choose a product that uses a
full-spectrum cBd oil.
all products currently on the market
use either a cBD isolate or a cBD oil in
their blends.
cBD isolate is a singular,
extracted molecule —pure
cannabidiol. it comes in a powder form
which makes it easy to blend into a
carrier oil or cream. full-spectrum oil is
a whole plant extract and includes
more than 400 trace compounds. if
sourced from a supplier with a sophis-
ticated distillation process, a
full-spectrum cBD oil should contain
many beneficial cannabinoids,
including cBc, cBn, cBG and cBD,
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essential vitamins, minerals, omega
fatty acids, flavonoids, and terpenes.
These compounds interact synergisti-
cally to create what scientists refer to
as the “entourage effect,” increasing
the therapeutic benefit of the oil.
know your supplier.
not all cBD oil is created equal. The
hemp used to make cBD is grown in
many states across the nation, each of
which maintains differing standards.
for example, oregon—one of the top
hemp producers in the country—has
some of the most stringent pesticide
testing in the nation. a farm’s prior
pesticide use is significant when you
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consider that hemp is known to
naturally detoxify contaminated soil in
a process known as bioremediation. To
protect customers, retailers should
know the details of how the plant is
grown and processed. ask where the
farm is located, whether it has a
history of pesticide use in the soil and
if the growers practice organic farming
methods. as of today, there is no
organic certifying agency for the hemp
industry—you must research this on
your own.
ask for lab tests.
Every batch of cBD, whether it is an oil
or an isolate, should arrive with a
certificate of analysis, or coa. This test
measures the levels of pesticides,
toxins, molds, heavy metals and
cannabinoids present in the finished
product. The best hemp farms not only
use organic farming practices, but all
products undergo strict third-party
testing regimes to ensure you receive
the highest quality cBD oil, free of
contaminants.
Some companies might resist
offering you the coa on the oil they
use. if that is the case, you should ask