ingeorgia - CBD oil is NOT legal in every state!

I am confused...not hard for me. Can someone explain to me (in layman's terms) what is the difference between CBD oil and hemp oil?....and what does "CBD" stand for? Thanks

I refer you to this site on definition and legality It can be confusing

site describes the history of CBD oils, and it's benefits. https://www.projectcbd.org/about/what-cbd

CBD stands for Cannabidiol. Wikipedia CANNABIDIOL FYI

susie53_gw, which brand CBD oil do you use? There are several manufacturers of full spectrum hemp cbd and I'd like to order a tried and true.

I just ordered cbd oil from greenmountaincbd , I will let you know how well it works, and if it doesn't, once I start using it. I have heard a lot of very good things about it & absolutely nothing bad. It was a bit pricey, $30 for 60ml but if it helps my throbbing feet and my husbands high bp, it will be well worth it!

Edited to correct typo

Lisaw2015. Will this be drops or a pill? Interesting ... please report back to us. What is the strength of THC?

Phoggie, THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis/marijuana. This is the stuff that makes marijuana illegal in many places and what produces the "high". It is not a constituent of CBD oil except in very, very tiny amounts.

And THC strengths or concentrations can vary greatly depending on the seed strain of the Cannabis plant being grown. Some are bred specifically for quite high levels, resulting in quite "high" levels to those who imbibe :-))

According to an article that I read on Medscape some time ago (so forgive me that I can't cite chapter and verse) and also from more recent reading, unlike what many proponents of use state, therapeutic benefits are not yet "well documented" -- they are mostly anecdotal and need, in many cases, to be taken with a grain of salt -- but many researchers are working to try to establish exactly in what situations various compounds derived from cannabis are helpful. There are preliminary findings out there that are positive for certain situations.

I wouldn't be trying it for any and all health problems -- high blood pressure, for example. We need to remember that CBD is a drug, just like any medicine, and needs to be treated with respect. We don't know nearly enough yet about interactions with other medicines, but we do know that CBD does affect the enzymes responsible for metabolizing many medicines in our bodies, which can lead to reduced effectiveness, or increased blood levels, or even toxic buildup.

The point was made in the article that common "street" cannabis has been selectively bred to be high in THC and is much lower in the potentially therapeutic compounds than it was decades ago. This could be a problem for people that want to try "medical marijuana", for example, for a child's issue and don't realize that MJ obtained from a non-medical-intentioned source or even some legal dispensaries, isn't the same and might be harmful to the child in the long term (there is documentation of adverse effects of MJ use in developing brains).

Kadefol, mine is called Ultra Cell. It has no THC like some. A dear friend has had such horrid back pain for years. Often has to get shots in her back. I gave her a bottle and after just once dose her pain is gone. She is amazed..

where are you buying this oil and how expensive is it? My friend has knee problems and fibromyalgia. She is wanting to get on it. Link in you have one please.

I have 2 cousins both using the cream for pain. They both say it helps.

Susie, thank you. It sounds like really good stuff.

phoggie - oil, no THC at all.

JoAnn_Fla : www.greenmountaincbd.com

The peak years of the WCTU pretty much coincided with the peak years of the unregulated patent medicine business in the US. Patent medicine potions were touted as cures for whatever ailment one suffered from. Many/most included potent drugs like opium derivatives, THC, cocaine and yes, alcohol. WCTU members fought for "abstinence" and ultimately, prohibition. The hypocrisy was that many had their favorite products with ingredients like these but they were okay because they were used "for medicinal purposes". For some, that also included spirits.

In that same spirit (not an intended pun), many of you seem to be tiptoeing around the elephant in the room, by avoiding the use of the words marijuana and/or cannabis. It doesn't change what it is. THC isn't a corrupting, evil substance. It's far less dangerous than either alcohol or tobacco. Try it, you might like it.

I know a fair number of people who smoke these substances for medical reasons to good effect, others just for the normal recreational reasons, not unlike drinking beer, wine or spirits. It's not legal in your state? Heck, it grows wild in much of the US, including the prairie states. Laws for private, responsible use in homes are often not enforced these days. Marijuana users are widespread in 50 states. For most of you, that certainly includes several or even many people you know among your friends and family.

