With the legalization of regulated hemp production in the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp extract is being increasingly considered for conditions such as muscle aches & pain, anxiety, better sleep, and even the treatment of certain types of seizures. Thinking this hemp-derived, natural remedy might be an option for you, but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’re here to help.
The two most common ways to take hemp extract: oral and topical. Within these categories, there are different delivery methods like capsules, tinctures, creams, and more.there are 4 major ways of consuming hemp oil, including inhalation, sublingual drops, topical application, and ingestion.
The best starting point to the world of hemp is having an understanding of all these.
Ingest It Orally
If you’ve never taken hemp extract before ingesting it is an easy place to start, You’re probably familiar with and maybe already using capsules and pills so taking hemp extract this way won’t feel too different. Plus monitoring dosage is easy with capsules since they come in pre-measured sizes.
Dosage is important and having a consistent concentration makes it easy to find out what works for you. Many customers start with our 25mg SoftGel capsule and slowly increase in 25mg increments until finding their ideal dosage. Capsules can take 45 minutes or longer to work itself into your system, and then last for several hours.
You can also just take hemp oil, which is called a tincture. Generally, you consume this by placing it under your tongue and holding it there for up to a minute. Some people even use it in their food, or add a few drops to their favorite smoothie recipe similar to our Recovery Protein mix. Why choose a tincture? It’s easy to adjust your dose adding or subtracting a few drops, and it might work a little faster.
The third indigestible option is an edible such as chewable gummies. These small, tasty morsels can be found in a variety of flavors and sizes yet still pack a hemp extract punch.
Oral products such as our SoftGels, tinctures, and Gems have a systemic effect, meaning they work on your whole body. For people taking hemp extract for their anxiety, sleep issues, arthritis, or other whole-body issues this is great. But for those looking to help with a dodgy knee or tight back, a cream might be preferred.
Topical Application
If you’re mostly looking to try hemp extract for muscle aches and pains, a topical application (one you put on your body, not in your mouth) can be a good option. The value of topical applications is that they work quickly and target one area. Athletes love them for pain and injury.
We have a range of hemp products created just for topical use. Each one is packaged with other herbal and natural remedies to deliver a solution for different types of muscle and joint pain. Had a stak? Try our arnica formulation. Going out on a cold day and want to keep your knee pain at bay? We have a warming cream for you.
While there are many ways to take hemp extract, there’s no one right or best way. It’s important to try different methods and see what works for you.
