In the past decade CBD has been creating waves across modern medicine. It has taken the health, beauty, and food industries by storm, but how much do we really know about the cannabis-derived substance? There has been a lot of confusion and misleading information surrounding CBD. Here we have compiled a list of FAQs for everything you need to know!Frequently Asked Questions
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of 104 chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. People often confuse CBD and THC. Both are derived from the cannabis plant, CBD however has no psychoactive properties. The best way to determine dosage is to estimate based on body weight. It is better to start off small (5mg) and increase gradually. Check out our in depth, CBD dosing guide. CBD stands for cannabidiol. CBD is most celebrated as a means of relief from chronic pain. It may also relieve symptoms associated with chronic disease, anxiety, stress, appetite and even skin disorders. CBD reacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system to speed up regulation function of the brain, endocrine (hormones), and immune tissues. It takes five to ten minutes to feel the effects of CBD through vaping. The second quickest way is sublingually (Under your tongue) – 20-40 minutes. CBD taken sublingually will diffuse into the blood through tissues found under the tongue. You can buy CBD in health stores (where legal) or online. You should always check products have the correct percentage (of CBD) for their intended purpose. You should be able to feel the effects of CBD oil for two to six hours, depending on the dosage and your metabolism. Does CBD Expire? Read Here to learn more. In any case, it should not take longer than a week to get CBD entirely out of your system. For a more in-depth look at how long CBD stays in your system, read our article on the subject. You can vape CBD oil through a pre-filled pen, or by putting it into the tank of an oil compatible vaporizer. CBD oil is made via an extraction process with the cannabis plant. The plant is soaked in solvent, the solvent is later extracted, and the CBD oil remains. Hemp oil comes from the seeds of the hemp plant only. CBD can be extracted from hemp and cannabis plants. Hemp oil contains no trace of THC. Terpenes are organic compounds produced by a variety of plants and some insects. Yes, CBD is a non-toxic compound. You will need to hold the CBD tincture under your tongue for at least a minute to allow it to absorb. No, CBD is a non-psychoactive ingredient and will not cause any high. No, CBD may however decrease feelings of stress and anxiety. There are no known cases of overdosing with CBD and it is non-toxic even in high doses. CBD edibles are foods infused with CBD, for example CBD gummy bears. Hemp extract is hemp derived from the stalks and seeds of the hemp plant. CBD gummies are  edible CBD-infused gummy sweets. CBD isolate is a pure, crystalline powder than contains 99% pure CBD. CBD powder is a CBD extract with a purity of 99%. CBD vape oil is a concentrated liquid form of CBD, It is heated and inhaled through a vaporizer. A CBD tincture is an extract of CBD from the cannabis plant dissolved in ethyl alcohol. You should take a CBD tincture using a dropper. Simple fill the dropper and administer the oil under your tongue, hold for at least a minute before swallowing. No, CBD is a regulated food supplement. If CBD is legal in your country then yes. It is also in no way age restricted.  No, CBD is not addictive. The endocannabinoid system is a biological system composed of endocannabinoids. It regulates the function of the brain, endocrine (hormones), and immune tissues. You can take CBD orally, topically, sublingually, or as an inhalant. So far, no method has been proven superior. No, CBD alone cannot make you fail a drug test. CBD oil is completely legal in the UK and Canada. It is legal in some parts of the US on a state level however it remains illegal on a federal level.
