August 03, 2021 4 min read
Since the legalization of hemp derived CBD in 2018, the cannabis product has become increasingly popular in the U.S. Many people use CBD for a variety of common issues such as insomnia, but also to relax and destress. With lots of terms floating around, it can be difficult for consumers to differentiate between broad spectrum CBD oil and full spectrum CBD oil, or hemp extract vs hemp seed extract vs CBD extract. This article will leave you knowing all about CBD extract so you can make informed decisions the next time you reach for a CBD product.
There is often a lot of confusion between hemp seed oil, hemp extract, and CBD. This is understandable since in order to fall under the 2018 Farm Bill and be legally sourced, most CBD products on the market are extracted from hemp plants. However, CBD can also be extracted from marijuana plants, though these plants naturally produce lower levels of CBD than hemp does. Therefore, CBD oil is often a hemp extract, though it is not the same as hemp seed oil. While hemp extract and CBD oil are made from the leaves, flowers, and stems, which contain terpenes and other lesser cannabinoids, hemp seed oil is created by cold pressing only hemp seeds. Hemp seed oil does not contain CBD, but it is considered to have other health benefits such as helping to reduce cholesterol levels. Often used in cooking, hemp seed oil is very high in omegas, particularly omega-6 (linoleic acid) and omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid), and has no trans fats.
CBD is a non-psychoactive substance that will not give you the feeling of being high like THC or Delta-8 will. Those who use CBD will stay clear minded and alert, unlike people who consume marijuana. Mothers, working professionals, and others who need to remain in good judgement are able to use CBD extract without any issues.
You’ve probably heard all about the long list of CBD health benefits. While CBD is not a wonder drug that will cure all, there are quite a few scientific studies that have researched the potential health benefits of CBD. The most common are listed below:
CBD extract is most commonly found in the form of CBD oil. CBD oil is typically sourced from cannabis hemp plants. Extraction of CBD from the plant material is done in one of two ways, using carbon dioxide (CO2), or a solvent. The CO2 method involves having a closed loop extractor that pressurizes the gas enough to become a liquid. This liquid is pushed into a chamber with the plant material and removes the cannabinoids. When the pressure is reduced, the liquid turns back to gas and evaporates, leaving behind a concentration of cannabinoids and terpenes. The second method uses a solvent such as butane, ethanol, or propane in the same way using a closed loop extractor. After extraction, the mixture is slowly heated or cooled to remove the solvent and leave behind the sought-after cannabinoids.
Now that you know all about CBD extract and its benefits, it’s time to try some CBD products of your own. Visit our CBD page on our online smoke shop for CBD oil, CBD gummies, CBD lotions and creams, CBD gel, CBD tinctures, CBD chocolate, and more!
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