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CBD/CBDa Guide
What speaks to you?
There are a variety of decarb and raw products available these days;
Broad Spectrum, Full Spectrum, Isolate, Oil blends, Concentrates and Pastes!
What does it all mean and what is the best option and for what reason...
Read on... we will keep it as simple as we can.
So, what is the difference between decarb and raw oil?
There are many new terms we need to become accustomed to when a new industry pops up; just as the hemp industry has [re] emerged from the past, and with a vengeance. There has been a lot more research to support the countless benefits this one plant offers us across all industries, so simply put…
RAW is as it sounds; a raw cold-press extracted product that contains CBDa and CBD and all of the many other terpenes, flavonoids, and various other bio-active constituents this incredible plant has to offer.
Decarb is effectively a slang term for the process of decarboxylation which is the chemical process that removes the carboxyl group from the acid form [cbda] which all cannabinoids have in their initial form in the plant. [i.e. cbca, cbna, cbga, thca, etc]
okay, but what is the difference?
Effectively, the simplest way to answer this in the shortest way possible is based upon the 6+ years of working with these compounds; we have observed that people who are intending to improve sleep issues and/or anxiety have received the most benefits from Decarb [CBD].
Those who have been working with this oil to achieve benefits from various cancers, neurological issues, auto-immune disorders and inflammation have found the most benefits from Raw [CBDa].
We invite and encourage you to do further reading in this topic and more at ProjectCBD.org
and we also elaborate a little more on our page What are Calming Botanical Drops?
Broad-spectrum CBD
Simply put… Broad-spectrum CBD products contain almost every compound found in the cannabis plant with one key element missing: THC.
The absence of THC makes broad-spectrum products different from full-spectrum products, which do contain a little THC. [usually no more than 0.3%]
Broad-spectrum products are also different from CBD isolate products. CBD isolate is pure CBD, with no other cannabis compounds.
Broad-spectrum products are generally ideal for use with your pets as THC may have a toxic effect, particulary on dogs. [another article will be coming on this later]
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Full-spectrum CBD
Full-spectrum CBD contains all beneficial constituents naturally found in the cannabis plant.
These include:
- Cannabinoids: There are more than 100 cannabinoids, including CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD and THC are responsible for the therapeutic and psychoactive effects of cannabis products; among various other intriuging and interesting cannabinoids still being researched such as CBG, CBN and CBC to name a few including their acid forms. While CBD doesn’t cause impairment, THC has an intoxicating effect.
- Terpenes: Cannabis has more than 150 terpenes, which affect the plant’s fragrance (think: what makes an orange smell citrusy). Terpenes can also have therapeutic benefits (think: how lavender has a calming effect).
- Flavonoids: Cannabis includes about 20 different flavonoids. Flavonoids are found in all kinds of plants, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and more. Like terpenes, they have therapeutic effects. Research from 2016 shows that the flavonoids found in cannabis have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and neuro-protective properties.
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CBD Isolate
CBD isolate is a pure form of CBD that can be synthesized quite affordably in a lab but may also be isolated usually from the hemp plant. CBD isolate contains no other cannabis plant constituents.
CBD isolate is a crystal form of CBD, and it is often ground up and sold as a powder.
CBD isolate is not a product we currently work with, however this may change in the near future.
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The milligram chart below is from our CBD/CBDa range.
Example Starting Dose
For a 2000mg in 10ml bottle:
- First 3-5 days – 1 drop 3 times a day
- Next 3-5 days – 2 drops 3 times a day
- Next 3-5 days – 3 drops 3 times a day
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