THC and CBD are two of the most well-known compounds found in the cannabis plant. While they are both derived from cannabis, they have some important differences that make them unique. In this blog post, we will explore the comparison between THC...
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. It has been shown to have a wide range of potential health benefits, including reducing anxiety and pain, lowering inflammation, and improving sleep. But did you know that CBD...
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. In recent years, CBD has gained popularity for its potential health benefits, including reducing anxiety and stress, managing chronic pain, and improving sleep. In this blog...
Hemp is a versatile plant that has been used for thousands of years for a variety of purposes. Today, the most common uses for hemp in the production of clothing, paper, and building materials. However, hemp has many other uses that are worth...
Things have been looking up in recent times and certain events have turned in favour of our drive towards CBD acceptance. As you've all probably seen in many instances, an increasing number of people in high places are speaking out in support of...
As early adopters, we have long been convinced of the efficacy of cannabis products and how these can improve the lives of people. There is a lot of hope today for the universal acceptance of CBD as it draws more interest from the scientific...
We have all become very aware of how important sleep is for our well-being. It enables the body to repair and getting the right amount of sleep may also help prevent excess weight gain, heart disease, and muscle recovery. CBD has emerged as a...
We are a finalist for the World CBD Awards 🎉 This is huge news for Cold-Pressed, something we couldn’t have achieved without your support! We are building something special and are delighted to have been recognised by what has become the GRAMMYS of...
It’s little surprise that the tattoo industry took to CBD before others. CBD and tattooing are made for each other. When considering some of the shared experiences in which CBD has helped, there couldn’t be a closer lap over with the problems...
What is the entourage effect and why is it so important when talking about CBD? A great place for a deeper dive into this topic can be found here. Below, we pick out some of the key areas and explain why we believe in its merits. The entourage...
Last week the Cold-Pressed Cannabinoids team were at the ‘lunch!’ exhibition in London launching our retail offer to stores throughout the UK. The event offered an opportunity for us to speak to a range of different retailers allowing us to think...
Having fallen down the rabbit hole of NFTs over the last months we have really begun to appreciate what ‘Web 3.0’ can bring to the world and, in particular, our creative community! As Cold-Pressed Cannabinoids has developed we have really built an...
Hemp is a variety of the cannabis sativa plant. The main differentiating factor between cannabis and hemp is its very low THC content. As hemp only contains trace amounts of the psychoactive cannabinoid it is legal in many places throughout the...
CBD (cannabidiol) is a phytocannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. According to a report from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential”. CBD is legal in the UK and many...
The reason behind CBDs vast array of benefits is our Endocannabinoid System. The ECS is responsible for regulating and balancing many processes in the body. These include pain, memory, mood, appetite, stress, sleep, metabolism, immune function, and...
Did you know that only hemp seeds contain 75-80% polyunsaturated fatty acids - the highest in the plant kingdom? Hemp seeds are high in two essential fatty acids, linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). They are also a great...
We are super excited to announce that we have joined the Virgin Startup scheme! We want to share with you what this means for our business, as we take one big step into 2021. As you will know, we are on a mission for universal acceptance of...
CBD is the latest health trend and while the younger generation are benefiting from the benefits of CBD, the older generation are currently being left behind. CBD gummies are a great way to get these health benefits without having to smoke or...
Terpenes are produced by a variety of plants including the cannabis plant. They are organic compounds found in the same glands that produce the cannabinoids. They tend to have a strong odor and have developed to protect the plant. More than 100...
Cannabinoids are compounds found in the cannabis plant. There are at least 144 separate cannabinoids that have been isolated, each offering different effects. They bind to receptors in our bodies and you can find out more information on the...
It is of our belief that CBD should not be used solely to enhance an experience but should be part of a holistic self-care routine. Having said that the stress-relieving qualities of CBD and meditation could work hand in hand to reduce the...
There are many different ways to consume CBD. Within this post we will explain why we chose to create the most natural, vegan friendly, vitamin enriched CBD gummies available in the UK. What are CBD gummies? CBD gummies are sweets containing...
Yoga and cannabis have a history. Cannabis is a sacred plant in India - where yoga originated - and has been smoked by holy men in conjunction with yoga practices for centuries. We turn to yoga as a way to calm down, go inward, and let go. It...
In the UK, interest in CBD is at an all time high. We are seeing over 100k google searches a month for ‘CBD’ and £300m spent annually on products containing the compound. We want to use this opportunity to answer some of the most common questions...
In this post we will explain the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and how CBD works with the ECS in plain English. What does the ECS do? The ECS is responsible for regulating and balancing many processes in the body. These include pain, memory, mood,...
