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Questions and answers about CBDa and CBD in general
What is CBDa?
- CBDa stands for cannabidiol acid and is a precursor to CBD. CBD and CBDa are naturally occurring cannabinoids in hemp.
- CBD is a cannabidiol.
- CBDa = cannabidiol acid.
What are cannabinoids?
- Cannabinoids are a group of compounds originally found in hemp, but they refer to all compounds associated with endocannabinoid system (Z. Fisar. 2009; AC. Howlett et al. 2002; DM. Lambert et al. 2005). These include phytocannabinoids, ie external cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, i.e. internal cannabinoids, and synthetic laboratory produced cannabinoids. More than a hundred different types of external cannabinoids have been found in hemp. In total, hemp contains about 489 different compounds (N. Happyana et al. 2013).
Is CBDa the same thing as CBD?
- CBDa (cannabidiol acid) is a precursor to CBD (cannabidiol) as it is in fresh hemp.
- CBDa is transformed into CBD by time and heat.
What is CBD oil?
- CBD oil is not intoxicating at all because it is usually made from industrial fiber or oil hemp varieties containing less than 0.2% THC, which produce more CBD and other cannabinoids than THC.
- CBD oil is a mixture of cannabinoid-rich hemp extract and a carrier oil (such as MCT oil from coconut)
- The cannabinoid-rich extract is mixed with various vegetable fats that act as a carrier for the active ingredients to facilitate dosing and absorption.
- CBD oil is sold in pipette bottles that facilitate the taking of suitable dosage sizes and is used 1-12 drops at a time depending on the intended use.
Can CBD be used together with medications?
- We do not recommend the use of calcium channel blockers and anticoagulants in combination with CBD products, as some studies suggest that high levels of CBD may affect the efficacy and absorption of certain drugs. Further research is needed on drug interactions. More information on drug interactions can be found here > https://hamppumaa.fi/how-does-cbd-work-with-drugs/?lang=en
Should CBD products be stored in the refrigerator?
- Oil-based CBD oils are best kept dry and cool.
We recommend storing opened products at room temperature, so that moisture does not form inside, for example from the refrigerator.
- CBD cosmetics are best stored in a dry and cool place, protected from sunlight
How are CBD oils different?
- There are differences in the strengths and cannabinoid concentrations of CBD oils. CBD concentrations are generally described as either percentages or milligrams.
- In addition to cannabidiol, raw extracted CBD-A/CBD oils contain cannabidiol acid (CBD-A), which is a precursor to CBD.
- In addition to CBD, CBG oils also contain added CBG and CBN extract. Read more about CBG or cannabigerol and CBN or cannabinol.
Is CBD safe for pets?
- It is also safe to give CBD to domestic animals.
- The endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is affected by CBD and other cannabinoids, is found in almost all animals, except protozoa and insects.
- Because of ECS, even your pets benefit from using CBD oil.
- Finding the right dose for your pet may take time and observation. Take into account the condition and weight of your pet. Order CBD products for animals from a reliable seller.
- The instructions are not an official recommendation, so we recommend that you consult a veterinarian before starting to use CBD to make sure it is safe.
- Read more about CBD dosing for dogs and mammals.
How much CBD can I give my dog?
- There is as yet no official standard for the administration of CBD to dogs or pets.
- Although your dog’s weight will not always correlate with how much CBD is needed, it is a good starting point for determining the appropriate dose.
- We recommend starting with the lowest dose of 1 mg CBD for every 5 pounds of body weight.
- Sometimes conditions require higher doses of CBD. If your dog's condition is more severe, you may want to consider a higher dose such as 2-5 mg CBD / 5 kg body weight once or several times a day. Read more about dosing from here .
- Determining the correct dose of CBD for your dog may take some time and require monitoring. Always consider the weight and condition of your dog, and get your CBD product from a reliable vendor.
- These instructions are not an official recommendation, so we recommend that you contact your veterinarian before use to confirm this.
Can CBD products have intoxicating effects??
- Products made from CBD and CBDa have no intoxicating effects at all. The main intoxicating compound in hemp and medical cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
- CBDa products are made from industrial useful hemp that does not contain narcotic amounts of THC (always below the EU approved 0.2% limit).
- THC is only found in varieties specially bred for medicinal cannabis.
Are CBD products free of contamination and heavy metals?
