If you haven’t fully delved into the world of CBD, you might have never heard of a tincture, even though its one of the best ways to administer CBD. Tinctures have a lot of benefits compared to other methods of taking CBD, especially because they have a high concentration of cannabinoids. This means that it takes a very small dosage goes a long way. Not to mention that they are usually less expensive, have a long shelf life, and can be very practical. The latter, because they come in small, easily concealable bottles, so tinctures can be carried around and consumed discreetly throughout the day.

Tinctures are made by steeping cannabis flowers in a high-proof grain alcohol. The solution is then cooked, which in turn creates a potent liquid with a very high CBD content, which is what we call a tincture.
Typically, a sweet oil like peppermint or orange is added once the tincture is ready, because it has a very bitter taste on its own. This sweet flavor actually makes tinctures even more convenient, because they can be easily added to drinks or food.
However, the most common way to consume a tincture is sublingually, or under the tongue. This allows for a fast absorption and makes the cannabinoids more easily available to the body, which in turn gives you the best results.

Now that you know what a tincture is, let’s move on to talking about some of the benefits that can come from consuming it.
1. Pain Relief
Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD, along with its ability to act as an analgesic, allows it to help with both momentary and chronic pain.
2. Heart Health
CBD helps lower stress levels and in turn, lower blood pressure as well, so if you’re someone who suffers from high blood pressure, CBD can help you lower it to a healthy level.
Epilepsy
3. CBD is known for helping to control seizures, and Epidiolex (made of purified CBD oil), is FDA approved to treat seizures in two types of epilepsy.

4. Insomnia
There are mixed results in studies that have tried to use CBD to treat insomnia, however, the idea is that CBD can help balance your body, which should allow you to sleep better. There has to be more research on the topic to full confirm this.
5. Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes happens due to inflammation in the pancreas, when the immune system attacks it. CBD, as mentioned before, can help fight inflammation, which can easy the symptoms of type 1 diabetes.

Finally, CBD is also beneficial for people suffering from anxiety disorders and helps fight addiction to opioids, cocaine and nicotine. Every day there are new studies coming out with different ways in which CBD can benefit you, but it’s important to be aware of the dosage and monitor the effects that CBD has on your body. If you’re looking for something convenient to try it out, tinctures could be a good option.