17 RARE CBD Facts That May Surprise You!
CBD is gaining interest as more people are experiencing it’s natural relief! Discover 17 CBD facts that may enlighten and deepen your understanding:
#1. CBD is Cannabidiol
Cannabidiol is the scientific name for CBD. “Hemp Extract” is also a synonymous term with CBD, as it is an extract from Hemp, the female version of Cannabis Sativa.
#2. CBD is 1 of Many “Cannabinoids“
A “Cannabinoid” is a botanical compound in Hemp with therapeutic benefits for mind and body wellness. CBD is 1 of at least 116 different Cannabinoids in the Hemp plant. We hear about CBD and THC as they are the most researched, but CBN, CBG and CBC are examples to name a few.
#3. CBD was Unknown Until 1940
Although Humans have been harvesting Hemp for over 4,000 years to make practical products and herbal remedies, CBD was completely unknown until it was discovered in 1940 by Roger Adams, an award-winning organic chemist who also first discovered THC!
#4. CBD Oil is 100% Legal
The Farm Bill of 2018 allows consumers to legally purchase Hemp-based CBD Oil with less than 0.3% THC without any legal punishment. Consumers also have the option to purchase THC-Free CBD Oils.
While CBD is legal on a state level and federal level, these products are not regulated by the FDA. Until the market is regulated, make sure you see a product’s Certificate of Analysis to ensure it has undergone third party testing. Marijuana-based CBD Oils are illegal on both a state and federal level, unless you have medical clearance from your doctor.
#5. CBD Cannot Make You High
Hemp-based CBD Oil, such as the ones we sell, cannot exert a psychoactive effect, or “make you high” because it does contain enough THC.
#6. Small Traces of THC May Enhance CBD Effects
The research is developing, but the effectiveness of CBD in the human body may receive a boost when <0.3% THC is present in the final product. This concept is known as the “Full Entourage Effect,” a theory that CBD works best when in-concert with other Cannabinoids than isolated on it’s own. This effect is why CBD Experts recommend you start with a Full Spectrum CBD Product.
#7. CBD Oil is Not Hemp Seed Oil
CBD Oil is the same as Hemp Oil, but is different from Hemp Seed Oil. Hemp Oil is made from the flowers and leaves of the Hemp plant where concentrated CBD is found. Hemp Seed Oil is exclusively made from the seeds of the Hemp plant, which do not contain CBD or other Cannabinoids.
#8. CBD is the Same Whether it is from Hemp or Marijuana
CBD is the same non-psychoactive extract whether it’s sourced from Hemp or Marijuana. The difference is the Hemp plants contain a trace amounts of THC(<0.3% THC) where Marijuana plants are heavily concentrated with THC (25% and up).
#9. Industrial Hemp is Hemp
The term “Industrial Hemp” is another word for Hemp used throughout the 1930’s to identify the thousands of practical, industrial products that can be made from Hemp stems and fibers.
#10. Canines and Felines Respond to CBD
Cats and dogs share a similar signaling system with humans called the “Endocannabinoid System (CBD).” This natural system, made of CB1 and CB2 receptors, uniquely respond to CBD by stimulating balance throughout the body’s biological systems. CBD Pet Oil may help pets find natural relief from anxiety and pain responses while providing support for healthy sleep support.
#11. CBD Products are not Considered Supplements by the FDA
Under section 201(ff)(3)(B) of the FD&C Act, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has “concluded that THC and CBD Products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition.”
#12. The CBD Market is Largely Under-regulated
From Bath Bombs to CBD Beer, companies are allowed to sell CBD products without disclosing results from third-party testing. To make sure you get a quality product, make sure you see a product’s Certificate of Analysis to verify the lab report matches the label. You can see our third-party lab results by clicking here.
# 13. CBD Oil can turn pink (but it’s a good sign)
CBD Oils infused with MCT Oil will turn pink when the oil is exposed to light and oxygen. Only high-quality MCT Oil reacts like this, click here to learn more!
#14. Highly Potent CBD Oil is a Dark Color
The higher the concentration, the darker the oil. Full Spectrum CBD Oil is typically darker than Isolate CBD or Broad Spectrum CBD because it contains higher concentrations of CBD. Full Spectrum CBD Oils infused with Hemp Seed Oil will also be darker than Full Spectrum CBD Oils infused with MCT or Olive Oil.
#15. You Can Find CBD Oil Without THC
If you want to infuse your wellness with a non-THC CBD Oil, then Isolate CBD or Broad Spectrum CBD may be the right choice for you! The difference is Isolate CBD only contains CBD where Broad Spectrum contains all Cannabinoinds except CBD. While these options exist, experts recommend starting with 10 drops per day of Full Spectrum CBD.
#16. A CBD-Infused Drug Received FDA Approval
In June of 2018, the FDA approved a CBD-infused pharmaceutical drug “Epidolex” to be used as a treatment to treat seizures in patients two years of age or older.
#17. THE CBD Market May Hit $20 Billion in Sales by 2024
As the worldwide market comes to understand that CBD cannot make you high, more people are finding a natural alternative to mainstream pharmaceutical drugs. BDSA Analytics released a 2019 study projecting CBD sales to reach $20 Billion by 2024! Whether or not these projections will be affected by the Covid-19 outbreak is yet to be determined.
Final Thoughts
While there is much research to be done, CBD Products remain a breakthrough in natural remedies as more people discover it’s natural relief.
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