HEALTH CLAIMS
Numerous scientific studies from around
the world have indicated that CBD
could help in many health conditions
and ailments. Some claim CBD can
improve symptoms of anxiety and
depression, reduce chronic pain and
pain relief, beat insomnia and even
have anti-inflammatory effects. Further
research and analysis is needed to look
into these possibilities.
While the majority of cannabinoids are
controlled substances under the Misuse
of Drugs Act, CBD is not, therefore
Vaping is the ideal method for users
to take CBD at home or on the go
and we see this has been reflected by
making it legal.
the vast amounts of interest e-liquid
manufacturers and vape shops have
In order to qualify for sale and
taken in CBD this year alone.
consumption in the EU, CBD oil must
be produced from one of the EU-
approved industrial hemp strains.
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of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is
the main psychoactive cannabinoid of
cannabis.
As the approved hemp strains contain a
maximum THC content of 0.2% by law,
any hemp oil with THC content above
0.2% is considered medical marijuana
and is currently illegal in the UK and
Against other methods of taking CBD,
vaping has been stated as being much
faster than that of oral administration
and much more efficient by entering
the blood stream directly when
Ireland. vaped, therefore, giving the user
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compounds which cause the notable
smell of cannabis and hemp. A strong
smell does not indicate the presence
of THC, however, this can only be
determined by laboratory analysis.
About the author:
Dr Richard Cunningham has a Ph.D in medicinal chemistry from Queen’s University Belfast where he also worked as
postdoctoral researcher for a number of years before working in the US at the Mitchell Cancer Institute in Alabama. Among his
areas of expertise are organic synthesis, nucleosides, nucleotides, cellular biology, vitamins, aminoglycosides, drug delivery,
phosphorous chemistry and chemical analysis. He is now the director of quality control for the UK at Liquid Sciences LLC.
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