CBD has firmly established itself in the lexicon of the general public, pretty much anywhere in the developed world. But you might be surprised to know that the hemp plant does not directly produce CBD. Instead it produces a precursor to CBD, otherwise known as cannabidiolic acid (CBDa). This volatile cannabinoid is then converted to […]
When it comes to taking payments the CBD industry is at the mercy of the banks who don’t like hemp derived products very much. This is why you cannot checkout using many of the well known payment gateways such as PayPal, Square or Stripe when purchasing CBD. While it is possible to obtain a card […]
If you are using CBD or medical cannabis, chances are you’ve heard of terpenes. But what are they and what do they do? And how do you use them to enhance your experience with CBD? As part of our #TerpeneTuesday promotion and series we are going to answer all your burning questions around terpenes and […]
Like all natural products, CBD oil will eventually expire. A quality CBD oil will last between 1 and 2 years before expiring. There are however a number of precautions you can take to extend its shelf life. In this blog we take a look at how to store CBD oil to keep yours fresh. If […]
If you have explored the CBD world you have probably encountered terms like ‘full spectrum’ CBD or ‘broad spectrum CBD.’ These terms describe the form of CBD used to create the products you see before you on the shelves today. Not all CBD is created equally however, therefore it’s important to know which form of […]
If you are new to CBD, you are probably wondering which CBD is right for me? Knowing which CBD product is right for you can be tricky. Not only are there many products available but there are also are number of factors you should consider when choosing the right product for you. Follow our guide […]
If you are familiar with CBD you have probably heard of the human endocannabinoid system (ECS). This is the system in our body that CBD activates to bring us all its amazing benefits. We have covered it in more detail in our previous blog CBD and the endocannabinoid system. However to set the scene lets […]
As CBD continues its meteoric rise, it’s no surprise to see it finally popping across the high street and the mainstream media. One of the most common statements you have likely come across is that “CBD is non-psychoactive.” But is CBD really non-psychoactive? The short answer to this question is no! CBD is actually psychoactive […]
You’ve done your research and bought some CBD oil from a credible CBD specialist but now you’re wondering how to take it effectively. The first thing to understand is that everyone’s body is different and will react differently to CBD. Each person’s response will vary due to factors such as age, lifestyle, prior exposure, weight, genetics, etc. Essentially there […]
What is the Endocannabinoid System? In order to understand how Cannabidiol (CBD) effects your body, you must first understand the Endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is present in all humans, vertebrate animals and even some invertebrate animals. The word ‘Endo’ or endogenous means inside the body and cannabinoids are the group of chemicals that affect […]
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