CBD
How to choose CBD drops: strength, base and formula
Three things to compare when choosing CBD drops: the percentage, the carrier oil and the formula.
In short: compare three things: the strength (the percentage of CBD), the carrier oil, and whether you want plain CBD or a formula made for a specific purpose. A higher percentage means more CBD in every drop, not a better product.
1. Strength: what the percentage means
The percentage tells you how much CBD the bottle contains. In a 10 ml bottle, 10% is roughly 1,000 mg of CBD. Our drops range from 3% to 25%:
- 3–5%, mild: PHIX Immunity and PHIX Focus.
- 10–15%, mid-range: PharmaHemp CBD Drops (10% or 15%), PHIX Premium (14%) and PHIX O’Pain (15%).
- 25%, strong: PHIX Nerves.
If you are new to CBD, a lower or mid-range strength is the usual place to start.
2. Carrier oil
- MCT oil: neutral, with no distinct taste of its own. All PHIX drops use it.
- Olive oil: has a taste of its own. PharmaHemp drops use it.
- Salmon oil: only in Poor Dog Charlie, the drops made for dogs and cats.
3. Plain CBD or a formula with a purpose
Plain drops contain only hemp extract and oil. Formulas add herbs and terpenes, and the manufacturer designs each one for a particular situation:
- PHIX Sleep: the evening routine. CBD with CBN, chamomile and lavender.
- PHIX Nerves: relaxation under everyday stress. 25% CBD with lemon balm.
- PHIX O’Pain: tense muscles and joints, recovery. 15% CBD with turmeric.
- PHIX Focus: clarity and concentration. 5% CBD with rosemary.
- PHIX Immunity: the change of seasons. 3% CBD with vitamin D3.
- PHIX Premium: plain CBD for every day. 14% CBD, nothing added.
4. Check the documentation
Every CBD product page has a “Composition and documentation” section with the full ingredient list. Our guide Composition and labeling on the packaging explains what to look for.
These products are not medicines, and this guide is not medical advice.