CBD Essence Brand Review December 2024

Company Analysis

CBD Essence, a subsidiary of the NutraHemp group, was founded in 2014 by Don Ballou. Ballou first encountered CBD as he searched for an alternative way of managing his ADHD symptoms before deciding to create his own CBD company.

The company ensures the high quality of its products by taking control of the full production cycle – research, production, third-party testing, and selling.

Recommended for Optimizing Wellness

CBD Essence’s products are recommended to individuals who want to experience the health benefits that come with CBD, other cannabinoids, and terpenes in a full-spectrum CBD oil. 

Source of Hemp

CBD Essence sources its hemp from local American farms. 

Popular Products

There are fewer than 15 products listed on the CBD Essence’s website. The most reviewed products are the CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tincture – 600mg, CBD Medicinal Oil Capsules, and CBD Oil Edible Mint Taffy. 

Types Sold

CBD Essence sells full-spectrum CBD products.

Range of Products/Forms

CBD Essence offers tinctures, topicals, capsules, edibles, and pet products. 

Extraction Method

CBD Essence uses a high-pressure CO2 extraction method to produce high-quality hemp oil. 

Lab Testing Transparency/Availability

CBD Essence employs third-party labs to test its products for potency and purity. Lab test results are accessible via the product’s description page.

CBD Concentration per Serving Range

A 60ml bottle of CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tincture – 600mg contains 616.080mg of CBD.

Potency

Based on its certificate of analysis (COA), a 60ml bottle of CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tincture contains10.268mg/ml of CBD. 

THC Range of Products % (less than 0.3% – nonpsychoactive)

The THC level for a 60ml bottle of CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tincture – 600mg is 0.0417%

Flavors

For the CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tincture, the flavors are natural, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon, mango, grape, spearmint, and unsweetened.

For the CBD candy, flavors are mint, orange mint zest, chocolate mint, and chocolate.

Tincture Carrier Oil

CBD Essence uses medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil as its carrier oil.

Lab Results

Based on lab results, CBD Essence’s products have higher CBD concentrations than indicated in the product label.

Price Range

Prices range from $14.99 for a 10-piece pack of CBD Oil Edible Mint Taffy Chewy Candy to $259.99 for a 240-ml bottle of CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tincture – 2400mg.

Shipping and Delivery

All items are shipped within two days of successful order confirmation. Shipping is available in the US only.

Guarantee

All unused and unopened products are eligible for a full refund within 30 days of order delivery.

Refund Policy

Unsatisfied customers may contact CBD Essence for a full refund, minus shipping costs, within 14 days of order delivery. 

All unused and unopened products are eligible for a full refund within 30 days of order delivery.

Contaminants

No information on contaminant levels was indicated in the products’ COA.

Vegan and Gluten-Free

Some of CBD Essence’s products, such as the CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tinctures,  are vegan.

Customer Service

Customer inquiries may be directed to support@CBD Essence.com or (855) 872-2772.

Country Served

CBD Essence products are available in the US only.

Summary

Pros of the Company

• CBD Essence’s products are made from non-GMO, locally grown hemp.
• CBD Essence uses the high-pressure CO2 extraction method, which helps the company extract the maximum amount of CBD oil from the hemp plant.
• The company offers a diverse product line ranging from tinctures to edibles to pet products.
• Customers can choose among a variety of flavors and CBD concentrations for the CBD oil tinctures and edibles.

Cons of the Company

• Some products’ lab test results are unavailable from the company website.
• Free shipping is unavailable.
• CBD Essence’s products are available in the US only.

Review of CBD Essence CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tincture

The CBD Oil Full-Spectrum Tincture is a medical-grade CBD oil that comes in 300mg and 600mg CBD concentrations and seven different flavors.

 According to CBD Essence, the tincture is formulated with a hemp colloidal emulsion suspension liquid, which allows for maximum absorption of CBD in the body.

Review of CBD Essence CBD Medicinal Oil Capsules

The CBD Medicinal Oil Capsules contains 30 capsules, each with 35mg of CBD. Aside from CBD and MCT oil, the capsules are also formulated with Sunflower Lecithin in a liposomal formula. 

Conclusion

There has been plenty of scientific interest in recent years regarding CBD’s possible therapeutic benefits for multiple conditions, such as epilepsy, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression^[1].

These potential health benefits were also emphasized by reports of a favorable safety profile in extended peer-reviewed research^[2]. Side effects were noted to be minimal compared to other drugs, which may better encourage patients to adhere to their treatments.

Still, research on CBD’s long-term effect has yet to produce comprehensive results. Consumers are advised to consult first with a licensed physician before incorporating CBD products into their health regimen. 

1. Peter Grinspoon, MD. “Cannabidiol (CBD) – What We Know and What We Don’t.” Harvard Health Blog, April 22, 2020. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476.
2. Iffland, Kerstin, and Franjo Grotenhermen. “An Update on Safety and Side Effects of Cannabidiol: A Review of Clinical Data and Relevant Animal Studies.” Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research 2, no. 1 (2017): 139–54. https://doi.org/10.1089/can.2016.0034.