CBD Oral Tinctures
A CBD oral tincture is cannabidiol carried in an oil base and measured out with a pipette under the tongue. It is the format most people picture when they hear the phrase CBD oil. This collection holds 7 tinctures, all produced by Orange County, running from a 10ml mini bottle through to 30ml flavoured bottles and two super strength options.
Prices span £16.25 to £299.99. That range reflects how much extract is in the bottle rather than any difference in format. A 30ml tincture at the top of the range holds many times the cannabidiol of an entry level bottle of the same size, which is why the milligram figure matters more than the price.
Full spectrum, broad spectrum and isolate
Full spectrum extract retains the other naturally occurring compounds from the hemp plant alongside the cannabidiol, including trace THC within the limit permitted for UK products. Broad spectrum keeps that wider profile but has the THC removed. Isolate is cannabidiol on its own.
The choice is a matter of preference. Note that the phrase THC free applies to broad spectrum and isolate products only. A full spectrum tincture contains trace amounts by definition, so anyone avoiding THC entirely should read the extract type on the label rather than the wording on the front.
What is in this collection
Orange County produces both spectrum types across this range. The broad spectrum 30ml tinctures come in Wild Cherry, Mint and Apple. The natural flavour 30ml tincture is the unflavoured option. The Full Spectrum Mini at 10ml is the smallest bottle here. At the top sit the two super strength full spectrum tinctures, the 12K at 12000mg and the 25K at 25000mg.
Reading the milligram figure
The number on the front is the total cannabidiol in the whole bottle rather than the amount in a dose. Divide it by the bottle volume to get the strength per millilitre. A 30ml bottle marked 1500mg works out at 50mg per millilitre, so drawing the pipette to its halfway mark carries roughly 25mg. Doing that arithmetic once keeps a daily amount consistent across bottles of different strengths.
How a tincture is used
Shake the bottle first, because oil and extract separate on standing. Draw the pipette, place the oil under the tongue and hold it there for around a minute before swallowing. Holding it sublingually is the standard instruction printed on this format. Take it at the same point in your routine each day so you are comparing like with like.
The UK regulatory position
CBD products intended to be taken orally are regulated in the UK as novel foods. Any such product on sale should appear on the Food Standards Agency public list, which indicates that a novel foods application has been validated and is progressing through assessment.
The FSA advises that healthy adults take no more than 70mg of CBD a day. It also advises that people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescribed medication should not take CBD. These are food supplements rather than medicines. No medicinal or health claims are made for them here and none should be inferred. Sales are to over 18s only.
Storage, delivery and support
Keep tinctures upright with the cap closed, out of direct sunlight and somewhere cool. Check the best before date printed on the bottle. UK delivery is free on orders over £20 and the team is on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm to confirm extract type or strength before you order.
CBD tincture questions answered
What is the difference between full spectrum and broad spectrum CBD?
Full spectrum extract keeps the other naturally occurring plant compounds alongside the cannabidiol, including trace THC within the limit permitted for UK products. Broad spectrum keeps that wider profile but has the THC removed. Isolate is cannabidiol on its own. The choice comes down to preference and to whether you need to avoid THC entirely.
How much CBD should I take?
The Food Standards Agency advises that healthy adults take no more than 70mg of CBD a day. Most people begin at the lower end of the amount suggested on the bottle and stay there for a while before deciding whether to change it. We cannot give individual advice on dosage. If you take prescribed medication, speak to your doctor first.
Is CBD legal to buy in the UK?
Yes, subject to conditions. CBD products taken orally are regulated as novel foods, so a product on sale should appear on the Food Standards Agency public list. THC content must also fall within the limit set for consumer products. CBD is sold as a food supplement rather than as a medicine and only to over 18s.
How do I use a CBD oral tincture?
Shake the bottle, draw the pipette, then place the oil under your tongue and hold it there for about a minute before swallowing. That sublingual method is the standard instruction for this format. Taking it at the same point in your routine each day makes it easier to judge whether the amount suits you.
Does full spectrum CBD contain THC?
Yes, in trace amounts. That is what distinguishes full spectrum from broad spectrum extract. UK consumer products must keep THC within a strictly limited threshold. If you need a product with no THC at all, choose a broad spectrum or isolate tincture, where the THC has been removed during processing.
What does the milligram number on the bottle mean?
It is the total cannabidiol contained in the entire bottle rather than the amount per dose. Divide it by the bottle volume to get the strength per millilitre. A 30ml bottle marked 1500mg holds 50mg per millilitre, so half a pipette from that bottle carries roughly 25mg.