At the time described, Ireland permitted CBD use only medically and under state supervision. Despite the broader prohibition reported, Blooms Cafe began selling CBD-rich hemp and CBD coffee. Located in Waterford City, it offered CBD-rich flowers with lawful THC levels.
Blooms offers high CBD, but no THC!
Although Ireland's first CBD cafe, Blooms was unlike its famous Amsterdam counterparts. First, the shop was not a cannabis consumption venue.
Products did not exceed the stated legal limit of 0.2% THC. Representatives said they were imported from Croatia rather than grown in Ireland.
What is the difference between THC and CBD?
Cannabis produces hundreds of compounds called cannabinoids. These interact with the body to create pleasant feelings. Not all are psychoactive: the original article identifies THC as psychoactive, while CBD has no such effect.
Decades of studies have shown CBD as a safe, effective treatment for various diseases and symptoms. It reduces inflammation, supports nerves, slows cancerous tumor spread and balances some negative THC effects. Given this potential, analysts expected the market to reach $2.1 billion in the following few years.
