CBD Oils

ULU UK Award Winning Pure Organic CBD Oil

ULU CBD UK is thrilled to have been crowned Best New CBD Brand at the GHP Fitness and Nutrition Awards, an event held by Global Health & Pharma Magazine to celebrate businesses that strive to care for consumers bodies and minds.

The award win coincides with a first-of-its-kind partnership with world-renowned private healthcare provider, The Harley Street Hospital at 19 Harley St. This is the first time a CBD brand has partnered with a hospital in this fashion, with 19 Harley Street now able to dispense medical grade cannabis products provided by ULU.

The partnership hopes to better educate the CBD industry and further normalise the use of CBD within traditional medicine, and help the general consumer better understand the undeniable health benefits of using CBD.

Four products have been released in conjunction with the collaboration, specifically for The Harley Street Hospital at 19 Harley St’s London Spine Unit, to assist in patient recovery. These products include CBD oil, to assist with stress and anxiety, CBD Amino, helping patients get better sleep, CBD Massage Oil, to ease scarring and CBD Recovery Cream, which helps with muscle aches.

What are the different types of CBD oil?

When shopping on line or searching for CBD, you may have noticed there are  a number of different cannabinoid spectrum options available to you.

You will have the choice to buy full-spectrum CBD, broad-spectrum CBD, or CBD isolates.

Although similar sounding these three types of products are substantially different  from each other.

So, what does each spectrum tell you about your CBD oil products and how are they different?

We are going to explain the important difference and discuss the pros and cons of each CBD format.

1. What is Full-Spectrum CBD?

Full-spectrum CBD oil which, as a full-spectrum oil, contains CBDV, CBDA, CBG, CBC and terpene as well as CBD (cannabidiol) as the main active ingredient and thus offers the full “entourage effect” .Meaning the full spectrum of the active compounds extracted from hemp work together to amplify the health benefits of each individual cannabinoid. These oils have a mild, yet perceptible, grassy hemp taste. The THC content in ULU oils is less than 0.00%.

2. What is Broad Spectrum CBD?

Broad spectrum CBD oil in which all colouring and taste-giving substances (terpenes) get stripped out. They contain predominantly CBD & CBG. These oils are almost tasteless. The THC content in these oils is less than 0.00%. Therefore the grassy taste is less noticable, and some of the entourage effect is retained.

In a very simplified manner, broad-spectrum CBD is like a mix between full-spectrum CBD and CBD isolate. It contains some of the  spectrum of cannabinoids without the grassy taste.

3. What is CBD Isolate?

CBD isolate is the purest form of this compound, made by extracting it from its natural environment and removing it from all other ingredients.

The advantage of using CBD isolate over other formats is the highest concentration of CBD per serving. Isolates are usually 99% pure, meaning that one gram of isolate powder carries about 990 mg of CBD. There’s no entourage effect, though — you can benefit solely from the effects of cannabidiol, hence the lower price of such products and lower demand than full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD. They are used in many of the flavoured CBD oil products and in food type products.

what does cbd oil do?

As CBD oils contain cannabidiol, they have a wide range of effects on the body. This is because of something called the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). This is a complex cell-signalling system found naturally within our bodies, which plays a crucial part in homeostasis – keeping our bodies within strict parameters that help us to function properly. And the ECS It becomes activated and enabled by cannabinoids like CBD.

So, this means that taking CBD boosts the ECS, acting like a power up for our bodies. And as the ECS helps to regulate things like sleep, mood, memory, and even immune system, taking CBD supports our bodies to carry out these functions properly. A body in a balanced state is also better equipped to deal with physical and mental health fluctuations – something which taking cannabidiol oil can help with.

Also, CBD influences the production of endocannabinoids, enzymes, and neurochemicals in the body. As such, it positively impacts the digestive, central, and peripheral nervous systems in the body.

Of course you’ll need to take CBD regularly and in a high concentration to receive these positive benefits!

What is the difference between CBD and THC?

However, this is where the similarities end. CBD and THC are substantially different as they target dissimilar cannabinoid receptors within the body. These produce very different effects when combined together.

