Get that much needed down time. Most people are familiar with the classic effects of cannabis when it comes to consuming THC—happy, hungry and sleepy—but are a little foggy when it comes to cannabidiol better known as CBD. It's a highly-therapeutic, non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis that can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, body pain, inflammation, nausea and even help treat epilepsy .
As we're in full swing of the holidays, finding a way to cut down on stress and relax without getting slowed down can be even more of a feat than usual; try some of these products to help you keep your cool.
Absorb CBD Topical Relief (Courtesy of Absorb CBD)
Master herbalist and aromatherapy practitioner Monica Fine combines the healing components of CBD oil with a blend of herbs & essential oils from eleven different countries on six different continents to create a power-packed topical that won't give you away in public with its smell. This tincture is great for post-workout soreness, arthritis, headaches (rub it into you temples or on your forehead) and any time you need some relief from muscle tension. // absorb.biz
▲ AbsoluteXtracts AC/DC Vape Cartridge (Courtesy of Leafly)
This high CBD, sativa-dominant hybrid strain has a reputation for being incredibly soothing and providing extreme and long-lasting relief from inflammation, stress, depression; or fast relief from pain or nausea. This is a good choice if you need a quick and effective mood boost or an attitude adjustment during the day but still need to focus and stay productive. // abx.org
▲ Korova Edibles Vanilla Bean CBD Mini Cookies These mini cookies come in 100mg CBD packages with each serving at 10mg, so you can choose how much you need to medicate without overdoing it. Try one with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning or before you leave work to help ease the stress of rush hour traffic, snack on them before an outing to cut down on social anxiety or as a late night dessert to help you sleep. // korovaedibles.com
▲ Kikoko Sympa-tea (Courtesy of Kikoko)
This woman-owned, East Bay company knows that drinking tea can be a soothing activity on its own, but with 20mg of CBD per tea bag, they're upping the ante on relaxation. Their organic, caffeine-free tea is good for stress and anxiety as well as pain relief, and their High CBD ginger orange flavor also includes cinnamon, licorice root, star anise, turmeric, black pepper and orange peel, offering a taste as invigorating as the effects. // kikoko.com
▲ Care by Design High Sublingual Drops and Spray (Courtesy of Weed Maps )
Made with cannabis oil and coconut oil, this product uses the company's sustainably-grown cannabis from Sonoma County to create a quick and effective way to medicate. Their 18:1 CBD-rich formulas are ideal for pain relief and can help reduce muscle pain, tension and soreness throughout the body by putting your desired dosage amount under your tongue and letting your body absorb it. // cbd.org
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