Extensive cbdMD Reviews (2020) — Is It Worth Your Money?

First Impressions

cbdMD is one of the most recognized American CBD brands that continues to climb the alternative medicine rankings nationwide. 

This caught our team’s attention — hence why we decided to conduct some in-depth research to uncover the catalyst behind cbdMD’s success story.

We investigated the offers of the cbdMD brand, as we did with many other CBD oil companies, to inspect the truthfulness behind the many online cbdMD reviews and give you an overview of both the weak and strong points of cbdMD in general. 

In short, you will find all the information you need before hitting that “add to cart” button.

So, what can you expect when you buy cbdMD products? Is it worth the money, or should you keep searching for a better deal? Let our thorough cbdMD review help you make the right decision.

About cbdMD

Founded: 2015

Production: THC-free, CBD-based products for alternative medicine and wellness

Other names: cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD)

Previous brand name: Level Brands, Inc. (changed in May 2019)

Based in: Charlotte, NC, US

Retail Market: US

cbdMD Maxim: “Powered by nature, enhanced by science”

cbdMD Reviews: Company Background

cbdMD was founded in 2015 under the name Level Brands, Inc., and today it is one of the most solicited THC-free CBD product providers across the US.

cbdMD Inc. is based in Charlotte, NC, and contributes to the national CBD market with a wide variety of “superior” broad-spectrum products, made from non-GMO, organic hemp plants grown in the US.

The popularity of this company’s products has resulted in many positive cbdMD company reviews, which were diligently analyzed by our team to present maximum objectivity when reviewing cbdMD.

Overall, their wide range of products spans from bath bombs to CBD chews for pets, including CBD tinctures, topicals, and gummies, which gives us plenty of room to review the best and most popular products among them.

But, for now, let’s start off with our general comparison.

cbdMD Oil Review — Quality and Purity

cbdMD oil in short:

• Non-GMO
• Organic
• Vegan
• Broad spectrum
• THC-free 

cbdMD products are infused with organic, non-GMO, broad-spectrum CBD oil that also has undetectable amounts of THC. What does this mean?

In a nutshell, the CBD oil used in these products doesn’t contain trace amounts of THC — they aren’t detectable by any valid scientific analytical tools. Therefore, if there is any THC present, it’s totally negligible. 

In addition, professional reviews on cbdMD oil (read: lab results) confirm the presence of other cannabinoids (notably CBDV) in small concentrations, making this CBD oil — broad spectrum. 

How is this kind of oil produced?

CO2 extraction. In other words, pressurized carbon dioxide is used to extract the desired chemicals (essential cannabinoids, terpenes, etc.) out of the plant. This is the standard procedure for extracting CBD and it’s used by many a company across the industry.

cbdMD Lab Results — Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

Lab test results are made readily available for every cbdMD product and are publicly displayed on their website, along with a QR code for result verification.

Why do you need these?

Third-party testing, in this case, done by SC Laboratories, confirms the purity of the products and gives you the exact concentration of cannabinoids per unit, as well as their density.

What’s more, lab tests confirm the absence of any harmful bacteria in the product, which is crucial for preventing intoxication. 

Speaking of which, there are a few cbdMD lab results lacking, which we would have liked to find in order to perform a better assessment of the purity of their CBD oil.

Available Tests	Unavailable Tests
Presence of different cannabinoids test	The concentration of different terpenes testing
Cannabinoids density test	The concentration of essential oils test
Harmful bacteria testing	Presence of pesticides and heavy metals test
	Presence of fungi test

 The presented cannabinoids test results provide information on:

• Total CBD per unit.
• Total cannabinoids per unit.
• Total cannabinoid density per ml or mg of the product.
• Confirm the absence of THC.

Furthermore, microbiological tests analyze the presence of certain bacteria, namely:

• Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia Coli
• Salmonella

Even though the most important tests are done and presented (and neatly so) on the cbdMD website, the test results for the exact concentrations of pesticides, heavy metals, and fungi are missing.

This is most probably due to the organic farming method that cbdMD uses for growing their hemp, making these tests somewhat obsolete. On the other hand, the average consumer, who might indeed be interested in the exact concentration of terpenes and essential oils, will be disappointed.

