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Cannabidiol is the designation of one of over 100 natural cannabinoids obtained from the cannabis plant. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s safe and harmless to consume cannabidiol, as long as it’s pure and doesn’t contain dangerous toxins. Although the hemp and cannabis plants are biologically related and appear similar at a first glance, hemp does not...
All you need to know about CBD Bath Bombs and their benefits before you buy. Calming and balancing effect is the secret.
They're green, they're round and they smell like lovely relaxation. Read here what makes a good CBD bud and how to choose your new favorite strain.
CBD capsules can come in very handy to take your daily dosage of CBD while you’re out and about. The encapsulated CBD oil is easy to digest and is easily absorbed into the human organism. Cannabidiol is a natural product and has several positive effects on the body. The liver and kidneys are not adversely affected by the consumption of CBD capsules. Because they’re so easy to take, CBD capsules are the perfect solution to fight many physical...
CBD cosmetics are organic cosmetics, which contain the active ingredient cannabidiol. Cosmetics and care-products which contain CBD are becoming more and more popular on the cosmetics market. And there’s good reason for that: medical studies indicate that cannabidiol...
The body can benefit from CBD in lots of different ways. In fact, CBD landed in the beauty industry a long time ago. CBD creams can be used to locally treat symptoms of infectious skin diseases such as dermatitis and psoriasis. The endocannabinoid system, which works in combination with cannabidiol, is distributed across the whole body. CBD creams which are applied to the skin transmit their effect to the receptors...
CBD crystals are one of the purest forms of CBD. In fact the small particles aren’t crystals per se, but more similar to very fine, delicate particles that have an appearance which can be likened to powdered sugar. CBD crystals are produced from industrial hemp flowers and leaves. The plants used are always extremely low in THC and are often used for...
CBD oil is often sold in small bottles, which commonly contain 30 ml of liquid, and have a small pipette integrated inside them. The term CBD drops is used in most cases to designate CBD oil, but this specific wording is referred to because of the pipette which is used for dosage – i.e. the tool for administration. The pipette makes it was to dose CBD oil, because users have good control over how many drops...
Pure CBD is often sold in form of crystals and can be liquified into CBD e-liquids. Once CBD is sophisticatedly extracted, enriched with an e-liquid and made into a CBD e-liquid, a pleasant feeling of relaxation can be noticed shortly after use. This varies from person to person though, and depends on the CBD dosage per millilitre. According to current research, CBD e-liquid’s...
The internet is full of personal experience reports by people who have tried CBD. These subjective accounts are mostly based on therapies with CBD oil or tablets. Since hemp products have become legal in Germany, a lot of creative new products have popped up, including CBD bath bombs or aromatherapy with cannabidiol. And the CBD experiences online are just about as diverse and the range of products you can buy. Reviewers have made comparisons to the healing plant valerian root or speak of a pain-reducing and antidepressant effect. Fundamentally speaking, experiences with CBD...
CBD extract can be extracted through several methods. One of them is CO2 extraction. This specific type of cannabidiol extraction is environmentally friendly and achieves a very pure end product. During CO2 extraction the substance is released from the plant material through carbon dioxide. In the alternative method of dry-sieving, the extract is separated from the remaining product through...
CBD flowers are the buds of the industrial hemp plant. CBD flowers originate only from plants with a low THC-content, which means that CBD flowers are legal since they contain CBD, as opposed to the intoxicating THC. CBD flowers are the base which a lot of CBD products are created from. Many sellers of CBD flowers...
CBD hash is an extract rich in CBD, which has been made entirely from EU certified industrial hemp flowers. CBD hash contains the complete spectrum of cannabinoids, including terpenes, flavnoids, CBD itself, CBDa, CBDV and CBG. A legal and official shop where you can purchase CBD has didn't exist for a long time. Now this has changed! Tom Hemp's is working completely within the German legal parameters. So if you’re looking to buy CBD hash, head right...
Many oils, cosmetic products and capsules these days contain a percentage of the non-psychoactive compound CBD. Nonetheless the understanding that hemp always leads to a psychoactive effect is prevalent. As opposed to THC, the compound that has a psychoactive effect, CBD is legal and doesn’t make people high. CBD is used in Germany as an additional treatment of many diseases. Reportedly the side-effects of chemotherapy can be successfully reduced through the use of CBD oil. Additionally, more and more positive statements...
