What are CBD Tinctures? The Ultimate Guide for CBD Oil

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CBD is a hot and relatively new product that has become one of the most popular supplements in the country to date. It was legalized at the federal level in late 2018, and in less than a year, 1 in 7 Americans had tried it. This astoundingly high number, and when combined with trends that show CBD use potentially doubling every year, shows that the product is likely to grow in popularity.

However, the newness of the supplement, combined with the relative lack of government protections and regulations around the substance, has led to a wide array of confusion for users. There are so many different types of CBD and so many different ways of consuming it that many users aren’t quite sure what they are buying or what to expect when they do make a purchase.

To that end, it is absolutely worth taking a closer look at the different types of CBD. One such example is CBD Tinctures.

What Are The Different Types of CBD?

As noted above, CBD comes in a variety of different forms. These include:

Edibles: CBD in some sort of form that can be consumed. Generally speaking, these come in a snack form, most frequently coming as a gummy, cookie or brownie.
Capsules: This is concentrated CBD that can be swallowed like any other capsule.
Topicals: Topicals can be rubbed into the skin and usually come as creams, body butters or balms.

CBD will also often come in other, less popular forms, like vaping juices or injectables.

What Is A CBD Tincture?

A CBD Tincture is a specific way of consuming CBD. First, the CBD is extracted from the cannabis plant by standard methods, although this method will change depending on whether or not the CBD in question is Full or Broad Spectrum.

Once the CBD has been extracted, it is put through additional processing that usually involves essentially brewing it with high proof alcohol (don’t worry, this will not get you drunk when you consume it), then adding low heat. From there, the CBD is mixed with a holding agent, usually some sort of oil or flavored compound. This allows for the CBD to be placed into a liquid form that can be placed in a bottle and safely consumed by users.

The top of the bottle has a stopper which also doubles as a measuring unit. Users can then uncork the bottle and consume the liquid, using a set and easily measurable dose. The CBD itself is highly concentrated, so you don’t need to take much to get the full effect.

What Are The Pros of CBD Tinctures?

Tinctures are arguably one of the more popular methods of CBD consumption. This is for a variety of reasons, including their versatility, durability, and diversity. Some of the positives of tincture use include:

Thanks to the way they are manufactured, tinctures can typically last for a good amount of time. Their long shelf life makes them ideal for people who don’t use CBD too often, or who are just trying CBD for the first time and aren’t sure what to expect.
They can come in many varieties and there is no real limit to their flavoring or what type of CBD can purchase them in.
They come with a droplet that makes it easy to measure, so there is never any guessing about how much CBD you are going to consume. You can also easily take more or less CBD, depending on your preference and individualized experience.
You can add them to your food or drink, or just take them sublingually (under the tongue). As a result, it’s easy to consume the CBD that you want. Furthermore, taking them sublingually is one of the fastest methods of ensuring that the CBD you take works.
Taking the tincture sublingually can be one of quickest ways to begin to feel the effects of CBD in your system – potentially as quickly as fifteen minutes. Mixing them into your own food and drink can slow down their impact, as the CBD has to then travel through your digestive system, but even then it typically will not take much longer than an hour or so before you start feeling its impact.
CBD tinctures can allow you to get creative. Homemade CBD food and drink recipes are becoming increasingly popular, with more and more people feeling comfortable enough with CBD to start to experiment with its use. Tinctures can be ideal for these purposes – all you have to do is purchase a neutral or natural flavor and add it to a food or drink recipe.

What Sorts of CBD Tinctures Are Available?

At SUPA Naturals, you can get many types of CBD Tinctures, including:

In addition to this selection SUPA Naturals has also recently launched a set of product specifically formulated for pets, including:

All of our tinctures are Full Spectrum. That means that these products include all of CBD’s naturally occurring compounds, including flavonoids, terpenes and other cannabinoids like THC. THC is short for tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a specific type of cannabinoid. It is most commonly associated with marijuana use; however, in keeping with federal law, our products contain no more than 0.3% THC, an amount that is far too low to result in any sort of intoxication. Our products are Full Spectrum CBD because this guarantees that our users will feel the impact of the Entourage Effect. This is the idea that CBD products work better with all of their naturally occurring compounds, including THC.

Additionally, all of our products come with a Certificate of Analysis. This is a test, performed by a third party vendor, that confirms that types of chemicals and their amounts in the CBD you purchase. Unfortunately, too many vendors try to lie to consumers, and we provide a Certificate of Analysis as proof that what we say is in the CBD can actually be found.

As you can see, CBD tinctures come with many positives and are a preferred method of consumption for beginners are experienced users alike. If you are interested in CBD tinctures, check out our Tincture page today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do CBD tinctures make you high?

No, even though -ectrum tinctures contain small amounts of THC, the concentration is too low to make you feel buzzed. The tincture may help you feel more relaxed and better able to focus rather than high. The one caveat here is that you should find a product with a valid Certificate of Analysis so that you know what it contains.

Are tinctures stronger than edibles?

You would have to compare the concentration per dosage. We make edibles using CBD oil, so they can be as potent as tinctures in theory. In practice, however, it’s often the other way around. Tinctures are often available with higher concentrations of CBD. Furthermore, it may seem as though tinctures are stronger if you take them under your tongue because of their fast absorption.

Do CBD tinctures work for pain?

Tinctures may help with general pain relief as they may reduce inflammation in the body. For those with chronic pain, the effects may be even more noticeable. CBD may regulate emotions, improve sleep, and make it easier to recover from depression. While these symptoms are, at first glance, unrelated to pain, relieving them can make a recovery faster.