Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

CBD – or cannabidiol – is a type of cannabinoid, a chemical that’s naturally found in cannabis plants, which is where concern generally starts to arise. Before going any further, it’s important to note that while CBD comes from cannabis, it doesn’t create a high, because on its own it cannot; that’s caused by another cannabinoid, THC.

Instead, full-spectrum CBD hemp oil is derived from cannabis plants that produce over 400 different compounds. Some are unique to the plant while others are common in other species of plants as well. Sixty of them, however, are unique to cannabis plants. These sixty compounds are classified as cannabinoids; cannabidiol is one of them. It happens to be the second-most prevalent cannabinoid occurring in cannabis and is completely separate from THC.

CBD will NOT get you high. It has many medical benefits and its primary effects include pain relief, anxiety reduction, and a ton of other great things.

THC – or Delta (9)-tetrahydrocannabinol – is also a type of cannabinoid. However, this is the chemical that causes you to experience the “high” that’s associated with recreational and medical marijuana. None of our CBD oil products contain THC.

Due to THC’s psychoactive qualities, it is known to provide a high that can be either euphoric or accompanied by paranoia and other negative effects, depending upon the strain and user.

While THC is frequently used by those suffering from chronic pain, mood disorders, and other medical ailments, its effects can be difficult to predict, and – sometimes – unpleasant.

These are just a few of the research-backed benefits of CBD oil. As the supplement gains popularity, other notable benefits are likely to be recognized. While THC is often used recreationally to produce a “high” effect, the use of CBD oil does not have any psychoactive effects and thus is not normally used recreationally.

• Seizure relief
• Lessened anxiety
• Pain relief
• Neurological condition treament & relief
• Tumor shrinking capabilities
• Nausea relief
• Counter drug and smoking withdrawal effects
• Pancreatic benefits for Type-1 diabetics
• Acne treatment

CBD oil has very few, if any, known side effects. While the research is still sparse, there are no confirmed side effects of CBD oil at this time. However, only time will tell.

CBD oil derived from hemp, like all products from Budding Botanicals, is legal in all 50 states. But if you have more questions about CBD legality, check out this article to learn more.

Yes, buying CBD online is legal as long as it’s derived from industrial-produced hemp (not marijuana plants). All of our products use organic, hemp-based CBD oil produced here in San Diego, CA.

One of the most common questions we’ve heard about CBD oil (and other cannabis products) is whether or not it can truly help those suffering from anxiety. The good news is, all signs point to yes!

A general urine screening for the presence of marijuana contains antibodies that interact with and detect THC – the psychoactive, “high” producing cannabinoid found in cannabis plants.

This means that for standard CBD oil users – those who use certified products containing less than .3% THC, as regulations current require – a drug test shouldn’t raise any red flags.