What is CBD and
where does it come from?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound that can be extracted from either the marijuana or hemp plant. Hemp-derived CBD is naturally low (0.3% or less) in THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound that gets users “high”. In contrast, marijuana plants produce high levels of THC and low levels of CBD.

Does CBD have any side effects?

How can I take
CBD?
While there are a number of ways to take CBD, it really comes down to personal preference. The two most common ways are topical and ingestible.
Topical
CBD products – such as creams, lotions, or salves – penetrate the skin and absorb quickly in the area where they are applied. If your goal is to achieve immediate, targeted relief in a specific location, a topical product may be your best bet.
Ingestible:
What is CBD?
A quick look at what CBD is and why you might use it.
This applies to full spectrum & broad spectrum CBD products and is a hard question to answer – it really depends on an individual’s consumption of the product and the sensitivity of the drug test being administered. Drug tests are only designed to look for general THC levels and cannot distinguish between THC derived from marijuana and the low level of THC present in full spectrum hemp CBD products. Even the small amount of THC contained in CBD products can potentially cause a drug test failure.
Caution must be taken with drug tests and CBD products. The Farmacy Botanical Shoppe makes no guarantees that an individual will pass a drug test after consuming CBD products.
No, CBD itself does not get users high. Hemp grown legally in the U.S. can contain no more than 0.3% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the compound in marijuana that gets you high. The trace amount in legal hemp is not enough to produce a high. Although hemp is in the cannabis family, it is not marijuana.
How much to take: there’s really no right answer to this question.
We recommend taking topical products as needed whenever you are experiencing symptoms such as pain, muscle soreness/fatigue, etc.
For ingestible CBD products we recommend starting with a low dose and increasing as necessary to find your CBD ‘sweet spot’.
How often to take CBD:
There is no set limit on how many times a day you can use CBD products. Since everyone’s body is different you should go by how you feel and use as needed.
What is
Full spectrum CBD vs. Broad spectrum CBD vs. CBD isolate?
Full spectrum CBD
Refers to a product that utilizes the full power of the hemp plant by including more than just CBD. Most commonly it will have other beneficial cannabinoids naturally present in the hemp plant like CBC, CBG and CBN as well as terpenes (plant essential oils), flavonoids and fatty acids. Full spectrum CBD products will also contain less than 0.3% THC – another naturally occurring compound in the hemp plant. The use of these additional compounds in CBD oil creates an “entourage effect” – users report increased effectiveness with these products.
Broad spectrum CBD
This is full-spectrum CBD without THC. It offers the same “entourage effect” associated with full-spectrum CBD and is an excellent choice for individuals who want the full benefits of the hemp plant without THC (trace amounts of THC may still be present in these products).
CBD isolate
Contains only CBD. All other natural compounds contained in the hemp plant - including other cannabinoids, terpenes, oils, and THC - are removed, offering a finished product that’s CBD and nothing more. These products are a good choice for individuals who want the power of CBD without any of the other compounds from the hemp plant.
Yes, CBD is legal in Texas. In June 2019, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 1325 which legalized the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% THC. Hemp was also made federally legal with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Currently, hemp is legal in all 50 states.