Encasa Botanics Blogs — CBD

If you’re researching CBD oils and products in the UK, you’ve probably come across the term THC. And, even if you haven’t, it’s a term that should be aware of when buying CBD.  But what is THC, and how does it differ from CBD? The short answer is that THC generates the “high” associated with cannabis, while CBD doesn’t. The long answer requires a little more explanation, which we’re delving into in this week’s CBD blog.  What are THC and CBD? There are over 100 naturally occurring compounds, known as cannabinoids, found in the hemp and cannabis plant. The two...

CBD has become a tremendous hit over the past few years, with more people using and selling CBD oil in the UK than ever before.  The growing use of CBD oil in the UK has led to a product boom, giving you a vast selection of CBD products and retailers to choose from.  Where do you start? Here. This buyer’s guide to buying CBD oil in the UK covers everything you need to know about making your first CBD purchase or changing your CBD supplier.  Let’s jump straight in.  Back to basics: what is CBD? If this is your first...

CAN CBD CURE DIABETES?  Diabetes mellitus is a disease that occurs when the metabolism of your body is not in harmony with the insulin levels. The insulin controls your blood sugars and hence, due to the inappropriate flow of it, the blood sugar levels increase. This chronic disease which has affected more than 400 million people worldwide causing 1.6 million deaths every year has more than a single type. Yes, there are four major types of Diabetes. TYPE 1  Here, our pancreas just cannot produce enough insulin for the blood sugars to be leveled, and therefore, hyperglycemia is a constant...

The second decade of the 21st century brought about new revelations about health and wellbeing, especially when it comes to boosting your immunity and keeping well. Even with the amount of synthetically produced medicinal aids available to people, not less than 80% of people worldwide rely on natural remedies for their primary healthcare. Introducing Hemp! And owing to this switch to all-natural products, one superfood that has emerged is hemp! This humble plant is expected to see a global industrial market growth of 18.8% by 2027 owing to all the benefits it provides. Hemp is becoming the playmaker for tons...