Are cbdMD Products Safe for Use?

All cbdMD products are tested by third-parties that have an ISO-certification for safety and effectiveness, so… safely shop away! But, before consuming these products, always follow the prescribed guidelines, namely:

• Consult with your physician before taking cbdMD products if you have a serious or chronic disease.
• Do not use these products if you are under the age of 18.
• Do not exceed the recommended cbdMD dosage.
• Do not take cbdMD products containing elements that you are allergic to (check the ingredient description).
• Consult with your physician in the case of any undesired effects.
• Do not use cbdMD products if you are pregnant or nursing.
• Do not give your pets any cbdMD pet products if they are pregnant or nursing.
• Consult your pet’s veterinarian if you are not sure whether CBD oil is the right treatment for your pet, or you have doubts about the cbdMD dosage.

An Overview of Different Product Types 

cbdMD has a huge list of products on offer, so we had the hard task of choosing between them, only to review but a few. Nevertheless, we’ve outlined cbdMD products by their general usage.

Product Types

Topicals

• Premium Freeze Line (pain relief)
• Premium Recover Line (recovery, pain relief)
• Premium Revive Line (hydration, CBD skincare)

Edibles 

CBD Gummies (including reviews of cbdMD gummies) for:

• energy lift, stress relief, immunity boost etc.

Tinctures

CBD Oil Tinctures for:

• energy revival, stress relief, immunity boost etc.
• sleep

CBD Capsules  

Sleep Aid for:

• Insomnia, stress relief, jet lag

Bath Bombs 

An assortment of products for:

• relaxation
• aromatherapy
• stress relief

Pet CBD Products 

Mostly for pain relief, relaxation, and improved quality of life for terminally or chronically ill dogs and cats, containing the following products:

• Pet CBD Oil Tinctures for Dogs (adding to our cbdMD oil reviews)
• Pet CBD Oil Tinctures for Cats
• CBD Pet Chews (various types)
• CBD Topicals for Pets
• CBD Bundles for Pets
• Calming CBD Oil Tinctures

CBD Bundles

Various product bundles to improve not just your health but your wallet’s too.

Merchandise 

Standard branded merchandise for the enjoyment of loyal customers. 

Product Health Notice

Having in mind that cbdMD products are not yet FDA-approved, they should be taken with caution if you are using other medication.

For some products, as the various ratings and reviews on the cbdMD 300mg recovery topical show, the indications are not quite clear.

According to our observations, this is the case for the whole cbdMD Premium Recovery Line. Namely, the website information indicates recovery, yet the CBD cream is called “inflammation cream,” whereas the packaging displays: “joint, muscle, and pain relief.” So, naturally, we wondered — which one is it?

The product may well aid in all of these. But, regardless, recovery can also refer to skin recovery (not just muscle recovery). So we would’ve liked it if they were more precise.

Product Appearances

Our team shares the positive opinion of most reviews for cbdMD regarding packaging.

However, the stylish and attractive appearance of these products is not as important to CBD users as what’s on the back of the packaging — the ingredient list.

Luckily for customers, the item packaging contains not one, but two lists:

1. The ingredient list

• Showing the list of extracts that can be found in the product.

(The CBD intake in milligrams is displayed on the front of the packaging).

2. The guaranteed analysis list

Displaying the crude concentrations of the main food ingredients (not applicable for every product type), including:

• proteins
• fats — both total and saturated
• fiber value
• moisture

Pricing per Product Category cbdMD Reviews

Overall Price Range	$9.99–$239.99
Price Range for Oil Products	$29.99–$239.99
Topicals	$29.99–$99.99
CBD Gummies	$29.99–$99.99
CBD Oil	$29.99–$339.99
CBD Tinctures	$29.99–$99.99
CBD Bath Bombs	$9.99
CBD Sleep Aid	$44.99–$75.99
CBD Recover Cream	$29.99–$99.99
Pain Freeze	$29.99–$99.99
CBD Capsules	$35.99–$149.99
Pet Products for Dogs	$19.99–$149.99

The Shopping Experience

cbdMD Website Review

The modern customer experience is more likely to begin online, and this is why our team decided to review the design, utility, and usefulness of the online purchasing tools of this brand, and we must say, we were pleasantly surprised.

