CBD oil information

CBD oil is a dietary supplement consisting of a vegetable oil mixed with CBD. There's a good chance you already knew this, because CBD oil has been becoming increasingly popular for years. On this page we answer a number of practical questions that many people have. We also tell you something about the background of CBD oil. We wish you pleasant reading. And if you still have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will then do our best to help you as best as possible.

What is CBD?

The main ingredient of CBD oil is cannabidiol. For convenience, this is usually abbreviated to CBD. Hence the name: CBD oil. CBD is a substance found in hemp. Now there are many more substances in hemp, so what makes CBD so special? This has to do with the fact that CBD has a beneficial effect on health. CBD oil positively influences the immune system, the nervous system and the skin.
In the past, CBD was mainly extracted from industrial hemp because it contained virtually no THC, but a relatively large amount of CBD. Nowadays, hemp that has been specially grown for the production of CBD oil is used. This hemp contains even more CBD and even less THC.

Composition of CBD oil

CBD oil consists of a vegetable oil (the mixing substance) into which CBD (the substance) has been mixed. However, there is more to be said about the composition of CBD oil. First of all, CBD oil often contains other useful substances in addition to CBD. These are, for example, CBG, CBN and CBC. CBD Oil Raw is the dietary supplement that contains these other substances in addition to CBD. You can also purchase nutritional supplements containing only one of the other substances: CBG oil, CBN oil and CBC oil. These substances occur in much smaller quantities in hemp than CBD. That is why these nutritional supplements are more exclusive than CBD oil. Finally, you can also buy CBD oil containing only CBD. This is called CBD oil Pure. This oil contains 0.00% THC.

What mixing agent does our CBD oil have?
In principle, any vegetable oil is suitable as a mixing agent for CBD oil. However, nowadays people usually use hemp seed oil as a mixing agent. As a result, all ingredients of CBD oil come from the same raw material: hemp. The biggest advantage of hemp seed oil as a blending agent is that this vegetable oil contains healthy substances that are mainly found in the seeds of the hemp plant. This concerns, for example, unsaturated fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6, gamma linoleic acid, vitamins and minerals.

How does CBD oil work?

To understand the principle of CBD oil, we now have to get a little technical. If it's too much for you, feel free to skip this explanation. Later in this article it becomes more concrete when we discuss the applications of CBD oil. To understand how CBD oil works, you must first know that scientists have discovered a body system called the endocannabinoid system. For convenience, we abbreviate it as ECS. An essential part of the ECS are the CB1 and CB2 receptors. The human body produces substances that can attach to these receptors. These substances are called endocannabinoids. The prefix endo- means body's own. The attachment of endocannabinoids to the CB1 and CB2 receptors initiates a chain of biochemical reactions that affects other body systems such as the immune system, the nervous system, muscle mass and the skin. Now it appears that not only endocannabinoids can attach to CB1 and CB2 receptors, but the same also applies to certain substances from hemp. We call these substances cannabinoids. The best-known cannabinoid is cannabidiol (CBD), but cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN) and cannabichromene (CBC) are also examples of cannabinoids. In summary, we can say: by taking CBD oil you influence the ECS, which also indirectly influences other body systems. The effect of CBD oil is based on this principle.

What to use CBD oil for?

Science is discovering more and more about the medicinal potential of CBD oil, but this is a slow process. The number of studies is small, the groups of test subjects are often small and occasionally studies contradict each other. In short, there is still a long way to go before there is a consensus in the medical world about the usefulness of CBD oil. However, this is offset by what daily practice shows us. Many users testify to the positive effect that CBD oil has on their lives. We also see a growth in the number of doctors who are enthusiastic about the therapeutic effects of CBD oil.

What do people usually use CBD oil for?

Many people use CBD oil for pain relief. This is especially true for people with a certain form of rheumatism such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Scientific research has also been conducted into the analgesic effect of CBD: In a study with laboratory animals, it was discovered in 2005 that CBD can have a positive effect on osteoarthritis. And in 2012, a study with laboratory animals revealed that CBD can suppress inflammatory pain and neuropathic pain. The University of Nottingham discovered that cannabis oil also reduces inflammation in joints. Finally, the relaxing effect of CBD oil can help reduce stress, which can also reduce pain complaints.

CBD oil / Cannabis oil for sleeping problems

Everyone has trouble falling asleep sometimes, but if that happens every night, it can have a major impact on your daily functioning. According to some scientists, approximately 30% of all people have serious sleep problems. If you do not want to use heavy sleeping tablets, CBD oil can offer a good alternative. Various studies show that CBD can eliminate the causes of sleep problems by reducing physical pain, stress and anxiety, for example.

CBD oil / Cannabis oil for Anxiety and stress

In 2011, an article about the relationship between CBD and social anxiety was published in the scientific journal Journal of Psychopharmacology. The authors of this article wrote that their research suggests that CBD may provide relief for people with anxiety disorders. The same year the results of one appeared research into the influence of CBD and public speaking. The scientists discovered that preventive administration of CBD caused people to suffer much less from stage fright.

CBD oil / Cannabis oil for Depression

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the most common disease in the world. Strong antidepressants are often prescribed to combat depression. These medications often have a long list of possible side effects such as dizziness, aggression, insomnia, headaches, etc. And some antidepressants can be highly addictive (e.g. benzodiazepine). And with long-term use, some antidepressants can also lead to permanent damage to the body. In short: it won't make you happy. Therefore, it may be worthwhile to look for alternative therapies to combat depression. CBD oil can play a supporting role in this because CBD can reduce anxiety and stress.

