you’re taking it and how the oil is used.

Many users have found a CBD oil to be beneficial for everything from overall health and wellness, to sleep disorders, anxiety and chronic pain relief.

And of course, a major selling point of any cannabis-related product is the fact that they don’t result in an altered state of consciousness that can sometimes be associated with THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol).

In case you didn’t realize or know, THC is the psychoactive element most people associate with cannabis- which does get you high.

CBD does not.

How Can I Cook With CBD Oil?

CBD oil is a healthy alternative to cooking with traditional oils.

When heated up, CBD oil can be used in place of your typical sauteing oils when it comes to cooking vegetables and other meals.

CBD oil is also an excellent substitute for butter, or other cooking products like shortening or margarine.

Here’s a Tasty Recipe with CBD Oil:

Steph Van De Ven

CBD Chocolate Pistachio Bark

Dark chocolate, CBD oil, pistachios make this bark the best and easiest CBD treat ever!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 2 cups Dark Chocolate chopped small/fine
• 3-4 tsp CBD Oil peppermint-infused CBD oil makes this taste even better!
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/4 cup Coconut flakes unsweetened
• 2 tbsp Stevia, Swerve, or replacement sugar/hemp sugar
• 1/2 cup Pistachios shelled, and chopped

Equipment

• Cookie Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Sauce pan
• Spatula
• Bowl – medium to large size

Method

 

1. Heat dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small stove-top pan over medium-low heat until just melted
2. Remove from heat and option to stir in 1-2 tsp of CBD oil
3. Add in all other ingredients and mix until everything is coated in chocolate
4. Pour onto a parchment lined pan and put in the fridge for 25 minutes to chill
5. Break or cut up into squares and triangles, and enjoy!

How Can I Use It Topically?

CBD oil makes a great remedy for all kinds of skin conditions, as well!

It’s recommended that you consult with an expert (like a Doctor or certified Health Practitioner) before you begin experimenting with the many benefits of CBD Oil For Beginners.

But here’s a great DIY to make your own face scrub. Great for exfoliation and hydration.

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CBD Lemon Scrub Face Mask

Learn how to make a simple cannabis CBD face mask.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Yield: 1 Mask

Author: Steph Van De Ven

Materials

• 1 Lemon
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Coconut or olive oil
• 4 drops CBD oil

Instructions

• Mix brown sugar, lemon, and oil together. 
• Add drops of CBD oil.
• Using a blender, mix the ingredients to take out rough sugar crystals.
• Apply to skin, exfoliating by rubbing it on gently. Use a circular motion to evenly distribute it on your face.
• Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.
  

Notes

The recipe is intended to use as a mask. It is not intended to heavily scrub your face. It is intended to use gently.

If you’re looking to up-level your canna-cooking or baking game, or you want more of a canna-challenge, you may want to start here.

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