Are you looking for a CBD company that truly stands for quality, transparency, and charity? Let us introduce you to Populum.
Founded in 2016 by Gunhee Park and Ola Olusoga, Populum is a CBD company dedicated to serving people with the highest quality, full-spectrum hemp extracts possible. In the burgeoning CBD marketplace, their sole aim is to provide their customers with products that harness all the benefits of hemp while staying as true to nature as possible.
Gunhee’s Quest for Health
Gunhee Park started Populum after embarking on his own journey to a healthier lifestyle.
In 2015, he came across hemp-infused products at a local Austin farmer’s market. At the time, he associated hemp with marijuana and all its psychoactive properties so was surprised to see something that was seemingly illegal out in the open. At the time, he was trying to eat organic foods, eat less meat, and incorporate more vitamins and supplements into his diet.
So, after trying some of the dips and protein bars, Gunhee engaged in a dialogue with the booth’s owners. He learned that hemp was both legal and chock-full of health benefits. What’s more, he soon developed a passion for hemp seeds, which eventually led him to discover the rest of hemp’s many benefits.
Through Populum and its products, Park and Olusoga hope to educate more people about the amazing power of hemp and make its benefits accessible to more people.
Populum Company Values
“Ad populum” is a Latin phrase meaning “for the people,” and it encompasses Populum’s philosophy. In addition to educating more people about hemp, Populum strives to make hemp more accessible, honest, and affordable for everyone.
To do this, they’ve partnered with organic farms in Colorado, they include their third-party lab test results with every product shipped, and they always have a human available to talk to customers.
Populum is dedicated to making hemp a mainstream supplement, one that is as much a part of their customers’ daily health routine as a daily multivitamin or meditation. What’s more, Populum strives to give their customers a risk-free way of trying their full-spectrum CBD oil extracts. So, if customers aren’t satisfied with the product within 30 days, they can return the product for a full refund. Because, at the end of the day, Populum believes in full transparency and feels their customers deserve nothing less.
Next, in keeping with their mission to serve their people, Populum offers a generous veterans program for those who have served in the US military. Once approved, veterans will receive a 25 percent discount on the retail price of all Populum’s products.
To qualify, veterans will need to provide:
- Full name and address
- The product(s) they’re interested in purchasing
- An ID and proof of service
Once all necessary information has been submitted, simply wait for a Populum team member to reach out. Typically, this will take anywhere between 24-48 hours. But, once approved, the discount will be applied to all purchases.
Populum’s Dedication to Quality
All of Populum’s products are formulated from full-spectrum extracts derived from industrial hemp that has been organically grown on Colorado-based farms. In keeping with Colorado’s regulations, the industrial hemp has been cultivated in only the cleanest soil, free from pesticides or herbicides.
Once the hemp is ready to be processed into full-spectrum extract, Populum uses a two-step, distillation method to draw out the oils. First, the hemp is subjected to food-grade ethanol-based extraction. Then, the resulting extract undergoes fractionalized distillation, which works to remove all lipids, chlorophyll, and waxes from the finished product. This process yields a full-spectrum extract that is high in beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes.
Because hemp oil naturally has a somewhat earthy, unpleasant taste, Populum takes the extra step to ensure their customers have a pleasant experience taking their products. Instead of covering up this earthy taste with artificial sweeteners or flavors, Populum uses natural orange zest. The result is a great-tasting, refreshing, full-spectrum hemp oil.
In fact, because Populum believes in full transparency, they’ve made their full list of ingredients available to the public. Under the “Tincture” section in their FAQ, customers will find that Populum’s tinctures are formulated with only all-natural ingredients, like cold-pressed orange oil and hemp and CBD extracts.
Last, but not least, each formulation is also bottled and packaged in a GMP-certified facility. Moreover, Populum ships only the latest batch of products, so customers can rest assured their products are safe, potent, and effective every time.
Populum’s Third-Party Lab Test Results
In addition to including certificates of analysis with each order, Populum also makes their third-party lab test results available to the public under individual product pages, e.g. here and here.
What Are Other Customers Saying About Populum?
Customers can post their reviews either on Populum’s site or their Facebook page.
The first customer, Emily B., states that she has been struggling with anxiety and has been taking her prescribed medications. However, after two weeks of supplementing with CBD oil, she’s noticed a difference in the way her body both feels and reacts. She states that CBD has been more successful in helping to reduce her anxiety than other medications.
Another customer, Soni D., states that she is thrilled with Populum’s products. Unlike other CBD products, she says there is no unpleasant, syrupy taste. Instead, the taste is mild, and it works well for her needs. What’s more, the customer service is awesome.
Karen M. states she is very satisfied with Populum’s 500mg hemp oil. It has helped her fall asleep at night. She falls asleep quickly and gets a full night’s sleep. Moreover, it has improved her medical lab test results.
Last, but not least, Adam F. says he has only been using Populum’s products since Dec. 2017. But, in that time, it has alleviated his diabetic nerve pain in his feet. Moreover, it has alleviated his restless leg syndrome, too.
Populum Returns and Shipping Policies
Populum has a generous, 30-day money-back guarantee for all its first-time customers. First-time customers can try any of Populum’s products for 30 days, and if they aren’t completely satisfied, they can arrange to return the product for a full refund.
If you wish to return the product, start by sending an email to [email protected]. A customer service member will reach out to you within one to two business days with information on how to make the return. Once your return has been received, it will take approximately five to seven business days for the refund to be credited to your original payment method.
Currently, Populum does not ship internationally. However, they ship via USPS within the United States. By default, standard shipping is free and will take anywhere from five to seven business days. For $7, customers can request USPS Priority Mail, which will deliver their products within three to five business days.
If customers wish to cancel an order, they must do so before any tracking information has been received. Otherwise, they will need to follow the procedure above for initiating a return. Moreover, if a product is defective, Populum will replace the product at no additional cost. But, customers must send an email to the above address for further instructions.
Populum’s Product Catalog
Currently, Populum offers the following range of products.
Our Verdict
Populum’s brand is simple, straightforward, transparent, and dedicated to quality. In addition to making their certificates of analysis available to the public, they even ship them with all their orders. What’s more, their blog has tons of great pieces on their company goals for the future, this delicious eggnog recipe infused with CBD, and a piece on how hemp oil can benefit your endocannabinoid system.
All in all, if you’re looking for a simple, high-quality, CBD company that is wholly dedicated to quality, we’d highly recommend Populum.
