How to choose CBD oil? Complete guide

02. 05. 2025

What is CBD oil?
CBD oil benefits that both sloths 🦥 and tigers 🐯 will love
Pavilion of calm and balance: the effects of CBD oil
Side effects of CBD oil 🚨
Ways in which CBD oil can be used
Conclusion
FAQ

What is CBD oil?

CBD oil is a hemp product that consists of two main ingredients 👇:

CBD extract: obtained from industrial hemp. It contains CBD (cannabidiol) and sometimes other cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids, depending on the type of processing.
Carrier oil: usually MCT oil (coconut, sunflower), hemp or olive oil.

Types of CBD oils

CBD oils are classified according to what substances (phytochemicals) from the cannabis plant are found in them. Each strain has something different - it depends on what you expect from it.

Full spectrum CBD oils 🦍

Full spectrum oil contains all natural compounds from hemp - CBD, other cannabinoids (CBG, CBC, CBN), terpenes, flavonoids and trace amounts of THC (up to 0.3%).

Characteristics 👇:

Maximum comprehensive profile
An entourage effect can occur - cannabinoids, terpenes and other natural compounds from cannabis can act together and amplify each other's effects, creating a more complex effect than CBD in isolation.
It's suitable if you don't mind trace amounts of THC and are looking for a "whole plant in a drop"

Gorilla relies on Canntropy's CBD oil

Broad spectrum CBD oils 🦊

Broad spectrum oil also contains various cannabinoids and phytochemicals, but no THC.

Characteristics 👇:

Retains the spectrum of active ingredients
Without THC

CBD isolate 🦉

The purest you can get - just CBD and carrier oil.

Characteristics 👇:

Pure CBD, without other cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids
Suitable for those who only want to benefit from the effects of CBD

CBD oil benefits that both sloth 🦥 and tiger 🐯 will love

CBD oil has several benefits that have made it the star of our zoo 🌱.

Benefits of CBD oil 👇:

Natural origin, pure composition
Simple and flexible dosing
Discreet and portable
Universal use
Available in different types and concentrations
Without psychoactive effects
CBD shows no signs of dependence or abuse

Sloth on a branch, Hemnia CBD oil broad spectrum and tiger on a skate

Pavilion of calm and balance: the effects of CBD oil

CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

Every mammal (including you) has an ECS, which is a regulatory network that maintains balance in the body - it's called homeostasis. The ECS helps regulate sleep, mood, pain perception, appetite, or stress reactions. This system works through cannabinoid receptors CB1 (in the brain, the nervous system) and CB2 (in the organs, the immune system).

Unlike THC, CBD does not directly activate CB1 and CB2 receptors, but instead acts indirectly on them and regulates the system as a whole.

When everything is in balance, the body functions just fine. But when stress, illness, or pain interferes with the system, this balance can be upset. That's when CBD can gently intervene 🧘.

With regular use of CBD oil, people report primarily 👇:

Greater inner peace and balance
Better stress and anxiety management
Better and deeper sleep
Relieve symptoms of pain and inflammation
Support in regeneration

Side effects of CBD oil 🚨

CBD is safe, but it may not work for you. Side effects are especially likely at high doses.

Possible side effects include 👇:

Fatigue
Dry mouth
Diarrhoea
Slight drop in pressure

⚠️ If you are taking medication, consult your doctor as CBD can affect its effectiveness.

Ways in which CBD oil can be used

You can use CBD oils in the following ways:

Under the tongue (sublingually) 👅: The classic and most common way. You drip CBD oil under your tongue, leave it there for 30-60 seconds and then swallow. This method offers the fastest onset of effects.
Add to food or drink 🥣: add a few drops to smoothies, tea, yoghurt or coffee.

A tiger with its mouth open and tongue out, a gorilla holding full spectrum CBD oil from Happease and dripping it into its smoothie, which are ways CBD oils can be consumed

Conclusion

CBD oils contain CBD extract and carrier oil. They can help you find peace when you need it most. Whether you opt for an isolated CBD, broad spectrum or full spectrum product, listen to your body and start slowly with your dosage.

We have something for everyone at CannabiZoo - whether you feel like you're coming alive like a bat in the evening instead of sleeping 🦇 or you feel like an overloaded rhino 🦏, you'll find the right support here.

FAQ

Anything else on your mind 🐒? Check out the most common questions about CBD oils and drops.

