Cannabidiol or CBD is taking the market by storm. Part of CBD’s fame is the anecdotal health claims and therapeutic effects that treat various ailments. It has positive effects on anxiety and pain relief among other benefits. CBD is available in a variety of delivery formats, including CBD oil, CBD creams, transdermal CBD dermal, and CBD E-Liquid. The vast majority of people do not have enough information in terms of what the differences are between these different delivery methods. Perhaps the biggest confusion arises when people are discussing CBD oil in tincture format and CBD E-Liquid, or CBD Vape Oil as it is also known, which is specifically for vaping.
This article will proceed to discuss CBD E-liquid and CBD oil, we’ll further outline the differences between them.
What Is CBD E-liquid?
CBD E-Liquid is a special type of liquid that is also known as CBD vape juice and CBD vape oil. CBD E-liquid has a design for vaping and you will need a vaping device to consume it. A vaping device is a simple instrument that converts liquid into vapors, allowing the user to inhale it. E-Cigarettes are a good example of vaping devices and CBD vaping devices work on the same principle.
Vaping was popular by people who were looking for a healthy alternative to smoking and has become as a safe method for inhaling a variety of products including CBD.
Vaping CBD, like all delivery methods, certainly has its advantages. Primarily that relates to the bio-availability of the product. Many studies suggest that CBD E-liquid is one of the most efficient delivery methods, as 60% of the CBD reaches the bloodstream. It is also unquestionably the fastest in terms of how soon a user will feel the effects of the CBD itself.
CBD delivered through other methods may not reach the bloodstream due to a number of reasons. For example, any edibles will have to pass through the digestive system, which significantly reduces the amount of CBD that ultimately reaches the bloodstream of the user. To a degree, this negates much of what the user is trying to achieve by taking CBD in the first place.
What Is CBD Oil?
CBD oil refers to the oil derived from hemp that contains CBD. It specially for oral or topical consumption. You can take CBD oil sublingually (under the tongue). It can also be applied directly on the skin when combined with other dermal products. These are such as a moisturizing cream or face serum. CBD oil is often sold in small bottles and comes with a dropper. This makes sublingual delivery a straightforward task. This format is commonly known as a ‘tincture’. It is a term used for any plant or animal extract dissolved in ethanol.
CBD oils, irrespective of the method of use, are quite easy to use. It does not require any additional special device or equipment. All you need to do is apply a few drops on the skin or beneath the tongue. it will be directly absorbed into the user’s bloodstream.
CBD oil in dermal form, such as moisturizing creams or face serums, is in use for treating skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis. Additionally, you can use it to treat other, internal issues such as aching muscles or joint pain. The main cause is from demobilizing diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. This is because the skin tissue can absorb CBD oil after you apply it topically. On the other hand, sublingual CBD oil in tincture form is absorbed through the porous membrane located below the tongue. Both methods are efficient in their own right. Most times, the correct choice ultimately comes down to the preference of the individual. It also applies to the ailment that they are attempting to treat with the CBD.
Differences Between CBD Oil and CBD E-Liquids
- Mode of Extraction
In its original form, CBD plant extract is solid. It needs to convert into a form ideal for consumption and absorption. One can use carrier oil in this process, but the type of oil one uses is different for each of the consumption methods.
One can take CBD tinctures or generally oils orally. You can extract it using food-grade oils that are easy to digest and absorb such as coconut or olive oil. But to produce liquids that one can vape, thinning agents are usually in use since ordinary oils are too viscous for vaporization. The widely used thinning agents are vegetable glycerin (VG), propylene glycol (PG), and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil.
- Ingestion Method
How you take CBD oil and CBD e-liquid are different. That means you shouldn’t consume the vape juice orally or vape the oil. But to bring the difference home, let’s see the difference between CBD “liquid” and “oil”.
On the other hand, CBD products with the term “oil” are for oral consumption and not ideal for vaping or smoking.
Can you vape CBD oil? Well, CBD tinctures or oil are viscous. That means they are hard to turn into vapor. If you try vaping it, your vape pen could get have a malfunction.
Can you ingest CBD e-liquid? The majority of the CBD vape juices contain non-toxic food-grade ingredients. But while you can ingest them, you don’t have to. They offer a much better experience when vaped.
- Means of Delivery
It is best to ingest CBD oils sublingually. Through this method, the oil will absorb through the sublingual membrane into your bloodstream. Although it is a faster consumption method since the vape juice doesn’t undergo digestion, it takes a bit longer to feel the effects if you compare to vaping. But after waiting between 30 to 60 minutes, the effects last considerably longer- up to 12 hours.
When you inhale CBD e-liquid vapor rushes through the lungs into the bloodstream. This delivery method is faster allowing you to feel the effects in as little as 30 seconds. But on the downside, the effects won’t last longer – at most 5 hours.
- Distinct Taste
CBD oil in its original form has an unpleasant taste leaving an oily feel in your mouth. But tinctures come in various flavors from vanilla to chocolate which improves the taste. Similarly, most vape juices have flavors making them more delicious
