Getting blunt about the facts.

Maybe you’ve seen it for sale downtown, advertised on billboards on I-26, or showing up in conversation on social media. However you’ve heard of it, there is no denying that CBD oil has become a major wellness trend of 2018– and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

With a growing variety of businesses hustling to get in on the fad, we wanted to weed out the rumorssurrounding CBD.

🌿So– what is CBD oil, how is it used, and is it legal?

The cannabis plant contains hundreds of chemicals + compounds. Two of the most pronounced are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) + CBD (cannabidiol). In short, THC is psychoactive, meaning it can produce a high. CBD is non-psychoactive and therefore will not produce a high. (That Afroman song would’ve gone a lot differently had he strictly indulged in CBD).

In S.C., there is specific legislation in place allowing the sale of products with THC-levels found in CBD cultivated from hemp plants (minimum to none). In the same vein, industrial hemp farming has been legalized under a federal pilot program. And it’s taking off. 20 farmers were chosen to participate in this year’s inaugural season, + 162 farmers have applied for permits to grow hemp in 2019. (More on the program here.)

CBD is being more commonly used for medical reasons because of the way it interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system– which helps regulate our immune system, pain receptors, + our sleep. CBD treats all kinds of ailments: arthritis pain, cancer treatment side effects, insomnia, + anxiety, to name a few.

And here is our quick disclaimer that we are in no way medical professionals, or promoting the cannabis industry. Our team regularly comes across local businesses involving CBD in their products + thus we wanted to explore the science. This made us figure our loyal, smart readers were curious as well. 🔬

As it turns out, a lot of you turn to CBD as an alternative form of medicine. We used your suggestions to make a list of all the different forms of CBD you can find around town– from classic capsules to CBD-infused massages.

🛀 Topical Treatments

Charleston CBD
📍E-Cig Charleston (multiple locations)

The Planet Vape
📍119 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek
📞 843-212-3614
In addition to buying CBD oil, there’s also a lounge where you can play video games + pool, as well as a bar that sells soda + craft beer.

Herbal Passion
📍845-1B Savannah Hwy., West Ashley
📞 630-335-3231

Cooper Chiropractic
📍 476 C Meeting St.
📞 843-723-6475

Plantation Pharmacy
📍 776 Daniel Ellis Dr., James Island
📞 843-795-9554

Holy City CBD
📍Soca Day Spa (North Charleston), K9 Control Training (James Island), or online
📞 843-810-3681
Energy chews, protein packs, + even an entire beauty line.

Holy City Vapes
📍1580 Old Trolley Rd., Ste. E, Summerville
📞 843-771-3801

Island Vapes
📍890 Bacons Bridge Rd., Unit 1, Summerville
📞 843-879-9378

White Wolf Apothecary
📍Various locations
📞 843-270-5033

🍨 Food + Drink

Eucalyptus Wellness Co. + Elixir Bar
📍280 W. Coleman Blvd., Ste. E, Mt. Pleasant
📞 843-388-4956
Order the ‘Cannabis Shot’– which consists of 20 mg. of Palmetto Harmony CBD Oil, juice, + an orange wedge.

Apis Mercantile
📍Bert’s Market (Folly Beach) + Persimmon Cafe (Downtown)
CBD-infused honey. 🍯 Buy it in-store in the form of honey sticks, or get an entire jar of it online.

Shem Creek Vapor
📍401 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant
📞 843-352-9992
Find CBD in all kinds of forms here– including gummies.

Coastal CBD
📍Shop online
📞 843-885-4578
Edibles, coffee, tea, + more.

🙏 Services

Verdant Eco Spa
📍938 Savannah Hwy., West Ashley
📞 843-438-4221
The “Heaven on Earth” massage incorporates hemp as well as other wild ingredients in your style of choice: Swedish, therapeutic or deep tissue, with a cannabis oil infused lotion to achieve your preferred massage experience: calming, relieving, or extra strength.

Healing Hara Massage + Wellness
📍209 Stallsville Loop, Summerville
📞 843-810-5953
Try out a hemp-infused yoga class or buy a bottle of hemp extract.

Soca Day Spa
📍5070 International Blvd., #110, North Charleston
📞 843-529-9500
Book the “Painkiller Massage” for a 60-minute session incorporating CBD. The spa also sells Holy City CBD products.

🐶 Pet toys + treats

There hasn’t been any conclusive research done that proves CBD + hemp as an effective treatment for your four-legged friends, so guidance in this area will likely vary based on your vet. However, the uncertainty hasn’t stopped a growing numbers of humans from medicating their canine counterparts with CBD for troubles like joint pain + anxiety.

CannaBonez
📍Pet Vet (Mt. Pleasant), Island Tobacco (James Island), + The Barrel (James Island)
Handmade treats for your pups containing 5 mg of medical grade hemp extract.

Dolittle’s
📍 Multiple locations

K9 Control Training
📍1731 Signal Point Rd., James Island
📞 843-901-9499