CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is one of about 100 cannabinoids that naturally occur in all hemp plants. CBD is safe to consume and non-intoxicating.
FAQ
- General Product Questions
- Purchasing and Shipping
- Farming and Processing
- How long will it take to work?
What is CBD?
Will it make me feel high?
Short answer: No. CBD is non-intoxicating.
In Depth: No. Again, CBD will not make you feel high. People love to say that CBD is “non-psychoactive”, what they likely mean is that CBD is “non- intoxicating”.
We are being particular here but sometimes it is important to make sure we truly understand the terms being used - especially when it pertains to substances we put in our body. A substance is considered psychoactive when it acts primarily on the central nervous system where it alters brain function, resulting in temporary changes to mood, perception, consciousness and behavior. Caffeine is an example of a drug that is “psychoactive” in that it is commonly used to modify ones mental state. To make you feel more awake and alert. Caffeine, like CBD, is also non-intoxicating.
A drug or medication that is “psychoactive” isn’t necessarily addictive, although many are. CBD is generally considered to be non-habit forming and non-addictive. According to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO), “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…To date, there is no evidence of public health relate problems associated with the use of pure CBD.”
Is CBD addictive?
Short answer: No. CBD is not considered addictive.
In Depth: CBD is generally considered to be non-habit forming and non-addictive. According to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO), “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…To date, there is no evidence of public health relate problems associated with the use of pure CBD.”
How does CBD work in the body?
Short answer: All cannabinoids, including CBD, produce effects by interacting with CD1 and CB2 receptors found in the human body.
In Depth: Our bodies produce their own cannabinoids (called endocannabinoids). In infancy our bodies source endocannabinoids from our mothers milk. As we age our endocannabinoid system becomes less efficient and less able to synthesize the amount of endocannabinoids our bodies need. Reintroducing an adequate supply of naturally occurring cannabinoids like CBD can help restore balance to our bodies and improve many aspects of our health.
There are two main cannabinoid receptors in the body, CB1which is primarily located in the central nervous system and CB2 receptors which deal primarily with the immune system.
According to the most recent research CBD does not appear to act directly on the CB1 and CB2 receptors but appears to affect the way other cannabinoids interact with the receptors.
CBD may interact with the endocannabinoid system through other indirect mechanisms. CBD has also been show to modulate numerous non-endocannabinoid systems.
How much CBD should I take?
This will take some experimenting. While CBD is well tolerated in the human body, even in high doses, it is best to “start low and go slow”.
The type of CBD used, whether full spectrum, broad spectrum, distillate or isolate will effect the dosage as well. Typically using an isolate will require the highest amount of CBD with Full Spectrum at the other end, typically requiring the least. (See information about the “entourage effect” below to learn more).
How long will it take to work?
It depends on the delivery method you choose.
- Putting the oil under your tongue, smoking, and vaping can all produce almost immediate effects.
- Taken as a capsule or applying to the skin will take about an hour.
- Eating an ingestible such as a gummy or a cookie can take as long as 1 to 2 hours.
What carriers do you use to ship your products?
We primarily ship via USPS priority. Occasionally we will us UPS.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Currently we accept all major credit cards.
Do you offer a way to split the payment in to pieces?
Yes we do! Please use the “ViaBill” option to divide your payment in to 4 equal and interest free payments.
Are your packages shipped discretely?
Yes. Your privacy is of paramount concern to us. We ship all our packages in discrete kraft cardboard boxes with generic labels.
Does your flower ever leave the farm for processing?
No. We do every step of the process ourselves, on our farm. From the seed all the way through to the retail packaging. We do not hire anything out. We believe it is too important to the end product to not have complete control of the entire process.
Do you hand trim your flower?
Yes we do. At the moment it appears to be the only way to get a consistent trim across all our flower. We want to make sure that you know exactly what you are going to get when you open one of our tins.
How consistent are your cans?
Very. We go to great lengths to make sure every can is as similar as possible to the next. Each can will be at the same moisture content. And each can will have roughly the same number of small, medium and large buds. We spend a lot of time sorting them and hand packaging them to ensure this. However, this is a natural product and no two cans are identical.
