t’s in our coffees, lunches and moisturisers – CBD has officially captured the wallets of millions.
Once a controversial substance due to its association with cannabis, products like CBD oil (also known as cannabis oil or cannabidiol) have soared in popularity. According to the Cannabis Trades Association UK, the number of cannabidiol consumers shot from 125,000 in 2017 to 250,000 in 2018.
Cannabis-derived products are gaining increased recognition for their medical usages. Last year a report by the World Health Organization revealed CBD may help treat symptoms relating to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, MS, pain, anxiety, depression, cancer and diabetic complications. People suffering from debilitating conditions such as arthritis, sciatica and endometriosis can now even find relief with a set of high-strength CBD patches.
The Kloris CBD Patches (24-hour release) have received five-star reviews from users who have reported a reduction in pain and inflammation, as well as an improvement in their overall quality of life.
In 2018 cannabis oil used by Charlotte Caldwell’s son was seized at Heathrow airport when she attempted to bring it into the UK from Canada. Her son Billy suffers from a severe form of epilepsy, having as many as 100 seizures a day.
Ms Caldwell accused the Home Office of “signing her son’s death warrant”, and opened wide a debate about the legal status of cannabis in the UK.