Do you have questions about CBD? Here are the most common questions
CBD oil, a practical, effective and discreet format
Since the CJEU's decision of November 2020, the French CBD industry has experienced meteoric growth. According to figures from the Interprofession of hemp trades (Inter Chanvre), France today has nearly 7 million consumers of cannabidiol products, or about 12% of the population. The figure is certainly impressive, but it is still below the European average, which is around 16%. Beyond hemp regulars, CBD is now attracting new consumer profiles:
- Wellness and relaxation aficionados who swear by superfoods with proven health benefits (body and spirit);
- Stressed consumers who want to let go and control their anxiety with a natural product;
- Those who wish to improve their sleep cycle, always with a natural product;
- Athletes looking for a molecule without side effects to relieve muscle and joint stiffness;
- Consumers seeking relief from mild to moderate chronic pain;
- Foodies who want to enhance their recipes with the raw flavors of hemp.
Cannabidiol flowers and leaves still top the list of consumer favorite legal cannabis products…but cannabidiol oil follows in the footsteps of these “historic” formats. It must be said that CBD oil has several advantages to claim, especially if it is powerful and highly concentrated in good cannabinoids (CBG and CBN)... which brings us to the next question.
What are the benefits of CBD oil over cannabidiol flowers and leaves?
This is a legitimate question, especially if you are not necessarily familiar with the benefits of cannabidiol, cannabinoids (CBN and CBG) and, more broadly, the (good) active ingredients of the hemp plant ( Cannabis L. Sativaand Cannabis Indica)on body and mind. Here is a small summary of the advantages of CBD oil compared to other cannabidiol products:
- CBD oil is convenient. Indeed, it is delivered in a bottle ready to be consumed, unlike CBD flowers and leaves which require a little effort on your part, by diluting them in hot water to prepare an infusion or a decoction, for example.< /li>
- CBD oil provides almost immediate benefits. It is indeed one of the only CBD products, along with chewing gum and candy to a lesser extent, to be compatible with sublingual consumption. It basically involves placing a few drops of potent CBD oil under the tongue for 60-90 seconds. The sublingual mucosa being particularly thin, CBD and other good cannabinoids (CBG and CBN in particular) pass directly into the bloodstream, thus avoiding the digestive tract and the hepatic passage which degrade the molecule and delay the onset of effects.
- CBD oil is a relatively discreet format. Consumers who don't necessarily want to flaunt their potent CBD oil can pour it into a neutral bottle, as long as it's dark or amber to protect the product from the sun. The CBD oil bottle slips discreetly into your bag, or even your pocket, so you can self-administer your potent CBD oil on the fly. In a neutral bottle, the product will easily pass for a serum or an essential oil.
- CBD oil allows easy dosing. Indeed, it will simply be a question of counting the drops according to the concentration of the oil in CBD and cannabinoids (CBG and CBN essentially). Consumers can thus experiment until they find the ideal dosage to feel the benefits of hemp on the body and mind.
- CBD oil is available in different formats. Consumers have a wide choice and can stock up according to their health goals, desired flavors and budget. CBD oil varies according to the concentration of CBD and cannabinoids (CBG and CBN in particular), according to the variety of the hemp plant (Cannabis L. Sativa or Cannabis Indica), depending on the spectrum (Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum or CBD isolate), depending on the type of culture from which the hemp plant comes (Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse, organic), mode of consumption (oral or topical oil) , carrier oil (coconut oil, MCT oil…), etc. You will find all the variations of the product in our stock... with an immutable THC level (less than 0.3%), even on strong CBD oils, in accordance with the regulations in force in France.
- CBD oil is affordable for everyone. CBD oil prices are generally competitive, especially when going up in quantity. We also offer you a permanent promotion on our stock, to discover on powerful CBD oils.
So this is why consumers are more and more fond of strong CBD oils!
What is a "powerful" CBD oil?
Cannabidiol oil is an active ingredient found in the natural hemp plant. In France (and Europe), it is mainly extracted from the Cannabis L. Sativa and Cannabis Indica varieties, then diluted in a carrier oil such as coconut, hemp oil or even MCT oil.
A "potent" CBD oil is simply an oil with a high concentration of CBD. The qualifier "powerful" is not standardized and therefore remains subjective. For some, an oil with more than 10% CBD will be called potent. For others, the category of oils with a high concentration of CBD starts at 20%. In the consumer market, we speak of strong CBD oil from a rate of 15%.