I hope those looking for pain relief or other health benefits can have an open mind and find what they want.

Oh I pray this might help my tremor. It was so bad today...spilled about everything I picked up...and the more upset I got, the worse my head and hands shook until I just sat down and cried!...which did not help a darned bit!

Phoggie, I am so sorry about your tremor. My mother had essential tremor, and I remember how much it upset her. She had such beautiful handwriting until she got the tremor, and she sometimes had difficulty eating. I hope you can find whatever you need to help you!

Did she ever find anything that helped her? I also had nice handwriting but now I try to have someone write for me. If I write something on my calendar, a lot of the time I can not read what I wrote....I know there is something I am supposed to do, but don't know what!

Eating out or in a group is very embarrassing...I am thankful for understanding family and friends!

No, but as she got older it seemed to lessen a bit. It never went away, but she did take a anti-anxiety medication that may have helped. I understand too.

Hubby got a doctor's prescription for medical marijuana. No interest in smoking or vaping it, so he got the oil. We thought the THC would suit, as it's good for sleeping and for pain relief. He puts it under his tongue, I put some in some juice.

It tastes like a pine tree, and I don't like the taste. When I know I'm going to have a tough time sleeping, I take it an hour before bed. I believe it does help with anxiety, stress, etc.

I hope it helps him Jasdip. I was hoping things would be better by now.

Phoggie, because of this post, I sent for some Hemp oil pills. Both DH and I have some arthritis "issues" and cannot take NSAIDS because we are both on blood thinners. I thought it was worth a try. I'll report back. Good luck with your problems.

I, of course, am all for legalizing marijuana but that's a different topic altogether. I have been thinking of CBD oil but it isn't legal in my state of TN. Also, I do have to worry about drug tests where I'm employed. Will CBD oil fail a drug test?

Gregorysmom. I sincerely hope that you are helped by this...please keep me posted about your experience.

DaytoNite...you might check your state's laws...someone said the CBD oil is now legal in all 50 states. It is only very recently that KS allows the selling of it. I was also wondering if it would affect a drug test. Maybe someone will respond about this.

Day to Nite, ask your employer.

Here's an explanation of why CBD oil is unlikely to show up on a drug test.
https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/does-using-cbd-hemp-oil-result-in-a-positive-drug-test-for-thc-or

Thanks Elmer fudd, I will get right on that

Thanks watchme, interesting info :)

Georgysmom, if you haven't already tried it, may I suggest buying tart cherry juice and drinking a few ounces daily. It actually reduced some of the swelling in my finger joints, and I haven't had a flare-up since I started doing that.

I saw this today. I have not tried them yet.

Here are a few facts about the benefits of hemp:

• Promotes heart health with a 3:1 balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
• Has both digestible and non-digestible fiber
• Rich in gamma linoleic acid (GLA), which is essential to the fatty acids in egg yolks and vegetable oils.
• Contains not only all 20 amino acids, but the 9 essential amino acids that our bodies cannot produce as well, making it the “perfect protein.”

The following phytonutrients are also found in hemp:

Vitamins

• Vitamin E (90 mg IU mg per 100 grams)
• Vitamin D (22.77.5 IU mg per 100 grams)
• Vitamin B6 (0.12 mg per 100 grams)
• Vitamin B3(2.8 mg per 100 grams)
• Vitamin B2 (0.11 mg per 100 grams)
• Vitamin B1 (0.4 mg per 100 grams)
• Vitamin A (3800 IU mg per 100 grams)

Minerals

• Zinc (7 mg per 100 grams)
• Potassium (859 mg per 100 grams)
• Phosphorus (1160 mg per 100 grams)
• Manganese (7 mg per 100 grams)
• Magnesium (483 mg per 100 grams)
• Iron (14 mg per 100 grams)
• Calcium (145 mg per 100 grams)

What Makes GLA Unique

Out of all the anti-cancer treatments backed by the American Cancer Society, GLA is perhaps the most confusing. In addition to being a main element of cannabis, GLA is also found in black currant oil, borage seed oil, and primrose oil. It’s the fact that GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid that tricks people into thinking it's unhealthy. After all, we have been told time and again that omega-6 fatty acids are not good for us and that one of the leading causes of disease is an imbalance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Just because most people don’t consume enough omega-3s doesn’t mean omega-6s aren’t good for us. After all, they are naturally occurring.

