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What is CBD?

CBD is short for cannabidiol, a compound found in hemp or cannabis plants.  CBD has been researched by the medical community in recent years.  See Cannabidiol Research page to learn more about research and the benefits documented in these studies.

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Is CBD Legal?

There are two types of CBD.  Hemp CBD oil does contain cannabis and is illegal to ship across state lines.  Hemp CBD oil is legal as long as it contains less than 0.3% THC.  However, states have their own laws about the possession of hemp products.  Hemp CBD oil is legal in Washington, Oregon and California as long as it contains less than .03% THC.

 

Can I purchase Hemp CBD online?

Yes, it is legal to purchase Hemp CBD online as long as the product has less than .3% THC.

 

What Can CBD Oil Help With?

It’s important to understand that there is currently no scientific research proving that CBD oil, in any form, can cure diseases. However, a review of peer-reviewed medical journals indicates studies have been done evaluating the benefit of CBD for the following diseases and ailments:

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  • Anorexia

  • Anxiety

  • Arthritis

  • Alzheimer’s disease

  • Asthma

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Cancer

  • Cardiovascular disorders

  • Chronic pain

  • Depression

  • Epilepsy (seizures)

  • Glaucoma

  • Huntington’s disease

  • Inflammation

  • Insomnia

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Nausea (emesis)

  • Obesity

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Schizophrenia

  • Tourette’s syndrome

 

 

Does CBD oil get you high?

Marijuana CBD oil contains THC which will make you feel high. Mt. Hood Herbals produces hemp CBD oil which contains less than .3% THC.  Despite the trace amounts of THC found in our products, you are unlikely to experience a high.

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Are CBD products safe?

The best way to ensure you are receiving safe products is to make sure the company you purchase from provides lab test results for their products.  It is also important to understand the extraction method used to obtained the CBD.  There are four extraction methods which are considered safe and effective:  CO2 extraction, olive oil extraction, dry ice extraction, and solvent extraction.

CO2 uses pressurized extraction to draw CBD from the plant material.  CO2 extraction produces a high-quality product which is free of byproducts.  Olive oil extraction uses heat to draw the CBD from the plant material into the oil.  Olive oil extracts are more prone to breaking down quickly once in storage.  Dry ice extraction can provide a good product but is more easily degraded during the process of extraction.  The solvent extraction method utilizes ethanol, alcohol, propane or butane to draw the CBD from the plant material.  Ethanol and alcohol extraction produce a safe product as long as care is taken to remove chlorophyll from the extract.  Butane and propane extractions are more likely to contain contaminants not removed in the extraction procedure.  Care must be taken in examining test results to ensure the extracts are clean.

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