5 Helpful Ideas to Get the Most Out of CBD Honey

Since the boom in the CBD industry started, gummies have taken the top spot as the most popular type of CBD edible. However, as beneficial as they are, these cute and tasty gummies contain sweeteners or flavorings that lessen their value as a healthy snack. Here’s where CBD honey comes in.

We have long recognized honey as a superfood. It’s a natural sweetener that provides extra health and beauty benefits when taken regularly. When combined with CBD, the potential therapeutic effects of the resulting product have piqued the interest of wellness enthusiasts like us.

CBD-infused honey is also highly versatile. However, if you aren’t quite sure how you can use it, we’re here to share with you our five favorite uses of CBD honey.

At its simplest form, CBD honey consists of honey infused with CBD (cannabidiol), one of the primary active compounds naturally occurring in the hemp plant. Some people or wellness brands throw in other ingredients, such as vanilla, herbs, or lavender, to increase its nutritional or beautifying effects.

Nowadays, CBD honey can be bought pre-made by brands that specialize in hemp-derived products. It usually comes in its liquid, edible form, but we have also sampled it as a facial cleanser, moisturizing masks, lotions, and body creams.

Another product type that has been quite popular recently is CBD-infused honey sticks. The liquid version involves pouring CBD honey into tubes, while the other version consists of solidified honey formed into sticks. The latter can be eaten like candy or dissolved in your favorite beverage.

Regardless of your preferred CBD honey product type, the benefits that you can expect from this CBD-enhanced superfood are as follow:

Primarily through its cannabidiol content, CBD honey can do wonders in relieving stress, tension, or anxiety. Some people also use it to regulate sleep because some studies indicate how CBD can address sleep-related disorders, such as insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness. As such, you will find it easier to rest at night and feel energized the following day.

For thousands of years, honey has served as a home remedy or alternative to certain medications. Research supports these applications, indicating how the high levels of polyphenols and antioxidants contribute to the healing properties of honey. For example, when taken in moderation and without being highly diluted with other substances, honey can address the following diseases or health conditions:

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Cough
• Psoriasis
• Mild skin burns

Infusing honey with CBD will not negate the natural therapeutic benefits of either product. Instead, you will have an extra nourishing way to take CBD and experience its health-promoting effects, such as:

• Seizures
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Depression
• Chronic pain
• Acne

While all of these sound incredibly promising, take note that the FDA prohibits brands from making any health or therapeutic claims for their CBD products.

If you choose to go for CBD honey sticks, you will find it easier and quicker to use that CBD oil tinctures or vapes. There’s no measuring involved because every stick has a fixed CBD dose, just like when you eat a CBD gummy or take a CBD capsule. You won’t also have to worry about taking it out in a café, for example, because it is not as conspicuous as a vape pen or tablet.

As mentioned earlier, you can eat CBD honey as it is. However, we encourage exploring its other uses, as we will share in the following section. Given this, it’s pretty easy to embrace it as a part of our daily routine.

Looking at these potential benefits, it’s no wonder that CBD-infused honey has been grabbing the attention of more and more CBD fans today. Nonetheless, its effects on them may not be the same as yours if you would get the chance to try CBD honey. We do hope that knowing these positive impacts on your lifestyle has persuaded you to check out this product, too.

In case you’re interested in experiencing the benefits of CBD honey, we suggest trying these five ways of using this product:

For most CBD honey users, it serves as a substitute for table sugar. Whether you got it as liquid honey or honey sticks, adding it to your coffee, tea, or juice in the morning could give you a much-needed energy boost to start your day right.

Others use CBD honey as one of the ingredients of their sports drinks. They just combine it with lemon juice, water, and salt to make this beverage. Because CBD is a natural anti-inflammatory, refreshing yourself with this drink after exercising will help you recover faster from muscle cramps or other body pains.

Using CBD-infused honey for your salad—whether it consists of vegetables, fruits, or a combination of both—could be a treat for your taste buds, too. Our favorite honey-based salad dressing consists of CBD honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and a dash of salt and pepper.