The so-called CBD isolate designates pure cannabidiol, or an isolated form of CBD. CBD isolate can be produced either from the hemp plant or created artificially in a laboratory. CBD isolates are predominantly used in professional medicinal fields as they are very pure, sterile and highly concentrated. During the production of CBD isolate all parts of the hemp plant are filtered out in a very...
CBD Kief is often considered a by-product of cannabis processing. CBD Kief is one of the most natural cannabis extracts available
There are clear guidelines and laws concerning the subject of legality of CBD, which determine whether CBD is legal in Germany. Although the spreading of CBD is steadily increasing and CBD products are slowly being integrated by the masses, many consumer are unsure and ask themselves whether CBD is...
CBD oil is an extract that is gained from the flowers and leaves of industrial hemp – more precisely from the female plant Cannabis satvia L – and then added to a consumable plant oil. The contained cannabidiol can also be directly solved as a plant oil. The word CBD from CBD oil stands for cannabidiol and is a cannabinoid. CBD oil is called that way because cannabidiol makes up the biggest component of all cannabinoids...
When sold as an oil, CBD is often sold in a small bottle with a pipette. Die pipette helps users achieve a very precise dosage of the CBD so that the dosage can be easily monitored. Every body reacts differently to the same dosage of CBD oil, independent of their weight or gender. For this reason it’s hard to generalise information about CBD oil dosages. Even though no notable amounts of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be found in CBD, the exact dosage of CBD should be adjusted to the person consuming it. There are a few general guidelines when it comes to CBD oil dosage...
The effect that CBD oil has varies from person to person. It is said that the effect of CBD oil can be different – there are a lot of experience reports of a calming and tension-reducing effect, as well as preventing infection and reducing pain, which are often quoted. CBD is meant to be supportive during infections and infection-related pain, epilepsy, schizophrenic psychosis, stress, burnout, difficulty sleeping, migraine, nausea and vomiting. Furthermore CBD is said to have...
The demand for cannabidiol is growing among pet owners too, as more and more people are looking for CBD oil for cats. This doesn’t come as a surprise to us, as cats have an internal endocannabinoid system just like us humans. That’s where CBD’s effect takes place, and how its anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing properties support your cat’s wellbeing. Especially stressed and fearful animals can benefits from CBD’s balancing and calming effects. There are even reports that symptoms of...
Due to the many positive qualities of CBD, the demand for CBD oil for dogs has risen steadily in recent months. Our four-legged friends also have an internal endocannabinoid system, which, just like in us humans, can absorb and process cannabinoid very well. Many dog owners are supplementing their pet’s daily meals with extracts from the hemp plant already. Cannabidiol has positive effects on your dog’s body and cognitive abilities, without the psychoactive effect. And, as a little bonus, CBD oil for dogs is...
There are CBD products for animals too: such as CBD oil for dogs or CBD oil for cats. Humans aren’t the only creatures that can use and gain from CBD oil. The effect that CBD oil has on animals varies. If a dog or cat is in a stressful situation, and they feel pressure, fear or agitation, CBD oil pets could be helpful and work against...
CBD pills are yet another delivery form which is often talked about online in the CBD cosmos. Buying those in Germany is a rather tricky, if not impossible mission, though. Why that is? The novel food regulation says that CBD is currently not allowed as a food or food supplement in Germany. Also, pills are understood as medicine, and CBD is not considered such before German law either. In spite of those hurdles, we have some information on CBD pills for you.
These days, the list of CBD products available for sale is long. CBD is the abbreviation of cannabidiol. The substance belongs to one of the most well-known and important compounds of the cannabis plant. CBD products can help against infections, pain, trouble sleeping and even migraines, stress and nausea. Many people use CBD to help them relax and find balance in their busy everyday lives. Products such as a CBD bath supplement are fantastic little helpers when you want a break. But CBD oil, CBD aroma flowers and CBD extracts can also be very helpful for dealing with different complaints. The healing properties of the hemp plant can help tackle symptoms of many illnesses, as it works as...
A CBD shop offers goods and products based on the cannabis plant and its non-psychoactive substance cannabidiol (CBD for short). CBD shops are legal in Germany, and shops with high quality standards sell a wide variety of products with CBD. But only few retailers have a CBD shop in the retail trade, as hemp products are most commonly sold online. Serious retailers openly share the origin, cultivation and methods of production of their cannabis products, since especially in Germany the cannabis plant still suffers from a negative image. But with a growing number of CBD shops, society at large is beginning to find greater acceptance...
