Frequently Asked Questions
General
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a type of cannabinoid that is found naturally in the cannabis plant.
CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis. Unlike THC (the infamous cannabinoid that gets you high), CBD does not produce a psychoactive effect.
However, it does interact with your body's endocannabinoid system which regulates various biological functions.
CBD oil is created by extracting CBD from the industrial hemp plant, a low THC variety of cannabis and then infusing it into an oil such as hemp seed oil or coconut oil.
CBD oil can be ingested orally, applied topically, or inhaled via vaporization. Additionally, research suggests that CBD may have therapeutic benefits for a variety of conditions including anxiety, pain management, and epilepsy.
Over 100 Cannabinoid molecules have been discovered so far. Please visit our What is CBD? page for more information.
Yes, our CBD products are both safe and legal.
In the UK, CBD is considered a novel food, so all of our products are rigorously tested to ensure they meet strict Food Standard Agency(FSA) safety and legal standards.
You can see the list of our current registered products on the FSA list here. Only products on this list are legal and allowed to be sold on the UK market.
All our CBD products proudly come with a third-party, UK laboratory certificate, to ensure THC levels are below the current legal limit, as well as proving our CBD and other minor cannabinoid levels.
We only use the highest quality ingredients, so you can be sure you're getting a product that is both safe and effective.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the amount of CBD that you need will vary depending on your circumstances.
However, we generally recommended starting with a low dose and then gradually increasing the amount until they find the dosage that works best for them.
In most cases, people find that 10-15mg of CBD daily is a good starting point. But it depends on the person and their individual needs. The Food Standards Agency recommends no more than 70mg of CBD per day for the average adult.
It is also essential to remember that CBD products are not licensed in the UK as medicines. CBD products are classified as food supplements, so it is important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking CBD.
That said, CBD is safe and has few side effects, making it a potentially beneficial addition to your wellness routine!
how long it takes for 1000mg of CBD oil to work will differ from person to person. However, your chosen method of consumption will play a part in dictating how long it will take for 1000mg of CBD oil to work.
For instance, If you choose to apply CBD oil topically, you may feel the effects immediately. If you are applying CBD to a specific area to reduce pain or inflammation, results can be pretty imminent.
If instead, you choose to apply CBD using a tincture or spray directly under the tongue, you may feel the effects instantly. However, it could take up to an hour to feel the 1000mg of CBD to its fullest extent. This way, it can take 90 minutes for you to feel the effects.
This takes longer than the other methods because the CBD must be processed by your digestive system before it is released into your bloodstream. However, using this method does tend to result in longer-lasting effects.
Whilst you can choose the method of consumption, and thus, have some control over how quickly you will feel the effects of CBD oil, unfortunately, there are some factors that you don’t have control over.
Specifically, some biological factors will determine how quickly you are able to feel the effects of 1000mg of CBD. For instance, your sex, weight, health, metabolism, and previous experience using CBD will all have an effect on how quickly the CBD can be felt.
Very generally, people who have never used CBD before, women, those with a fast metabolism, and people who have a smaller stature will feel the effects of 1000mg of CBD quicker than others. However, this is a very vague rule and isn't necessarily always the case.
While many people who take CBD feel the effects quite quickly, there are a number of factors that can affect how long it takes for the supplement to work. Sometimes people report that it can take hours before they feel any effects.
With any supplement, it’s best for you to keep taking it for at least 8-12 weeks so that the compounds have enough time to settle into your body and benefit you as much as possible. After taking CBD for a while, you might notice that the time it takes to work shortens.
However, it is difficult to give a concise answer to this question due to there being so many factors that can influence CBD working in your body.
For example, how you take the oil can impact how long it takes to work. Different methods of the CBD entering your body will impact the bioavailability, which refers to how much CBD enters the bloodstream and therefore affects the body.
Water-soluble CBD enters the body much quicker than CBD gummies and therefore will have a quicker effect on the body. CBD oil drops have a bioavailability of 10-12%, so they will influence the body slower than water-soluble CBD would.
The quality of the CBD also has an effect on how quickly it works in the body, as well as your metabolism.
