CBD oils are oil based food supplements which contain CBD. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis and hemp plants.
Most of us are familiar with hearing about marijuana, weed, or seeing cannabis plants in the news or on TV. Typically, these have very high levels of the compound tetrahydrocannabinol THC, which is the ‘mind altering’ compound in cannabis. THC induces psychoactive effects on the human body, and it is the high THC content which makes cannabis illegal.
CBD products that are available in the UK have less than 0.2% THC content. This means they will not make you ‘high’ and are completely legal.
The human body naturally produces cannabinoids which interact with the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a biological system partly responsible for many physiological & cognitive functions, including the regulation of pain and inflammation. CBD stimulates the the body’s CB2 receptors, which are found primarily in immune tissues. It is for this reason that CBD is believed to boost wellbeing.
CBD oil has become extremely popular recently, mainly due to increased media coverage. The reported benefits are numerous, however it’s important for us to state that clinical trials are yet to provide conclusive evidence. Regulation means that we cannot make any claims as to its medical benefits. However - you can visit our CBD Blog to see reviews and trials from people just like you.
It is completely legal to