Best CBD oils in the UK 2024, tried and tested

CBD oil is not a panacea, but you’d be forgiven for thinking it was. Over the past 50 years, thousands of studies have demonstrated the immense and widespread therapeutic value of this cannabis-derived molecule. CBD oil joins the likes of SAD lamps when it comes to combating low mood, and white noise machines when it comes to improving sleep.

This is, in part, down to the unique interaction CBD (or cannabidiol) has with the endocannabinoid system – a major physiological system that regulates all bodily processes, from sleep, to pain transmission to mood. But this is just one of many ways CBD can support the body, and this molecule is only one of more than 140 other cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids that are also present in some whole plant and raw CBD oils.

While there are hundreds of CBD products available, they are not all made equal. Choosing a high-quality product will help you find the results you seek (which hopefully this list will help with), as will taking it the right way.

Consistency is key – you can’t expect to take CBD oil once or twice and have your life transformed. This is a daily supplement, ideally taken two to three times a day, to support your body in regaining equilibrium. Start by taking a few drops each time. Hold the oil under your tongue for at least two minutes, to aid absorption.

To further enhance the effects, take directly after eating fatty food (as CBD oil is fat soluble) or after brushing your teeth (which boosts blood flow to the mouth). Gradually build up the amount you take, drop by drop, until you find a dose that helps you feel great.

How we tested

Well over 100 products have been tested over the course of a year, on 10 people with varying conditions and symptoms, including menopausal symptoms, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, arthritis and chronic fatigue.

Each person has tested a large number of CBD oils, comparing every bottle in a journal. When one really stands out, a second bottle was then tested on another individual with the same health or well-being concern. The ‘winners’ were picked out of the products that tested well for both.

The best CBD oils for 2024 are: