To buy CBD has increasingly been in the news across the UK & globe over the past few years, and it's growing in popularity quickly. But CBD use, and CBD itself, are topics that confuse a lot of people. To help clear some of that confusion up we've compiled a list of the answers to the questions people most frequently ask about CBD.

CBD - scientifically termed cannabidiol - is just one of hundreds of different active chemical compounds that are found in cannabis plants (both marijuana and hemp). The average marijuana plant does contain a considerable amount of it - it's the second most abundant compound found in the plant after THC (The one that gets you high). The average hemp plant contains around 10% CBD and is generally defined as having less than 0.3% THC, but this differs from country to country.

They are both Cannabis (this is the confusing part). Cannabis is a “genus” (scientific name for a group of species) under a wide family of plants called “Cannabaceae” (nerdy science name). There are several “species” of Cannabis, and Hemp and marijuana are two distinct species ! When you buy CBD Online you will typically find most products within legall limits will be made from Hemp!

This is the issue that confuses so many people. THC (“tetrahydrocannabinol”) is the notorious psychoactive constituent, or active compound, in marijuana that produces a euphoric high. In other words, it's what gets you high if you smoke marijuana. For this reason, it has been a controlled substance for many years in most parts of the world. When you shop CBD Vape online in the UK at Dr Watson, know that our products are THC free.

When it gets you "high" THC binds with specific receptors in the brain known as CB-1 receptors. These receptors are located across your central nervous system. CBD is a completely different molecule and it cannot bind to CB-1 receptors. Instead, it binds  to CB-2 receptors in the tissues and cells located away from the central nervous system. 

No, CBD does not get you high. In fact, there is ongoing scientific research that indicates that CBD is antagonistic to THC and may prevent it from binding to receptors in the brain and 'block' a high from THC. Given that our products are THC as per UK law, when you buy CBD online with us, you will not get high.

Research is ongoing into the use of CBD but the indications are that it may be suitable for use by a wide range of people. People buy CBD Online for a number of reasons, Users have found that it is helpful in supporting balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. CBD Oil, Gummies, and Vape all service a different purpose. We DO NOT make any recommendations or promises that our products can treat, cure or prevent any specific health condition. 

In the UK, CBD products can be purchased legally by people over the age of 18.  Most research studies have found that CBD is safe with no known side effects, although some users have reported drowsiness, lightheadedness, and dry mouth.

Our CBD e liquids are created to the highest possible safety standards and are as safe to vape as any other high quality e liquid. Vape CBD with confidence when you buy online with Dr Watson.

That is highly unlikely as the THC level, which a drug test is designed to detect, is 0.0% -<1mg in our products. You can find our lab certificates for our vape products on our certificate page. Also, our extraction partners have the ability to remove THC completely from the raw ingredients we use. Many people are cautious due to being drug tested for work. Our CBD vapes & supplements should cause no issue.

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CBG stands for cannabigerol, the parent molecule from which other cannabinoids (such as CBD, CBC, CBT) are synthesized by the cannabis plant. (The actual parent molecule is CBDa, or cannabigerol acid). CBG is a minor constituent of the cannabis plant but it is the mother of all cannabinoids. 1kg of CBG can cost as much as $22,000. So when we say that our products use hemp extract with between 5 and 15% CBG, you know that you’re getting a high quality high price product. Most brands can’t afford to do what we do, but we will continue to pay to be the best CBD product in the market. If you are looking to buy CBD with CBG online You will find both cannabinoids present in our Big Hit Vape Device and our CBD oils.

Full spectrum means all of the cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant remain in the product. This means it must contain THC, and likely above legal limits in the UK. If a product is advertised as full spectrum, it may be illegal in the UK or not actually full spectrum. Full spectrum products may show up positive and make you fail a drug test

Broad spectrum means that most of the cannabinoids extracted from the hemp plant are present in the product, but some have been removed. Dr Watson products are broad spectrum rather than full spectrum because we always make sure our products are legal and within the legal limit for THC content (1mg per product/ container).

Our products are not intended to treat, prevent, or cure anything. We also cannot make recommendations about CBD generally and its potential benefits. We would advise you to do your own research.

Our products are not intended to treat, prevent, or cure any health or medical conditions. Please consult your Doctor if you experience insomnia. Almost one third of adults in the UK are affected by insomnia or less severe sleep conditions. We hope you find a natural remedy to improve your sleep and get you back on a healthy sleep cycle.