CBD, otherwise known as cannabidiol, is known for relieving pain, a good night’s sleep, and as a relieving agent in a lot of ailments. It comes from the cannabis plant, but doesn’t get you high as it has minimal levels of THC. But, if you have decided to give this a try for any of the reasons, you need to have complete information about it, and finding information about this can be a bit tricky because the Internet is full of information that is both informative and contradictory.

It is because of its association with cannabis that many people connect it with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which is one of the most psychoactive agents in cannabis. And so once and for all, CBD does not contain any THC, does not get you high, and is completely safe and legal to use following some regulations.

But before you rush in to purchase your first bottle of CBD, there are many factors to be considered, which vary from concentration, brands and what exactly you need it for. As a consumer, you need to learn all you can about the CBD products you can buy, including the fact of whether they were tested for any contaminants and THC and CBD levels.

Let us cover the main factors to consider before you buy your first CBD product.