What are the different types of CBD oil available in the UK?

We sat down with Bud & Tender to speak to them about the different types of CBD oil available on the market and to learn why their premium CBD oil has been voted as the best in the UK.

Before we dive into the different types of CBD oil, we asked Bud & Tender what recognition have they received for their premium CBD oil so far?

It’s been an amazing journey so far for us here at Bud & Tender and we have managed to achieve a lot of firsts.

We are the first and only UK CBD company to have our oil approved by the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society. This essentially means our CBD oil is recommended by doctors.

We have been voted as the best CBD oil by multiple industry review websites. In fact, we have won the best THC-free CBD oil and best overall CBD oil.

We are the first company in the UK to test our oil’s cannabinoid potency to a limit of quantification of 0.001 per cent. This is very important because it offers our customers very accurate dosing in terms of what they are actually consuming.

We are the first company in the UK to conduct full panel lab testing (ISO17025 certified) on our oil to ensure it is clean and safe to consume. This means our CBD oil is free from heavy metals, pesticides, Microbiologicals, residual solvents and Mycotoxins.

Last but not least, we are the first and currently the only CBD oil to be recommended to UKCSC patients.

What makes Bud &Tender CBD oil so different to the rest of the market?

Firstly, our product is not a white-label product. What you need to understand is that most CBD oils on the market today are just mass-produced white label products from the same manufacturer. This means a lot of oils on the market are the same.

We manufacture our own oil in our own unique way with the use of co2 and ethanol. Our goal has always been to preserve as much of the plant active compounds as possible while removing any controlled substances and waste material.

Our product doesn’t have a bitter taste like most CBD oils, it tastes fresh with a fruity floral cannabis undertone. We haven’t added any artificial flavours or additives, our oil is 100% natural

Bud & Tender premium CBD oil contains a powerful broad-spectrum profile that consists of CBD, CBG, CBDV, CBC and CBT making it much more effective than just CBD alone.

What are the different types of CBD oil on the market?

Great question and something not a lot of people are aware of. CBD oils can be divided into multiple categories: Whole-plant, Full Spectrum, Broad-Spectrum, Narrow Spectrum and No-Spectrum.

Whole-Plant

Whole-plant (crude) CBD oil uses an unrefined CBD extract. It contains the key compounds from the cannabis flower such as cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids, plus undesirable compounds such as fats, lipids, waxes and chlorophyll.

The undesirable compounds are considered contaminants in CBD extracts. The more undesirable compounds present in an extract, the lower the quality of the CBD oil.

Whole-plant benefits from the entourage effect and will contain controlled cannabinoids such as THC, CBN or THCV. If the combined total amount of the controlled cannabinoids is over 1mg per container, the product is classed as a Schedule 1 drug under the MDR 2001 and illegal in the UK. Users can fail a controlled drug test.

Full-Spectrum

Full-spectrum CBD oil uses a refined CBD extract. The key compounds of cannabinoids and terpenes will be present along with some flavonoids. The undesirable compounds of fats, lipids, waxes and chlorophyll have been removed resulting in a high-quality CBD oil.

Full-Spectrum CBD oil does benefit from the entourage effect.

By definition, it will contain controlled cannabinoids such as THC, CBN or THCV. If the combined total amount of controlled cannabinoids is over 1mg per container the product is classed as a Schedule 1 drug under the MDR 2001 and illegal in the UK. Users can fail a controlled drug test.

Broad-Spectrum

Broad-spectrum CBD oil uses a further refined CBD extract. The key compounds of cannabinoids and terpenes will be present along with trace amounts of flavonoids. The undesirable compounds of fats, lipids, waxes and chlorophyll have been removed.
Controlled cannabinoids such as THC, CBN and THCV have also been removed, classifying it as a legal, high-quality CBD Oil.
Broad-spectrum CBD oil does benefit from the entourage effect.

It does not contain controlled cannabinoids like THC, CBN or THCV. It is not classed as a schedule 1 drug and may be sold as a food supplement. Users will pass a controlled drug test.

Narrow-Spectrum

Narrow-spectrum CBD oil uses an over refined CBD extract. The number of cannabinoids and terpenes present has been significantly reduced through over-refinement. The undesirable compounds of fats, lipids, waxes and chlorophyll have been removed along with controlled cannabinoids such as THC, CBN and THCV.

It does not fully benefit from the entourage effect. The over-refinement results in a loss of minor cannabinoids and terpenes which reduces the entourage effect. It does not contain controlled cannabinoids like THC, CBN or THCV. It is not classed as a schedule 1 drug and may be sold as a food supplement. Users will pass a controlled drug test.

No-Spectrum

No-spectrum CBD oil uses a CBD isolate extract. There is only CBD present, the isolated extract is usually 99 per cent pure CBD. There are no additional cannabinoids, there are no terpenes or flavonoids. It does not benefit from the entourage effect and the effectiveness is biphasic; once hitting optimal dosage, effects begin to reverse or diminish even when dosages are increased.
It’s just isolated CBD, it does not contain controlled cannabinoids like THC, CBN or THCV. It is not classed as a schedule 1 drug and may be sold as a food supplement. Users will pass a controlled drug test.

Conclusion

Whole-Plant and Full-Spectrum oils by definition contain controlled drugs and if they contain a combined value of over 1mg in controlled cannabinoids they are classed as a Schedule 1 drug under the MDR 2001, sadly making them illegal.

Broad-Spectrum, Narrow-Spectrum and No-Spectrum CBD oils have had the controlled cannabinoids removed and can be sold as food supplements.

If you are looking for the most effective legal CBD oil; Broad-Spectrum is your best bet. However, you need to be careful as some companies claim Broad-Spectrum when in reality, their products are Narrow-Spectrum.

Bud & Tender premium CBD oil is an award-winning true Broad-Spectrum oil.

Do you think THC and other controlled cannabinoids should be allowed in CBD supplements?

Yes, we think so. THC along with the other controlled cannabinoids have fantastic properties that work in different ways to CBD in the body. THC is available with a medical prescription in the UK, but we’d like to see it more readily available over the counter. The ideal would be similar to the Swiss model where 1 per cent THC is allowed in CBD supplements.

Can I try Bud & Tender CBD oil for free?

Yes! We offer 1ml samples of our premium CBD oil for people to try before they buy. You can try our 10 per cent CBD oil (1ml sample) for free by using code: CHFREE

CHFREE will reduce the price of the sample from £10 to £0. Please note p&p is £3.50. Visit bud&Tender.com

Is there a discount code for your full-size products?

Yes, for a 15 per cent discount off any 10ml or 30ml bottle use code: CH15

Any tips when trying your CBD oil for the first time?

Yes, make sure to hold the oil under your tongue for as long as possible. We say a minimum of three minutes, however the longer you hold the oil under your tongue the better the chance the CBD has of being absorbed into your oral mucosa.

What’s next for Bud & Tender?

We have been investing a lot of time and energy into research and our product development is well underway. We’ll be releasing some new products this year and hopefully achieving some firsts with those too.

If you have any questions or wish to speak with Bud & Tender you can contact them via email at info@budandtender.com or via telephone on 0208 144 0099.