Frequently Asked Questions

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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid – a chemical compound that acts throughout the body, including on certain parts of the brain, and is becoming increasingly popular in the health world. It comes from the cannabis plant; however, unlike its counterpart, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for the 'high' from marijuana, CBD, derived from the hemp plant, is non-intoxicating  and can have potential health and wellness benefits. Once extracted from the cannabis plant, it is diluted with a carrier such as olive or coconut oil – this improves its bio-availability.

CBD oil is legal in the UK as it is not a controlled substance. There are, however, strict restrictions over its THC content. CBD oil that isn't medically prescribed can only have a maximum THC content of 0.2%. CBD oil products that have a higher THC content may be available to buy online, but not legally so these should be avoided at all costs!  Only buy your CBD from a reputable source to be sure you are buying a good quality, legal product 

CBD oil may help a number of clinical conditions such as 

- Help with Chronic pain management

- Promote restful sleep

- Can aid treatment of depression

- Regulates stress

- Aids in the treatment of PTSD

- Useful in substance abuse treatment

- Can arrest some cancerous growths

- Strengthening cardiovasculr system

- Helps to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome

- May aid epilepsy and seizures

- Has anti-inflamatory properties

 If you're considering using CBD oil, you should speak to your GP or other healthcare professional to ensure that it is safe and appropriate for you to do so.

This is particularly important if you are experiencing any concerning symptoms, if you have any pre-existing conditions or if you are taking any medication including statins, blood-thinning medication and calcium channel blockers. CBD oil should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

If you are new to CBD and looking to try it for the first time, the wide array of products available can be a little confusing and deciding which CBD products to use can seem like a hard choice. There is no definite answer to this question, it is very much down to the individual. The best guidance we can give to you when choosing your CBD is to pick the one that you will use consistently, CBD works best when levels are maintained in the body, so if you want to see the best results this is important to consider.

Below we’ve given you a brief overview of each type of product to help you choose which is best suited for you.

CBD Muscle Rub

If you’ve got sore joints and muscles then our CBD muscle rub will be the perfect choice. As well as the amazing benefits of CBD, CBD Asylum's muscle rub contains powerful anti-inflammatory ingredients such as black pepper extract to warm and soothe and camphor oil, wintergreen and peppermint for a calming, cooling effect. Combined, these ingredients work to cause almost instant relief.

CBD Vape

Vaping CBD greatly increases its bioavailability meaning the CBD gets into your system faster, but it may not stay in your system quite as long as when you take CBD via oral drops.  Swapping a CBD vape juice for your normal vape liquid not only gives you the added benefits that CBD brings, but all of our CBD e-liquids are nicotine free so you don’t have that worry either.

The one problem many find with CBD vape liquids is that they just don’t ‘pack a punch’ with flavour like other e-liquids do.  CBD Asylum offers a range of the best quality CBD vape liquids which excel in flavour expectations as well as providing effective relief.

Hopefully our little guide has helped you in making a decision regarding which products to use and which could work for you. As we said earlier, there is no ‘right’ or ‘best’ product for you to take, the right one is the one you will enjoy and take regularly to ensure you see results. One final point, if you are struggling to pick just one product, the great thing about CBD is that you can mix and match them, take an oil first thing in the morning, a CBD vape with your lunch and the CBD muscle rub before bed. Whatever works best for you is what will give you the best results.