However, as a broad estimate, 500 mg of CBD should begin to work in your body between 30 minutes and 6 hours.
CBD oil can grant a range of benefits to people who use it, but it’s important to get the dosage right. When you’re dosing CBD, there are a few things that you’ll need to consider.
These are:
- Your body weight
- Your individual body chemistry
- The condition you’re using it for
- The effect you want it to have
- The concentration that you’re working with
That is to say that there’s a lot to consider before you can determine the best dose for you. If you’re concerned, you might want to consult your doctor to see what they say. In lieu of medical advice, a good thing to do is start with a small dose and then increase it gradually until you get the desired effect.
With all that being said, 1000mg is generally considered a fairly high dose. To see this, we can look at some examples of typically recommended doses for various complaints. 25mg per day is usually recommended to aid sleep, 300gm - 600mg might be recommended for anxiety, and up to 600 mg might also be used for cancer-related pain.
So, while everybody (and every body) is different, if you’re considering using 1000mg of CBD oil, it might be that it’s not the right medicine for the problem you’re dealing with. However, studies have shown that even doses of this size and higher taken daily seem to be safe enough, so there’s not too much reason to worry about harming yourself by trying amounts such as this.
Yes, we do. For more information and to enquire please visit our Wholesale CBD page.
Our CBD products are food supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Therefore, we cannot give any medical advice and we do not make any medical claims regarding our products.
Potential side-effects are:
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Low blood pressure
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
CBD may interact with some types of medication.
We recommend you consult a medical professional for advice prior to supplementing with CBD if you have pre-existing medical issues or are taking any medication at all.
The World Health Organization’s report on CBD states that it is safe for human consumption and generally well tolerated. You can see the full report here: WHO Report into Cannabidiol.
In the UK the Food Standards Agency recommends no more than 70mg of CBD per day for the average adult.
Humans, and animals, have an endocannabinoid system.
This system helps to regulate homeostasis (balance) in our bodies. CBD is a Cannabinoid, a type of molecule that works in harmony with our body’s own endocannabinoid system.
Therefore, it is believed that the interaction between CBD and our endocannabinoid system is responsible for the benefits reported by many users of CBD.
For more details please see our What Is CBD page.
You must confirm you are at least 18 years old during the checkout process. If you are over 18 visit our UK CBD shop here.
Every one of our products is third-party, UK Laboratory Tested. As a result, this ensures the highest quality and a legal product.
We proudly provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every CBD Oil product! You can view the lab report on the relevant product page in our CBD shop.
CBD is non-intoxicating, unlike its infamous cousin THC, therefore you will not get “high”.
All our products are 3rd Party, UK Laboratory Certified to ensure the THC levels are below 1mg per container, the current legal limit for CBD products in the UK.
You can view a lab report on the product page for each item in our CBD Shop or for more information regarding cannabinoids including THC & CBD please visit our What is CBD? page.
Everybody is different and therefore dosage can vary. However, we suggest building up slowly, over one to two weeks, to a 20mg dose, 2-3 times a day.
All our product labels are FSA compliant and show the recommended daily dose and a warning not to exceed 70mg CBD in a 24 hour period. For more information about how CBD works please visit our Complete Guide to CBD page.
Shipping
We offer free next-day shipping to the UK. All our UK orders are sent via Royal Mail Tracked 24 or 48. Delivery is usually expected to take 1-3 working days, depending on the service chosen.
Items ordered before 14:00 will be dispatched on the same day, excluding weekends. Orders after 14:00 or at weekends will be dispatched on the following working day.
COVID-19 UPDATE:
We are still safely & responsibly dispatching items by Royal Mail Tracked 48, however, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we cannot guarantee that Royal Mail will deliver on the next working day.
Currently, UK deliveries are taking between 2-3 working days.
As well as the UK (inc the Channel Islands) & US, we ship to most of the EU, except Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Belarus, Finland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Portugal and Slovakia.
If you would like to purchase from outside of the UK please contact us via the live chat function on the website to check if we can ship to your country.
Due to the fast-changing regulations regarding CBD, ensure you check your country or territories laws & customs requirements before ordering.
