There’s so much buzz around cannabis-derived oil – but what’s the evidence behind the hype? NH investigates
CBD oil has made a huge splash in the health world of late. Sales of Holland and Barrett’s product doubled in 12 months from 125,000 to 250,000 when it became the first high street retailer to stock it. Oxford University is carrying out a £10 million research programme into medical use of marijuana. And it seems not a day goes by without one newspaper or another carrying a story about someone claiming to have ‘cured’ cancer with ‘cannabis oil’. So, what’s the story?
CBD oil is sometimes incorrectly referred to as cannabis oil, which is in fact illegal in the UK. Cannabis oil comes from the marijuana plant and contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the chemical that gets you high. Hemp is bred without THC, and is rich in cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of cannabis. It’s this oil which has been licensed for medicinal use in the UK. A FDA advisory panel in the US has also just recommended a CBD oil-based epilepsy medication be licensed. If it does, it will be the first cannabis-derived prescription medicine in the US.
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Body And Mind Botanicals
Body and Mind Botanicals have worked hard to produce the best quality product with a great flavour. One cup will help balance the body and calm the mind. Cannabis Loose Leaf Tea £7.99, Cannabis Individually-Bagged Tea £10.99, Cannabis Peppermint Individually-Bagged Tea £11.99. bodyandmindbotanicals.com
Synerva CBD Oil
Synerva’s 10 percent Phytocannabinoid Rich Organic CBD Oil contains the full spectrum of Cannabinoids and Terpenes recommended for health and wellness and is also non-GMO, pesticide-free and has no detectable levels of THC. Get yours for £49.95 at synervacbdoils.co.uk
hemptouch
CO2-extracted, full-spectrum and 100 percent natural, hemptouch CBD oil brings a boost of the purest CBD extract to balance your body and mind. Extracted from hemp plant (Cannabis Sativa) and grown under strict EU regulations, it’s vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO. Find it at hemptouch.com
Natures Aid
Natures Aid Full Spectrum CBD Oil Spray, from £21.99, provides an accurate and consistent dose every time. Sourced from an organically-grown harvest, extracted without the use of solvents, chemicals or heat, the peppermint flavour oil comes in three strengths: 2.5, 5 and 10 percent. Order online at: naturesaid.co.uk
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