CBD Mints [Dosing Has Never Been So Easy and Breezy!]
Double your pleasure, double your fun with CBD mints! Or whatever the phrase is. The list of CBD products on the market keeps getting longer, and one of the latest commodities is CBD mints.
Easy to carry and effortless to chew, CBD mints are a refreshing way to get your daily dose of CBD while you practice good oral hygiene. What more could you ask for? Read on to find out how they can help you relax in more ways than one when you’re out and about, with breath fresher than fresh and a mood chiller than chill.
What Are CBD Mints?
Yup, you guessed it! They’re mint candies with CBD in them! CBD oil is infused into a mint candy that you can take to improve mood and overall wellbeing. They are taken as you would any regular mint: after dinner, before a hot date, or anytime you want to enjoy a minty fresh treat.
What is CBD?
A common misconception about CBD products is that they will get you high. Many people assume because it is one of the elements found in marijuana that CBD and marijuana are the same, but they aren’t. CBD is one of many cannabinoids from the cannabis plant (the same plant that marijuana comes from), but it contains little to no THC.
Cannabinoids are naturally produced in nearly every mammal on earth (called endocannabinoids when produced naturally – endo meaning “within” the body) and react with our body’s endogenous endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system signals nerves in the body to encourage homeostasis (internal balance).
The defining element of CBD is that it won’t cause you to get high because it contains .03% or less THC in total. CBD supports wellness and many believe that it can be a natural alternative to traditional medicine. It mimics natural cannabinoids in the body to ease the symptoms of conditions that cause discomfort, stomach issues, nervousness, or general unease.
The Entourage Effect
The entourage effect theorizes that the effects of CBD are strongest when a person takes multiple cannabinoids together. The hemp plant contains many different cannabinoids with their unique properties, and when they work together, they cause the entourage effect.
Full spectrum CBD products produce the strongest entourage effect because they contain the full range of cannabinoids found in cannabis plants, including oils, terpenes, flavonoids, and more. These affect the potency, flavor, scent, and duration of CBD’s effects. Because it has all of these elements, the benefits of full spectrum CBD products are maximized.
Broad spectrum CBD products contain a broad range of cannabinoids, but not all. So the entourage effect is less prevalent but still at work. In products containing CBD isolate, there is no entourage effect because there are no other cannabinoids present except pure CBD extract.
Does Mint Have Any Health Benefits?
Mint possesses anti-inflammatory properties that aid in easing digestive issues and inflammation. Adding a little bit of mint extract to your water can improve athletic performance and relieve the symptoms of gastrointestinal issues like irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, and stomach upset. It also contributes to muscle relaxation and can help soothe tension and soreness.
Studies have shown that smelling mint can improve your memory and cognitive abilities and is a great anti-bacterial agent. This is the reason why companies use it in so many breath-freshening gums, mints, and toothpaste.
Studies have also looked into mint for cold and allergy symptom relief. In fact, the menthol in mint is famous for being the decongestive agent in VapoRub.
What Are the Benefits of CBD Mints?
Take everything you have read above and combine them into one super-candy. CBD mints can provide upset stomach relief, improve sleep, and more. If the CBD infused within is in the full spectrum range, those effects are even more effective. What’s even better is that CBD mints are discreet! They look like any other mint or candy, so you can easily take them anytime.
Are CBD Mints Legal?
Yes! While each state has its legality regarding CBD, in states where it is legal to purchase, CBD mints are perfectly legal to buy and consume (as long as you are of age). In general, CBD is restricted from persons under the age of 18, and in some cases, under the age of 21. It is best to look into your state’s laws regarding CBD before purchasing it and its related products.
Are CBD Mints Safe to Eat?
There are no known risks to consuming cannabidiol or any of the substances present in CBD products. You can take CBD mints daily and as needed, as long as dosage recommendations are followed.
How Do CBD Mints Work?
You can consume CBD mints as you would any food or candy and they come in a variety of flavors. Because they’re small and easily dissolvable, CBD mints work fairly quickly. They dissolve in the mouth and are absorbed into the body underneath the tongue (sublingually). This is similar to the way a tincture can be dropped underneath the tongue to feel its effects more quickly.
Typically, CBD mints are made from peppermint extract, sugar, CBD, and a small number of other ingredients. When you eat a mint, the mint part of the candy evaporates and gives you that infamous rush of coolness, while the sugar and trace ingredients dissolve from the saliva in your mouth. After dissolving, the CBD is digested and absorbed into your system.
How Long Does it Take to Work?
Ingestible CBD takes anywhere from 1-2 hours before you feel its effects. But, since mints dissolve so quickly, they are absorbed faster into your system and can take as little as 15 minutes or less.
Can CBD Mints Get You High?
No, CBD alone cannot get you high. While there is a small amount of THC in some CBD products, the amount present per mint is negligent and does not cause any intoxicating effects. However, ensuring that a company is transparent about its product content is essential.
CBD companies should readily have third-party Certificates of Analyses (COAs) clearly outlining their products’ THC and CBD contents. They should also list the origin of their hemp plants, manufacturing processes, and offer products with no added preservatives, dyes, or harmful additives.
CBD Mint Alternatives
Not a fan of mints? There are other edible alternatives to try that can give you the same effects as CBD mints. Whether it’s other candy products or standalone extracts, Cheef Botanicals is happy to offer so many choices so you can find the right CBD product for yourself.
CBD Gummies
Cheef Vegan CBD Gummies and Gummy Cubes are soft, fruity candies infused with full spectrum CBD oil. They provide a sweeter alternative to CBD mints and come in discreet candy form you can enjoy in any setting. Every gummy is organic and made with all-vegan ingredients and all-natural fruit flavors and colors. Gummies are easy to enjoy due to their sweet and chewy form.
CBD Honey Sticks
CBD honey sticks are also infused with full spectrum CBD and offer another discreet option for consuming your edibles in public. The honey is stored in a thin tube, and all you have to do is tear open and enjoy. You can add CBD honey to a hot cup of tea or yogurt as an alternative to artificial sweeteners or refined sugar or just enjoy it by itself.
Other CBD Consumables
You aren’t limited to premade CBD edibles! Here are more of our CBD consumables you can use to get your daily dose of CBD:
- Isolate
- Distillate
- Oil
- Vegan Softgels
- Vegan Capsules
CBD isolates and distillates are concentrated forms of CBD that you can add to almost anything – meals, drinks, desserts, sauces; you name it! They are a powdered or waxy form of CBD that contains no THC but different amounts of cannabinoids. CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD, while CBD distillate is a broad spectrum form.
Make Your Own CBD Mints
You can make your own CBD mints at home by rolling regular mints in CBD distillate or isolate before ingesting or soaking them in liquid forms of CBD like oil or honey.
If you’re more adventurous and want to make a homemade CBD mint, you can do that as well by adding a few drops of oil or a small amount of isolate or distillate to your paste before it dries.
Final Thoughts – CBD Mints
If you’re a big mint fan and are interested in trying something new, CBD mints give you several reasons to experiment. Here are some of the benefits of CBD mints:
- Freshens breath
- Helps with stomach upset
- Discreet to take anywhere
- Fast effects because they dissolve easily
- Supports wellness and good sleep
When you’re on the go, a quick pick-me-up CBD mint can do just the trick to help perk you up and keep you going. And if you’ve eaten an especially garlicky meal before you hit the road, then I’m sure no one else will complain if you have a CBD mint either. Either way, minty fresh Zen will never be a bad idea.
