The FDA has not approved CBD oils at this time. But, the leadership at Laura’s Mercantile is currently working with the staff of Kentucky’s congressional delegation. Specifically, we are working with U.S. Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s staff to work with the FDA in order to follow policies and procedures for Laura’s Homestead Alternatives to be…
There are several factors that play into how long CBD will remain in your system including metabolism, BMI, frequency of CBD use, CBD dosage, and method of administration (sublingual vs. topical vs. edible). A slower metabolism will mean that it will take longer for the CBD to leave the system. The food in your digestive…
The color of CBD oil is dependent on a couple of factors and generally is a good way to tell what quality of product you are buying / looking at. CBD oil can range from a light gold color to an almost black or dark brown color. Generally speaking the darker the color, the more…
Any substance can have detrimental effects or be toxic to the body if consumed in excess – even water!! The current international guidelines published by the European FSA state that no more than 70mg of CBD should be consumed in a day. Most importantly, always consult your doctor before consuming CBD if you have any…
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in plants, creating the fragrance found in plants like Lavender, pine, and hemp. These are the same compounds found in essential oils. Terpenes are beneficial for the plants as they either attract or repel insects. Attracting pollinators is crucial to the reproduction of many plant species and the same goes…
There is not a significant amount of research in humans to identify the effects of consuming alcohol alongside CBD. The research that has been done (mostly in animals, such as mice) has identified that CBD may protect against alcohol induced cell damage while reducing blood alcohol concentrations (“What Happens If You Mix CBD and Alcohol”).…
Like many other substances, full-spectrum CBD impacts our bodies largely by binding to proteins, or receptors, that are located on the surface of our cells. This binding initiates certain physiological responses occurring in the nervous system’s cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2. However, unlike THC, which interacts more extensively with cannabinoid receptors, CBD does not appear…
CBD has the ability to help people with multiple types of anxiety disorders. Several studies have been conducted to determine how CBD specifically combats anxiety. Initial studies on the anxiolytic impact of CBD were initially demonstrated on animals during the 1970s and 1980s, and later shown in humans with the Simulated Public Speaking Test. Results…
Full spectrum CBD products are the most beneficial for your body to consume due to the entourage effect created by the full spectrum of ingredients. An entourage effect describes the combination of ingredients working together giving the body an opportunity to redeem the full benefits of the CBD product. Full spectrum CBD products do contain…
Unlike marijuana, full spectrum CBD from hemp has a very low percentage of THC, the compound that creates the euphoric “high” associated with marijuana. CBD does not make you feel “high” and it is generally accepted that you’ll experience no impairment in decision making, driving, and so on while taking CBD. CBD is often reported…