-
Bluebird Botanicals Review [2022 Update]
Welcome to our Bluebird Botanicals review! Since well before it was cool, the Bluebird Botanicals team has been formulating hemp-based CBD products, so we figured it’s high time we trained our sights on this well-reputed brand. After sampling several of their oils, gummies, and topicals over a period of several weeks and speaking with Grace […]
-
States Address Delta-8 THC, but Approaches Differ
After a polarizing debut in 2021, synthetically derived delta-8 THC is currently being addressed by multiple state legislatures. The close analog of delta-9 THC was embraced by some CBD and cannabis brands as a means for a “legal high,” while others gave the compound a wide berth. The US Hemp Roundtable believes that “intoxicating compounds […]
-
A Complete Guide to Delta-8 THC
Just when you thought the storm of three-letter acronyms like THC, CBD, and CBN had ebbed, the pro-cannabis community homes in on another razor-thin distinction between cannabinoids in hopes of a legal workaround: the delta-9 versus delta-8 THC split. Take a deep breath—we realize there’s a ton of misinformation surrounding everything cannabis right now, but […]
-
Elixinol Review [2022 Update] | The CBD Insider
Welcome to our Elixinol review! As a CBD industry frontrunner, Elixinol is expected to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and product innovation, core tenets to which they frequently voice their commitments. But nobody coasts on reputation alone, which is why we made sure to apply the same 27-item assessment we do for all […]
-
New Study Suggests Anti-COVID Potential of CBD
A newly published study authored by University of Chicago microbiology and cancer experts has illuminated several anti-COVID actions of CBD. Using data from the National COVID Cohort Collaborative, the authors of the study found that a population of 1,212 patients with a “history of seizure-related conditions” who were taking 100mg/ml CBD had a significantly lower […]
-
How to Make CBD Gummies: A Delicious, Affordable Guide
CBD gummies are a tasty and fun way to get your daily dose of CBD. But, they are notoriously expensive, and it’s been revealed that some brands have unreliable or inconsistent amounts of CBD in their gummies. For these reasons and others, CBD users have turned to their own kitchens to make CBD gummies they […]
-
Charlotte’s Web Review [2022 Update]
Welcome to our Charlotte’s Web Review! As one of the most experienced and prolific CBD brands to shape the industry, Charlotte’s Web requires little introduction to CBD newbies and veterans alike. Still, like everyone else, we’ve been tracking their evolution throughout the CBD boom, meaning they get plugged into our comprehensive ranking system. According to […]
-
New Hemp and Delta-8 Bills Proposed in Several States
Whether focused on hemp as a whole extract or the contentious cannabinoid delta-8 THC, legislators across the country continue to tussle over hemp regulations at the state level, with recent cases popping up in multiple states, as the U.S. Hemp Roundtable reported. In Minnesota, a case involving the conviction of a man for possessing a […]
-
Mixing CBD and Caffeine: Worth it or a Waste?
Caffeine is America’s favorite drug. But it doesn’t come without side effects. Coffee and tea lovers have tried for years to enjoy more caffeine without the jitters, insomnia, moodiness, and anxiety, and they might have found a way in CBD. CBD has been found to alleviate symptoms similar to the side effects of caffeine, so […]
-
Receptra Naturals Review [2022 Update]
Welcome to our Receptra Naturals review! After the customary round of product testing, communication with the Receptra team, site usability testing and more, the CBD insider editorial team has arrived at a final score for Receptra Naturals. We gave Receptra Naturals a score of 92.7/100, which earns them entry into our highest tier of brands. […]