And now we come to your first dosage. The Phytocannabinoid oil is slow-acting but long-lasting, so we recommend start small with a 1mm ruler spacing. The oil is very potent and packs a punch, so you need to err on the side of caution.
We recommend using the 1mm ruler spacing drop dosage for the first week before you start experimenting with larger dosages. Unlike other homeopathic medicine, the treatment can have some undesirable effects when administered in large doses: think paranoia, anxiety, nausea, dizziness, thirst, and a drop in blood sugar levels. For novices this period will allow your body to adjust to the treatment.
As you gently apply pressure to the rear end of the syringe, the oil will start to rise up out of the tip. When a 1mm drop has formed, stop pressing the syringe, place the drop on your finger and suck it up into your mouth. The oil is sticky with a slightly bitter taste which lingers in your mouth for about 5 minutes as it is absorbed through the mucus membranes.
Tips:
Some users tone down the after-taste by putting the oil on to a piece of cheese or any other non-crumbling substance and then swallowing it.
If you over-consume, ginger tea is a good way to ground anxiety.
The dosage should be taken two hours before bedtime.
Possible side effects
A few (very few!) people experience some sort of detox during the first day. This is just the body ridding itself of the built-up toxins which are interfering with the healing process. Other symptoms include mild headaches, broken sleep, tummy cramps and nausea. When too much oil is taken, you could experience anxiety, paranoia, and even a sense of gloominess. The best thing to do then is wait it out.
For the first few days, you may also wake up feeling lethargic or without much energy. This should dissipate after 30 minutes upon waking. If these feelings persist, it could mean one of two things:
1) That you are on blood pressure medication, in which case you need to reduce your oil dosage by half and then see how you feel; then try the reverse by dropping your blood pressure tablet by half and determining which makes you feel better.
2) If you are not on any medication, I recommend that you take less oil the following night, because this is a sign that you are not yet ready for the dosage you are currently on. Remember everyone is different and if you are lucky to need less oil to achieve healing, your syringe will last you so much longer.
WARNING
Even though I tell every one of my customers to stay on a single drop of oil, many of them experiment with higher dosages. People underestimate the potency of this medication, so I’m going to advise again to only use a small drop. The grain of rice principle does not apply to beginners – it’s for the more advanced users.
If you still feel that the dosage is too strong even after halving it, you may reduce the dosage and / or use it less frequently such as every second day.
Knowing when to increase your drop of oil
Individuals can increase their dosages ever so slightly if they want to after the first week. If you feel uncomfortable with the higher dose, go back to taking your previous dosage and continue with it for another two weeks before trying to increase it again.
Depending on how you feel, you will know if you can increase the dosage or if one drop is sufficient. Pay attention to your body - it will give you the signs you need.
The rules again
1) Start small – there’s no rush
2) Store the oil in the fridge
3) Use 2 hours before bedtime.
4) Before or after meals makes no difference.