Providing cannabidiol supplements to the Isle of Thanet and beyond! 

Welcome to the Bright Isle

We are based in Ramsgate on the Isle of Thanet, which lies at the most easterly point of Kent, England. While in the past it was separated from the mainland by the 600-metre (2,000 ft) Wanstum Channel, it is no longer an island. The word Tanatus may come from the Celtic work "teine", meaning "fire" or "bonfire" and "arth" meaning "height" and would make Thanet the Bright Island. It could well be that a lighthouse or beacon was situated on Telegraph Hill, west of Manston, one of the highest points on the island. There isn't any evidence of this on the ground, and it may have been that there were several beacons arranged along the coast.

We hope to provide a beacon for those looking for high quality cannabidiol supplements. Our products are derived from both cannabis and hemp, and contain 0.2%< THC to ensure they meet the legal requirements in the UK/EU. 

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol (abbreviated as: CBD) is one of at least 120 active cannabinoids identified in cannabis and hemp. It is a major phytocannabinoid, accounting for up to 40% of the plant's extract. CBD helps to supplement the body's endocannabinoid system, and does not appear to have any intoxicating effects such as those caused by THC.

What is the endocannabinoid system?

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) ('endo' meaning 'within'), named after the plant that led to its discovery, is perhaps the most important physiologic system involved in establishing and maintaining human health. Endocannabinoids and their receptors are found throughout the body: in the brain, organs, connective tissues, glands, and immune cells. In each tissue, the cannabinoid system performs different tasks, but the goal is always the same: homeostasis, the maintenance of a stable internal environment despite fluctuations in the external environment.

Cannabinoids promote homeostasis at every level of biological life, from the sub-cellular, to the organism, and perhaps to the community and beyond. Here's one example: autophagy, a process in which a cell sequesters part of its contents to be self-digested and recycled, is mediated by the cannabinoid system. While this process keeps normal cells alive, allowing them to maintain a balance between the synthesis, degradation, and subsequent recycling of cellular products, it has a deadly effect on malignant tumor cells, causing them to consume themselves in a programmed cellular suicide. The death of cancer cells, of course, promotes homeostasis and survival at the level of the entire organism.

Endocannabinoids and cannabinoids are also found at the intersection of the body's various systems, allowing communication and coordination between different cell types. At the site of an injury, for example, cannabinoids can be found decreasing the release of activators and sensitizers from the injured tissue, stabilizing the nerve cell to prevent excessive firing, and calming nearby immune cells to prevent release of pro-inflammatory substances. Three different mechanisms of action on three different cell types for a single purpose: minimize the pain and damage caused by the injury.

The ECS, with its complex actions in our immune system, nervous system, and all of the body's organs, is literally a bridge between body and mind. By understanding this system we begin to see a mechanism that explains how states of consciousness can promote health or disease.

In addition to regulating our internal and cellular homeostasis, cannabinoids influence a person's relationship with the external environment. Socially, the administration of cannabinoids clearly alters human behavior, often promoting sharing, humor, and creativity. By mediating neurogenesis, neuronal plasticity, and learning, cannabinoids may directly influence a person's open-mindedness and ability to move beyond limiting patterns of thought and behavior from past situations. Reformatting these old patterns is an essential part of health in our quickly changing environment. (http://norml.org/library/item/introduction-to-the-endocannabinoid-system)

Review of 70% CBD Colorado Oil

5 stars ★★★★★

Got my 70% Colorado oil in a few weeks ago after talking to super helpful Oli about it. I opted for second class delievery and came next day, very well packaged. This stuff is the real deal! Knew right away by the aroma, very nice zesty sweet terpenes. I first made my own tincture with a gram of it into roughly about 8ml. First tried a drop under the tongue and around 15 minutes later it had me feeling very relaxed, followed by a second drop an hour later and had a good nights sleep. Was using it off and on afterwards, comparing it to my CBD Brothers tincture (white edition) a day or two with each one, effect wise was hard to differentiate, but taste wise by far went to Bright Isle. Last week I had the Colorado paste on its own. Smeared a very small amount under my tongue and WOW. Very strong! I'm a super lightweight with anything these days, this oil put me straight into bed within 20 minutes and had the best night of sleep ever. Totally sold on the oil guys! Will be buying again, no doubt!

Jordan Gumbrell
Musician based in Thanet, Kent

Customer service enquiries

Oli Genn-Bash

Managing Director

Please email brightislecbd@gmail.com - We aim to respond to all customer service enquiries within 2 working days.

Oli Genn-Bash is a former student of the University of Kent Canterbury and co-founder of the University of Kent Canterbury Psychedelics Society. Since 2010, he has organised hundreds of talks and workshops on various topics, including the many uses of hemp and cannabis. Over the years, Oli has provided useful information to the local community and the growing student population, which has helped to broaden knowledge and increase a sense of trust.

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In keeping in line with MHRA regulations, we do not recommend any of our products for medicinal use.