Diabetes

Unfortunately, it has not yet been tested with test subjects whether CBD helps with diabetes, but there is research available with laboratory animals. For example, an article was published in 2006 about a study with diabetic mice in which CBD appeared to have a beneficial effect. And in 2015, scientists discovered in a study with mice that the anti-inflammatory effect of CBD can also provide relief from diabetes 2.

Skin problems

In addition to CBD oil, you will also find skin creams with CBD in our webshop and for a good reason. It turns out that CBD is not only beneficial for the inside of your body, but also for the outside. CBD is an effective remedy for skin problems such as eczema, acne and psoriasis. In case of acne there is also recently Research to done. This shows that CBD helps against inflammation due to acne and CBD reduces sebum production in the skin so that pimples are less likely to develop.

CBD oil / Cannabis oil and the Immune system

CBD oil can make an important contribution to regulating the immune system. The immune system works in such a way that it kicks in when harmful bacteria and viruses enter the body. However, the immune system should not exaggerate either. For example, in autoimmune diseases the body reacts all-in to things that do not require such a strong reaction. Now it appears recently research that CBD can strengthen the immune system. And CBD can inhibit the immune system when a severe reaction is not necessary.

Which CBD oil is the best?

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, CBD oil Raw not only contains CBD, but also other useful hemp substances such as CBG, CBN and CBC. For that reason we also call CBD oil Raw also CBD oil Full Spectrum. Personally, we prefer this CBD oil Raw. The presence of these other substances creates something known as the entourage effect. The entourage effect is the phenomenon that the presence of substance B enhances the effect of substance A and vice versa. This ensures a greater health effect. CBD oil Raw contains a negligibly small amount of THC. Not enough to get high, but for certain reasons you may wish that your body receives absolutely no THC. In that case, it is best to use Pure CBD oil.

How do you use CBD oil?

The best way to take CBD oil is to place the right number of drops under the tongue. Let the CBD oil rest there for about one minute before swallowing the stuff. The oral mucosa is very good at absorbing CBD and other useful substances. If the bitter taste of CBD oil bothers you, we recommend trying CBD capsules. There is CBD oil inside, but the casing is tasteless. By swallowing the capsule quickly, you will not notice the taste of CBD oil.

What is the correct dosage of CBD oil? 

The right amount of CBD depends on a number of factors. If you are just starting out, it is best to take a low dose. If your body is used to the CBD, you can increase the dose. Furthermore, your body weight is important. The more you weigh, the more CBD oil you need to take for the same effect. A good guideline for dosage per day is: 
Low dose: 1 mg CBD per 5 kilos of body weight
Average dose: 3 mg CBD per 5 kilos of body weight
High dose: 6 mg CBD per 5 kilos of body weight.
If you do not notice anything from the CBD, you can increase the dose slightly. You can increase the dose slightly every day, but we advise you not to take more than what we mention above for a high dose. Tip: Different bottles of CBD oil may contain different percentages of CBD. In our webshop you will find in the product description how many milligrams of CBD are in one drop.

How long before you notice anything?

CBD oil works fastest when you drip it under the tongue and let the CBD oil rest there for one minute before swallowing. With this method of taking it takes about 20 minutes before you notice any of the CBD. This may differ slightly from person to person. Some people will notice something after less than fifteen minutes and others will have to wait more than half an hour. With CBD capsules and CBD edibles it takes longer before you notice anything.

How long does the effect of CBD oil last?

The effect of the CBD lasts on average between 2 and 6 hours. Unfortunately, we cannot provide more precise information, because every body is different. In this case too it is a matter of trying. Keep the following in mind: your body needs time to build up enough CBD in your body. That is why you may not notice anything on the first day. Do not immediately increase the dose. Only after a week will something of a balance be created in your body. Only then can you determine whether your daily dose is enough or whether you may need to increase the dose.

Can one use too much CBD oil?

That is actually unknown. It states for safety Cannabinoids Advice Bureau Netherlands nevertheless a maximum: 160 mg per day. This standard is based on the lowest effective dose as found in the clinical literature.

Difference between CBD oil versus cannabis oil

The difference between CBD oil and cannabis oil is actually very simple: CBD oil contains no or a negligible amount of THC. Cannabis oil does contain the mind-expanding THC. In fact, THC is the most important component of cannabis oil. That is why we also call cannabis oil THC oil. First of all, this means that it is almost impossible to get high from CBD oil. That risk does exist with cannabis oil. Secondly, CBD oil is completely legal in the Netherlands and most other European countries. The production and trade of CBD oil has now been extensively professionalized. And manufacturers regularly have their own products tested by independent laboratories. It is different with cannabis oil. A small group of patients have a doctor's prescription and can legally buy expensive cannabis oil in specialized pharmacies. At your own expense, because health insurance does not pay. All other people can only get cannabis oil by buying it in the gray circuit or by making it yourself. There is also no formal quality control here.

Risk of side effects?

An overdose is not possible. Temporary side effects are possible, but then you must have taken much more than the maximum dose. If you adhere to the previously stated guidelines regarding dosage, in practice the risk of side effects appears to be negligible. Some users who severely exceeded the maximum dosage reported experiencing: Nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness.

CBD and medicines

Be careful when combining CBD oil with medications. So consult your doctor first if you are taking medication and are considering using CBD oil. Your doctor can judge better than you whether it is safe to combine your medications with CBD oil. In any case, there is a risk of an unpleasant interaction between CBD oil and medicine with a number of medicines: Tip: If the medicine leaflet indicates that you should not drink grapefruit juice in combination with the medicine, then you should not use CBD oil either. in combination with this medicine. In all other cases: consult your doctor.