The issue remains that people in the United States eat too many processed foods and fast foods that are drenched in commercial-grade vegetable oil, a rich source of omega-6. If only people ate a diet consisting strictly of fruits, vegetables, and nuts, this would be a non-issue. But obviously, that isn’t the case.

What it ultimately comes down to is that we should increase our natural omega-3 consumption, reduce our use of vegetable oil, and eat more GLA and omega-6-enhanced foods, such as hemp seed benefits.

It has been suggested by researchers at the American Cancer Society that too many people fighting diabetes, cancers, and certain allergies suffer from low levels of GLA. This means supplementation could be beneficial for them. Not only has science shown GLAs to help cancer drugs work more efficiently, but they can actually slow or reverse the progression of cancer overall in stand-alone treatments. In addition, GLA-rich foods like hemp can also help with:

• Skill allergies
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Weight loss
• Multiple sclerosis
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Diabetes and diabetic neuropathy
• Breast pain
• ADHD

5 Key Hemp Seed Benefits

1. Digestive Health

Because it contains elevated levels of insoluble and soluble fiber, hemp offers plenty of substance to keep your gastrointestinal system functioning properly. Moreover, this healthy grouping of fiber nourishes the probiotics in your gut and helps secure a robust immune system.

2. Hair/Skin/Nails

Hemp is commonly found in high-end cosmetics, such as lip balms, lotions, and soaps. Hemp seed oil is said to infiltrate the inner layers of the skin and encourage strong cellular growth, which is the recipe for soft, smooth skin. Because hemp is also recommended for skin maladies such as psoriasis and eczema, eating at least a few tablespoons of hemp seed benefits every day are important to obtain these benefits.

3. Heart Health

As well as being a strong source of heart-healthy GLA, hemp provides a balanced omega-3/6 ratio. This helps ease inflammation leading to atherosclerosis in your arteries and hypertension.

4. Hormones (GLA)

It was discovered in the 1980s that a hormone-like element known as prostaglandins was integral to our normal bodily functions. Prostaglandins were found to control inflammation and regulate body temperature, smooth muscle contractions, and is essential to other bodily functions. Hemp seed benefits rich GLA is said to be a required building block for prostaglandins, and scholars have deduced that GLA supplementation is essential for good hormone health, which would explain why many women suffering from PMS feel its healing effects.

5. Weight Loss

I know it seems counter to what we know about smoking marijuana, but hemp is a natural appetite suppressant and can actually help you feel full longer. Some connoisseurs say that adding four tablespoons of the seeds to your breakfast can curb hunger all day long.

WOW, JoAnn, thanks for this article .... guess it's good for what ales ya'! Have you gotten any yet?

JoAnn, where did you see this article? Very interested in this as I have a friend recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. Thanks.

I found part of Jo An's quoted verbiage on the website of an unqualified quack. Maybe it came from elsewhere and he stole the verbiage but I doubt it. For those seeking more information, try to find it from authoritative sources. The search led me to the website of a person I would consider to be a phony who sells products and talks about things he's untrained for.

(to find words you expect came from somewhere unknown on the internet, highlight a sentence of two, copy and then paste it into the search line of a Google page. You'll find where it comes from)

I just googled hemp seeds and found it. No, I have not tried it yet.

Sorry, joann, but my point was when anyone "just googles" and chooses a word match to go to, it's important to be careful if the site and sources of information are legitimate or bogus. The verbatim match I found (which I suspect was your source) was that of a huckster chiropractor selling essential oils at high prices. That doesn't make it as a real source to me.

