Under Islamic law, the term halal means permitted. If something is forbidden, it is deemed to be haram. As a CBD brand we are often asked by potential customers, is CBD Halal? In this article we’ll delve more into what CBD is, and whether CBD is halal, or haram.
According to the Qur’an, substances that “curtain the mind” are haram. CBD oils are halal if they are non-intoxicating and free from THC.
However, this can depend on the type of CBD product you use and if it contains any additional ingredients that may be haram. Common ingredients such as gelatine, food colouring and flavourings are sometimes haram.
What is CBD?
CBD is also known as cannabidiol, which is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Unlike other elements found within the plant, CBD doesn’t get you high and is not psychoactive. This is what makes it safe and legal to take in the form of your choice. You can find many different forms of CBD available to help with pain, such as oils and gummies.
It does this, as well as providing a host of other beneficial effects, by promoting homeostasis within the body. This is essentially a healthy balance of all the elements needed to promote healthy living in humans.
Is CBD a drug?
Due to it’s link to marijuana, some people may be worried that if they are taking CBD, they are taking a drug. The first thing to know is that in the UK CBD is completely legal.
When thinking about a drug, we typically think of narcotic or pharmaceutical agents. CBD has, at times, been leveraged in pharmaceutical formulas but is not a narcotic or medically controlled drug.
CBD does activate some of the same targets as THC, such as the two primary CB1 and CB2 receptors. However, CBD activates these spots indirectly and helps reduce the psycho-activity that can result from these activation’s. This allows for CBD non-psychoactive, wellness-promoting, and mood-improving properties to take effect.
Due to the lack of addictive potential, inability to create intoxication or its over-the-counter accessibility, CBD is best described as a natural supplement.
The side effects of CBD
There are several potential side effects of taking CBD. These are:
- Dry mouth.
- Drowsiness.
- Dizziness. This is maybe due to CBD relaxing the walls of blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
- Diarrhoea
- Changes in your appetite
- Nausea.
There is still more research to be done into CBD to help fully understands its side effects.
Different ways to consume CBD
CBD Gummies
Get your CBD fix in our delicious CBD Gummies! They taste great and provide a fun and easy way for you to ingest your CBD.
CBD Capsules
Our CBD oil also comes in a capsule form, which can be a good option for people who want to maintain a consistent amount of the compound in the body. However when CBD is ingested it passes through the digestive tract which means you might have to wait upwards of 30 minutes before experiencing any effect.
In a cream or balm
In a cream or balm, CBD is often blended with fragrant coconut oil or beeswax, which makes it easy to spread on the skin. When used topically, CBD can reach local targets, like sore muscles or joints. We’ve also heard it works wonders for period pain.
In your morning Coffee
Everyone loves a morning coffee to kickstart their day! Why not try adding a few little drops as a great, convenient and easy way to consume your CBD.
In a smoothie
Love a morning smoothie as much as we do? Why not add your CBD oil into your morning smoothie?! Another way to take CBD is by adding half a teaspoon of CBD oil to your morning smoothie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I limit how much CBD I take?
When it comes to too much CBD, studies suggest you would have to take a gigantic amount to be counted as ‘toxic’. Current Drug Safety found in 2011 that you would need to take 20,000 mg of CBD almost all at once to become toxic. Considering the suggested starting dose for most conditions is somewhere around 5-20 mg per day, this is incredibly unlikely.
In addition, even the effects of CBD oil in these amounts are unlikely to be lethal. However, you would certainly feel some discomfort and one or more of the side effects listed above.
You cannot overdose on CBD in the traditional meaning of a drug overdose. But there are side effects of CBD if you take very large doses. These may last for a few hours, but you can take our advice to minimise them and even avoid them
What happens if you take CBD every day?
CBD should be taken daily to ensure that it builds up within your system for maximum benefits. By taking CBD daily, you will not build up a tolerance. You are also not at risk of overdosing from CBD, as you cannot overdose on CBD.
Can you experience withdrawals from CBD?
Other medications can cause withdrawal symptoms because while you are taking them, your brain chemistry is altered. Then when you stop, your body has an adverse reaction. CBD does not cause this effect.
You will be able to stop taking CBD at any time without any adverse effects. The only thing that will happen when you stop taking CBD is that your inflammation, pain, and anything else you were treating with CBD might come back.
Evidence actually suggests that CBD can help ease the symptoms of withdrawals from other drugs and medications.
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