Dosing CBD correctly is essential to maximise its benefits and minimise waste. This guide offers practical tips and a unique table that matches milligrams, drops and Slow Weed oil strengths — plus a quick link to the quiz that generates your personalised dose.
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1. Why the right CBD dose matters
CBD (cannabidiol) is valued for supporting stress management, pain relief and sleep quality. An adequate dose maximises benefits and avoids unnecessary expense or side-effects (drowsiness, dry mouth). At Slow Weed we follow a gradual approach: “start low, go slow, stay consistent”.
2. Factors that influence your dosage
- Body weight: the heavier the body, the more mg are needed to reach the same blood level of CBD. The weight ranges in the table help prevent under- or over-estimating the amount.
- Metabolism & diet: a fast metabolism burns CBD quicker; taking oil on an empty stomach speeds onset, while a fat-rich meal prolongs bloodstream presence.
- Severity of the condition: mild nerves may need only a micro-dose, whereas severe joint pain or chronic inflammation require steady increases into medium–high ranges.
- Individual tolerance: some people feel benefits with 5 mg, others need triple; variability depends on genetics and endocannabinoid receptor density.
- Administration method: sublingual absorption offers 20-30 % bioavailability and fast onset (15-45 min). Mixing the oil into juice, tea or food delays effect (60-90 min) and lowers absorption.
- Product strength: knowing how many mg per drop your oil contains prevents guesswork and reduces active-ingredient waste.
3. Starter guidelines & dose/drop table
To set up your routine, start with the weight band below and keep the micro-dose for 3–5 consecutive days, recording effects in a journal. If the benefit is insufficient, increase one drop at a time until you notice improvement. For an even more precise calculation, open the interactive quiz that determines oil, strength and drop count tailored to you.
| Weight | Starter dose (mg CBD) |
Equivalent drops | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 % (3 mg) | 12 % (6 mg) | 18 % (9 mg) | 24 % (12 mg) | ||
| 20 – 40 kg | 5 – 10 | 2 – 3 | 1-2 | 1 | — |
| 40 – 60 kg | 10 – 15 | 4-5 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 1 |
| 60 – 80 kg | 15 – 20 | 5-7 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| 80 – 100 kg | 20 – 25 | 7-9 | 4-5 | 3 | 2 |
| > 100 kg | 25 – 30 | 9-10 | 5 | 3-4 | 2-3 |
4. Recommended doses for different conditions
4.1 Anxiety & stress
To ease emotional tension, start with 10 mg once or twice a day. CBD modulates 5-HT1A receptors and calms the amygdala. In social-anxiety scenarios, gradually raise the dose up to 25-30 mg per day, taking the larger portion one hour before the stressful event.
4.2 Chronic pain
Mild inflammatory or neuropathic conditions often respond to 20 mg per day split into two intakes. If pain remains above 5/10 on the NRS after a week, increase by 5 mg every 2-3 days until 40-50 mg/day. CBD inhibits TRPV1 and COX-2, potentiates conventional anti-inflammatories and improves pain-related sleep.
4.3 Insomnia
To promote sleep, take 15 mg 30-60 minutes before bedtime. If night-time awakenings persist, raise to 25 mg. CBD extends the NREM phase and reduces micro-arousals; readjust the dose if daytime drowsiness appears.
4.4 Systemic inflammation
During acute phases (tendinitis, post-workout DOMS) the useful range is 20 – 40 mg per day divided morning and evening. CBD lowers NF-κB, TNF-α and other pro-inflammatory cytokines. When symptoms subside, taper to a maintenance level to avoid waste.
5. Practical tips to optimise use
Keep a dosing diary. Note mg, time and symptoms on a 1-10 scale: within days you’ll spot the minimum effective threshold and can share it with your healthcare provider.
Pair with a healthy lifestyle. An omega-3-rich diet, moderate exercise and breathing techniques reduce oxidative stress and synergise with CBD’s anti-inflammatory action, letting you maintain lower doses.
Consult a health professional. If you take medications metabolised by CYP450 (anticoagulants, hypnotics, antiepileptics) talk with your doctor about possible adjustments or lab monitoring.
6. Frequently asked questions
How long does CBD take to work?
Sublingual: 15-45 minutes with a 4-6 hour duration; ingested in food or drink: onset 60-90 minutes, lasting up to 8 hours.
Can I overdose on CBD?
CBD is very safe: studies using 600-1 500 mg/day report only fatigue and loose stool. Staying under 70 mg/day is considered prudent in the EU.
What if I feel nothing?
Increase by 5-10 mg every 3-4 days, or try sublingual administration on an empty stomach to improve absorption.
7. Conclusion
Finding your optimal dosage is a personal journey: start low, increase slowly and listen to your body. For guided calculation use our free interactive quiz. Slow Weed CBD oils in 6 %, 12 %, 18 % and 24 % make following the table error-free.
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