CBD: how long does it take to work?

Since it was authorised for sale, CBD has been very popular. Some questions remain unanswered, however, notably how long it takes for its effects on the body to be felt. Here is a closer look.

CBD and how it acts on the body

CBD is said to maintain the body’s internal balance. It is presented as playing an important role for people with sleep disorders, anxiety or chronic pain such as osteoarthritis. Products from the CBD range are widely used for that reason.

CBD comes in various forms: ointments and gels for local application, oils for use on the skin or under the tongue, tablets to swallow, and heads to inhale or smoke. Depending on the method of consumption, the effects may be felt more or less quickly.

The effects of CBD differ according to how it is used. How long it stays in the body also varies from one person to another, and again with the method used. It can remain in the body for up to 72 hours after being inhaled or smoked, whereas it is reported to stay for only 6 hours if you use tablets.

The quickest ways to use CBD

Under the tongue

Quick and effective, taking CBD under the tongue is also the simplest method. You only have to place the required number of drops of CBD oil on the tongue for it to be picked up by the mucous membranes and spread through the body within a few minutes.

Inhalation

Smoked or vaped, CBD enters the body through the lungs. Within a few minutes it reaches the bloodstream, and the effects attributed to it are felt.

Ingestion

Taking tablets does not allow for very rapid diffusion, since it takes at least 2 hours for the capsules to be digested.

Through the skin

For a fast, local effect, the skin is the ideal route. You will still have to wait at least 1 hour 30 minutes for the cream to be absorbed and the effects to be felt.