Visit our Shipping & Returns page for more details
Full
Spectrum
While our Full Spectrum CBD Oil may not be the cheapest on the market, we pride ourselves on being a premium brand that offers unparalleled quality. We understand the importance of value for our customers, which is why we offer a subscriber discount on your first order.
Additionally, if you find our product beneficial and wish to continue using it, we provide multi-buy discounts for future savings. Our membership also includes a points/rewards system, ensuring our loyal customers are always rewarded for trusting our brand.
Full-spectrum CBD oil is an extract that contains all of the compounds found naturally in cannabis plants, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and other beneficial nutrients.
This type of oil is typically more potent and effective than CBD isolate, as it allows the individual components to work together for maximum benefit, otherwise known as the Entourage Effect.
In the UK, full-spectrum CBD oils are legal to purchase and consume without a prescription as long as it contains no more than 1mg of THC.
However, it is important to choose a reputable brand that follows good manufacturing practices and provides third-party lab results to ensure quality and potency.
The entourage effect is the proposed beneficial effect of using the whole cannabis plant instead of just one cannabinoid (like CBD or THC).
The theory behind the entourage effect is that cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes in cannabis work together to create a synergistic effect, with each compound enhancing the benefits of the others.
For example, studies have shown that CBD is more effective when combined with terpenes than when used on its own.
There is still much research to be done on this topic, but there seems to be some truth to the idea of the entourage effect.
Yes, our CBD products are both safe and legal.
In the UK, CBD is considered a novel food, so all of our products are rigorously tested to ensure they meet strict Food Standard Agency(FSA) safety and legal standards.
You can see the list of our current registered products on the FSA list here. Only products on this list are legal and allowed to be sold on the UK market.
All our CBD products proudly come with a third-party, UK laboratory certificate, to ensure THC levels are below the current legal limit, as well as proving our CBD and other minor cannabinoid levels.
We only use the highest quality ingredients, so you can be sure you're getting a product that is both safe and effective.
Yes, full-spectrum CBD products can potentially make you fail a drug test.
This is because they may contain trace amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the intoxicating compound found in cannabis.
However, the chances of this happening are very low, and it is generally considered safe and legal to take CBD in the UK.
If you are concerned about failing a drug test, you may want to opt for a CBD isolate-based product like our CBD Softgels, Vegan Gummies or our broad-spectrum CBD products as these contain no-detectable THC.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the amount of CBD that you need will vary depending on your circumstances.
However, we generally recommended starting with a low dose and then gradually increasing the amount until they find the dosage that works best for them.
In most cases, people find that 10-15mg of CBD daily is a good starting point. But it depends on the person and their individual needs. The Food Standards Agency recommends no more than 70mg of CBD per day for the average adult.
It is also essential to remember that CBD products are not licensed in the UK as medicines. CBD products are classified as food supplements, so it is important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking CBD.
That said, CBD is safe and has few side effects, making it a potentially beneficial addition to your wellness routine!
We know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry; when following the usage instructions of our CBD oil drops, full-spectrum CBD oil won’t make you feel at all high.
There are only trace amounts of THC in full-spectrum CBD oil (the active ingredient that can make you feel intoxicated with cannabis use).
So it’s not strong enough for any unwanted effects!
In fact, in the UK, full-spectrum CBD oil can only contain 1mg of THC per finished product.
Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds that give plants their smell and influence the aromatherapy benefits of plants and their essential oils.
These potent compounds have fantastic therapeutic potential in their own right and are also in full-spectrum CBD oil.
The terpene alpha-Pinene has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase short-term memory - so after taking a dose of full-spectrum CBD oil containing this terpene, you might feel calm, relaxed and even more alert.
These calming effects are thought to be enhanced by CBD itself. Below the surface, other terpenes, like beta-Caryophyllene, can help reduce inflammation and cholesterol levels, adding to feeling an overall sense of better well-being.
Full-spectrum CBD oils have the highest levels of minor cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes compared to other types of CBD oil, therefore, it also has the most potential.
These various elements of cannabinoids and terpenes are thought to work together synergistically to improve the potential and efficacy of CBD products.
