CBD FAQs

Most people are fine with CBD, but some notice less appetite, a dry mouth, an upset stomach or tiredness. It can also interact with some medicines, so speak to your GP first if you take any.

If you have diabetes, talk to your GP before trying any CBD product, and check the ingredients and sweeteners on the label.

CBD (cannabidiol) is a natural compound in hemp. It doesn’t get you high. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system, which is involved in lots of everyday processes in the body. The research is still going, and in the UK CBD is sold as a food supplement or cosmetic, not a medicine.

Think about how you’d like to take it (oil, gummies, cream or vape), how much CBD you want, and your budget. Or just come into the Camden shop and talk it through with us.

No. That’s THC, a different compound in cannabis. CBD doesn’t have that effect.

There are lots of ways: oils under the tongue, gummies and other edibles, creams and balms on the skin, or vapes. It mostly comes down to what fits into your day.

All CannaPower and Royal Hemp Co. products are made in the UK.

CBD can interact with some medicines, so please check with your GP or pharmacist before you start.

We run our own shops in Camden, and the people behind the counter actually know the products and will talk you through them face to face. Everything with the CannaPower name on it gets tried by our team and their families first, for taste, quality and value. And it’s all lab tested.

It’s CBD on its own, with nothing else from the plant: no other cannabinoids, no terpenes, no THC. Full spectrum keeps everything, broad spectrum keeps most things minus the THC, and isolate keeps only the CBD.

The FSA advises healthy adults to have no more than 10mg a day. Look on the label for how much is in each drop, gummy or serving, start low, and talk to your GP first if you take medication or have a health condition.

Yes, if they’re made from permitted hemp, have no more than 1mg of THC or other controlled cannabinoids per pack, and are on the FSA’s public list of CBD products.

If you’re trying to cut down on sugar, they’re a handy option. Check the sweeteners and ingredients on the label, as some aren’t vegan, and if you have diabetes, ask your GP before trying CBD.

Depends on the product. The number on the tub is the total for the whole pack, so either divide it by the number of gummies or look on the label for the per-gummy amount.

Gummies, sugar-free gummies, lollipops, chewing gum and brownies. You can buy them online or in our Camden shop.

Yes, as long as they’re made from approved hemp, have no more than 1mg of THC or other controlled cannabinoids per container, and are on the FSA’s list of CBD products linked to a novel food application. All of ours are lab tested.

Usually somewhere between half an hour and an hour or two, because they have to go through your digestive system first. Everyone’s different.

Yes, as long as you keep within the FSA’s advice of no more than 10mg of CBD a day for healthy adults. Check how much is in each gummy.

Some people get a dry mouth, tiredness or an upset stomach. CBD can interact with some medicines, so if you take any, ask your GP or pharmacist first.

No. CBD doesn’t get you high, and legal UK products only have trace amounts of THC, which is what does.

Yes, as long as they’re made from permitted hemp and contain no more than 1mg of THC or other controlled cannabinoids per container. CBD food products also have to be on the FSA’s list.

Yes, as long as you keep within the FSA’s advice of no more than 10mg of CBD a day. Each Bubbly Billy Buds lolly has 10mg.

Chewing gum with CBD (from hemp) in it. The CBD is released into your mouth as you chew.

As you chew, the CBD is released into your mouth. The pack tells you how much is in each blister.

Usually 10 to 20 minutes. Some brands say to throw the gum away once the flavour’s gone, so check the pack.

Most people are fine, but some mention a dry mouth, nausea, an upset stomach or tiredness. CBD can interact with some medicines, so speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take any.

Drug tests look for THC rather than CBD, and legal CBD products can only have a trace (1mg of controlled cannabinoids per container at most). But no one can promise you’ll pass.

Look for a lab report (certificate of analysis), clear labelling showing the CBD per piece and the ingredients, and a seller you can actually ask questions.

10mg in one gummy is fairly standard, and it’s the same as the FSA’s suggested daily maximum for healthy adults. Jar numbers like 400mg or 1600mg are the total in the jar, not per gummy.

No. CBD doesn’t get you high, and our gummies are lab tested to confirm they only have trace amounts of THC and other controlled cannabinoids.

Right here, with UK delivery (free on £60 or more), or in person at our shop in Camden. We have CannaPower, Royal Hemp Co. and Supreme gummies from 400mg up to 4800mg.

Yes, as long as they’re made from approved hemp, have no more than 1mg of THC or other controlled cannabinoids per container, and are on the FSA’s list of CBD products linked to a novel food application. All of ours are lab tested.

A lot of them are. Our own CannaPower gummies are vegan and gluten-free, and every product page lists the full ingredients.

Yes, Hempthy sugar-free gummies in 300mg and 1000mg tubs. Have a look at our sugar-free range.