So, an update. I received my CBD oil a few weeks ago. I have mixed feelings. First of all, I wish I had gotten the pill rather than tincture, it tastes AWFUL! I got chocolate mint and even though I can detect it a bit, over-all, it's nasty tasting. I do feel it helped when I had a head ache a few days ago, I didn't have to take any Advil, so thats good. My DH said he thinks it's helping with his Bakers cyst behind his knee. I would say for $30, give it a try!

We got a prescription for medical cannabis to help with hubby's pain and anxiety. I take it too, as I've had insomnia for a long time. A lot of that is stress and anxiety with regards to his bone cancer. We got the oil, neither of is interested one bit in vaping. A couple of friends have mentioned that the edibles are very strong (cookies, brownies etc).

I don't like the taste of the oil, it tastes like a pine/fir tree. I put a few drops in juice, hubby puts it under his tongue. The tongue is the quickest, direct route.

Is it helping at all? Is it very expensive where you are?

I hope you both get some relief with it.

I think we both sleep better. It's $90/month.

I got a bottle of lavender essential oils given to me for better sleep. I put some on a cotton ball and neither of us like the scent at all. I put the cotton ball beside my pillow and it's all I could smell. In fact Bud (cat) didn't even come up on the bed at all that night. I threw out the cotton ball but the smell was still there, lingering. I'm going to give it away to a friend who uses e oils in her diffuser.

I am glad to know some of you are finding some results. I am using the CBD oil...cherry limeade flavor...and do not mind the taste, but I usually put it in my juice, but one needs to take it with 8 oz of fluid...but not a hot drink. I can not tell much difference, although a couple of my friends think my tremor is not shaking as badly. JoAnn, mine was $60 from the store but I understand you can get the oil online for $30 but I wanted to visit with someone before I started taking it. I asked about the pill form and he said that I would lose some of the potential result by the pill having to dissolve it in my body.

I had not seen my friend who is taking the oil for her Parkinson’s for a couple of months until last week and her hand did not shake a bit anymore and it used to continually tremor...so I am very happy for her results.

Cannabis has been such a hot button for so long, I can't imagine that any versions permitted to be sold over the counter would be very useful.

For those of you with real needs who live in or near states with legal medical marijuana/cannabis, why not get a real prescription and the real thing in a format you find acceptable, as jasdip did? Otherwise, aren't you just dancing around the edges without truly trying an approach that might provide real benefits and relief?

I have ET and talked to my neurologist about CBD oils. He said some of his patients use it and thinks it helps them, but he does not prescribe it for them.

Maybe some day I will try the CBD oil, but for now Primidone helps.

Elmer - because I don't want to try to function stoned, thats why.

I like this website's explanation of CDB vs THC. It has easy to understand graphics:

hemp-oil-vs-cannabis-oil

edited to add: this info has already been provided upthread, so don't expect anything new if you click. But I do like the way the info is presented, so I'll let it stand instead of deleting.

Lisaw2015...exactly. The oil contains less than 0.3% THC and marijuana has more than 20% THC.

Kathyg, my neurologist said he could not legally tell me to use it no more than he could tell me to use any supplement because it is not government approved...but to try it if I wanted because it would not hurt anything. Promidome did not help my ET but it does have side affects like all drugs do.

Nickel, this article is more understandable.

Just a heads up for anyone who may order CBD oil...make sure on the website you don't overlook if they have an "auto" shipment every month. A few who put in an order for someone I know to get an introductory price didn't see the small print and was billed the next month.

lisa, I hope you're not ignoring the fact that prescription pharmaceuticals that millions of people take regularly often have a similar effect for many of them. How about the millions who take Ambien? Have you ever hear the term Ambien Zombie? How about the tens of millions of people who drink alcohol and many to experience a "high"?

Any drug-like substance can be used properly or improperly. If I had a problem or condition that cannabis might help, I wouldn't hesitate to give it a try. And if I found the effects to include some amount of disorientation or drunkenness that was disabling, I'd take it at night. It's a personal choice.

Elmer, I agree completely. I was simply stating that I would rather use something without THC if it works just as well.

p.s. I do love my wine for the fuzzy buzz I get, I'm no prude, lol