Encasa Botanics Blogs

At Encasa Botanics, we sell three different types of CBD oil in the UK: full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and premium grade CBD oil.  One of the most common questions we’re asked is: “What is premium grade CBD oil, and how does it differ from standard full-spectrum CBD oil?” Well, let’s find out in this week’s CBD blog.  What is premium grade CBD oil? Premium grade CBD oil is a full-spectrum oil, which means it contains CBD alongside other compounds from the hemp plant, including CBG, terpenes, chlorophyll and a small amount of THC (under 0.2%). What makes premium grade CBD oil different...

If you’ve been researching CBD oil and CBD products online, you’ll have likely come across the term “entourage effect”.  The entourage effect is the theory that taking certain compounds of the hemp plant together result in a broader range of benefits.  Is this theory true and, if so, what are the best CBD oil and products for the entourage effect to take place? Let’s find out in this week’s CBD blog.  What is the entourage effect? If you read our recent blog on CBD vs THC, you know there are over 100 naturally occurring compounds in the hemp plant, including...

Note that Encasa Botanics makes no medical or wellbeing claims about CBD oil use for stress or any other medical conditions.  There are many purported benefits of using CBD oil, with users reporting a variety of effects including pain relief, better sleep, improved skin conditions and anxiety reduction. Some users also claim that CBD oil helps ease symptoms of stress. Stress is a growing problem in the UK, with 79% of people experiencing workplace stress, 48% experiencing family stress, and 35% experiencing relationship stress.  Traditional methods of reducing and overcoming stress include exercise, mindfulness, acupuncture, counselling and medication. However, more...

If you’re looking to give a more meaningful and purposeful gift this year, then look no further than CBD.  Whether you’re buying for friends, family members or a secret Santa, there’s now a variety of CBD gifts in the UK to suit everyone. And with CBD use rising, thanks to reported wellbeing benefits, it really is the perfect gift to show you care.  To help you start your Christmas shopping on the right foot, here’s a selection of the top CBD gifts and oils for 2020 (skip to the end for a 25% discount code off all Encasa Botanics oils,...