FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

(ALMOST) EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT CBD

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions section. If you have other questions, please feel free to get in touch and we will help.

WHAT IS CBD?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of 113 different known cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant and is non-psychoactive.

WHAT MAKES YOUR CBD SPECIAL?

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WHAT IS BROAD-SPECTRUM CBD?

Broad-spectrum CBD is actually another name for CBD distillate. It is CBD extract that retains all the original cannabinoids, terpenes, oils, vitamins, and flavonoids, but it goes through a special winterization process to remove THC. Broad-spectrum CBD, or CBD distillate, is practical for users wanting to reap the full-spectrum benefits without ingesting THC. The sheer amount of people getting drug tested for work, probation, or organ transplantation makes broad-spectrum CBD a very practical and useful staple to provide in this evolving industry.

WHAT ARE CANNABINOIDS?

Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds. There are 113 known cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.

IS CBD CONSIDERED MEDICAL CANNABIS

Wise Elephant Botanicals products are available without a prescription as they are not a form of medicinal cannabis. Wise Elephant Botanicals does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For more information on medical cannabis, visit the NHS website

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CANNABIS, HEMP & WEED?

Truth be told – not much. Cannabis is the main plant and like many other plant species, it can be cultivated in many ways to create various sub-plants, with various names and uses. Essentially, hemp is cannabis grown differently (i.e closer together). And CBD is extracted from hemp flowers. Here’s the science: The three sub-species form the canabis plant are; cannabis sativa, cannabis indica and cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis sativa and indica are the most commonly known sub-species that give us the different ‘weed strains’ people often talk about; sativa strains are known for their higher THC content and indica strains are known for being more mellow, with a wider variety of cannabinoid ratios. Hemp is simply cannabis sativa plants grown closely together, this causes the plants to grow extremely tall and strong, and naturally reduces the THC content too.

HOW DO I TAKE CBD?

There are a number of different ways your body can asborb CBD and this depends on the type of product you are using. Wise Elephant Botanicals products come in both drop and cream form. We advise that you consume Wise Elephant Botanicals DROPS by holding them under the tongue for the recommended length of time. This method allows the CBD in the DROPS to absorb into the bloodstream via tissues under the tongue. This is the quickest way to absorb CBD into the body. Please see product pages for further info. Our range of Wise Elephant Botanicals BODY products are designed to be used topically and therefore the CBD is absorbed through your skin.

CAN I OVERDOSE ON CBD?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have deemed CBD to be perfectly safe and tests have been done with incredibly strong doses and has been deemed safe to use even at those high doses. Whilst we always recommend you to be sensible, there are no indications you can over dose at the concentration in our products. We recommend you not to exceed over 200mg per day.

WHAT DOSAGE OF CBD SHOULD I USE?

This all depends on what Wise Elephant Botanicals product you are using. Usage advice (and dosage, where applicable) can be found on each individual product page and is included on our product packaging.

IS CBD LEGAL & WILL IT GET ME HIGH?

CBD is legal for use in the UK, providing it contains zero THC. CBD is non-pyschoactive and therefore cannot get you high.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CBD & THC?

Both compounds are found in Hemp and Marijuana, however THC is the compound that gets people “high” and is the illegal substance. CBD on the other hand is legal and will not get you high. CBD is one of many compounds found in Cannabis plants but it is one of the most researched, with scientific studies showing there could be an array of therapeutic benefits CBD could have on the body.

WHERE DO YOU SHIP TO?

We currently ship to the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Portugal and Spain – want us to ship somewhere? Just ask!

CAN I FLY WITH CBD?

This is a bit of a tricky subject as CBD is legal within the EU, but not everywhere. However, we advise you to always check with your airlines and also the legislation in the country you’re flying to!

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