F.A.Q.
CBD, or Cannabidiol, is a compound found primarily in the flowers and leaves of the hemp plant. It’s one of many powerful cannabinoids found in hemp and is known for supporting the body and mind in various ways.
The human body has a vast network of receptors, called the Endocannabinoid System. The purpose of this system is to help our body stay balanced and in good overall health, even when external factors and certain lifestyle choices diminish our wellbeing. CBD and other cannabinoids fit into the receptors of the Endocannabinoid System, helping the body complete its efforts to keep us in good health by supporting many of the body’s physical and natural processes.
CBD is non-intoxicating. THC, the main active ingredient in Cannabis sativa, is both a psychoactive compound and an intoxicating cannabinoid that leaves its users feeling “high.” CBD is a different cannabinoid found in Cannabis sativa and while it is technically psychoactive, it is non-intoxicating. The level of THC present in Cannabis sativa is what determines the plant’s classification as marijuana or hemp; hemp, by definition, contains no more than 0.3% THC.
Among the many benefits of CBD that our users experience, some of the main ones are:
- Supports a sense of calm for focus
- Relieves everyday stresses
- Helps in recovery by reducing exercise-induced inflammation
- Support for healthy sleep cycles
How does CBD make you feel?
While the effects of CBD are different for everyone, a long-time CBD user, Lisa, has said, “I have been consistently using this product for 10 months now and have noticed the significant impact it has on my overall well-being.” Other users have described CBD’s effects as promoting “an overall relaxed feeling”—one that “cascades into all other daily activities.”
Does CBD Make You Sleepy?
CBD oil helps support healthy sleep cycles for a more restful sleep. An alternative to our CBD oil or capsules is our CBD gummy + melatonin designed specifically with your sleep needs in mind.
How long does it take for CBD to take effect?
First, consistency is paramount when you’re looking for the long-term benefits of CBD. While some notice they slept a little better or recovered from a workout quickly in the first week, others will tell you it can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks to notice results (and even sometimes longer). We suggest using it twice per day, starting with a low amount and increasing it slowly. Most adults start with 10 mg per day and increase the amount until desired results are achieved.
CBD is generally safe, non-toxic, and with no known lethal dose. The World Health Organization (WHO) published a comprehensive review of CBD research in 2017 and determined that taking as much as 1500 mg daily is well tolerated by humans. The National Cancer Institute explains on their website that cannabinoid receptors are not present on the brainstem, therefore cannabinoid compounds cannot interrupt respiration. For context, the brainstem controls vital functions such as respiration, and this is how medications such as opioids, which interact with brainstem receptors, can be lethal.
Hemp is a plant in the Cannabis Sativa family known for its health benefits and industrial applications. The hemp plant has been used for thousands of years as an alternative to cotton and has been in use since 8000 BC. Today, the hemp plant is considered the same as a farm crop and can be grown legally in the U.S. as long as it contains less than .3% THC.
Is hemp legal?
Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp has been removed from the schedule 1 substance list, making it an ordinary farm crop – just like wheat or corn. Hemp-derived CBD products, such as those made by Charlotte’s Web, can now be sold in stores or online, across the country as long as they contain no more than 0.3% THC.
Can hemp get you high?
The answer is no – hemp must contain less than 0.3% THC, which is the molecule in marijuana that leads to intoxication. These minuscule amounts of THC are non-intoxicating and won’t make you feel high when taken as directed.
Does hemp have THC?
Yes, hemp does contain THC, but only minuscule amounts. This is because, by law, hemp grown in the United States must contain no more than .3% THC.
What is the difference between hemp and marijuana?
The main difference between these two plants is that one has an intoxicating effect (marijuana) and the other does not (hemp). Both types of plants contain levels of CBD and THC, but hemp grown in the United States can legally contain no more than .3% THC while today’s marijuana contains between 15% – 25% THC.
What is hemp extract?
Hemp extract is made by breaking down hemp leaves and stems and then using alcohol or CO2 to extract the CBD and other cannabinoids from the plant material. After deriving the cannabinoids from plant parts during our production process, we’re left with a full-spectrum hemp extract that retains a range of phytocannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids – all of which are found naturally in hemp. This extract is then diluted with a carrier oil to make the final Charlotte’s Web product, whether that be our hemp extract oils or capsules.