Things We Liked on the cbdMD Website	Things That Could Use Some Improvement
Modern-looking, fresh, and esthetic design Good product visibility and grouping of products	Lack of negative customer reviews for cbdMD products
Easy to navigate	The back button doesn’t work when opening a product description
Available CoA
Available product reviews
FAQ section for every product type

Shipping Information:

Free Shipping through FedEx across all the 50 states and US territories; no minimum purchase required. The expected time of delivery is:

• 2–3 business days across the US — excluding US territories.
• 2–7 business days across the US and US territories.

Return Policy:

• 60-day money-back guarantee starting from purchase date for single product purchases.
• 30-day money-back guarantee for bundles.

Available Discounts:

• 10% off for subscribers (regular consumers) — the option by the button “AutoShip & Save.”
• Discounts for bundle purchases.
• Discount for affiliates.
• Online coupons offering up to 20% in price reduction.

Customer Reviews for cbdMD Shopping  

PROS	CONS
Wide range of products for humans and pets	Too few discounts
Website full of information	No analysis available on the content of terpenes and essential oils
CoA available for every product	Delivery time may not be accurate
Affordable prices
Free shipping
30–60 days money-back guarantee
Customer reviews for cbdMD are displayed for every product

Selected Products Review

1. cbdMD Gummies Reviews

Product name: CBD Gummies — 300mg, 750mg, and 1500mg

Best fitted for: Those seeking pain relief, immunity boost, and stress relief

Advised duration of treatment: 30 days

Price: $29.99; $39.99; $69.99

CBD concentrations: 10mg, 25mg, and 50mg per gummy                                      

For those of us that have somewhat of a sweet tooth, the gummies proposed by cbdMD complement our pleasure with a healthy wellness CBD routine. 

What is CBD oil good for? A lot of things! In fact, too many to write them all down without derailing this article. In a nutshell, it should be good for both your physical and mental health (let’s leave it at that).

Available in different CBD concentrations, cbdMD edibles are a pure delight! The biggest problem with these gummies is stopping at only one or two per day (the recommended dosage).

Earning a fair 56 positive cbdMD gummies reviews, this is one of the most commented and solicited cbdMD products, which entered the bestsellers list. 

The overall positive directions and affordable prices are why cbdMD gummies made their way to the second place on our list of the best CBD gummies for 2020.

Anyway, what we were not so enthusiastic about was the lack of information on available flavors and their sugar concentration.

Customers should also be aware that cbdMD gummies can be incompatible with a keto diet, and other low carbohydrate-nutritive regimens for that matter, because it contains 4 grams of sugar per serving.

2. cbdMD PM Reviews

Product name: CBD PM for Sleep – Mint – 500 mg

Size: 30ml bottle  

Best fitted for: everyone facing difficulty falling and staying asleep

Indications: insomnia, restlessness, anxiety.

Advised dosage and treatment: custom dose, depending on experience and sensitiveness to CBD, 30 minutes before going to bed.

Ingredients: CBD, MCT oil, melatonin, special herb blend (valerian root, passionflower, cascade hops, chamomile flower, and lemon balm).

Price: $44.99

CBD concentration: 16mg per ml (480mg in the bottle)

Just one glance at the ingredient’s list can be enough to figure out why most of the cbdMD PM reviews are so positive. People claim to have found their natural and organic solutions for sleep disturbances such as restless leg syndrome, anxiety, and others in this CBD oil.

Voted for product of the year (2020) by 40.000 customers, its efficacy and affordable price also earned this product the 3rd place in our best CBD oils for sleep list. 

As you can reat in that article, the effectiveness of the CBD oils for sleep depends on the right mix of other plant extracts that will work in synergy with the CBD. 

This product contains a few of the most powerful plant extracts that are used in treating insomnia, so, you can only imagine what adding 480 mg of CBD, and another 150 mg of melatonin might do. 

Now, although cbdMD ratings for this product are quite high, you should be careful when taking them since they are not yet approved by the FDA. Hence, for some conditions, using conventional medication might be a better solution overall.

