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How To Use CBD Guide

If you’re wondering how to take CBD and what the best method would be for your preferences and lifestyle, you’re not alone. So we’re here to help! There are three things to keep in mind when it comes to taking CBD: the desired effects, the types of CBD products you’d like to try, and which dosage will suit you best.


That’s why we’ve created this helpful “How to Use CBD” guide for beginners and pros alike, featuring tips on how to take CBD oil, CBD gummies, CBD capsules, or soothing CBD muscle relief treatments.

How Do You Take CBD

If you’re new to CBD, taking CBD oil sublingually is the best way to feel the effects as quickly as possible. Simply squeeze the dropper directly underneath your tongue. Hold the oil there for around 90 seconds, allowing it to absorb, and it will fast-track its way into your bloodstream.

However, if this method isn’t your cup of tea, there are many other ways to take CBD that may better suit your lifestyle. For a quick and convenient option, CBD gummies and CBD capsules have swiftly become part of many people’s daily wellness routine.

Keep scrolling for our tips on using CBD products.

How to Use CBD Oil Drops

Onset: 5-20 minutes

Duration: 3-6 hours

With the highest bioavailability of all of our CBD products, the CBD Bright Days Oil Drops and Night Time Oil Drops are your go-to for quick, direct application. Squeeze a full dropper under your tongue and hold for 90 seconds to increase absorbency, or mix in with a latte or protein shake to experience a subtler effect.

Whether you’re taking the Bright Days or Night-Time formula, we recommend starting by following the instruction on pack, then levelling up or down as and when you feel like it.

Bright Days CBD Oil Drops:

  • For the 1500mg bottle, administer 1 full dropper measured up to the 1ml mark on the pipette (50mg CBD) directly beneath the tongue.
  • For the 500mg bottle, administer 2 x full droppers each measured up to the 0.5ml mark (25mg CBD per dropper) directly beneath the tongue.

Night-Time CBD Oil Drops:

  • For the 1800mg bottle, administer 1 full dropper (approximately 60mg CBD) directly beneath the tongue.
  • For the 600mg bottle, administer 2 x full droppers (approximately 30mg CBD per dropper) directly beneath the tongue.

How to Use CBD Edibles

CBD’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, with more and more people exploring its potential benefits for a wide range of conditions. If you’d prefer a simpler and more convenient way to take CBD, edibles such as CBD capsules and CBD gummies are perfect.

How to Take CBD Capsules

Taking CBD capsules could not be easier! If you’re using our Bright Days CBD Capsules, you can swallow one with water daily (just as you would with any other tablet or supplement) and adjust the amount as needed. We recommend starting with a low dosage and building up to find a level that works for you. We recommend using no more than 70mg per day.

How to Take CBD Gummies

Meanwhile, if you’re taking our CBD gummies, such as our Bright Days CBD Gummies, simply chew one gummy at a time for juicy, fruity goodness. While the onset time may be slower than CBD oil, the pre-measured dosage means you don’t even have to think about it.

Muscle Pain Relief

How to Use CBD Muscle Balm

It’s widely known that a massage can benefit sore, achy muscles, so why not add a CBD topical to this daily soothing ritual? Try applying the Muscle Rescue CBD Muscle Balm to shoulders – or anywhere you’re feeling some tension – starting with a generous scoopful smoothed liberally onto the skin. The scent of eucalyptus is instantly calming.

How to Use CBD Bath Bombs

Soak away stressful days with a relaxing CBD bath bomb, your one-way ticket to a calmer body and mind, with muscle-soothing Epsom Salts to ease tension. Just fill the bath with warm water and add your CBD Bath Melt. The fizzing blend of Epsom Salts and other therapeutic ingredients will melt as you lie back, relax, and breathe in the delightful scents.

When to Use CBD

When Should You Take CBD?

AM or PM? That’s the question when it comes to timing your CBD dosage. And, as with all things CBD, you just need to find what works for you and your body. If you tend to be a little bit forgetful with your supplements, team your daily dosage with another routine, like your morning coffee or brushing your teeth before bed. This makes it easy to remember.

Or, like our ambassador, Claudia Winkleman, you might prefer to take CBD at night. It all depends what you’re taking it for, and what works with your day-to-day routine.

There’s no wrong or right time to take CBD, but here’s a some tips to incorporate CBD into your daily routine, whether using our Bright Days or Night Time formulas.

Morning: Our Bright Days CBD oils, capsules and gummies don't contain caffeine so can be taken morning, noon or night. However, if you take your CBD in the morning and like a jolt of caffeine – then try adding a dropper of CBD oil to your daily latte, so you get the best of both worlds.

Evening: Our Night Time CBD oils are specially formulated to take in the evening, with a fresh peppermint flavour and added hemp oil. Here at Cannaray, we're also a huge fan of smoothing our CBD Muscle Balm into tired muscles at the end of a long day.

Want to find out more? Read our guide on the best time to take CBD.

Finding Your CBD Dosage

CBD is processed differently based on genetics and lifestyle, so it’s important that you personalise your CBD dosage based on how you respond as an individual. That’s why we recommend you start with a low application and build up gradually, finding a level that works uniquely for you – no one-size-fits all approach. We recommend using no more than 70mg per day.

Try your beginner dosage for one week, and make sure you track the experience in our 7-Day CBD Diary. You might find the starter dose is just right, meaning you can stick with it. If you do decide to increase the amount of CBD you’re taking, trial the new level for three days before deciding whether to dial it up again.

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