With the ever-growing bevy of new health and wellness products on the market, there can be a lot of new terms floating around that can be hard to keep track of. It seems there are always new supplements that promise all-natural, homeopathic remedies for just about any and all ailments that you may suffer from.
Though some are unable to explain exactly what they are and what they do, there is hope for clarity when it comes to the products you put in your body. One such product is a CBD tincture. But which ones work? Which ones are worth it? And what is a tincture anyway? Let’s get you caught up to speed with all you need to know about tinctures so that you can pick one that fits your needs and lifestyle.
The clinical definition
A tincture is a liquid solution that combines an organic extract (from either plant or animal) with a solvent, typically alcohol.
The reason for the solvent is to make the extract easier to absorb quickly and efficiently into the human body. When it comes to CBD tinctures, these particular forms of the solution combine CBD oil with either alcohol or another oil and a flavor to make them taste better. Many of these CBD tinctures make claims of a “pure” CBD oil when in actuality they are created with a CBD isolate which doesn’t include many of the fringe benefits found in other CBD products.
A word on CBD
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural compound that can be found in the leaves of the cannabis sativa plant. This specific plant is not to be confused with a similar species, the marijuana plant, and CBD will not cause the “high” feeling a user gets from consuming marijuana.
CBD is known to have a wide array of health benefits, from skincare to digestive health to relief from muscular pain. There are many CBD products on the market in recent history, each promising a wide variety of cures. A CBD tincture gets the beneficial properties of this plant directly into your system.
Not all tinctures are equal
Though the benefits of a tincture are potent, not all tinctures are made alike.
Tinctures made from CBD isolate oils are missing many of the extra positive aspects of the whole plant. Luckily, there are better-quality tinctures that incorporate more of this amazing plant as a whole. Alcohol, an ingredient used in many CBD tinctures, is cheap but offers no real added health benefits. Some more high-quality tinctures are made with multi-chain triglyceride (“MCT” for short) oil, which can multiply the health-improving effects of the CBD oil itself. MCT oil is a fatty acid that also delivers the CBD oil into your system much faster, so you can enjoy the benefits efficiently.
Flavor
A common method of CBD tincture consumption is using a dropper to put it right on or under the tongue. Unfortunately, CBD oil hasn’t always been known for its naturally delicious flavor so adding another flavor can enhance the experience. Many companies use artificial flavors to mask the flavor of the CBD, but chemical additives can take away from the all-natural experience of this well-rounded health product. You’re better off sticking with a tincture that uses natural flavors so that you can be confident of all the ingredients you put in your body.
Hopefully, this cleared up a few common questions you may have about a hot new health product on the market. At the end of the day, you definitely want to do due diligence before incorporating a new wellness product into your routine. A CBD tincture is a good, simple way to experience all the health benefits that this natural remedy has to offer.
