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CBD FULL SPECTRUM VS CBD BROAD SPECTRUM VS CBD ISOLATES
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2022
CBD FULL SPECTRUM VS CBD BROAD SPECTRUM VS CBD CRYSTALS
The extraction of cannabinoids, especially CBD, goes through a number of steps and these additional filtration and purification processes change the constitution of the final product and its label.
The terms full spectrum, broad spectrum, distillates and isolates, which are found in product descriptions or on product labels, categorise the results of extractions by counting the number of target molecules present, in this case cannabidiol or CBD molecules.
The extraction processes for CBD benefits involve parts of the hemp plant such as the flowers, leaves, stems and seeds.
However, products obtained only by pressing the seeds, such as hemp extracts and hemp seed oils, are devoid of active ingredients and therefore do not offer the same virtues.
As a reminder, the agricultural hemp plants used to produce CBD extracts must come from varieties listed in the European catalogue of authorised plant species and must also be grown in the European Union.
These strains have the distinction of being low in psychoactive cannabinoids (THC) but nevertheless possess the same array of cannabinoids, terpenes and other flavonoids as the strains grown for their medical or recreational potential, known as Cannabis or Marijuana.
Although agricultural hemp plants have lower concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes, they are still present.
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The European Union, Switzerland and the United Kingdom have legislated and regulated the amount of THC present in hemp-based CBD products, which must contain 0% THC for the United Kingdom, less than 0.3% for European countries and 1% for Switzerland.
To reap the benefits of CBD, broad-spectrum extraction processes (Wide Spectrum) or Full Spectrum (Broad Spectrum) affect certain parts of hemp plants such as flowers, stems, and seeds.
TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL EXTRACTIONS
To avoid degrading the fragile chemical compounds terpenes and cannabinoids, professional extractions are often performed at extremely low temperatures (-80°C), using a supercritical fluid such as CO2 (a non-volatile gas).
This process guarantees extracts free of any residual traces compared to extractions with volatile solvents such as butane, propane, ethers and alcohol or ethanol.
CO2 can therefore be used to extract a wide range of chemical compounds including about 100 cannabinoids, terpenes (responsible for smell and taste), and flavonoids.
These first unrefined extractions have a full spectrum and contain all the terpenes and cannabinoids, including CBD, but also traces of THC (less than 0.3% for the European Union and 1% maximum for Switzerland to ensure that no psychotropic effects will be felt).
The value of the full spectrum lies in the strong surrounding effect it provides.
This very popular theory tends to show that an active compound such as a cannabinoid is more effective when combined with other chemical compounds than when used in isolation.
This combination of CBD with other cannabinoids and terpenes would create a synergy that would provide more powerful effects.
On the other hand, a full-spectrum product with traces of THC of 0.3% may be banned from sale altogether, as in the UK where the legal THC level is 0%.
The full spectrum may also lead you to challenge your beliefs and convictions, or to run very small but possible legal or professional risks in the event of cannabis (and therefore THC) testing required by the police or for professional obligations.
Surrounding effect : this very popular theory tends to show that an active compound such as a cannabinoid is more effective when combined with other chemical compounds than when used in isolation.
CBD FULL SPECTRUM FOR
• People who are not tested for drugs.
• People who want to benefit from the full potential of plants.
It comes from the extraction of the whole plant.
The entourage effect prepares your body for sleep and helps promote healthy sleep cycles.
It contains traces of other cannabinoids including 0.3% THC.
Promotes calm, helps soothe and relax so you can enjoy restful sleep and wake up refreshed.
It has a high content of antioxidants and fatty acids.
They participate in the prevention of skin aging and thus act against firmness and the formation of wrinkles.
• People who want to benefit from the full potential of plants.
It comes from the extraction of the whole plant.
The entourage effect prepares your body for sleep and helps promote healthy sleep cycles.
It contains traces of other cannabinoids including 0.3% THC.
Promotes calm, helps soothe and relax so you can enjoy restful sleep and wake up refreshed.
It has a high content of antioxidants and fatty acids.
They participate in the prevention of skin aging and thus act against firmness and the formation of wrinkles.
Choosing between full spectrum or broad spectrum can make all the difference.
The THC has been removed. This means you still get the benefits of the entourage effect, without the THC benefits.
THE WIDE SPECTRUM OR BROAD SPECTRUM
To solve these problems, a second filtration is carried out, usually using solvent which will require a complex, heated vacuum purge.
The extract obtained after purging will be free of any residual harmful traces of solvent but will also be free of THC molecules.
Only the other cannabinoids, such as CBD, and the terpenes that have resisted will be concentrated, thus maintaining a lighter surrounding effect than the full spectrum and reducing all of the previously mentioned risks associated with the THC molecule.
This is called Broad Spectrum.
No taste or smell, the great benefits of Cannabidiol Isolates.
BENEFITS OF BROAD SPECTRUM CBD
The isolate is composed of over 99% CBD and 0.0% THC.
It is extremely versatile and can be used to make a wide range of products.
WIDE SPECTRUM OR BROAD SPECTRUM FOR:
• People sensitive to THC and cannabinoids.
• People who are regularly tested for drugs.
• People looking for tasteless and odorless CBD.
• People who want to personalize their dosage.
It is extremely versatile and can be used to make a wide range of products.
WIDE SPECTRUM OR BROAD SPECTRUM FOR:
• People sensitive to THC and cannabinoids.
• People who are regularly tested for drugs.
• People looking for tasteless and odorless CBD.
• People who want to personalize their dosage.
The more filtration steps there are, the more the purity of the CBD will be at the rendezvous, to the detriment of the entourage effect.
No more terpenes or other chemical compounds, just a crystallised form of pure CBD with a strong dissolving power, tasteless, odourless, and guaranteeing total legality.
A THIRD STAGE OF CANNABIDIOL DISTILLATION
A third distillation stage will produce the distillates, a sort of viscous paste, which will then be concentrated to 99.9% purity in the form of CBD crystals in a fourth stage (isolation process).
No more terpenes or other chemical compounds, only a crystallised form of pure CBD with a strong dissolving power, without taste or smell and guaranteeing total legality.
The primary motivation was to have a 99% pure CBD, easy to dissolve and legally unimpeachable, allowing for use in the food and cosmetics industries or in e-liquids and facilitating marketing procedures.
But in the end, the high number of filtration steps completely eliminates the olfactory and gustatory sensations and the beneficial potential of the entourage effect.
FINALLY, WHICH CBD OIL IS MOST SUITABLE FOR YOU?
To summarise, full spectrum extracts offer an intense organoleptic journey thanks to their full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes.
Broad spectrum products have a reduced terpene profile but have had the phyto-cannabinoid THC removed.
CBD isolates are 99.9% CBD and have no taste or smell.
All CBD products, whether manufactured and processed by the food or cosmetics industry, are made from a full spectrum, broad spectrum or isolate base.
Melatonin is a natural hormone that plays a role in your sleep-wake cycle.
Some of these symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, feeling sick, and headaches.
Seizures, acute disorientation, or hallucinations are uncommon but dangerous side effects that require discontinuing use and seeking medical attention.
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