CBD Oil seems to be everywhere these days. It is the hot new item that everyone seems to be talking about. Chances are you know something about it but not enough to make an educated choice. The first thing that probably pops into your head is marijuana. The next thing that pops into your head is whether or not it is a drug that will get you high. Since CBD is being marketed as a product that can reduce your pain and stress, these are valid questions.
CBD is an oil that comes from cannabis plants. Specifically, it is extracted from the leaves and flowers of the plant to produce a product that helps with pain relief, anxiety, and stress. CBD is considered a cannabinoid, as is THC. The difference being that THC provides a high mind-altering feeling, and CBD gives you a calming wave of relaxation after taking it. In simple terms, CBD can be taken throughout the day without impacting your ability to perform normal functions.
In this post, we are going to break down some of the most important CBD terminologies. For each term, we will give you the official definition and a more simple explanation for you to digest and remember.
Cannabidiol
Official Definition
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis.
What Does That Mean?
Cannabidiol is found in the leaves of marijuana and hemp plants. It is then processed into an oil that can be safely consumed and provides relief from everyday pains and stressors.
Full Spectrum
Official Definition
Full spectrum means that an oil or product contains all the cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plant in nature rather than just CBD (Cannabidiol).
What Does That Mean?
Cannabis plants can produce several different types of cannabinoids. Full spectrum has all of them mixed together to produce a more powerful product and increases its effect. Be sure to understand the effects this product will have on your abilities before consuming it.
Broad Spectrum
Official Definition
Broad-spectrum CBD is CBD that has been extracted from the cannabis plant with all of the other compounds from the plant except for THC.
What Does That Mean?
THC is the element that provides the mind-altering high feeling we associate with marijuana. Broad Spectrum is CBD that includes everything else, including terpenes, essential oils, and other cannabinoids. This is what you want if you are looking for a CBD solution that will not impact your mindset and ability to function throughout the day.
Terpenes
Official Definition
Terpenes are the natural compounds that are responsible for the flavors, smells, and colors that are found in every plant on earth, including cannabis.
What Does That Mean?
The official definition here is pretty straight forward. However, the key thing to know is that terpenes do a lot more than just provide flavor and smell. When they interact with cannabinoids, they can double their impact and create a consistent stream of nutrients for your body. Make sure that any CBD product you purchase has terpenes in it.
Isolate
Official Definition
CBD Isolate is a full- spectrum product that has been isolated from the plant compounds.
What Does That Mean?
Being isolated from the plant compounds makes CBD Isolate the purest form of CBD on the market. This ensures the THC, flavor, and odor have all been eliminated. It also costs less than it’s other CBD counterparts. Isolate comes in handy when you are including CBD in your food.
Certificate of Analysis
Official Definition
A Certificate of Analysis, or COA, is a document from an accredited laboratory that shows the number of various cannabinoids in a product.
What Does That Mean?
A COA ensures that the manufacturers are the product sent to the lab for testing. It also forces them to prove that the oil they are selling includes the ingredients they promise are included. It is important to always review the COA before buying and consuming any CBD related product.
THC
Official Definition
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the chemical responsible for most of marijuana's psychological effects. It acts much like the cannabinoid chemicals made naturally by the body.
What Does That Mean?
THC is the mind-altering drug found in marijuana. If you are looking to include CBD in your daily routine without the feeling of being high, you will want to buy products that do not include THC.
Organic
Official Definition
Organic CBD refers to CBD oil that is sourced from organically grown hemp plants.
What Does That Mean?
Organic CBD is the cleanest possible CBD option. Organic hemp must pass a wide range of FDA ordered tests in order to claim it is organic. To make this claim, it must be grown in clean and healthy soil. It must also be free of heavy metals, pesticides, and other toxins.