Note: whatever the CBD concentration of powerful oils, their THC level cannot exceed 0.3%, in accordance with the provisions of the law in force in France. All potent CBD oils in our stock meet this legal requirement. You can therefore make your choice with complete peace of mind.
Powerful CBD oils: what about the spectrum?
After CBD concentration, it is the spectrum type of cannabidiol oil that matters most: full spectrum, broad spectrum, or CBD isolate. Here is a summary table to help you better understand the concept of spectrum to choose the CBD oil that best suits your body.
Table 1 - Comparison of Full Spectrum (full spectrum), Broad Spectrum (broad spectrum) and CBD Isolate CBD oils
Features of CBD Oil |
Full Spectrum CBD Oil |
Broad Spectrum CBD Oil |
CBD Isolate |
CBD |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
THC |
< 0.2% |
0.2% |
0.2% |
Other cannabinoids (CBG, CBC, CBN, CBNA) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Terpenes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Flavonoids |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Smell and taste |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Available format for this product |
Oil, alcoholature |
Oil, alcoholature |
CBD crystals or powder |
What are the effects of powerful CBD oil?
CBD, as well as CBG and CBN in the case of a full or broad spectrum CBD oil, interacts with the endocannabinoid system of our body and expresses a number of effects and benefits. Summary:
- Soothing and relaxing effects. CBD and other cannabinoids help reduce stress and anxiety. In turn, the powerful CBD oil improves sleep by promoting rapid sleep onset and combating REM sleep disorders, including nocturnal verbalization and muscle spasms.
- Analgesic effects. The CBD and other cannabinoids in potent CBD oils provide relief from acute or chronic pain.
- Anti-inflammatory effects. Powerful CBD oil helps reduce skin inflammation as well as muscle and joint stiffness (CBD oil applied topically, in massage).
The powerful CBD oil would have other benefits, actively investigated by the scientific community. Our blog regularly offers you literature reviews on the effects of CBD oil on health.
Note: The Ministry of Health has launched a major experiment to assess the potential benefits of CBD (with or without THC). Launched in March 2021, this large-scale study involves 3,000 patients and should deliver its first results in 2023. The National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) defined the indications for this clinical test. These include drug-resistant epilepsies, cancer pain, intractable symptoms in oncology, pain associated with certain neuropathies, pain associated with spasticity in multiple sclerosis, and in a palliative care setting.
Powerful CBD oil: what dosage for better sleep?
According to the latest Sleep Barometer from Santé Publique France, we have lost nearly an hour and a half of sleep per night in the space of fifty years. According to Ifop, 7 out of 10 French people suffer from recurring sleep problems, with negative repercussions on health, such as an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular pathologies.
Highly concentrated CBD oil is a powerful sleep catalyst. By soothing stress and anxiety and relieving pain, the CBD-rich oil indeed helps you find the arms of Morpheus for a good night's sleep. Here is a chart to help you find the right dosage of potent CBD oil based on your body weight. The following example is for a particularly strong Full Spectrum CBD oil (20% CBD content).
Table 2 – Potent Full Spectrum CBD Oil Dosage (20%) to Improve Sleep
Weight |
Amount of oil in mg |
Amount of oil in number of drops |
40kg |
20mg per day |
2 drops |
50kg |
25mg per day |
Between 2 and 3 drops |
60kg |
30mg per day |
3 drops |
70 kg |
35mg per day |
Between 3 and 4 drops |
80 kg |
40mg per day |
4 drops |
90kg |
45mg per day |
Between 4 and 5 drops |
100 kg |
50mg per day |
5 drops |
Feel free to experiment with the time you take your high CBD oil to make up your own mind: between early evening and an hour before bedtime.
Consume the potent CBD oil sublingually, placing a few drops under the tongue to promote rapid absorption of the product. Note the effects to adjust the time of taking the oil as well as the dosage. If you find that falling asleep comes a little too late, you can advance the intake of your powerful CBD oil by one hour. If you notice a release that is a little too strong and/or a little too sudden, you can switch to the lower amount, etc.
Are potent CBD oils legal in France?
Like all legal cannabis products, strong CBD oils are governed by the European decree n°639 - 2014. In France, the legality of strong CBD oils is conditioned by the THC level rather than the cannabidiol concentration. Strong CBD oils are legal as long as they have a THC level of less than 0.3%, a guarantee of no psychotropic effect for the legislator.
Our stock of potent CBD oils is exclusively composed of products with very low THC concentration, in accordance with the law. You can thus make your choice in all serenity.