Broad-Spectrum CBD oil, on the other hand, has all of the above. However, it contains fewer minor cannabinoids and terpenes. Broad-spectrum CBD products have had all THC removed, so there is none detectable when analysed by a specialist laboratory.
So if you would rather not have any THC in your CBD oil please take a look at our Broad-Spectrum CBD Oil products here.
Full-spectrum CBD oils are a variety of CBD product that includes several other compounds from the cannabis plant.
It can also include small amounts of THC, the compound that causes the high that the plant is so famous for. However, our full-spectrum CBD oil will only include a maximum of 1mg of THC, which is too little to produce any psychoactive effect.
When it comes to the best time of day for taking full-spectrum CBD oil, that really comes down to personal preference. Lots of people like to take some first thing in the morning. They often find that it boosts their focus and sets them up for the day to come.
Others prefer to use it as a way of winding down and relaxing in the evening, making sure that they wake up feeling refreshed and well-rested the next day.
The key to understanding the difference lies in the contents of each different kind. Full-spectrum CBD oil contains not only CBD but several other substances found in the cannabis plant.
This includes assorted essential oils, terpenes, and some other cannabinoids, like cannabinol. They can also sometimes contain tetrahydrocannabinol, which is better known as THC. This is the substance in cannabis plants that causes the feeling of getting high.
However, the maximum amount you’ll see in full-spectrum CBD oil should be 1mg per bottle, which is too low to produce any kind of psychoactive effect. This means that you will not be able to use CBD oil to get high!
In contrast, isolate CBD oil is a purer form of CBD oil that does not contain any other compounds from the cannabis plant. The isolate kind comes in crystal form, which is why you might hear people call it CBD crystals.
However, it is often ground up and sold as a powder. Because the isolate form is purer and more refined, it has to go through a more complicated series of processes to be made than the full spectrum form of CBD oil.
Broad
Spectrum
Broad-spectrum CBD oil products are extracted from the hemp plant in a way that preserves as many of the cannabinoids and terpenes found in the original plant as possible.
This process means that broad-spectrum CBD oil will contain not only CBD but also CBN, CBC, CBG, and THC (in trace amounts).
However, the THC will be removed during an extra purification process down to an undetectable level in a certified laboratory, making these products an excellent choice for those that want to avoid THC altogether.
You can see all of our range of THC-free broad-spectrum products here.
Broad-spectrum CBD oil is a great way to get all the benefits of CBD oil without any of the tetrahydrocannabinol(THC), the compound responsible for cannabis's infamous high.
There are a few different ways to take broad-spectrum CBD oil. The most popular method is to drop it under your tongue and hold it there for a minute or two before swallowing.
Our broad-spectrum CBD oil tastes great and is milder than our full-spectrum oils.
You can also add it to food or drink, but be aware that it may change the flavour of your food or drink.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the amount of broad-spectrum CBD oil you should take depends on various factors.
Some of the things that you will need to consider include your weight, height, and overall health condition.
We recommend starting with a low dose, around 20mg daily, and increasing gradually until you find the amount that works for you.
You may need to experiment a bit to find the right amount.
Please be aware that the Food Standards Agency recommends that an average, healthy adult take no more than 70mg CBD daily.
There are some points to consider when choosing between full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD oil.
The first is that tetrahydrocannabinol(THC) is present in trace amounts in full-spectrum CBD products, which is legal in the UK.
Broad-spectrum CBD oils contain multiple cannabinoids and terpenes but also undergo extra refinement to remove the THC.
So if drug testing in the workplace is an issue for you, then broad-spectrum or an isolated CBD product would be a better choice.
Another point to note is that full-spectrum products often taste much more potent than broad-spectrum CBD oil!
Yes, broad-spectrum CBD products could potentially make you fail a drug test.
However, this is very unlikely as the THC level is certified as undetectable by an ISO-accredited lab in the UK.
That said, THC could be present just below the lab equipment's Limit Of Detectability(LOD). Therefore, this could lead to THC being present at extremely low levels in your system.
If you are concerned about failing a drug test, you should choose a CBD isolate-based product like our CBD Softgels, Vegan Gummies, or our broad-spectrum CBD products, as these contain only pure isolated CBD.