FAQ

What makes Rocky Mtn. Hemp different from other CBD providers?

We at Rocky Mtn. Hemp believe in creating therapeutically helpful medicine. We directly source everything we use to make our products, and create each product in house. This allows us to control each ingredient that goes into everything we make and we only use organically grown local hemp. We have a full science staff with two full time chemists, and focus heavily on science and research to drive how we formulate and create every product we make.

What are some of the possible adverse effects of taking CBD?

If more than the appropriate dose of CBD was taken, the most common effect is feelings of lethargy or tiredness. As with all supplements, be sure to let your doctor know prior to use, and follow all recommendations of your physician.

Will I get high from CBD?

No. Some cannabinoids, such as THC, are known to produce feelings of euphoria and have psychotropic effects that cause the “high” feeling. Cannabidiol (CBD) does not have that effect on the body, but still helps alleviate many of the other ailments sometimes treated with THC containing products.

How often should I use CBD products?

We consider the minimum effective dose for a CBD product to be 20 mg per dose, and should be taken daily. However, an increase in the dosage may be needed to gain the most benefit. It is also, recommended that CBD be used similar to a multi-vtitamin on a daily regiment for best results.

What types of things can CBD help with?

Cannabinoids directly interact with several natural processes in the body, and therefore may help with a large variety of ailments such as: Sleep, Anxiety, Stress.

What is CBD and other cannabinoids?

CBD stands for Cannabidiol and is one of over 100 classified cannabinoids derived from the cannabis family of plants, to which hemp belongs. Cannabinoids have a wide range of effects on the body. This is due to the fact that cannabinoids mimic other molecules naturally used by the body for regulatory processes and maintaining a balanced homeostasis.

How do I order?

Orders are processed online trough our website or by contacting us via email or get in touch by phone. You can also visit our local shop at the address shown on this page.

What are terpenes?

Terpenes are essential oils found in plants. There are around 200 terpenes in cannabis. They are what give cannabis its distinct aroma and flavor. Terpenes have beneficial effects and work synergistically with cannabinoids like CBD and THC – this relationship is called the entourage effect. 

How long do you keep CBD tincture under your tongue?

Try to keep the CBD tincture under your tongue for 30 – 60 seconds. The longer you can hold, usually the better it will absorb. 

Can you get high off of CBD?

CBD is considered to be a non-psychoactive cannabinoid so it will not get you high in the way that marijuana (THC) gets you high. But CBD is known to be relaxing so you may feel a sort of subtle “high” and relaxation. For some CBD will be too sedating; others will find that the sedating effects of CBD are great for insomnia.

What does a CBD high feel like?

CBD is not psychoactive in the way that THC is psychoactive and it will not get you high. However CBD can have an effect on your mental state. Many users of CBD report feeling a very subtle feeling of relaxation, alertness, or mental clarity from taking CBD. 

Can you get high from hemp seed oil?

No. Hemp seed oil is a food product, not a drug. Hemp seed oil comes from hemp seeds – a good source of nutrition and protein. 

What is the difference between CBD Hemp Oil and CBD Cannabis Oil?

CBD hemp oil is made from hemp while CBD Cannabis Oil is made from marijuana plants. CBD Hemp Oil will contain little to no THC. CBD Cannabis Oil can contain significantly more THC than CBD Hemp Oil. CBD Cannabis Oil can contain an equal amount of THC to CBD. 

Are CBD oil and hemp oil the same thing?

No. CBD oil is a medicinal product. CBD oil is a liquid concentrate of CBD. Another term for CBD oil is CBD tincture. Hemp oil is a food product made from pressed hemp seeds. Hemp oil is a highly nutritious food product which contains no CBD.

Can you overdose on CBD?

CBD has been shown to be safe to use in high doses. CBD will not cause a fatal overdose. However it is possible to take too much CBD. A consequence of taking too much CBD is the increased chance of negative side effects like lethargy or drowsiness. 

Are drug interaction possible with CBD?

Yes. CBD is metabolized by a group of enzymes called the CYP450. These enzymes are responsible for metabolizing many commonly used drugs. CBD can inhibit the activity of the CYP450 enzymes. While CBD-drug interactions are more likely with high doses of CBD and CBD isolates, precaution must be taken when using CBD alongside life preserving medications for serious conditions (i.e. epilepsy medications). 

What is CBD used for?

People are finding that CBD is useful for many conditions which have not responded well to convential treatments. New ailments which CBD can help treat are being discovered every day. 

What are CBD edibles?

CBD edibles are food products infused with CBD. Common CBD edibles products are chocolates, gummy bears, or CBD gum. CBD edibles are an oral route of administration of CBD. 

What is hemp extract?

Hemp extract refers to the raw extract which is taken from a hemp plant for later processing into CBD oil or CBD products. The most common methods of extraction are CO2 and ethanol extraction.

What are CBD gummies?

CBD gummies are a form of a CBD edible: a food product (in this case gummies) infused with CBD. 

How do you take a CBD tincture?

CBD tinctures are taken by placing the dose under the tongue where it can be absorbed sublingually – through the mucous membrane in the mouth. 123

What is CBD isolate?

CBD isolate or otherwise called “pure CBD” is the CBD molecule separated from the the rest of the compounds it normally occurs with. CBD isolate usually appears as a crystalline white powder. CBD isolate can either be synthesized in a lab (synthetic CBD) or made from a CBD containing plant like marijuana or hemp.