What is CBD Cannabidiol or Hemp?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the flower of cannabis or hemp, a plant with a rich history.
A safe, non-addictive substance, non-psychoactive supplement derived from cannabis or hemp. CBD is one of more than a hundred “phytocannabinoids,” which are unique to cannabis and endow the plant with its robust and unique profile.

It’s used in products like CBD Oils, CBD Vape E-Liquids and edibles like CBD Chocolate and CBD capsules as well as many many more. Its known for imparting a feeling of relaxation and calm.

Unlike its cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it’s not psychoactive.
THC is the compound in the cannabis plant responsible for giving the feeling of being “high”.

All our products contain no THC or trace amounts only. In the UK, for cannabis products to be legal, they need to contain no more than 0.2% of THC. All the cannabis or hemp products, we stock are legal and will not get you high.

You may recently have heard or read about it in the news. You might still be wondering, “what is CBD?” or “what is hemp?” and what’s all the fuss about?

Many people can attest to the health and well-being benefits of CBD. There are many reports online detailing what people have experienced from the use of this wonderful compound. cbd Book can’t go into details on the benefits of cbd derived from cannabis or hemp. But a quick google search should give you an idea of why you might want to try cbd for yourself.

Want to learn more? Why not read our article explaining the difference between cannabis and marijuana?

Want to find out if CBD Oil is legal in the UK? Why not read our article explaining the legality of CBD in the UK today.