FAQ’s

We only source our hemp and hemp derived products from local (when possible) socially responsible businesses with ethical manufacturing and organic growing practices. Some of our smokeable hemp flower is grown in-house, or sourced from licensed hemp farmers in NC, OR and CO. Our 4 years in the cannabis industry have allowed us to build strong relationships with our supply chain of trusted hemp processors, farmers and labs. Our in-house brands, Halcyon Leaf and The Hemptender, are processed and manufactured in Colorado USA, and third party tested.

The endocannabinoid system (ECS), comprised of cannabinoid receptors, endocannabinoid molecules, and their metabolic enzymes, is a crucial system in the body for maintaining overall homeostasis; evidence suggests that it may regulate and balance immune response, communication between cells, appetite and metabolism, memory, pain, mood, and inflammation among many other things.

Our full spectrum products have a legal <.3% amount of THC and may be more effective as they contain all the major cannabinoids including (CBD, CBG, CBN, and THC) which evidence suggests causes the entourage effect.

Our THC Free products can be broad-spectrum, which means they still contain CBD along with other cannabinoids, but no THC. Some THC Free products just contain CBD and no other cannabinoids. These products are typically made from CBD isolate.

*We do not guarantee that you will pass a drug screening if using THC Free products.*

• , Tinctures: Taken sublingually (under tongue for 60 seconds), available in Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum, and THC Free. This is the most popular form and consumption of CBD. May feel effects within 20 minutes. Medium bioavailability.
• Soft Gels: Small 25 mg soft gel tablets. THC Free and easy to swallow. Evidence suggests they may be good for sleep, pain, depression, severe anxiety, reduced exercise inflammation, or autoimmune diseases, though further study is needed to solidify these claims. Feel effects within 30 -120 minutes. Low/Medium bioavailability. Long-lasting.
• Gummies: Chewable 10 – 25 mg per. Great tasting. May be used for anxiety, reduced exercise inflammation, sleep, general relaxation. May also be used in combination with tinctures, soft gels, or any other products for a potentially more well-rounded approach when you need an added boost of CBD. Feel effects within 30 -120 minutes. Low/Medium bioavailability. Long-lasting.
• Lollipops: Full spectrum 30 mg. Great tasting flavors. A fun way to get a quick CBD boost as evidence suggests it may help with anxiety or stress. Easily incorporated into a CBD routine. Low/Medium bioavailability.
• Vape, Smoking Flower/Pre-rolls, Dabs: Hits your system immediately but wears off the fastest; you can also microdose throughout the day. May provide quick relief from anxiety, stress, pain, though effects may vary from person to person. Feel effects within 10 minutes. High bioavailability.
• Topicals/Pain Salves: 250-1000mg. Rub on the afflicted area and it is absorbed into the skin through cannabinoid receptors. Feel effects within 60-90 minutes. Lower bioavailability. Evidence suggests that some cannabinoids may help with negative effects of some skin conditions, arthritis, or muscle soreness. Note: Tinctures can also be used topically. Best used in combination with edibles or tinctures.

The dosage depends on multiple factors including weight, the vehicle of CBD consumption, and CBD/THC tolerance – just to name a few. We recommend starting with 10-25 mg per day, or 1 mg for every 20 pounds of weight. Start at night about an hour before bedtime to see if it makes you drowsy. If it does not, you may want to take it in the morning or day time. You might work your way up to find your sweet spot, but give it a few days before you increase the dosage to see how you feel. If you already have CBD or THC in your system you may need to start at a higher dose. Note that CBD may affect everyone differently at different dosages, and these guidelines should be used as more of a baseline. Always consult your doctor before taking any supplements, including supplements with cannabinoids. 

A quick reference on tincture dosage as it relates to dropper size. Typically your standard full dropper equals 1ml.

One (1) full dropper equals the following dosage in relation to tincture strength and bottle size (30ml) 1oz:

8mg – 250mg tincture
16mg – 500mg tincture
32mg – 1000 mg tincture
40mg – 1200mg tincture
80mg – 2400mg tincture

Some studies suggest that CBD works by acting on the body’s naturally occurring endocannabinoid system (ECS). Endocannabinoids are compounds that naturally occur in the human body, and appear to be molecularly similar to phytocannabinoids such as CBD. (Endo = within. Phyto= Plant). CBD might mimic what is naturally going on in our body with the endocannabinoids and, when used as a supplement, may give our body a boost beyond what it can generate on its own. This ECS’s main job may be to help the body adapt to outside stressors and maintain homeostasis: our body’s efforts to keep everything in our internal environment stable and optimal no matter what’s going on in the environment around us. Your body has 2 main receptors – CB1 and CB2 – that may bond with the cannabinoids and our body generates enzymes that help break them down once utilized. The body might activate the ECS with precision so that it impacts only what it needs to. For example, if your circadian rhythm is out of whack, studies suggest it may work to regulate your sleep without altering another bodily function that is already working optimally, perhaps digestion for example.

• Hemp oil from hemp seeds is primarily composed of dietary fats, which means it may provide benefits for skin but does not include all of the same plant compounds (such as CBD).
• CBD is extracted from the stalks, stems, and flowers but not the seeds of the cannabis sativa plant. Any product made from hemp seed oil (sometimes called cannabis sativa seed oil) will not contain CBD.

We are founded by a local hemp farmer looking for alternative solutions to anxiety and healing. Along with our in house brands, Halcyon Leaf CBD and The Hemptender, we actively search out the highest quality hemp-derived products and flower from North Carolina to Colorado. With quality and efficacy being our number one priority, we only source our hemp and hemp-derived products from socially responsible businesses with ethical manufacturing and organic growing practices. As mentioned above, we also grow some of our own flower and all of our products are third-party tested; if we don’t like it, it doesn’t make it onto our shelves. Our thought process is that if our family, friends, and pets would not consume it, you won’t find it in our store. It is our goal to eliminate the stigma of CBD and educate the community on the plant itself, the various terpene profiles, as well as the potential healing properties.

CBG is a non-psychoactive compound found in the hemp plant. It is a precursor to several other cannabinoids like THC and CBD. According to the current research we have on hemp, CBG may help with muscle cramps, depression, pain, and anxiety.

In the future, you may start seeing headlines that tout the potential benefits of CBC. While many people focus on THC and CBD, evidence suggests that CBC may have remarkable properties and a number of potential benefits. Some studies suggest that it may have some anti-proliferative qualities, which means that it might be used as an anti-cancer drug. This compound may also contain anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, antimicrobial, and pain-relieving benefits. Some studies even show that it might help with migraines, anxiety, and depression.

As you look for the right CBD product, you will need to consider if CBD isolate or CBD distillate is right for you. The main difference is that an isolate contains just a single chemical that is known as CBD. Meanwhile, most distillates contain the whole plant and may support the entourage effect. Until recently, the only distillate you could buy was made with the whole plant. With this option, you would get a product that had all of the potential benefits of the whole plant, and the quality of the plant determined the quality of the oil. Unfortunately, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has responded harshly to high-quality, balanced products like this. If cola buds have higher than 0.3 percent THC in their laboratory tests, they are considered illegal according to the Food and Drug Administration’s guidelines. Thankfully, this process has gradually started to change. Now CBD can be extracted from a full spectrum oil allowing manufacturers to create a broad spectrum oil instead.