Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is CBD?

Cannabidiol—CBD—is a cannabis compound that has significant medical benefits, but does not make people feel “stoned” and can actually counteract the psychoactivity of THC. The fact that CBD-rich cannabis is non-psychoactive or less psychoactive than THC-dominant strains makes it an appealing option for patients looking for relief from inflammation, pain, anxiety, psychosis, seizures, spasms, and other conditions without disconcerting feelings of lethargy or dysphoria.

Scientific and clinical research—much of it sponsored by the US government—underscores CBD’s potential as a treatment for a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, diabetes, alcoholism, MS, chronic pain, schizophrenia, PTSD, depression, antibiotic-resistant infections, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders. CBD has demonstrable neuroprotective and neurogenic effects, and its anti-cancer properties are currently being investigated at several academic research centers in the United States and elsewhere.

Q2. Is CBD psychoactive?

CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have similar molecular structures, but CBD does not directly stimulate CB1 and CB2, the primary cannabinoid receptors, like THC does. THC, marijuana’s principal psychoactive component, makes a person feel high by binding to CB1, the most abundant protein receptor in the brain and central nervous system.

It is known that CBD acts through multiple receptor-independent channels and it also binds to various receptors in the brain, including serotonin 5HT1A (which contributes to CBD’s anti-anxiety effect), TRPV1 (which contributes to CBD’s anti-psychotic effect), the nuclear receptor PPAR-gamma (regulates gene expression), and the orphan receptor GPR55, among others.

All this adds up to a simple answer of no…CBD is not psyschoactive.

Q3. How do you ship your products?

We ship our regular orders via Canada Post’s Expresspost with all orders over $150 shipped free of charge. This means that your order should reach you within 1-2 business days anywhere in Canada. We do update you with your tracking number once your order has shipped.

For wholesale orders we ship via either Canada Post or Purolator, with shipping calculated on your formal invoice (rather than on your web order).

Q4. How do I register for a wholesale account?

To register for a wholesale account either contact us through the contact us page on the website or give us a call and we can get you setup.

When you register for a wholesale account we have a basic form to be filled out and your account will be updated and you can see wholesale pricing plus special discounts exclusively for our reseller customers.

Each customer will receive a basic information package to help make transactions as smooth as possible.

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