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CBD oil is currently a huge hit among consumers, so it makes a lot of sense for us to talk about the several different methods in which the oil is created from the plant itself. There are various techniques for extracting CBD e liquids from the whole hemp plant, and the chemistry and science involved is rather interesting. The ‘original’ pioneering method for CBD extraction is credited to a Canadian man named Rick Simpson, who pioneered the technique for making a different type of THC/CBD mixture oil of high potency. The ‘Rick Simpson Oil’ (RSO) technique involves soaking the hemp...

A lot of people have very little experience with vaping, vaporizing, e-liquids, CBD vape additive juices etc, etc. This list of terms, slang, brands and other terms can be confusing to the uninitiated whose only experience are products that are a replacement for cigarettes. That’s what the association has always been for most; Vaping = Nicotine As we have all been told for years, is highly addictive! So, we can understand at George Botanicals that there is and probably always will be a negative connotation associated with vaping. However, vaping CBD e-liquids (which has no addictive quality) could be a...

One of the most important things for vegans, vegetarians or anyone else reducing meat or animal products out of their diet is to get products that they know fit their dietary needs. All George Botanicals products have been formulated the ensure that they contain no animal products whatsoever. This means that even the most ardent vegan can add and receive all the wellness benefits including feeling refreshed and empowered day-to-day, guilt-free. There are also a number of other products out on the market derived from the hemp plant that are becoming more and more prevalent too. Hemp milk has been...

People often ask us here at George Botanicals, “How should I take CBD?” and we will just say whatever feels best for you. For some people, they will use the oil drops as a tincture, but others may prefer the regular feeling of swallowing a capsule. Our other customers enjoy adding their CBD to a hot drink or even baking with it so the options are endless. Many frequent customers of George Botanicals CBD products now say that they could not go without the supplement and have tried all of the various products to see what works best for them....

A lot of people have asked us the guidelines around taking CBD on holiday - the countries you can take the oil to, and most importantly, the ones you can’t. In order to fly with it packed in your main luggage, you have to go through customs, and although CBD oil doesn’t contain any illegal psychoactive THC, the best thing to do is to check ahead before you fly anywhere. As a rule taking CBD oil in your hand luggage can be more tricky, because it’s a liquid, and taking liquids through airport security is difficult and sometimes even impossible....