What Are CBD Products?
CBD products are any ingestible, inhalable, or topical products containing CBD. Short for cannabidiol, CBD is a naturally occurring compound found in the cannabis plant. It is one of over 100 different cannabinoids present and has recently received a lot of scientific attention for its potential benefits.
With
no psychoactive effects, CBD is remarkably different from its cousin cannabinoid,
Delta-9 THC, which is well known for causing a sometimes powerfully euphoric experience. Interestingly, CBD is currently under study for its anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and anti-seizure effects, although the results are far from conclusive.
These days, there is a huge array of CBD products available, including hemp flowers with naturally occurring CBD, as well as products formulated with a CBD extraction. Products with CBD extracts include vaporizers, edibles, tinctures, and tablets.
What Are the Effects of CBD Products?
Whether it comes in a tincture, an edible, or a vape, CBD’s effects all revolve around calmness and body-focused relief. No matter how you choose to try CBD, you should experience one or more of the following:
- Relaxation
- Relief from physical discomforts
- Mild sleepiness (noticeable with larger serving sizes)
- Greater capacity to manage daily stress
- General sense of balance
- Better overall mood
However, one of the greatest effects of CBD lies in its synergy with other cannabinoids. Our CBD products are specially formulated to promote the entourage effect through a blend of various hemp-derived compounds.
Are CBD Products Safe?
Time and time again, CBD has been proven to have an excellent safety profile with a low risk of adverse side effects, especially in the servings recommended on consumer products. As one robust literature review explained, CBD continues to have a "favorable" safety profile.
But, research into CBD is ongoing. This is why we always recommend that you consult your doctor before trying hemp products if you take prescription medications, that you avoid hemp products if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and that you wait until the effects have passed before you drive or operate machinery.
Are CBD Products Legal?
Yes! After the 2018 Farm Bill passed, hemp and hemp-derived products, including CBD, were removed from the Controlled Substances Act. This made hemp-derived CBD products with less than Delta-9 0.3% THC by dry weight federally legal. Anything that contains more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC remains classified as marijuana, and this is still illegal at the federal level.
Thanks to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, you can now widely buy hemp-derived CBD products across the country, no matter where you live.
What Types of CBD Products Are There?
If you can dream it, it might already be a CBD product. The simplest product is a CBD-rich flower straight from the plant, but once it's extracted, the sky's the limit in terms of the final format. The edible options include gummies, baked treats, chocolate, and more. If you prefer a faster onset, you can try CBD oils and tinctures. Or there are always CBD vape products.
What Are the Best CBD Products for Pain and Sleep?
While many CBD products out there may claim they’re the best for sleep or pain, the reality is there isn't enough clinical research yet to make any definitive claims about CBD's possible therapeutic effects on your health.
With that in mind, we can offer a few guidelines about which Hometown Hero products we'd recommend for different experiences. If you want a CBD product to incorporate into your nighttime routine, try ORCA Relax. Another highly restful option is Rest Capsules with a blend of Delta-8, CBN, and CBD.
For a more powerful experience, you may want to pop a Cereal Bite or Balance Gummy. Each of these contains a 1:1 blend of CBD and Delta-9 THC. Thanks to the synergy delivered by the entourage effect, you'll get more balanced effects than with one cannabinoid alone.
Where To Buy CBD Products Near Me
Hands down, Hometown Hero is the #1 source of premium hemp-derived goods. All our high-quality CBD products start at a small farm just outside of Austin, which grows all our hemp following organic and sustainable cultivation practices.
We also follow strict safety standards for everything we do. Before any batch of CBD products reaches its final destination, you can trust each has passed a third-party lab certified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Our full-panel lab tests are readily accessible for your review, providing comprehensive insights into product content and any potential contaminants because your peace of mind matters to us.
So skip the overwhelming trip to your local CBD store and get your CBD products delivered straight to your door! We offer free priority shipping on every order because we believe relief should be fast and convenient.