Learn before you buy
The honest CBD guide. No hype, no hedging.
Conservative dosing ladders, clear answers about full-spectrum vs isolate, a line-by-line walkthrough of a real Certificate of Analysis. Read this before your first order — or your next refill.
Dosing ladder · conservative on purpose
How much CBD should I take?
The honest answer: less than you think, and slower than the marketing wants you to. Here’s the ladder we walk every new customer through. It works because consistency beats dose.
First-time users
Take at the same time daily. Don't adjust yet — give the endocannabinoid system a week to baseline.
Mild relief sought
Nudge up 5mg every few days. Most customers feel a clear shift in this range for sleep & general calm.
Pain or anxiety
Split into AM + PM doses. Stay here at least 2 weeks before increasing — more is rarely the answer.
Acute pain / sleep onset
Discuss with your doctor first — especially if you're on prescription meds metabolized by CYP3A4.
Not medical advice. Talk to your doctor if you’re on prescription medication or pregnant. Read the full 14-page Dosing Guide.
Recent guides
The three articles customers reread.
Dosing 101
How much CBD should I take?
Start low (10–15mg), hold for a week, then nudge up by 5mg until you feel a clear effect. Here's the conservative ladder we recommend to first-time customers.
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Education
Full-spectrum vs broad-spectrum vs isolate
Three honest answers about the entourage effect, the trace-THC question, and which product profile actually fits your goal — not just marketing copy.
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Lab results
How to read a Certificate of Analysis
Total cannabinoids, pesticide screen, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbial — here's exactly what each line means on the COA you'll see on every product page.
Read the guideDosing & legal · quick answers
The questions we hear most often.
Will Verde products cause me to fail a drug test?
Our full-spectrum products contain trace THC (<0.3% by federal law). Most drug tests screen for THC, so we can't guarantee a pass on full-spectrum. If that's a concern, our broad-spectrum and isolate products are tested non-detectable for THC — every COA shows the exact result.
Is hemp-derived CBD legal in my state?
Hemp-derived CBD (≤0.3% THC) is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill and shippable to all 50 states. A handful of states have additional restrictions on specific cannabinoids — we update our shipping rules continuously and won't take an order we can't legally fulfill.
How much CBD should I start with?
First-time customers: start with 10–15mg of full-spectrum tincture, taken at the same time each day for a full week before adjusting. Most people land between 25mg–50mg/day. Our full Dosing Guide walks through the conservative ladder by goal (sleep, focus, recovery).
Can I pause or cancel my subscription?
Anytime, from your account. Pause for a single month, skip a delivery, swap products, or cancel outright — no email required, no phone call, no retention scripts. The 20% subscription discount stays active even on add-on one-time orders between deliveries.
How fast does shipping take?
Orders placed before 2pm MST Mon–Fri ship same day from Boulder. Standard USPS arrives in 3–5 business days; free for orders over $75. UPS 2-day available at checkout. Subscription refills always ship free.
What's the return policy?
30 days, no questions asked. Try a product for a full week, and if it doesn't feel right, email hello@verdebotanicals.example for a no-questions refund — even on opened bottles. The 30-day clock starts on delivery, not order date.
Are your pet products safe for cats and small dogs?
Yes. Calm Pet Tincture uses MCT-oil carrier with no essential oils, xylitol, or alcohol — all known toxins for cats and small dogs. Dose by body weight (chart on the product page); we recommend starting at half the suggested dose for cats and senior pets.
How do I read a COA?
Every product page links the batch-specific COA PDF. The first page summarizes total cannabinoids and the THC pass/fail (must be <0.3%). The pesticide, heavy metals, residual solvent, and microbial pages each show ND (non-detect) or a value — pass if below the action limit. Our /education guide walks through one line by line.
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