CBD 101: A Beginner’s Guide
If you’re interested in trying CBD oil for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions on how to use CBD oil such as: What kind of CBD oil should I get? How to take CBD oil? How much CBD oil should I take?
While CBD has been growing in popularity in recent years, there is still a lot of confusion and it may be overwhelming to someone who has never tried it before.
Firstly, CBD is a cannabinoid (compound found in cannabis) which is known for its several therapeutic benefits. Importantly, it is the second most abundant cannabinoid and one of the most well known by the general public. CBD can be used to ameliorate inflammatory, pain , sleep disorder, anxiety and mood conditions. Truly a versatile and beneficial compound, CBD is also specifically not psychotropic. Unlike THC which has psychoactive mental altering properties, CBD does not have any of these. Meaning that there is no risk of intoxication in the manner similar to marijuana, in which THC is the major psychoactive and prominent component.
CBD can come in various forms, including gummies, oils , flower, topicals, capsules, concentrates and edibles. The extent of THC component in the a CBD product is denoted by its extract type. These could be either broad spectrum, full spectrum or isolate. Broad spectrum and isolate contain no THC component, while full spectrum does up until the legal limit of below 0.3% by dry weight. Isolate contains just CBD as a single cannabinoid, while broad spectrum includes CBC, CBG and other related cannabinoids that come with their ow benefits.
Extracts are relevant to a phenomenon called the entourage effect. The entourage effect occurs when a synergy is established between several different cannabinoids (including THC). The various different components combine to produce a more robust effect on the body than otherwise, on a singular basis.
Knowing Your CBD
You should always ensure that the CBD you buy comes outfitted with lab results. Not all brands are serious about such transparency, so it is important to make sure that you buy CBD from the right place. Chow420 is committed to providing a framework for trust and transparency in the CBD marketplace. You can see how we help keep you safe here.
