What are CBD Edibles?

CBD edibles are edible products, such as gummies and baked goods, that contain cannabidiol (CBD).

CBD is a cannabinoid found in the hemp plant (hemp is cannabis that contains less than 0.3% THC by dry weight). 

CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, meaning it doesn’t cause a head high. Research suggests that CBD has therapeutic potential for pain, inflammation, anxiety, sleep, epilepsy, and more.

Why Shop CBD Edibles from Natural Ways CBD?

At Natural Ways CBD, we only carry products that contain less than 0.3% THC and have been tested by a 3rd-party lab to verify their safety and potency. 

But legal, safe, and effective products are table stakes for any CBD brand — what truly sets us apart is our:

• Selection — We offer an extensive product line under our own brand name: Natural Ways CBD. But we aren’t limited to carrying our own products; we also curate the best of what other companies have to offer. This means you get more options to choose from without needing to spend more time vetting products: you can confidently select an option and know that it will be safe and effective. 
• Experience — Although we pride ourselves on providing a great online CBD shopping experience, Natural Ways CBD isn’t just an online business. In fact, we have six brick-and-mortar retail stores in the Houston, Texas area. Because we talk to customers face-to-face every day, we receive immediate and detailed feedback about how our products are working, allowing us to continuously improve our products. The end result? The CBD edibles and other products you buy from us are what’s actually working for real people, not some formula we think works. 
• Values —  We put people over profit. Our company was started after the owners experienced a medical scare with a family member and witnessed how CBD products helped. We’re dedicated to making natural wellness available to all; we do that by offering the highest-quality products at fair prices.

Are CBD Edibles Legal?

The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp-derived cannabinoids federally legal, including CBD. Therefore, CBD oil is legal on the federal level. However, state-by-state legality varies — always check our state laws before you buy CBD online.

Types of CBD Edibles

There are a few main types of CBD edibles available today:

• Gummies – The most popular type of CBD edible. They’re just like regular gummies, but with CBD added.
• Candy – Lollipops and hard candy, chocolate, and other confections that contain CBD. 
• Baked Goods – A few examples of CBD baked goods include CBD brownies and CBD cookies. 
• Other Edibles – There are also products like CBD syrup and CBD honey available. 

Benefits of CBD Edibles

Research suggests that CBD has therapeutic potential in a variety of areas:

CBD may promote physical relaxation

Several studies and surveys suggest CBD has anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties.

In one clinical study, transdermal (topical) CBD significantly reduced joint swelling. 

A research review examining several studies found that CBD may have beneficial effects for both chronic and acute pain. 

Research has also looked at the potential benefits of CBD for autoimmune disorders and inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). 

CBD may promote restful sleep

Research and anecdotal evidence suggest CBD may have sleep-supportive properties.

One research review found that CBD may provide therapeutic support for insomnia. 

Anecdotally, many people use CBD as a replacement for Ambien and over-the-counter melatonin.

CBD may promote mental balance and relaxation

Research suggests CBD may promote a calm, stress-free, anxiety-free mind.

One study found that CBD reduced physiological and behavioral stress responses to anxiety and stress. 

Another study found that CBD decreased negative feelings in people subjected to a public speaking test.

Research suggests that CBD may work similarly to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of medications commonly prescribed for anxiety. 

CBD has therapeutic potential for depression

CBD may promote mental balance for people dealing with depression. 

Research suggests CBD has therapeutic potential for depression, and many people use CBD for seasonal affective disorder. 

CBD may have anti-seizure properties

CBD is FDA-approved as an anti-seizure medication for specific types of epilepsy, in the form of Epidiolex. Clinical trials for Epidilex, which is CBD isolate, show that it reduces several forms of epilepsy.

Other research shows CBD may improve the quality of life for epilepsy patients.

Anecdotally, many people use CBD as an alternative to Keppra, a common epilepsy prescription. 

CBD may help with addiction

There is research indicating that CBD has the potential to help people break their addiction to opioids, cocaine, and psychostimulant drugs.

How to Use CBD Edibles

If you’re new to using CBD, we recommend using a dosage formula to determine how much CBD you should take. 

Then, you can use that amount to determine how much of a CBD edible – or how many CBD edibles – you should consume. 

The starting formula is:

(0.1) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your daily dose of CBD in mg. 

For most people, this will amount to 15-25mg CBD. Different CBD edibles can be split in different ways, but gummies, for example, can be split into small pieces with a knife to allow for smaller doses. 

As you go, you can gradually increase your dose until you find the amount that works for you. 

Dosing CBD edibles isn’t an exact science, but using formulas and then making rough estimates based on them can help you enjoy the benefits of CBD while minimizing your chances of feeling side effects.