The hemp and CBD products that are becoming increasingly popular with millennials — and older generations seeking natural remedies for aches, pains and anxiety — aren’t without challenges. Many banking services are hesitant to work with CBD or cannabis companies because of federal regulations that classify marijuana as a schedule 1 drug, preventing research and inhibiting growth, PBS NewsHour reports. As a result, finding reliable banks and insurance can be a significant challenge for the industry. URL sweetsensiwellness.com/shop

It’s also important to know where the hemp used in your product comes from, says Rianna Meyer, head farmer at Veritas Farms in Pueblo, Colo. This can help you avoid products with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the compound that gets users high, which is federally illegal. And it’s a good idea to find out if the CBD is organic, free of pesticides and heavy metals, and has been tested by a third-party lab.

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Another factor is that CBD can be tainted with THC, chemical solvents or other pesticides during the extraction process. This can occur when hemp and marijuna plants are grown together due to pollination or sexual reproduction (Cannabis plants are either male or female). It’s also possible for a hemp crop to get contaminated with marijuana that contains too much THC, which would make the resulting CBD illegal.

For the best results, it’s recommended to choose a CBD product that matches the symptom you’re trying to treat. For example, if you’re looking for fast relief from muscle cramps, an inhaler like a vape pen or oil drops under the tongue will be most effective. If you’re interested in CBD to aid in sleep, it might be helpful to take a calming tincture before bedtime.