Frequently Asked Questions
CBD stands for cannabidiol (can·na·bid·i·ol) – it’s a cannabinoid, a natural extract of the hemp plant that is legal and non-intoxicating (no psychoactive or addictive effects).
CBD is a cannabinoid, extracted from the cannabis plant. This compound is one over a 100 compounds found in the plant. When extracted, CBD can be used in many ways from, relaxation to pain relief.
A common misconception often derives from the word cannabis, as many relate the plant directly with an illicit drug that is banned in multiple countries, including the UK. However, CBD is perfectly legal due to the lack of the hallucinogenic element.
As mentioned above, cannabis has a lot of compounds, one being THC, which is the drug substance of the plant that gets people ‘high.’
CBD is not only non-hallucinogenic but it’s also a compound that affects the body in a more natural, indirect way that leaves a person in control and aware of their surroundings.
In the past few years, CBD has grown in popularity and can now be found in natural foods, moisturiser and oils. These have been developed for one primary reason, to benefit a person’s health – which extends to mood, pain and concentration, amongst other things.
FIND OUT MOREThe human body has two receptors for cannabinoids; these are called CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB1 is found all over the body but primarily in the brain and manage coordination, movement, pain and mood, among many other elements. Whereas CB2 receptors are more commonly found in the immune system. Unlike cannabis or THC, CBD merely influences these receptors rather than attaching to them. Scientists believe that CBD has the potential to help in the areas listed above, but due to lack of research so far, this cannot be claimed as afundamental benefit to using CBD products.
No, CBD will not make you high. CBD is one of over 100 compounds found in the cannabis plant and is legal due to its non-hallucinogenic properties. Cannabis features a multitude of compounds, one of which being THC, which is the element that gets you ‘high.’ Unlike THC, CBD simply influencers receptors, leaving a person in full control and aware of their surroundings. Pure Earth products have undergone full THC analysis, results of which showed that THC was not present above the limit of detection, ensuring you are using a full-spectrum and legal CBD product.
To take the Oral Drops, you use the sublingual administration method, which is a complex medical term that means to hold something under your tongue. Simply place a few drops under your tongue and wait around 90 seconds before swallowing. The reason for this is, so the CBD enters the bloodstream faster as the underneath of your tongue has a multitude of blood vessels which makes it more absorbent than other areas.
Research so far, suggests that CBD usage is tolerated by humans, even taking asmuch as 1,500mg a day is still tolerated. Although research suggests this, we highly recommend two to three drops under the tongue, one to two times a day when using our 750mg full spectrum CBD Oral Drops. If you are taking medication and are thinking of taking CBD Oral Drops, then we strongly advise you to speak with your doctor beforehand.
FIND OUT MORECBD is a natural substance that is extracted and separated from the cannabis plant. It’s the second most abundant compound in the plant, making up about 40% of the cannabis plant. This extract features no THC, the illegal element of the plant, which often causes confusion and conflict with CBD products.
CBD, when extracted, is an oil which is often mixed in with creams, moisturisers etc. in varying concentrations.
The oil is a natural substance that comes from the stalks of the cannabis plant, within the stalks are fat-soluble oils that contain cannabinoids (CBD). This oil is then dissolved into further products which can be sold as legal product.
At Pure Earth, we add our CBD oil to products made from natural ingredients to give you a pure and trusted product.
FIND OUT MORECBD isolate is what it says, a pure, isolated CBD compound. This is an off-white powder with no other active compounds. Whereas full spectrum CBD contains other cannabinoids such as CBN, CBL and CBCVA as well as aromatic cannabis terpenes like pinene and limonene. These additional compounds in full spectrum CBD could offer more benefits than CBD isolate. As there is little research on this, there is no concrete evidence that outlines the specific benefits, nor is there evidence to suggest that full spectrum CBD is better than isolate CBD.
FIND OUT MOREBeing an athlete is no easy feat, the physical strain of exercise can lead to injuries and chronic pain. While painkillers can treat this, there are side-effects with prolonged usage affecting heart, kidneys and bones. This can extend to heart failure, cause heart attacks, intestinal bleeding, bone breakages and even hearing loss.
While health is at risk, drugs can also put athletes at risk of an addiction, which can have detrimental effects on health and well-being.
CBD, on the other hand, is a natural compound that is now legal to be used by athletes as it was removed from the Prohibited List of Substances and Methods by the Worldwide Anti-Doping Agency in 2018.
Research into CBD so far has revealed the effects it can have on the body when used in natural products. CBD influencers the body’s natural cannabinoids, helping them to perform better which influences mood and pain receptors.
Due to CBD being derived from the cannabis plant, many assume it is illegal; however, CBD is a non-hallucinogenic compound found in the stalks of the cannabis plant.
Cannabis is made up of over 100 cannabinoids, the two that stand out are THC and CBD. THC is an illegal substance due to the hallucinogenic effects that impair actions and thoughts.
CBD, however, does not, it influences natural cannabinoids in your body, helping regulate mood and pain receptors.
Research into CBD has led to the compound being infused into food supplements and self-care products for home use. All of which can now be used by professional athletes after being removed from the Prohibited List of Substances and Methods by the Worldwide Anti-Doping Agency in 2018.