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CBD
made by isolating only the CBD present in the
plant; THC and other cannabinoids will not be
present in these oils.
The CBD oil can be held under the tongue
and absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
Sublingual absorption provides a faster effect
than absorption via the stomach when taking a
CBD capsule or edible product.
It is recommended that you keep the CBD
tincture under your tongue for 30 to 60
seconds. The longer you keep it there, the
better it will be absorbed sublingually. The oil
can also be swallowed diluted or undiluted.
Can you overdose on CBD?
CBD has been shown to be safe to use in
high doses but never use more than the
maximum allowable daily dose of 20mg per
day to comply with South African laws and
regulations.
A consequence of taking too much CBD is the
increased chance of negative side effects like
lethargy or drowsiness.
What constitutes a quality
CBD product?
CBD oil production varies around the world
and even within different regions in a country
due to variations in regulations and legislation,
which governs the farming and processing of
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industrial hemp needed to produce full-
spectrum CBD oil.
Industrial hemp is legal throughout the
European Union and organic varieties
are fairly plentiful. Today, most CBD oil
is sourced from Europe, which imposes
strict regulatory standards and is some
of the highest quality products on the
market. It’s for these reasons that many
experts recommend CBD oils sourced from
Europe.
Hemp vs Cannabis CBD oil
CBD hemp oil is made from hemp, while CBD
cannabis oil is made from marijuana plants.
CBD hemp oil will, therefore, contain little to no
THC, whereas CBD cannabis oil can contain
significantly more THC than CBD hemp oil and
may also contain an equal amount of THC to
CBD.
It is also worth noting that CBD oil and hemp
seed oil are not similar products. CBD oil is a
liquid concentrate of CBD and is a medicinal
product. Hemp seed oil, on the other hand, is a
food product made from pressed hemp seeds.
This makes it a highly nutritious food product
that contains no CBD.
Where should I buy my
CBD oil?
A quick online search will reveal numerous
websites that supply CBD products. While
buying CBD online is legal, as long as it’s
derived from industrial-produced hemp and
the products comply with regulations, it can
be difficult to know exactly what you’re getting
when you buy online.
It is best to only purchase from reputable
and trusted retailers that have a proven track
record in the health product, supplement and
medicine markets.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies was among the first
commercial retailers to stock CBD oils and
other related products. You can buy various
quality and compliant products in store or
online at www.dischem.co.za.