Frequently Asked Questions

Primarily Franny's Farm and its network of ethical, living wage certified farmers. Our CBD Hemp Flower is grown locally and organically outdoors on Franny's Farm and indoor with our greenhouse partners. Our CBD Hemp Oil is extracted from natural hemp plants cultivated on Franny's Farm in Leicester, NC and licensed farms in Asheville, North Carolina, and throughout certified licensed farms in the USA.

We prioritize hemp from North Carolina and the Southeast. We are a collective of farmers growing natural, bio-dynamic hemp with nature's best intentions. Franny's Farmacy hemp is grown the way nature intended and harvested at peak perfection.

When you evaluate CBD online, it's important to differentiate the large enterprises that are importing hemp from external sources, from the family owned and operated farms like Franny's Farm, that control everything from seed to shelf.

Quality and control matters – particularly in an unregulated industry. Sourcing high-quality hemp flower for making products and tinctures is essential, particularly because extractions of hemp can also extract molds and pesticides, which are incredibly unhealthy. Unscrupulous companies can allow contaminated hemp into their supply chain without care for the user.

We are run by farmers committed to healthy products, not stockholders committed to profit.

Testing. Our CBD oil is lab-tested as soon as it is extracted and then again by a third party lab, to ensure an accurate amount of CBD. See the COAs (Certificate of Analysis) for our topicals, tinctures, edibles and hemp flower.

The source. Both hemp and marijuana are from the same genus and species (cannabis sativa). Hemp's characteristic of having low THC (less than 0.3% as required by federal law) is the difference that most rely on to distinguish industrial hemp from marijuana. CBD taken from hemp and marijuana is the exact same compound.

Whole plant extract. We would never sacrifice quality by providing a synthetic CBD or CBD isolate blend. We use a whole plant extract that is rich in cannabinoids, terpenes, and other beneficial oils. The Hadassah Medical School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sought to compare the effectiveness of a pure CBD extract versus a full-spectrum extract of hemp. The study concluded that the whole plant extract, which contained a large percentage of CBD as well as traces of the other cannabinoids, proved more effective than CBD-only solutions in alleviating inflammation and pain sensation. This synergistic effect is known as the “entourage effect.”

“Full-spectrum” means that the CBD product is also rich in other cannabinoids like CBC, CBG, and CBN, and also contains other phytonutrients that are beneficial to your health and wellbeing. Full-spectrum hemp also includes a fractional content of THC, at legally compliant ratio (less than 0.3% as mandated by Federal law).

Our full-spectrum Hemp Oil Tinctures contain high concentrations of CBD and also other beneficial cannabinoids such as CBC, CBG, CBDA, and CBDV. You can see the specific breakdown of these cannabinoids by reading the Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for each product. These beneficial cannabinoids are not psychoactive and are being studied scientifically for a wide variety of health benefits. Cannabinoids work synergistically together with what is known as the entourage effect.

Only hemp & grape seed oil. Our extracts contain 100% organic cold pressed hemp oil and our proprietary full spectrum CBD concentrate. There are no other additives, preservatives, emulsifiers, or flavorings.

If kept away from a heat source in a cool, dark place, your CBD products should last for up to one year.

Everyone has different preferences & tolerances for their CBD products – and you can find a breakdown of the varying product categories further down on this page, but we're happy to help you get started.

The first thing to consider is dosage & delivery. It's best to start small and work your way up until you find the optimal level of relief for your situation. An easily consumable product with a low cost and dosage are the Franny's Farmacy CBD Chocolates that contain 20mg of full spectrum CBD per chocolate. If you're looking for relief for sore muscles or joints causing you pain, bug bites, skin irritations, acne spots, etc. – our Healing Salve offers a great point solution. For longer term solutions with greater dosages available, we recommend Franny's line of CBD Tinctures, which range from 500mg to 1000mg.

It's your decision, but we can help. Everyone is different. One CBD delivery method is not necessarily better than the other. Part of the fun is finding the ideal delivery method that provides the effects you are seeking. Some like taking tincture under the tongue or in their drink. Others like smoking joints.

It's entirely subjective. But to help you get started making that decision, allow us to review the most popular delivery methods available.

Your CBD products should be stored away from a heat source in a cool, dark place. If kept in optimal conditions, it will last for up to one year.

It depends. CBD does not have any one dosage that works for everyone. The optimal CBD dosage depends on several factors, including CBD tolerance, body type, and the specific symptoms being targeted for relief. The CBD product type and its concentration are also factors when estimating the correct dose.

Dosing is highly individualized and depends on what you are taking it to accomplish. We suggest speaking with a healthcare professional before you start to ascertain an adequate dose. While taking too much will not result in adverse effects, you may be able to achieve the same results with less. Take note of how your doses affect you and adjust the dose and frequency as needed.

Topical CBD can be applied directly to the affected area, and you can use it as often as you wish. CBD oils and tinctures can be added to food or drinks, or held under your tongue for 60 seconds for maximum and immediate absorption.

Most people find that taking CBD regularly over time brings the best results. Since you do not experience a “high” from taking CBD, there won’t be any dramatic indication that it has taken effect.

Concentration, body weight, tolerance, level of discomfort, and other factors. It’s best to first determine how much CBD is in each dose of your product, then weigh that against the remaining factors.