What is CBD (Cannabidiol)?

 

What is CBD? CBD or cannabidiol is a compound that belongs to the cannabinoid family produced by the cannabis plant. Cannabis is the general name, all hemp and marijuana types fall in this genus. Hemp and marijuana both contain the 113 different cannabinoids, but in different quantities. Marijuana produces a high quantity of  tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and low cannabidiol (CBD), this is the type of cannabis that will give a psychoactive effect or “high”. Hemp on the other hand has a high concentration of CBD and low THC concentration, hemp doesn’t contain enough THC for the psychoactive effects and the CBD may have the an opposing effect on anxiety and disordered thinking brought on by THC.

Although further CBD research is needed in order to fully understand the effects and effectiveness in treating certain disorders and ailments, research into CBD and its effects has been limited but has been gaining momentum with its growing interest. CBD products are meant to be therapeutic and should not be used to treat any illness, see a physician for series conditions and see if CBD could be helpful for you.

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What is Full Spectrum?

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CBD has become quite popular over the last couple of years but despite what you might think, it is only one of the 100+ compounds that have been identified in the Cannabis Sativa L plant. Full Spectrum CBD oil, unlike CBD isolate products, includes a wide range of cannabinoids present in the cannabis or hemp plant. Depending on the condition and what you are looking to achieve, it can provide a greater effect than CBD alone as all the cannabinoids work together in what is known as the entourage effect (more on that later).

 

Full spectrum CBD also contains a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, protein, chlorophyll, terpenes, flavonoids, and fiber. When referring to CBD in the hemp plant, it’s important to understand that hemp contains a large number of cannabinoids (in trace amounts), but the main compound is cannabidiolic acid (CBDa). As CBDa is more abundant in the hemp plant, firms must decarboxylate the oil. This process heats the oil and changes CBDa into CBD.

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Although it may be better to consume CBD alone than nothing at all, it may not offer you the same range of positive effects as full spectrum CBD oil. With full spectrum CBD, not only will you get adequate CBD, but you’ll also consume dozens of beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes. As a result, your body will receive more than enough vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.

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CBD Oil or CBD Capsules?

 

There are a couple differences in using CBD oil over CBD capsules. First being the quickness that the CBD takes effect, the CBD oil is infused MCT oil is digested and utilized much quicker than the whole hemp CBD capsules that can take up to an hour to take effect. Second is duration, the oil will last on average half the amount of time as the capsules with the same amount of mg of CBD.

 

What ailments does CBD help?

 

Studies have shown that CBD has helped serve the following ailments:

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• Arthritis

• Chronic pain

• Depression & anxiety

• Epilepsy

• Inflammation

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Neuropathic pain

• Stress