- All products sold in the online store have been tested to be free of heavy metals and other possible contamination.
- Each product is analyzed in a third-party laboratory to ensure purity.
Questions and answers about CBD AND CBDa OILS
What is the difference between CBDa (unheated) and CBD oil (heated)?
- CBDa oil, or more precisely Natural RAW CBD-A / CBD oils, are raw extracted CBD oils, i.e. they have not been heated (decarboxylated) during extraction.
- Unheated CBD oil gives you the full natural spectrum of good cannabinoids from the hemp plant, i.e. practically a better “entourage effect”.
Is CBD oil safe to use?
- CBD oil is a safe way to use CBD.
- The World Health Organization WHO made a critical research report on CBD in 2018 and concluded that CBD is safe > read the WHO report.
- According to some studies, a large amount of CBD oil may affect the effectiveness and absorption of certain drugs.
- CBD can alter the activity of cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP) in the liver through the interaction of some drugs.
- Calcium channel blockers and anticoagulants are not recommended for use with CBD.
- You can get more information about drug interactions here.
What is CBD oil?
- CBD oil is a mixture of cannabinoid-rich hemp extract and a carrier oil (such as MCT oil from coconut)
- The cannabinoid-rich extract is mixed with various vegetable fats that act as a carrier for the active ingredients to facilitate dosing and absorption. This is how CBD oil is created.
- CBD oil is sold in pipette bottles that make it easier to take appropriate dose sizes, and 1-60 drops are used at a time, depending on the purpose of use.
- Read more about the dosage of CBD oil and see the convenient dosage table for the amount that suits your needs.
Can I drive a car after taking CBD oil?
- After taking CBD oil, you can drive a car.
- CBD oil does not intoxicate, and its use is not visible in blowing or other drug tests.
Is CBD legal and can I order CBD oil online?
- All our products are legal in Finland and EU member states.
- Read the relevant precedent from the Supreme Administrative Court (KHO:2021:146).
Can you get intoxicating effects from CBD oil??
- CBD oil is not intoxicating at all because it is made from industrial fiber hemp or oil hemp varieties with less than 0.2% THC, which produce more CBD and other cannabinoids than THC.
How much CBD can I give my dog?
- There is as yet no official standard for the administration of CBD to dogs or pets.
- Although your dog’s weight will not always correlate with how much CBD is needed, it is a good starting point for determining the appropriate dose.
- We recommend starting with the lowest dose of 1 mg CBD for every 5 pounds of body weight.
- Sometimes conditions require higher doses of CBD. If your dog’s condition is more severe, you may want to consider a higher dose such as 2-5 mg CBD / 5 kg body weight once or several times a day. Read more about dosing from here .
- Determining the correct dose of CBD for your dog may take some time and require monitoring. Always consider the weight and condition of your dog, and get your CBD product from a reliable vendor.
- These instructions are not an official recommendation, so we recommend that you contact your veterinarian before use to confirm this.
Questions and answers about CBD-A hemp juice products
What is hemp juice?
- Hemp juice is the cold-pressed juice from the leaves of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), which is produced immediately after harvest.
- After cold pressing, the hemp juice is freeze-dried hemp juice powder
- All other CBD-A is made from hemp juice powder hemp juice products
Are CBD-A hemp juice products safe to use?
- Yes CBD-A hemp juice products are completely safe to use as the products are manufactured under the supervision of the food authorities.
- According to some studies, high levels of CBD may affect the efficacy and absorption of certain drugs.
- CBD can alter the activity of cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP) in the liver through the interaction of some drugs.
- Calcium channel blockers and anticoagulants are not recommended for use with CBD-A products.
- More information on drug interactions can be found here > https://hamppumaa.fi/how-does-cbd-work-with-drugs/?lang=en
What varieties of CBD-A Hemp Juice is made from?
- Futura 75, a hemp variety approved by the European Commission.
Where is hemp used as a raw material grown?
- In the Netherlands. There, the know-how of the experts is top notch.
How are Lozenges Different from Tincture?
- Lozenges are 2mg strong and are in an easier to eat form for example when traveling.
- The tincture is absorbed the fastest. The plant glycerol in the tincture promotes the absorption of active ingredients.
Does CBD-A Hemp Juice have medicinal effects?
- CBD-A hemp juice products you get the full spectrum of hemp seeds and leaf nutrient richness as raw juice.