Furthermore, if you are taking other sleep-inducing medications, you should contact your physician prior to adding the cbdMD PM Sleep Aid to your list. Obtaining more information on possible CBD-drug interactions is also advisable.

3. cbdMD Topicals — cbdMD Freeze Reviews

Product name: CBD Freeze Pain Relief — 300mg, 750mg, and 1500mg

Size: 3fl oz (90ml)

Packaging: roll-ons, squeeze bottles

Best fitted for: those facing backaches, joint, and muscle pain

Advised dosage and treatment: 2–3 weeks of gradually increasing dosage

Natural Ingredients:

  Extracts of: 

• Menthol, Aloe vera, Arnica montana, and Ilex paraguariensis
• Cannabidiol (CBD),
• Tea tree oil
• Vitamin E

Price: $29.99–$99.99

CBD concentration: 100mg, 250mg, and 500mg of CBD per oz

Awards and recognitions: “Product of the Year 2020” by the CSP

Online reviews for cbdMD topicals in the Freeze line are extremely positive, with many customers claiming they like the cooling effect that these products give, providing them with a feeling of relief for both muscle and joint pains.

In addition, this CBD topicals line wears the “Product of the Year” badge, awarded by the Consumer Survey of Product Innovation. Our team particularly liked cbdMD’s Recover Squeeze and recognized it as one of the best CBD oils for pain.

Paw CBD — cbdMD for Dogs Reviews

CBD Hard Chews

Products: CBD Treats for Dogs  of 150mg, 300mg, and 600mg

Best fitted for:

Small dogs — under 25lbs (1.13kg)

Medium dogs — between 25–50lbs (1.13–2.27kg)

Large dogs — over 50lbs (2.27kg)

Indications: painful sensations, immunity issues, and stress

Advised duration of treatment: 30 days

Flavors: baked cheese, sweet potato, and peanut butter

Price: $24.99; $34.99; $64.99

CBD concentration: 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg per treat                                      

cbdMD reviews of dog oil edibles in the form of hard chewable treats for dogs point to positive effects on allergies, arthritis, and relaxation issues for dogs.

Chewable CBD oil-infused edibles are a practical way for your furry friends to get relief for chronic ailments they sorely need.

Good-quality CBD treats can boost the life quality of our four-legged family members, and their behavior will prove not only the potency but the effectiveness of the treatment. 

cbdMD ratings and reviews for hard pet chewable are not negative, compared to other items of the Paw CBD line. However, if you haven’t given your pet any CBD products prior to this one, you might want to consult with a veterinarian first.

If you are not sure how CBD affects your pet and if you are not quite sure what the right cbdMD dosage is, consult a vet and do some research prior to giving CBD oil to your dog.

One bag of these hard chewables equals one month’s worth of treatments.

cbdMD Reviews of Dog Oil Tinctures

Products: CBD Oil Tinctures for Dogs (30ml)  

Size: 150mg, 300mg, 750mg, 1500mg, and 3000mg

Best fitted for:

Small dogs — up to 15lbs (6.8kg)

Dogs from 15–25lbs (6.8–11.3kg)

Dogs from 25–50lbs (11.3–22.7kg)

Large dogs over 50–100lbs (22.7–45.4kg)

Large dogs over 100lbs (45.4kg)

Indications: pain relief, immunity boost, and stress relief

Advised duration of treatment: 30 days, 1ml per day

Flavors: natural and peanut butter

Price: $19.99–$149.99

CBD concentration: 5mg, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg of CBD per ml                            

Ingredients: MCT oil combined with CBD oil (and peanut butter extract)

When it comes to cbdMD reviews, the tincture category for dogs is on par with their gummy bears, and for good reason, too! Namely, they are said to have many a use in everyday ailments of pets that come with age, as well as specific health conditions such as seizures or arthritis. Pet owners are particularly happy with how their doggos are reacting to these tinctures, and they report noticeable improvement — in other words, a more active behavior of their fluffy companions. 

The same as with humans, CBD is beneficial for treating chronic ailments in pets. For example, for arthritis with its proven anti-inflammatory effects.