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5 Unexpected and Effective CBD Delivery Methods

Cannabidiol has been one of the biggest discoveries made during the first couple decades of medicinal cannabis research and use in the United States. Its pain relief properties are just as strong as THC while being complementary to the other major cannabinoid in the public consciousness. Unlike its cousin, though CBD doesn't create intoxicating effects. It also has a wide range of applications outside of pain control, some of which are very complementary to that purpose and others which are completely unrelated, opening whole new applications for CBD in health and wellness.

Some common new uses for the compound include muscle relaxation and cramp prevention, indigestion, and even treating nausea. CBD is also useful as an anti-inflammatory, so many patients take it alongside prescriptions for the purpose. Others use it as an alternative to over the counter anti-inflammatories and analgesics. Recently, the promise of topical use has been explored widely, and as a result, there are now more ways than ever to use CBD for its many properties. Here are a few popular and exciting but also kind of unusual ways to get the benefits from CBD without smoking the flower.


1. Indulge in a CBD Bubble Bath

Bath bombs have been a popular way to deliver topical medicine lately, and they also work for wellness and beauty supplements that need to permeate the skin, because they give you an indulgent sensory experience that helps you feel cleansed while you enjoy yourself in a warm bath. Just let the CBD bath bomb fully dissolve like you would one with an herbal supplement designed to help with healthy skin. Then let yourself soak, and let your skin absorb the medicine. It's a great way to directly address joint pain, muscle fatigue, and even swelling from a long day on your feet.


2. Pain Relieving Balms and Lotions

Another popular topical approach is the use of CBD balms and lotions. Some are even available with an optimized mix of THC and CBD. While some consumers worry about possibly ingesting an intoxicating amount of THC at times when it is inappropriate, one of the benefits of topicals is that skin absorption is medically effective without allowing an intoxicant through the blood/brain barrier. It takes a lot of THC absorbed in the skin to move it into the bloodstream, and most combined formulas simply don't have enough to affect more than the sore local muscles. This provides relief without additional effects. When using CBD lotions on their own, it means relief from fatigue with less of the drowsy effect some users notice.


3. CBD Inhalers for Various Conditions

Vaporizers have a lot of unresearched health effects at the moment, and the negative consequences of smoking are well-known. At the same time, though, aerosol ingestion is one of the most efficient ways to get medicine, especially medicine like cannabinoids that are associated with bronchodilation, or expanded bronchial capacity and function. Some asthma researchers and doctors have moved to a spray inhaler model similar to that used for other asthma treatments. These inhalers need further testing for wider recommendation for breathing disorders, but patients using CBD to treat pain and muscle fatigue report they are efficient, fast, and the doses are easy to calibrate.

Another population that relies on fast delivery and action is the epilepsy community, which has come to rely on CBD to treat certain cases of highly active seizure conditions. Speedy aerosol delivery means faster relief for them as well, and it can even be lifesaving under certain circumstances.


4. CBD Candies and Lozenges

Edibles have been popular for medicinal cannabis users for a long time, but one of the newer innovations is the microdosed lozenge. Providing smaller quantities of CBD or THC than the traditional edible, they allow for precisely calibrated relief whenever you need it. For those looking to keep pain at bay during the work day when THC is out of the question, CBD lozenges can be obtained with doses between a half milligram and 10mg, allowing you to use just what you need to stay clear and in control, while being pain free.


5. Pain Relief Patches

Menthol heating patches have been popular for muscle relief for decades, but now you can find them with a CBD infusion that adds extra pain relief and addresses the core inflammation issues while the traditional heating and cooling effects of pepper extracts and natural menthol provide you with the additional relief you expect from a joint stiffness and pain patch. It's more effective than either on their own would be, and it relies on the same topical absorption that makes bath bombs so much fun.

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