Aside from a host of positive effects when using CBD oil, under some circumstances unwanted negative side-effects may occur. Even though Cannabidiol is a natural ingredient, the possibility of CBD side-effects cannot be completely excluded. For this reason it’s important to pay attention to the correct amount or dosage when using CBD oil. A good rule of thumb for beginners of CBD consumption can be found here. A range of complaints can be counteracted with the use of Cannabidiol, such as several consequences...
CBD tea, just like other CBD products, contains less than 0,2% THC, and therefore has no psychoactive effect on your body. The higher the CBD value is, the stronger the CBD tea’s effect will be on your body. The CBD value differs amongst the four Tom Hemp's teas in our shop. We sell CBD teas by the brand Dutch Harvest, which is made...
Currently cannabidiol, also known as CBD, can be found in many different products. From CBD oil, creams, crystals, food products and even CBD weed – the product range is huge. But especially CBD flowers are often associated with marihuana, which is illegal in Germany. CBD however isn’t restricted by the German narcotics act. For this reasons CBD flowers are legal and can be sold freely. On the other hand THC, the substance that has a psychoactive effect and is contained in illegal marihuana, is forbidden in Germany. So that CBD flowers can be sold legally, their THC value needs to remain under the legal boundary of 0,2%. Especially when buying CBD weed...
Cannabigerol (CBG for short) is the first Cannabinoid that forms in the cannabis plant. CBG is the substance that makes it possible for CBD and the psychoactive substance THC to form in the first place. However, most types of hemp only contain very small amounts of CBG (<1%). CBG is a Phytocannabinoid. These molecules cannot not be created by the human body – as opposed to Endocannabinoids. Cannabigerol ist a non-psychoactive Cannabinoid, just like CBD, so it doesn’t make users “high”. In contrast to CBD, CBG hasn’t gotten...
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Essentially, hemp is cultivated to achieve three products: hemp fibres, hemp seeds and CBD. Hemp fibres are ideal to produce clothing and ropes. Thanks to their natural richness in omega-3 and 6, hemp seeds have become a real superfood. This makes hemp cultivation a lucrative business. And last but not least, the extraction of CBD (cannabidiol) is what we’re focussing on. The substance from the cannabis plant has a wide range of applications, and, in contrast to THC, is not psychoactive. Hemp cultivation takes place under strict regulations. Although industrial hemp isn’t a narcotic, this breed of hemp...
Hemp oil is made from industrial hemp and contains a whole range of unsaturated fats, such as omega 3 and omega 6. The trace particles of THC and CBD however are minimal. In the rare case that CBD or THC are found in hemp oil this resulted from plant material that remained on the seeds. During the production of CBD oils or cannabis oils, hemp oil is often used as an additive to help support the complete effects. There are also CBD oils that are created with...
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Hemp as a so-called industrial plant requires a small amount of environmentally straining fertiliser and sprays, and is – for this and other reasons – a popular crop plant. Many parts of the hemp plants can be sensibly used, so growing hemp as crop also makes sense from a sustainability perspective. The purely medicinal use of the hemp plant is thousands of years...
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According to the Novel Food Regulation, novelty food products can only be marketed and sold once they have passed a specific approval procedure. The mentioned procedure isn’t just lengthy – it’s also highly expensive. The definition of novelty applies to food items that were not used for human consumption before May 15th, 1997, or at least not to a sizeable degree. Although the consumption of the natural healing plant cannabis...
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So-called terpenes come up pretty often in the context of CBD products. Terpenes are natural, organic compounds and are important elements of large variety of plants, including eucalyptus, peppermint, lemongrass, lemon balm, thyme, as well as cannabis, and contributes to their taste, smell and colour. Cannabis contains a large number of terpenes, also known as cannabis terpenes, that are said to have multiple therapeutic characteristics. In the cannabis flower they are said to increase or affect the effect of...
The THC content of CBD products is always a marker for its legality. According to the intoxication law which is in force in Germany, the THC content of CBD products of any kind must remain under the limit of 0,2% for the product to be legally sellable in Germany. Over-the-counter products with a higher CBD content than 0,2% are illegal in Germany. Tom Hemp's complies with all legal requirements...
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Vaporization designates a type of administration of CBD products. When the substance is inhaled, CBD’s effect can be felt almost instantly, since the CBD arrives in the bloodstream very quickly through the lungs. Hence, the effect of CBD is very fast in this form of use, but after absorption through the lungs the effect also decreases after a few hours. To vaporize CBD you can use CBD-containing...
