CBD Knowledge and our CBD Tinctures

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Our CBD Isolate Tinctures have been tested and verified, it contains no detectable traces (0%) of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).  You can see the signed test results by scrolling further down in this page.

We believe it is very important that our customers are well informed with what they are buying. We don't want to mislead anyone so we have included information from credible sources along with their links to fully explain what CBD is and the legal matters surrounding it.  After all of this information you will see some photos of what some are claiming CBD can do for the body. Most importantly, if you are taking other medication or supplements, pregnant or breastfeeding, you should discuss it with your doctor.

According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM)

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/1439.html 

CBD is Cannabidiol, a chemical in the Cannabis sativa plant, also known as marijuana or hemp. Over 80 chemicals, known as cannabinoids, have been identified in the Cannabis sativa plant. While delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the major active ingredient in marijuana, cannabidiol is also obtained from hemp, which contains only very small amounts of THC.

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill made it legal to sell hemp and hemp products in the U.S. But that doesn't mean that all hemp-derived cannabidiol products are legal. Since cannabidiol has been studied as a new drug, it can't be legally included in foods or dietary supplements. Also, cannabidiol can't be included in products marketed with therapeutic claims. Cannabidiol can only be included in "cosmetic" products and only if it contains less than 0.3% THC. But there are still products labeled as dietary supplements on the market that contain cannabidiol. The amount of cannabidiol contained in these products is not always reported accurately on the product label.

Cannabidiol is most commonly used for seizure disorder (epilepsy). It is also used for anxiety, pain, a muscle disorder called dystonia, Parkinson disease, Crohn disease, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. 

https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/cannabidiol-(compound-of-cannabis)  

At its November 2017 meeting, the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) concluded that, in its pure state, cannabidiol does not appear to have abuse potential or cause harm. As such, as CBD is not currently a scheduled substance in its own right (only as a component of cannabis extracts), current information does not justify a change in this scheduling position and does not justify scheduling of the substance.

Not scheduling a substance means that it is not subject to strict international controls, including for production and supply. Its legal status in countries is something for national legislators to decide. Some countries have eased regulations around cannabidiol, to consider products containing CBD to be medical products. These include Australia, Canada, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

Some people have been using cannabidiol to calm spasms during epileptic fits. The New England Journal of Medicine also published a study lately saying there is some evidence it may be effective during epileptic seizures. This means it could have some medical use but more evidence is needed.  

 https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd 

• It is currently illegal to market CBD by adding it to a food or labeling it as a dietary supplement.
•  There is a significant interest in the development of therapies and other consumer products derived from cannabis and its components, including cannabidiol (CBD). FDA recognizes the potential opportunities that cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds may offer and acknowledges the significant interest in these possibilities. However, FDA is aware that some companies are marketing products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and that may put the health and safety of consumers at risk. The agency is committed to protecting the public health while also taking steps to improve the efficiency of regulatory pathways for the lawful marketing of appropriate cannabis and cannabis-derived products. FDA has a number of resources available that address cannabis and cannabis-derived products, such as CBD, and the agency wants to ensure that consumers and other stakeholders have access to these resources in a centralized location. 

From the National Library of Medicine (NLM)  https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/the-abcs-of-cbd-separating-fact-from-fiction 

We don't know of any severe side effects at this time. But there were mild side effects reported in the epilepsy studies, mostly gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea. There were also some reported drug-to-drug interactions. That's why, for safety reasons, it's important that CBD or any cannabis product go through the FDA review process. 

 From the FDA  https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/ 

• CBD has the potential to harm you, and harm can happen even before you become aware of it.
  • CBD can cause liver injury.
  • CBD can affect the metabolism of other drugs, causing serious side effects.
  • Use of CBD with alcohol or other Central Nervous System depressants increases the risk of sedation and drowsiness, which can lead to injuries.
• CBD can cause side effects that you might notice. These side effects should improve when CBD is stopped or when the amount ingested is reduced.
  • Changes in alertness, most commonly experienced as somnolence (drowsiness or sleepiness).
  • Gastrointestinal distress, most commonly experienced as diarrhea and/or decreased appetite.
  • Changes in mood, most commonly experienced as irritability and agitation.
• There are many important aspects about CBD that we just don’t know, such as:
  • What happens if you take CBD daily for sustained periods of time?
  • What is the effect of CBD on the developing brain (such as children who take CBD)?
  • What are the effects of CBD on the developing fetus or breastfed newborn?
  • How does CBD interact with herbs and botanicals?
  • Does CBD cause male reproductive toxicity in humans, as has been reported in studies of animals?

Risks & Side Effects from the WHO   

https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/cannabidiol-(compound-of-cannabis) 

The WHO stated that “no public health problems… have been associated with the use of pure CBD,” and there has been no known association with potential for dependence or abuse, unlike most pharma alternatives. The most commonly reported potential side effects of CBD usage were diarrhea and bloating, with some also reporting nausea. About 3% of patients in studies reported liver problems and had to discontinue CBD use. Specifically, in dementia, some patients reported increased tremor with high doses of CBD. As with any new treatment, patients and caregivers should monitor effects and outcomes closely.