FAQs
Curious about CBD? We've got the answers to help you feel and be your best.
CBD is an acronym for Cannabidiol (Can-a-bid-i-ol), a prominent naturally occurring class of molecules called cannabinoids found in the plant genus Cannabis Sativa L. CBD comprises up to 40% of the plant and is one of over 60 plus compounds found in cannabis. Of these compounds, CBD and THC are usually present in the highest concentrations and are therefore the most recognized and studied. CBD is a non-psychoactive component of the plant that possesses a wide range of benefits and, unlike THC, does not produce a high. Our bodies are made up of an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that uses naturally-occurring cannabinoids to maintain healthy cells. When there's a deficiency in these cannabinoids, it can lead to any number of issues. CBD works to replenish these natural cannabinoids, and therefore return our cells to a balanced state.
Everyone has an Endocannabinoid System (ECS), whether they've consumed cannabis before or not. The ECS consists of naturally-occurring endocannabinoids (such as anandamide) and their corresponding receptors (such as CB-1 and CB-2 receptors). While research into this system is still early, doctors have found these natural cannabinoid compounds and their receptors to exist in virtually every cell and organ system in the human body, and have discovered they play a critical regulatory role in whole-body health and homeostasis. Among other things, the ECS has been shown to help regulate our sleep cycles, immune systems, and even our emotional response to social stimuli. When this natural ECS network is deficient, it can throw any one of these systems out of balance, which can result in an array of issues and challenges. Plant-based cannabinoids (such as CBD) are a 100% natural way to assist with these chemical deficiencies (without the THC-induced high), thus restoring the system to a state of harmony and homeostasis.
CBD oil is typically extracted from Hemp that has high levels of cannabidiol (CBD) and low levels of THC. At BFREE, our CBD oils always have less than 0.02% THC (0.3% is the federally legal "cut-off limit"). These extracts can then be used in paste form or mixed with other oils such as coconut or hemp seed oil to lower the viscosity of the extract. The cannabidiol (CBD) content of CBD oil varies tremendously since the manufacturers use a variety of plants and preparation techniques. We produce CBD oil with a high concentration of CBD and THC levels under 0.02%
At BFREE, we use solvent-free CO2 extraction, which means we use the same CO2 from the air we breathe in a low-temperature, high-pressure setting to extract the beneficial molecules.
Scientifically, Industrial Hemp and Marijuana are the same plants, with a genus and species name of Cannabis Sativa L. But, they have a drastically different genetic profile. Industrial Hemp is a strain of Cannabis sativa L, while marijuana can be Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis. The significant difference is how industrial Hemp grows compared to a marijuana form of Cannabis sativa.
Typically speaking, industrial Hemp is very fibrous, with long, sturdy stalks, and barely has any flowering buds, while a marijuana strain of Cannabis sativa will be smaller, bushier, and full of flowering buds.
99% of the time, marijuana has a high amount of THC and only a meager amount of CBD. On the flipside, Hemp naturally has a very high amount of CBD in most instances and only a trace amount of THC, which makes the cannabinoid profile of Hemp is ideal for people looking for benefits from the plant without the 'high.'
We use Hemp to make a lot of things, including herbal supplements, food, paper, and so much more, whereas marijuana is usually used just recreationally, spiritually, and medicinally. The term cannabis oil can refer to either a marijuana or Hemp derived oil since marijuana and Hemp are two different forms of cannabis.
In the United States, the legal definition of "industrial hemp" is defined in Section 7606 of the Agricultural Appropriations Act of 2014. The term "industrial hemp" means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
You don't need a prescription or card to purchase Hemp CBD. It's a natural constituent of the high-CBD Hemp strains of the plant that contains very low levels of THC. Having only trace amounts of THC, our hemp CBD oil is non-psychoactive and legal in all 50 states. CBD Oil/Hemp Oil and other hemp products are considered to be food-based. CBD Oil/Hemp Oil is legal in most countries in the world as long is it contains low (or in some countries untraceable) concentrations of the molecule THC.
For the best shelf life, please refrigerate your CBD oil if possible. Otherwise, storing it in a cool dark area will assure there is minimal loss in potency. Don't allow it to sit in direct sunlight. If properly stored, CBD has a shelf life of up to one year.
The hemp oil in our product contains CBD, which is a legal cannabinoid derived from Hemp. It contains minuscule amounts (parts per billion) of THC that could show up in a drug screen if you consume CBD oil in high quantities. BFREE cannot guarantee that you will or will not pass a drug screening due to the number of variables (such as your age/weight, what kind of drug test it is, how much you exercise, what your diet is, etc.). Our products contain less than 0.3% THC. Drug screens vary, and some can be more sensitive than others.
For our dietary supplements (CBD oils), we can only recommend them for internal consumption. If you don't like the flavor of the oil supplements, you can them mix with something sweet like apple sauce or honey to cut through the flavor. You can also take oils sublingually by holding them under your tongue for 60-90 seconds before being swallowing.
No. Our Hemp Extract products are all made from industrial Hemp, which only has trace amounts of THC, so there is no psychoactive effect from taking our products.
You will typically receive your BFREE product within 3 to 9 business days.
Returns are accepted within 30 days of the original sales date for a full refund. Customer is responsible for return shipping.