Jersey Hemp Full Spectrum CBD Oil

What’s the difference between CBD oil and full-spectrum CBD oil?

CBD oil is made from CBD isolate, the near-pure form of CBD, which contains only trace elements of other substances from the hemp plant. Full-spectrum oils, however, are made from CBD extract that also contains other naturally occurring hemp compounds, including cannabinoids such as CBG (cannabigerol), aromatics called terpenes and antioxidants known as flavonoids.

Many of these components have proven health benefits of their own, but they may also contribute to a theory known as the entourage effect which suggests that taken together they boost the overall benefits of the CBD.

Read more about CBD isolate, full-spectrum CBD and the entourage effect.

Can CBD oil help with anxiety?

As a food supplement CBD oil does not make medical claims. However, anxiety is one of the most common conditions that CBD users aim to treat and there is some good scientific evidence suggesting it has therapeutic potential in this area.

One study found that anxiety symptoms decreased in almost 80% of patients within a month of usage, while other tests have suggested it may help in stressful situations.

Read more about research into CBD and anxiety.

Understanding CBD oil strengths

CBD oils come in different volumes – measured in millilitres (ml) – and contain different amounts of CBD, shown in milligrams (mg). But if you want to know how strong a CBD oil is, just look at the percentage. The higher the percentage, the stronger the oil – and the more CBD there is in a single drop. So, for instance, no matter what its size or total CBD content, a 10% CBD oil contains twice as much CBD per drop as a 5% oil. You can calculate the amount of CBD in mg in a drop of oil by simply halving the percentage. A 5% oil will therefore contain roughly 2.5mg of CBD per drop.

All Jersey Hemp CBD oils come in both 5% and 10% solutions, to suit your particular needs.

How to take CBD oil

CBD oil can be mixed into smoothies or yoghurts, added to salads – or to other foods after cooking – or swallowed directly. However, the most efficient way to take CBD oil is believed to be sublingually – under the tongue. Simply place the drops of oil beneath your tongue and hold them there for a minute or two before swallowing. This allows the CBD to be absorbed more directly into the bloodstream via the capillary-rich mucous membrane, avoiding the digestive system where more of it may be lost.

Is CBD oil safe?

Yes, CBD is widely considered to be safe for human consumption. The World Health Organization says CBD has “a good safety profile” and the UK’s Food Standards Agency has put regulations in place allowing CBD to be sold over the counter as a food supplement.

However, CBD may interact with certain drugs in a way that is unsafe so if you are on medication you should consult your doctor before taking CBD.

Read more about the safety of CBD.

Read more about CBD and drug interactions.

Does CBD oil have side-effects?

Most people do not experience negative side-effects from CBD. However, some do report minor adverse symptoms, most commonly including dry mouth or fatigue/drowsiness and sometimes appetite changes, nausea or diarrhoea.

Is CBD oil legal in the UK?

Yes, CBD is completely legal in the UK as long as it does not contain the controlled cannabinoid THC. That’s why it’s important to choose a trustworthy brand such as Jersey Hemp, which can demonstrate its content via independent laboratory tests made available on the website.

Can CBD oil get you high?

CBD is non-intoxicating and will not produce the ‘high’ feeling associated with cannabis or the psychoactive cannabinoid THC. Jersey Hemp CBD oils are refined and tested to show that they have ‘non-detectable’ levels of THC.