- Hemp seeds and leaves are rich in important nutrients, vitamins and trace elements.
- We do not claim that CBD-A Hemp Juice products have health-promoting effects other than those to which vitamins with generally accepted health claims have been added.
Can your CBD-A products be used to treat and prevent pain?
We do not claim that CBD-A Hemp Juice products have health-promoting effects, other than those to which vitamins with generally accepted health claims have been added.
Is the use of CBD products visible in drug testing?
- Not visible, as the tests measure the THC content. THC is the main intoxicating cannabinoid. The amount of THC in the products does not exceed 0.2%, ie below the permitted limit. Based on the measurement analyzes, the products contain less than 0.1% THC.
- Read more about " Does CBD oil show up in a drug test? "
What is CBD-A hemp juice used for?
- Hemp juice products are unique full-spectrum CBD products from which, in addition to hemp seed nutrients (including omega-3 and -6 fatty acids), you get the nutrient richness of inflorescence, i.e., rich in leafy green, CBD-A (cannabidiol acid), and 112 other cannabinoids.
- Because CBD-A Hemp Juice is made by freeze-drying and freeze-drying, it contains more natural concentrations of other cannabis plant compounds such as terpenes, flavonoids, and essential oils that are lost in other CBD production methods.
- We do not claim that CBD-A Hemp Juice products have health-promoting effects other than those to which vitamins with generally accepted health claims have been added.
100 grams of hemp juice powder contains:
- Energy 1473 kj / 347 kcal
- Fat 2.4 g
- Saturated fatty acids 0.93 g
- Trans fat< 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates 57.5 g
- Protein 23.9 g
- Sugar 17.3 g (not added)
- Ash 12.3 g
- Salt 2.8 g salt
- Omega 3 fatty acids 30 mg
- Omega 6 fatty acids 290 mg
- CBD acid 2510 mg
- Vitamin B3 110.9 mg (652.5% of the recommended daily intake)
- Vitamin B6 3.1 mg (206.7% of the recommended daily intake)
- Vitamin E 19.9 mg (168.6 days of recommended intake)
- Iron 52.2 mcg
- Potassium 0.15 mg
- Calcium 0.2 mg
- Zinc 263 mcg
- Leaf green 2.5mg
Can CBD products be used at the same time as other drugs?
- We do not recommend the use of calcium channel blockers and anticoagulants in combination with CBD products, as some studies suggest that high levels of CBD may affect the efficacy and absorption of certain drugs. Further research is needed on drug interactions. More information on drug interactions can be found here > https://hamppumaa.fi/how-does-cbd-work-with-drugs/?lang=en
How is CBD-A Hemp Juice Made?
- Hemp juice powder is made by cold pressing hemp juice fresh two hours after harvest. The juice is then frozen and lyophilized. Prior to treatment, the plant material is washed and cleaned thoroughly.
How is CBD oil different from Cannabis Sativa Tincture?
- Cannabis Sativa CBD-A Tincture receive 5mg CBD-A / 12 drops (recommended dose) when CBD oil saa n. 7.5 mg CBD / 3 drops (recommended dose). The tincture is made with plant glycerol and the oil is made with MCT oil (derived from coconut) and does not contain plant glycerin. The oil has a stronger concentration.
How is Tincture Different from Hemp Juice Capsules?
- Cannabis Sativa CBD-A-Tincture provides 5 mg of CBD-A / 12 drops (recommended dose). CBD-A Hemp juice capsules receive 6.9 mg / capsule. The advantage of the tincture is that the active ingredients in it are transported faster for the body to utilize because it is made into plant glycerol.
Are CBD-A Hemp Juice Products Free from Heavy Metals and Other Contamination?
- Yes, they have been studied to be free of heavy metals and other possible contaminants.
- Heavy metal analysis of CBD-A Hemp juice powder
- Contamination analysis of CBD-A Hemp juice powder
- - Click on the magnifying glass image to see the analyzes behind the links larger>
Should CBD-A products always be taken on an empty stomach?
- CBD products can be enjoyed with food or on an empty stomach. According to some studies, with fatty foods, CBD is better absorbed.
Should CBD-A or CBD products be stored in the refrigerator?
- Oil-based CBD oils are best kept dry and cool.
Unopened products can be stored in the refrigerator for longer. We recommend storing opened products at room temperature to prevent moisture build-up.