This is an extremely relevant question. When you know that you can make CBD e-liquids yourself in the same way you would do your DIY juices, it might be tempting to add a nicotine booster to your CBD liquid to benefit from the effects of both molecules.
Whilst the idea may seem great in theory, unfortunately it doesn't work in practice.
Indeed, the two molecules have very distinct properties that can help you quit smoking. However, if you want to take full advantage of CBD's therapeutic effects and make the most of your purchase, we recommend that you do not mix it with nicotine. Read on to know all about it.
CBD and its relaxing effect
As you probably know, CBD is a molecule derived from the cannabis plant. It's renowned for its therapeutic properties, and that's why it has become more and more widespread.
Today, it can be found in many products, including e-liquids for electronic cigarettes, because of its biocompatibility with propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG), the two basic ingredients of any e-liquid. It's this particular form that produces the best CBD results.
CBD is also carefully studied by the scientific community, which seeks to find and show all of its effects. We now know with certainty that CBD has interesting relaxing, anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic properties.
CBD consumption is perfectly legal, since the molecule doesn't create a dependency and doesn't have any psychoactive effects, unlike THC, which is also present in hemp. That's why all of our e-liquids are free from THC, in compliance with the current legislation.
Moreover, CBD is an interesting alternative for those who wish to quit smoking, as it counteracts the effects of addiction. However, we strongly advise you not to use it with nicotine.
Nicotine and CBD: a natural opposition
As me mentioned earlier, CBD has very interesting therapeutic properties, but you should avoid combining it with nicotine.
First of all, let us clarify that mixing the two molecules is in no way dangerous for your health. Studies have shown that nicotine and CBD have radically opposite effects, so their respective actions end up cancelling each other. Adding nicotine to a CBD e-liquid would simply cancel the effects of the CBD!
Indeed, CBD has a relaxing and soothing effect, whereas nicotine is a stimulant that impacts your body in a similar way to caffeine, even if it is less pronounced.
Thus, if you don't want the two substances cancelling each other, you can't have them both in a single e-liquid.
We also recommend that you wait a few hours before switching from one molecule to the other. Indeed, if you vape nicotined e-liquids, it's best to wait a few hours before vaping CBD if possible. That way, you'll maximise their effects and get the most out of your CBD liquid.
It can be a good idea to have two distinct clearomisers, one for nicotine and one for CBD. This will save you from cleaning your equipment between each type of e-liquid!
You now know the basics of CBD e-liquid vaping and how to make the most of it!
Further information about CBD e-liquids:
- How to choose the right CBD dosage