Go by the serving on the label. The FSA advises healthy adults to have no more than 10mg of CBD a day from food, so check how much is in each gummy and work from there.

Look at the CBD per gummy, not the jar total. A 400mg jar has less in each gummy than a 1600mg jar of the same size. If you’re new to CBD, start with a lower-strength jar.

Usually somewhere between half an hour and an hour or two, because they have to go through your digestive system first. Everyone’s different.

Yes, as long as you keep within the FSA’s advice of no more than 10mg of CBD a day for healthy adults. Check how much is in each gummy.

Drug tests usually look for THC, not CBD, and legal UK products only have trace amounts of it. Still, nobody can guarantee you’ll pass. If you get tested for work or sport, check with your employer or sporting body first.

Something low-strength. Our CannaPower 400mg jar is the lightest we do. Check the CBD per gummy on the label.

10mg in one gummy is fairly standard, and it’s the same as the FSA’s suggested daily maximum for healthy adults. Jar numbers like 400mg or 1600mg are the total in the jar, not per gummy.

No. CBD doesn’t get you high, and our gummies are lab tested to confirm they only have trace amounts of THC and other controlled cannabinoids.

Right here, with UK delivery (free on £60 or more), or in person at our shop in Camden. We have CannaPower, Royal Hemp Co. and Supreme gummies from 400mg up to 4800mg.

The Bubbly Billy Buds lollipops have 10mg of CBD each. For any others, the amount is on the product page.

Bubbly Billy Buds come in Blue Raspberry, Cotton Candy, Passion Fruit, Peach Fuzz, Sour Pineapple and Sour Raspberry, depending on what’s in stock. Multitrance’s cannabis-flavoured ones come in Blueberry Haze and Mango Kush.

No. CBD doesn’t get you high, and legal UK products only have trace amounts of THC, which is what does.

Yes, as long as they’re made from permitted hemp and contain no more than 1mg of THC or other controlled cannabinoids per container. CBD food products also have to be on the FSA’s list.

Yes, as long as you keep within the FSA’s advice of no more than 10mg of CBD a day. Each Bubbly Billy Buds lolly has 10mg.

10mg in one gummy is fairly standard, and it’s the same as the FSA’s suggested daily maximum for healthy adults. Jar numbers like 400mg or 1600mg are the total in the jar, not per gummy.

A brownie with a set amount of CBD baked in. It won’t get you high. The Naturecan one we sell has 25mg, which is more than the FSA’s advice of 10mg a day for healthy adults, so read the label.

One at most. Each Naturecan brownie has 25mg of CBD, which is already over the FSA’s advice of 10mg a day for healthy adults.

Yes, as long as they’re made from permitted hemp and contain no more than 1mg of THC or other controlled cannabinoids per container. CBD food products also have to be on the FSA’s list.

No. Legal UK edibles only contain trace amounts of THC (no more than 1mg per container), which isn’t enough to get you high.

Some people do, but check the label first. A brownie with 25mg of CBD is already over the FSA’s advice of 10mg a day for healthy adults.

Most people don’t notice any, but some get tiredness, a dry mouth or a slightly upset stomach.

No. CBD doesn’t get you high, and legal UK edibles only contain trace amounts of THC.

Yes, if they’re made from permitted hemp, contain no more than 1mg of THC or other controlled cannabinoids per pack, and are on the FSA’s public list of CBD products.

Treats like brownies with a set amount of CBD in them. Ours is the Naturecan Double Chocolate Brownie, which has 25mg. That’s more than the FSA’s advice of 10mg a day for healthy adults.

Longer than oil under the tongue, because it has to go through your digestive system first. Often up to a couple of hours.

Shake the bottle, use the pipette to put the drops under your tongue, hold them there for about a minute and swallow. Some people add it to food or a drink instead. The label tells you how much CBD is in each drop.

Yes, if it’s made from permitted hemp and has no more than a trace of THC and other controlled cannabinoids (1mg per container at most). Oils also need to be on the FSA’s public list of CBD products. All of ours are lab tested.

Oil is cheaper per mg and you can adjust it drop by drop. Gummies are already measured out, easier to carry around and taste nicer. It’s the same CBD either way, so really it’s whichever suits you.

The FSA advises healthy adults to have no more than 10mg of CBD a day. Check how much is in each drop, start small and keep count. If you take any medication, speak to your GP first. This guide has a drops-per-strength table.

No. CBD doesn’t get you high, and legal UK oils only have trace amounts of THC, which is the part of cannabis that does.

The mg is the total CBD in the 10ml bottle. Most people start with 500mg or 1000mg. The 2500mg and 3500mg have more in each drop, our 5000mg full spectrum oils go higher again, and the strongest we sell is the Royal Hemp Co. 10000mg full spectrum CBD oil (10ml, or a 20ml bottle). Whichever you choose, the FSA’s advice is still 10mg a day at most.

