Your ultimate
guide to CBD

What is CBD and where does it come from?

Discovered in 1940, Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of 100+ natural compounds that can be isolated and extracted from the hemp plant. Cannabidiol affects our own Cannabioid receptors located throughout the body, which are responsible for pain, mood, appetite, and memory. Hemp-derived CBD has been reported to help with relaxation, focus, and whole-body health. There are continous research studies and science developments on the topic.

CBD is legal in the United States and is widely used to ease discomfort, promote relaxation, and help get better sleep. But that wasn’t always the case. For far too long, unfair stigmas were assigned to CBD, blocking people from its many rejuvenating qualities. The public perception of CBD—and people’s ability to incorporate CBD into their everyday health—changed when the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 legalized the farming of industrial hemp, which, as defined by the Act, contains less than 0.3% THC.

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CBD oil
extraction process

1 Compression chamber

Supercritical CO2 fills an extraction chamber where the plant is contained, acting as a solvent.

2 Extraction vessel

The CO2 pulls the CBD out by breaking up the trichomes and trimmings in the extraction vessel.

3 The separator

The manufacturer separates and splits the extract into individual compounds, like CBD.

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3 forms of CBD extraction

Isolate

The extraction process used to yield CBD isolate removes all of the other cannabinoids from the hemp plant, including THC. Some say that isolate offers the purest CBD experience, plus it’s a great option if you are subjected to drug tests.

Broad Spectrum

Broad Spectrum CBD is a blend of cannabinoids, fatty acids, and terpenes that are natural to the hemp plant. However, THC is removed in its extraction process. Nonetheless, this type of CBD offers nearly the full benefits of the entire hemp plant.

Full Spectrum

As is indicated by its name, Full Spectrum CBD contains all the hemp plant’s naturally-occurring compounds, including THC. When all these cannabinoids are taken together, they offer the beneficial entourage effect and a deeper, whole-plant CBD experience.

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CBD supports relief from daily stressors