1. How to choose the best CBD oil?

Knowing your way around CBD oils is like knowing the difference between a field rabbit and a wild rabbit 🐇 - at first glance it seems chaotic, but after a while you get the hang of it.

Find your best CBD oil by 👇:

Composition and type of CBD extract (full spectrum, broad spectrum or isolate)
Concentration (oil strength)
Quality and origin (laboratory-tested product, ideally from organically grown hemp, free of pesticides and heavy metals)
Your needs and use objectives
The volume of the vial

2. What is the best CBD oil for pain?

Pain can sometimes come from the joints, sometimes from strained muscles, and chronic problems are often to blame. Whether it's acute pain or long-term inflammatory conditions, CBD oil can be a gentle but effective way to relieve these symptoms.

We recommend these CBD oils for pain 👇:

Hemnia Full spectrum Pain Relief CBG oil in various concentrations of CBG 5-40% and CBD 5%, carrier: hemp oil
Happease Relief CBD Oil Lemon Tree in CBD concentration 5-40%, full spectrum, carrier: MCT coconut oil
Green Pharmaceutics Broad spectrum tincture in CBD concentration 5 and 10%, carrier: hemp oil
Alpha-CAT CBD oil with lemon scent in CBD concentration of 15%, 10 or 30 ml, carrier: MCT coconut oil
Canntropy CBD premium oil in CBD concentration 40%, full spectrum, carrier: MCT coconut oil

3. What is the recommended CBD oil for sleeping?

If you're lying in bed at night with thoughts flying through your head like bats after dark 🦇, CBD oil may be just the thing to help you relax and finally fall asleep without counting sheep 🐑.

We recommend these CBD oils for sleeping 👇:

Cannaline CBD sleep drops with melatonin 10%, 3000 mg, 30 ml, full spectrum, carrier: hemp oil
CBD Vital CBD Oil Origin NIGHT, 440 mg CBD, 15 ml with melatonin, folic acid and vitamin E, full spectrum, carrier: hemp oil
Cibdol Complete Sleep Oil 5% CBN + 2.5% CBD, 10 ml blend of CBD, CBN, chamomile and lavender, broad spectrum, carrier: MCT oil
Hemnia Good Night's Sleep in various concentrations CBN 2,5-40 % and CBD 2.5%, broad spectrum, carrier: hemp oil
Happease Sleep CBD Oil Mountain River in CBD concentration 5-40%, broad spectrum, carrier: MCT coconut oil

4. What CBD oil to choose for anxiety?

Anxiety isn't just about having a bad day sometimes. Sometimes it's just a slight tightening in your chest, other times it sets off an alarm that throws you off for the day. If you feel like your body is running a marathon while your mind is going blank, CBD oil can help you feel solid ground underfoot again.

We recommend these CBD oils for anxiety 👇:

Green Pharmaceutics Nano CBD Tincture in CBD 10% concentration, 10 or 30 ml, CBD isolate
Hemnia CBD oil THC-free in CBD concentration 10-40 %, broad spectrum, carrier: hemp oil
Enecta CBD oil 10% 10, 30, 90 and 300 ml, broad spectrum, carrier: hemp oil
CANNALINE CBD oil in CBD concentration 5-40 %, broad spectrum, carrier: hemp oil
Endoca CBD oil 15% THC-free, chocolate and mint flavour, broad spectrum, carrier: hemp oil
Hemp dad CBD oil 20% 10 or 30 ml, full spectrum (THC content less than 0.043%), carrier: hemp oil

5. What concentration of CBD oil to choose?

Oil strength = CBD concentration in % - the more %, the more active substance in each drop 💧.

5 to 10% concentration: ideal for newcomers 🐢
15 to 25% concentration: suitable for more advanced users 🐘
30 to 40% concentration: suitable for the experienced 🦁

6. What is the dosage of CBD oil?

The dose that works on llamas 🦙, doesn't work on lions 🦁. Dosage is always an individual matter.

It is recommended that you start with the lowest dose possible and monitor how you respond to it, gradually increasing your dose.

7. What is the difference between CBD oils and capsules?

The capsules are coated capsules filled with CBD extract, offering precise and discreet dosing. CBD oils administered sublingually have a faster onset of action and allow for more flexible dosing.

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Author: Patricie Mikolášová

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