Cannabis 101:
Full Spectrum vs. Broad Spectrum CBD
Purchasing CBD products can become rather confusing ... and one of the glaring questions is what is Full Spectrum CBD as opposed to Broad Spectrum CBD? CBTS is here to shed some light on the subject.
Research points to the existence of the “entourage effect,” which theorizes that when multiple cannabis plant compounds are present along with CBD extract, it increases the health benefits of the CBD product.
The basic and quick explanation is actually quite simple. The Because full-spectrum products contain compounds, such as main difference between full-spectrum and broad-spectrum THC, in addition to CBD, they may maximize the entourage CBD is the compounds they contain. effect. If a CBD product contains several naturally occurring cannabis plant extracts, such as terpenes and other cannabinoids — including up to 0.3% THC — it is full-spectrum CBD.
Pros of full-spectrum CBD Some of the potential health effects of CBD include: • anti-seizure • antioxidant • antianxiety Broad-spectrum CBD also contains several cannabis plant • pain relief compounds, but it is typically entirely free of THC. That said, • anti-inflammatory there may sometimes be trace amounts of THC in broadspectrum CBD products. It may also ease the symptoms of some mental health conditions and provide relief from muscle spasms. CBD isolate is the third common form of CBD. This is the pure form of CBD and contains no other cannabis plant One 2018 review also suggests that flavonoids and compounds. terpenes in the CBD may also have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. Full-spectrum CBD has numerous other cannabinoid compounds from the cannabis plant, along with low levels Whether you choose a full spectrum or broad spectrum CBD of THC. Usually, the THC quantities are less than 0.3% on a product, CBTS encourages you to shop quality. There are dry weight basis since this is the federal law requirement for hundreds of CBD products out there, many of which are not CBD products. of good quality and will not provide you with the results that you are seeking. We recommend you visit your local This low quantity of THC is not usually potent enough to dispensary — tell your budtender what your health goal is cause the “high” that people typically associate with and they can provide you with a quality product. CS cannabis use. — CBTS Staff Report Full-spectrum CBD also contains terpenes from the cannabis plant. Terpenes give plants their scent.
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