SublingualType 01
Tinctures & Oils
Sublingual drops absorb under the tongue, bypassing first-pass metabolism. The most flexible delivery system: easy to titrate, fast onset, long studied.
- Onset
- 15–45 min
- Duration
- 4–6 hr
- Bio-availability
- 20–30%
Sublingual
OralType 02
Edibles & Gummies
Pre-dosed and discreet, but they ride the digestive system — slow onset, lower bioavailability, longer tail. Great for sleep, less great for acute relief.
- Onset
- 30–90 min
- Duration
- 6–8 hr
- Bio-availability
- 6–19%
TransdermalType 03
Topicals & Balms
Creams and salves act on cannabinoid receptors in the skin. They don't reach the bloodstream meaningfully — perfect for joints, lousy for anxiety.
- Onset
- 10–20 min
- Duration
- 2–4 hr
- Bio-availability
- Localized
OralType 04
Capsules & Softgels
Identical pharmacokinetics to edibles, with the boring upside of a known dose. The best format if you take CBD daily and treat it like a supplement.
- Onset
- 45–90 min
- Duration
- 6–8 hr
- Bio-availability
- 6–15%
InhalationType 05
Vapes & Inhalation
Highest bioavailability, fastest onset, shortest duration. Lung-safety and mislabeling are real risks — vape only third-party tested products.
- Onset
- 2–10 min
- Duration
- 1–3 hr
- Bio-availability
- 30–56%
◢ spectrum 101
Full · Broad · Isolate.
Full spectrum
All naturally-occurring cannabinoids and terpenes including up to 0.3% Δ9-THC. Strongest entourage effect, may show on a drug test.
Broad spectrum
Full plant minus the THC. The middle path: terpenes intact, minimal legal risk.
CBD Isolate
≥99% pure cannabidiol crystal. Flavorless, drug-test-friendly, no entourage.