CBD is short for cannabidiol, a compound found in the cannabis plant. It’s one of over one hundred different cannabinoid that have been identified so far. Unlike the other major cannabinoid THC, CBD is non-psychoactive. CBD interacts with the human body through the endocannabinoid system, abbreviated ECS. The ECS is in charge of regulating biological functions such as sleep, our immune systems, and our mood.

No. CBD is considered to be a non-psychoactive cannabinoid so it will not get you high in the way that ‘marijuana’ or ‘weed’ (containing THC) gets you high. But CBD is known to be relaxing so many users feel a sense of subtle relaxation and relief. 

Using CBD is legal in the UK as long as it contains less than 0.2% THC. As THC is a controlled substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. CBD is legal in the UK as long as it has been derived from an industrial hemp strain that is approved by the UK.

Generally we recommend starting on 60mg per day. However, the amount of CBD to use depends on the purpose of use and your personal circumstances. We see others recommending to start at a lower dose and work your way up – however, this can lead you to believe that CBD does not work should you require a higher dose. We therefore recommend it is best to start from a high dose and lower it until you feel that the dosage is right for you.

You may have read or heard about CBD being used by people with pain, anxiety, insomnia, fibromyalgia, arthritis and a wide variety other conditions. We regret that due to government regulations, we are unable to offer advice regarding using CBD for specific complaints or conditions. There have been many studies into the effects of CBD, however this research is still fairly new so further research is required to better understand the potential of cannabidiol. We have hundreds of excellent reviews from our customers regarding CBD products and their effects.

CBD is not psychoactive in the way that THC is psychoactive and it will not get you high. However CBD can have an effect on your mental state. Many users of CBD report feeling a very subtle feeling of relaxation, serenity, alertness, or mental clarity from taking CBD.

CBD has been shown to be safe to use in high doses. CBD will not cause a fatal overdose. However it is possible to take too much CBD. The main consequence being an increased chance of negative side effects like lethargy, drowsiness or extreme sleepiness.

The endocannabinoid system is the collection of cannabinoid receptors, endocannabinoids, and enzymes involved in the production and break down of endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are naturally occurring cannabinoids found within our body. The two most studied endocannabinoids are anandamide and 2-AG. The two most studies cannabinoid receptors are CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are located mostly in the brain and CB2 receptors are located mostly throughout the immune system.

While almost everything can be addictive, CBD is not recognised to be an addictive drug. Moreover, CBD has showed significant promise as a tool for assisting people in breaking their addictions to harmful substances.

The length of time it takes for CBD to take effect will depend on the route of administration. The fastest effect will be felt from smoking or vaporisation (effects felt in minutes). Topical administration of CBD will be felt quickly as well. The next fastest effect will be felt from a sublingual dosage of an oil (onset of effects in 15 – 60 minutes). The slowest effect (but the longest lasting) will be felt from oral ingestion of capsules or edibles (onset felt in 90 minutes).

Absolutely, we are proud of the quality of our products and know how important it is for you to ensure you are buying a legitimate CBD product. We are currently working on making our lab reports available to view on our website. In the meantime, please fill out our contact form stating which product you would like lab test results for and, if available, the batch number. We will then be happy to send you the lab test reports for the corresponding batch.