The differences between CBD and THC are

• THC is psychoactive, while CBD isn’t. THC is the ingredient in cannabis that causes the “high” effect. When you consume cannabis that contains THC, you will feel an altered sense of sight, hearing and smell, as well as a variety of other effects.CBD is not psychoactive. While it may support the reduction of some feelings of pain, discomfort and anxiety, it does not cause the high that THC does, meaning your senses won’t be altered in a noticeable way.
• THC is not legal in the UK, while CBD is. CBD is legal to purchase and consume both in the UK and throughout most of the European Union. It’s no longer listed under the Controlled Substances Act and is not a controlled substance.THC, on the other hand, is prohibited in the UK under the Controlled Substances Act. If you possess substances that contain THC in the UK, you risk being criminally prosecuted. The limit of THC detection in consumer products is essentially 0 % , so undetectable.
• THC activates certain cannabinoid receptors, while CBD inhibits them. Not only are THC and CBD different compounds, but they affect the cannabinoid receptors within the body in vastly different ways.While THC is known to activate the CB1 and CB2 receptors, CBD typically reduces the effects of these receptors. This is one reason why THC can cause psychoactive effects, while CBD has no noticeable effects on your perception.

In summary, CBD is a cannabinoid that can treat pain, anxiety and a range of other conditions. It is not an illegal substance that causes you to feel high. It is legal to purchase and to use in the UK and other countries within the European Union.

THC, on the other hand, will cause you to feel high and is not legal in the UK. THC is not legal to purchase or possess, and you risk being prosecuted if you’re found to possess any products that contain THC in the UK and many other countries.

What’s the difference between CBG and CBD and CBDa?

So, what’s the difference between CBG and CBD? Well, CBG differs from CBD in chemical structure and concentration within cannabis plants. It is usually only found in concentrations lower than 1% in most hemp plants! Whereas CBD concentration is usually much higher.

And whilst more study into the benefits of CBG is needed, it has been concluded that CBG extract has greater benefits for treating certain conditions over CBD. For example, CBG products have been linked to greater benefits for reduced nausea. CBG has also been found to help the body produce more of the calming GABA chemical than either THC or CBD. So, buying CBG products (or full-spectrum CBD products which contain cannabigerol) could provide greater results for anxiety and stress-related conditions.

But what about CBDa ? what is that ?

CBDa is the acidic precursor (or raw state) of CBD. When the hemp plant (cannabis sativa) is in its natural state, it produces CBDa first – and only after heating or ageing under the sun does the CBDa transform into CBD.

How to take CBD oils sublingually

There is no specific method of consuming CBD Oil. It is just a matter of personal choice regarding how you consume it. You can take it on or under your tongue or with food and drink.

But before taking cannabidiol oil, make sure that you shake the bottle well, and fill the dropper to the level that is required. Put the recommended dose in your mouth and hold it for around 60 seconds.

Do I swallow it?

Once the required time has passed you can swallow any residue that is left in your mouth. This prevents any of your CBD from being wasted. Because some CBD oils can leave a strong taste, some people choose to  then take a drink of water to wash down any remaining oil.

Benefits of taking CBD sublingually

The word ‘sublingual’ refers to the large blood vessel found under your tongue. When liquids are placed there, they can cross the thin membrane and enter your bloodstream. The rapid absorption of this method has made this  form of CBD dosing the most popular across users.

Many CBD users say that once they are used to it, taking the oil under the tongue is very quick and easy. It requires minimal effort and can be completed in less than a couple of minutes without resorting to any special equipment. The process is also  discreet and can be performed at home or work.

Are there benefits to taking CBD sublingually ?

The special benefit of taking cannabis or hemp oil under the tongue is that it helps the CBD oil to enter the bloodstream directly through the tiny capillaries present under the tongue and inside of the cheek. This provides for quick effects. To optimise results, hold the oil in your mouth for around 60 seconds before swallowing. Because the vessels in your mouth are very close to the surface it allows the CBD’s passage into the bloodstream to be rapid and smooth. Taken this way the CBD is absorbed quickly, and starts to take effect in about 15-25 minutes Because the CBD does not  pass through the liver you can expect as much as 35% to reach your bloodstream.