FAQ

Cannabinoids are natural compounds that can interact with your body’s cannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoids can come from plants (phytocannabinoids) or be made in your body (endocannabinoids). Phytocannabinoids like CBD and THC are responsible for most of the health effects of cannabis.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a phytocannabinoid from cannabis. Unlike THC, CBD is completely non-intoxicating. CBD is rapidly growing in popularity as a natural wellness product. 

Hemp is a variety of cannabis that contains low THC and high CBD levels. CBD is typically sourced from hemp because it contains too little THC (0.3% or less)  to cause mind-altering effects and is legal in the UK and many other places around the world.

CBD is non-psychotropic, which means it cannot get you high. 

According to decades of research, CBD is a generally safe, well-tolerated substance.

CBD is legal in the UK and most other European countries. However, there are some special rules. CBD can only be extracted from EU-approved hemp varieties. Also, CBD products must contain 1 mg or less of THC per container. Lastly, British farmers cannot grow hemp for extracting CBD, which is why most companies source it from mainland Europe.

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an important role in your overall health. It regulates immunity, stress, sleep, pain, metabolism, brain function, and other essential processes to maintain homeostasis — a state of internal balance. This system consists of endocannabinoids made by your body, special enzymes, and cannabinoid receptors.

CBD works in two main ways. It can interact with your endocannabinoid system by reducing the breakdown of the endocannabinoid anandamide. CBD also seems to influence many other parts of the body, such as serotonin, adenosine, and GABA receptors.

Most people report feeling calmer and more relaxed after taking CBD.

The entourage effect is the evidence-based idea that all of the phytocannabinoids, terpenes, and other active compounds in cannabis work in synergy. Put simply, that means cannabis produces the greatest effects when used in its whole-plant form rather than isolated CBD or THC on their own. 

CBD oil is a food supplement containing hemp-derived CBD dissolved in plant oil like coconut MCT oil. This oil is placed under your tongue to allow for efficient absorption and easy dosing. CBD oil is used by millions of people in the UK and other countries to support their health.

The main difference is that hemp oil is cold-pressed from hemp seeds, which don’t contain CBD or any other cannabinoid. In contrast, CBD oil is made from the flowers and other above-ground parts of hemp, so it will always contain CBD.

Full-spectrum CBD is a whole-plant extract. It carries all of the phytocannabinoids (including no more than 0.3% THC) and other compounds naturally present in hemp. This includes terpenes, flavonoids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other active substances. They work in synergy, producing the “entourage effect” that strengthens the beneficial impact of CBD.

A whole-plant extract containing all of hemp’s components except for THC, which is typically removed through an additional step in the manufacturing process. Like full-spectrum CBD, this extract makes use of the entourage effect to enhance CBD’s benefits.

Isolate is pure CBD. It looks like an odourless white powder or crystals that contain over 99% CBD. Isolate can be used in its raw form or formulated into CBD oils and other products. However, it’s considered less effective than whole-plant extracts because it lacks the additional compounds needed for the entourage effect.

Yes, the endocannabinoid system is found in cats, dogs, and many other animals, so they can also benefit from CBD. That’s why we have a dedicated, low-strength CBD oil designed specifically for your four-legged companion.