Some people get tiredness, an upset stomach or changes in appetite. CBD can also interact with some medicines, so check with your GP or pharmacist if you take any. It’s not recommended if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.

Yes, come and see us in the Stables Market, Camden, London NW1 8AH. We’re open every day from 11am. Or order online, and UK delivery is free on orders of £60 or more.

Within the UK, yes. Our 10ml bottles are well under the 100ml hand luggage limit for liquids. Abroad is a different story. CBD laws vary a lot and some countries ban it completely, so check before you go.

Check the lab report. A good brand will have a recent third-party test showing the cannabinoid content, including THC. Every product we sell is lab tested, and many of our product pages have a “View lab report” link.

Lid on tight, somewhere cool and dark, out of the sun and away from children. Use it by the date on the bottle.

CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, and scientists are still researching what that means. In the UK, CBD oils are food supplements, not medicines, so we can’t claim any specific health benefits. If you have a health condition, talk to your GP.

A trace. UK law allows no more than 1mg of controlled cannabinoids like THC per container. The exact figure is on the product’s lab report.

It can. Full spectrum oil has a trace of THC, and a sensitive test might pick it up. If you get tested for work or sport, go for broad spectrum, and check with your employer or sporting body first.

Some people mention a dry mouth, tiredness, an upset stomach or changes in appetite. CBD can interact with some medicines, so if you take any, ask your GP or pharmacist before trying it.

Adults who want a strong oil with the fuller hemp profile and don’t need to avoid THC completely. It’s not for under-18s, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone on medication without medical advice, or anyone who gets drug tested.

Look at the lab report (sometimes called a certificate of analysis). A genuine full spectrum oil will show several cannabinoids, not just CBD, and confirm the THC is within the UK limit.

The FSA advises healthy adults to stay at or under 10mg of CBD a day. At 5000mg per 10ml these oils are strong, roughly 25mg in a single drop, so check the label and be careful.

Within the UK, yes. Our 10ml bottles are well under the 100ml hand luggage limit for liquids. Abroad is a different story. CBD laws vary a lot and some countries ban it completely, so check before you go.

Check the lab report. A good brand will have a recent third-party test showing the cannabinoid content, including THC. Every product we sell is lab tested, and many of our product pages have a “View lab report” link.

Lid on tight, somewhere cool and dark, out of the sun and away from children. Use it by the date on the bottle.

CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, and scientists are still researching what that means. In the UK, CBD oils are food supplements, not medicines, so we can’t claim any specific health benefits. If you have a health condition, talk to your GP.

There are roughly 20 drops in 1ml, so a 10ml bottle holds about 200 drops and a 20ml bottle about 400. That works out at about 50mg of CBD a drop in the 10ml and about 25mg a drop in the 20ml. Counting drops is approximate, so always check the label.

Both contain 10000mg of full spectrum CBD. The 10ml is 100% strength, about 50mg a drop. The 20ml holds the same 10000mg in twice the oil, so it gives about 25mg a drop and lasts twice as long.

The FSA advises healthy adults to have no more than 10mg of CBD a day. Because these oils are so strong, a single drop is above that guideline: about 50mg in the 10ml and about 25mg in the 20ml. They are made for experienced users. If you take any medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor first.

Yes. “Full spectrum hemp oil” and “full spectrum CBD oil” describe the same thing: hemp extract that contains CBD along with the other natural cannabinoids in the plant, rather than CBD on its own. Our Royal Hemp Co. oils contain 8 cannabinoids.

It’s a broad term for supplements people take with focus and concentration in mind. There are no authorised health claims for most of them in the UK.

“Adaptogen” is a word used for certain plants and mushrooms, like ashwagandha and Reishi, that have a long history in traditional herbal practice. It isn’t an official category under UK food law, and there are no authorised health claims for them.

The ones we sell (Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, Reishi and so on) aren’t psychoactive and aren’t known to be addictive. Just stick to the daily amount on the pack.

The common ones are Agaricus, Chaga, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Maitake, Reishi, Shiitake, Tremella and Turkey Tail.

Lots of people take mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Chaga and Turkey Tail as part of their daily routine. They’re food supplements, not medicines, and they shouldn’t replace a varied, balanced diet.

No. It’s sold as a food and as a food supplement.

No. It’s a completely different thing from psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, which are illegal in the UK. Lion’s Mane is sold as a food and a food supplement.

A colourful, fan-shaped mushroom found all over the world, usually on dead wood. It’s a polypore, meaning it has tiny pores on the underside instead of gills. The stripes of brown, grey and orange are where the name comes from.

Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) has been part of traditional diets for a long time. It’s too tough to eat whole, so most people take it as a capsule or powder alongside their normal food. Supplements shouldn’t replace a varied, balanced diet.