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To get the most out of your CBD, invite some other ingredients to the party! Technically, whatever base you use is the first complementary substance in any homemade CBD product because it’s a complement to the lipid-based CBD chemical that needs a carrier. But you can also add other compounds or ingredients that may enhance CBD’s effects. This list is endless, and it starts with a whole host of other plants that contain similar plant chemicals to cannabis, like terpenes, from linalool to myrcene. (Flip to Chapter 2 for more on terpenes.) It also means vitamins like B, C, and E, found in oils and minerals like sodium, and magnesium found in salts and Epsom salts.

For example, the best-recognized properties of CBD are its anti-inflammatory effects. To double down on those benefits, pair CBD with other anti-inflammatories. Natural anti-inflammatory plants include arnica, turmeric, and black pepper (just to name a few). These options are great additions for any topical. (Actually, you can use turmeric both topically and internally.)

Two other famous benefits of CBD are the improvement of sleep and stress relief. Melatonin, found in tart cherries and goji berries as well as chamomile and jasmine (among many more), may assist with sleep. Lemon and other citrus fruits, peppermint, and lavender are popular, effective solutions for stress and anxiety. Combine any one of these ingredients with hemp flower in a nice tea.

CBD can only do so much, and it varies by individual and dose. An incredible diversity of other supplements and nutrients help support specific body systems, and understanding what your body needs so you can address that specifically is important.