For desserts, creative cooks and bakers have used CBD honey for various types of sweets, such as chocolate bars, brittle candies, homemade marshmallows, or dessert bars. However, some people don’t have the time or patience for these, so they opt to just take a spoonful of CBD-infused honey after finishing their meal.

Coughing—especially the whooping kind—could prevent you from getting enough rest at night. Those who prefer home remedies use honey for cough relief. Adding CBD into the mix enhances its effectiveness in soothing your throat and helping you fall and stay asleep throughout the night.

While you can take plain CBD honey to suppress cough, we suggest drinking it as a warm beverage. Mix it with water, cinnamon, ginger extract, and lemon juice. You can boil big batches of this drink so that you can keep it in the refrigerator and reheat it as needed.

Some CBD honey fans claim that it may be a potent way to get rid of hangovers. Since CBD and honey are rich in antioxidants, taking it after a night of drinking will help you neutralize quicker and more effectively the toxins causing you a headache, nausea, fatigue, hypersensitivity, or any other symptoms you typically experience.

In our case, we prefer stirring in CBD honey to a steaming cup of coffee, but others add it to their favorite hangover smoothie blends instead.

Several CBD brands have developed skincare lines based on CBD honey. Typical examples include face wash, body creams, moisturizers, and lip balms. Explore what they have to offer to find which products match your skin type and address your skin conditions.

You may also try using a mixture of CBD honey and coconut oil as a DIY face mask. Apply it on your skin, leave it on for at least 30 minutes, and then rinse and dry your face gently afterward. Doing this once or twice a week will nourish your skin and help you get rid of dry spots, acne, and other common skin blemishes.

Honey has antibiotic properties, while CBD reduces pain and swelling. Given this combination, dabbing a bit of CBD-infused honey on shallow cuts, minor wounds, or first-degree burns on your skin may help you heal faster and lower the risk of infection. Remember to sanitize the area first and apply only a thin layer since this product can leave a sticky or greasy feeling on the spot.

As you can see, CBD honey can be used in more ways than you could with CBD gummies or other popular edibles. Fans continue to experiment with it to find even more ways to enjoy this versatile CBD product.

To set the right expectations, here are some key points to remember about CBD honey:

Safety first

Even though the WHO (World Health Organization) considers CBD safe to consume and non-addictive, we encourage consulting your primary healthcare provider before using CBD honey. In this way, you will get a better idea of what the product can do to you and avoid any adverse reactions if you take other medications simultaneously.

Take your time in choosing a brand to trust

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) does not heavily regulate the CBD industry, so most of the burden is on the consumers. The top CBD brands provide third-party test results, indicating the product’s potency and purity. Verify those claims using the feedback from actual customers, too.

Start low and slow

The impact of CBD honey varies from one person to another, so no single dosage is guaranteed to work for everyone. If you’re getting it from a trusted brand, we suggest following the provided dosage instructions first and then adjusting your intake according to how you will respond to CBD-infused honey.

If you’re planning to make your own CBD honey by combining CBD oil with your favorite type of honey, start with one or two teaspoons each day and then gradually work your way up until you have attained your desired effects.  

Be patient

Since the CBD honey needs to reach your bloodstream before taking effect, you would have to wait at least 30 minutes, especially if you’re ingesting it with other food or beverage. However, this duration may take even longer depending on your metabolic rate, weight, and sensitivity to cannabinoids.

Pay attention to side effects

You won’t likely experience negative health consequences while taking CBD honey, but there is still a chance its potential side effects can kick in. These include changes in appetite, fatigue, nausea, and drowsiness.

So, what do you think of CBD honey? Do you think it will be an excellent addition to your current lifestyle? Which of our ideas on using CBD-infused honey are you eager to try? If you want more ideas on bringing more CBD products into your daily routine, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking the button below. Other than product suggestions, we also post about consumer guides, market updates, and exciting developments about the CBD industry.

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