About Get Populum

Populum was founded in 2016 in Tempe, Arizona with a simple thesis: if CBD actually works, people shouldn't have to guess whether they're getting a quality product. Every Populum product ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis from an independent lab. That's not marketing — it's the minimum standard the industry should meet.

Our Story

The CBD market exploded after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived cannabinoids. By 2023, U.S. CBD sales crossed $6 billion. But the FDA still hasn't established quality regulations for CBD as a dietary supplement — leaving consumers to navigate an industry where label accuracy, contaminant testing, and extraction quality vary enormously from brand to brand.

Populum was built to solve this specific problem. Co-founded by CEO Gunhee Park, the company sources hemp from U.S. farms, uses supercritical CO2 extraction (the gold standard for purity — no residual solvents), and publishes full Certificates of Analysis for every production batch. Their COAs cover cannabinoid potency, pesticide screening, heavy metal analysis, and residual solvent testing from ISO 17025-accredited independent laboratories.

The 30-day risk-free trial isn't a gimmick — it reflects a business model built on product confidence rather than marketing spend. If your CBD oil doesn't test within range of label claims, or if you simply don't notice a difference, send it back for a full refund. For details on each product, see the full product review.

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What We Stand For

Populum's approach centers on three commitments that most CBD brands either skip or treat as optional:

Batch-Specific Lab Transparency
Every product ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from an ISO 17025-accredited independent lab. This includes full cannabinoid profiles, pesticide screens, heavy metals, and residual solvents. Not a generic test from six months ago — a report tied to the specific batch you received. A 2017 study published in JAMA found that nearly 70% of CBD products sold online were mislabeled (Bonn-Miller et al., JAMA, 2017). Batch-specific testing is the only way to verify what's actually in your bottle.
CO2 Extraction Standard
Supercritical CO2 extraction produces the cleanest hemp extract with zero solvent residue and precise compound control. It costs more than ethanol or hydrocarbon extraction, which is partly why Populum products aren't the cheapest on the market. But the quality difference shows up in lab results — consistent potency, clean contaminant panels, and preserved terpene profiles that support the entourage effect.
Full-Spectrum by Default
Populum's core tinctures use full-spectrum hemp extract, retaining CBD alongside other naturally occurring cannabinoids (CBG, CBN, CBC), terpenes, and flavonoids. The entourage effect theory, described by Russo in a 2011 review (British Journal of Pharmacology), suggests these compounds work synergistically — which is why most clinical research uses full-spectrum or whole-plant extracts rather than CBD isolate.

What We Don't Do

Populum products are dietary supplements — not pharmaceuticals. Safety and risk considerations: they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The only FDA-approved CBD product is Epidiolex (prescription, for rare epilepsy). CBD can interact with certain medications by inhibiting CYP450 liver enzymes. Full-spectrum products contain trace THC (under 0.3%), which may accumulate with regular use and could trigger a positive drug test. Side effects may include drowsiness, dry mouth, and digestive changes. Individual results vary based on body weight, metabolism, and biology. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting CBD, especially if you take prescription medications. For a deeper look at how extraction quality affects what you're actually getting, CBD Origin covers the full supply chain.

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Full-spectrum CBD oils, capsules, and topicals — all with published lab results.

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