CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in the cannabis plant that may offer a myriad of health benefits for issues like insomnia, anxiety, and difficult to treat chronic pain. Legal CBD is extracted from dried and cured hemp flowers, which is a cannabis plant that contains less than 0.3% THC and is federally legal in the U.S. CBD can be processed into one of three concentrate forms: full-spectrum, broad spectrum distillate, or isolate.
Types of CBD Concentrates
Full-Spectrum
Full-spectrum CBD contains everything that naturally exists in the plant, including cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other plant matter. The entourage effect describes the belief that these components work better together.
However, because it contains trace amounts of THC, full-spectrum CBD may have a strong taste and smell and may be priced higher than other CBD products on the market. Full-spectrum CBD may also be a liability for those who need to be completely THC-free, such as athletes or those undergoing drug testing for employment.
We carry Full-Spectrum CBD oils in 1000 mg and 2000 mg tincture bottles.
Broad Spectrum
Broad-spectrum CBD is CBD without THC, but with most of the other constituents in hemp. It is extracted as a full-spectrum oil, which then undergoes additional refinement to become broad-spectrum distillate.
It can also be made by starting with isolate and adding certain cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids back in. The end result should be a thick, honey-like and concentrated substance, with at least 80% CBD content, and containing all the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids naturally present in the plant, except the THC. Broad-spectrum distillate allows consumers to avoid THC, without completely eliminating the chance of the entourage effect.
These are available in our Broad-Spectrum CBD Gummies and Capsules in both 10 mg and 25 mg of CBD.
Isolate
CBD isolate is pure CBD. It is made by continuing the refinement process used for broad-spectrum CBD until just the CBD in solid crystalline or powder form is left. The biggest advantage of isolate is that it does not contain any THC. For that reason, isolate also offers the highest concentration of CBD, usually over 99% pure, meaning that one gram of isolate powder carries about 990 mg of CBD. However, this also means there is no possibility of the entourage effect. Studies show that full and broad-spectrum CBD are still more effective overall.
In a study conducted on mice in 2015, it was found that while the CBD isolate did offer some health benefit for the isolate group, it had less of a therapeutic effect on inflammation than for the full-spectrum CBD group. Plus, the isolate only offered relief at a specific dose, while full-spectrum offered relief even as the dosage increased. CBD isolate could still be a good fit for someone depending on the severity of their pain, but it may not be as beneficial to some users as full-spectrum CBD. Regardless, isolate has an important place on the market for those who need to avoid THC completely.
We carry isolates in our CBD Balm and Cooling and Warming gels.
Which concentrate is right for you?
The numerous advantages of CBD make it a viable treatment option for just about anyone. The plant benefits those with various physical and mental health conditions as well as those pursuing a more healthy lifestyle. CBD concentrates are where you can explore and delve into the magic of the plant and the benefits you want to receive.
Disclaimer:
This article is for educational purposes only. We do not intend to give medical advice nor should any piece of information on this page serve as medical guidance. We will always ensure that our products are produced from the most responsibly extracted sources. We encourage all consumers to do their research and consult their doctor before taking CBD. This growing field is always coming up with new information and studies, and we will keep track as more studies are published. We will be publishing and sending out a monthly newsletter that will discuss current news/trends on CBD, updates on our products, information about specific strains, and much more. Sign up for our newsletter today!
