As of 2019, CBD is in the midst of being researched for its potential as a pain killer, anti-inflammatory, anxiety medication, depression treatment, insomnia remedy, anti-seizure drug, and the list goes on and on. We are still largely in the beginning stages, however, the fact that CBD is even being looked into for such a wide array of health ailments is nothing less than exciting. Well, it gets even better....

Updated April 2026.  Reviewed and refreshed for current accuracy. New: How to read a CBD COA in 2026 → CBD and the Endocannabinoid System Most people have heard of CBD. Consumer sales are expected to hit 1.8 billion dollars by 2022, an increase from around half a million dollars of sales in 2018. This industry is big and is expanding rapidly. At Urban Roots Hemp Co, we get inquiries all...

  From anxiety to stress, chronic pain to inflammation, to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, there are many claims that patients make about CBD. Although they have yet to be completely proven through exhaustive medical studies and human trials, there is a mountain of anecdotal evidence of CBD users swearing by the above claims. There are also an increasing number of animal studies, preclinical studies, and even human trials that point towards...

We talk a lot about CBD in our articles. This makes sense because the majority of what makes up our products is CBD in some form or another. It’s also what produces the bulk of the positive effects that our customers are looking for when they purchase from us. However, a lot of our products have more to them than just CBD alone. Many of them contain other natural ingredients...

We’ve gotten a few questions recently from Urban Roots customers about whether or not CBD thins blood or has blood thinning properties. Specifically, several customers have asked whether they should stop taking their daily dose of CBD leading up to surgery, or whether CBD can interfere with blood thinning or coagulating medication. As an increasing number of people consume CBD as part of their daily health regimen, we’ll probably start...

You can buy CBD in grocery stores, online, and even in gas stations in most states across the country. Not to mention in cannabis-specific stores and dispensaries in an increasing number of states. With this massive explosion in popularity and availability, many are asking the question, “Does CBD really work?” It’s a valid question. There are many supplements and products out there that purport to cure (or at least help...

Before we discuss the topic of this article, it is important to point out that CBD has not been approved by the FDA, and CBD products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Arthritis Is a Big Deal With that said, one of the most exciting and widely used applications for CBD is in helping with chronic and arthritic pain. More and more people are reporting...