CBD oil is a health supplement made up of 2 ingredients: a CBD rich Cannabis Sativa L. extract and a carrier oil.

Cannabidiol, often abbreviated to ‘CBD’ is a naturally occurring compound found within the cannabis plant. It belongs to a family of compounds known as the phytocannabinoids, of which hundreds have been identified to date.

CBD Oil is made by extracting CBD from plant material and mixing it with an oil, such as hempseed oil. Mixing CBD extracts with oil makes them easier to consume, as CBD readily dissolves in fatty substances. For those consumers who are into the details, Cannubu's CBD is extracted from plant material using super critical carbon dioxide extraction - widely considered as the gold standard in CBD production.

In a recent report the World Health Organization stated “CBD is generally well tolerated with a good safety profile.

'Any reported adverse effects may be as a result of drug-drug interactions between CBD and patients’ existing medications'.

Although such statements from the WHO and results from scientific studies show CBD is indeed safe, further toxicology studies are currently being conducted worldwide to obtain a more concrete understanding of cannabidiol's safety profile. This is completely normal for new products entering the market and you should not be alarmed. In the meantime, the United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency has recommended people do not exceed more than 70mg of CBD per day.

Pregnant/breastfeeding women and people under the age of 18 should avoid CBD supplementation.

CBD supplements are 100% in the United Kingdom

In order for CBD products created using Cannabis Sativa L. (industrial hemp) to be considered legal, the illegal cannabinoids must stay below the level laid out in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Providing that CBD products meet these criteria; they are completely legal in the United Kingdom. Similar laws and regulations apply across Europe, albeit governed by EU and country specific laws.

• CBD will not get you high whatsoever.

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• It is normal to have concerns though, seeing as CBD comes from cannabis. In a recent report the World Health Organization stated, ‘there is no substantive evidence to suggest that CBD is likely to cause THC like psychoactive effects.’ 

The strength of CBD oil you should choose is typically determined by your bodyweight. The heavier you are, the stronger CBD oil you need. That being said, some people may need larger or smaller doses depending on their individual need.

If you aren't sure which CBD oil to choose, check out our CBD dosage guide.

CBD is not a drug and is not listed as a narcotic under the United Kingdom’s Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

It is not a drug in Europe either, despite some attempts to classify it as such. This was ruled upon in 2020 by the European Court of Justice in a landmark case known as the ‘Kanavape Case’.