25 THE CANNABIS

THE CANNABIS CONFUSION E V E R Y T H I N G Y O U W A N T E D T O K N O W ABOUT CANNABIS SATIVA

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock these past couple of years, you couldn’t possibly have failed to notice the swathes of cannabidiol (CBD) products that flooded the market. First came the oils, swiftly followed by supplements, edibles, vaping e-liquids and beauty products.

But why has CBD stormed the natural products industry? Is it purely the link to marijuana, THC and getting high? Or is there more to CBD than the hype surrounding this ingredient? Read on to find out more!

More About the Plant Species

Cannabis sativa is a complex species of plant with many different varieties which have been selectively bred over thousands of years to achieve the different properties that various species have. It is the properties of the varieties that have led to products being shrouded in both mystery and misinformation.

Both hemp and marijuana plants come from the Cannabis sativa species, yet their molecular makeup is very different as they have been grown for different end purposes. There is evidence that hemp has been farmed for over 10,000 years and today has many uses in industry. By US law, hemp varieties of Cannabis sativa contain less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content by dry weight and marijuana is anything over 0.3%.

The first documented use of marijuana dates back to around 2700BC, documented by Chinese Emperor Shen Nung, the father of TCM. He listed its benefits in treating rheumatism, gout, malaria and absent-mindedness.

CBD oil and Cannabis sativa seed oil, or hempseed oil as it is commonly known, are again two different offerings. CBD oil is extracted from the aerial parts of the plant - the leaves, stalks and flowers - whilst Cannabis sativa seed oil is made from the pressing of the seeds and contains no CBD.

More About Cannabinoids

There are over 100 different cannabinoid compounds, and Cannabis sativa contains around 80 active compounds. They are generally concentrated in the plant’s leaves. CBD is a non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid discovered in 1940. There are more than one hundred different cannabinoid compounds which work on different levels and in synergy with each other.

It was originally thought that CBD isolate had the strongest properties, however research has shown that the therapeutic properties are greater within a whole plant product: made up of cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes. When consumed together, these compounds interact with the body with greater impact and this is known as the entourage effect.

The Human Endogenous Cannabinoid System (ECS) was discovered in the 1990’s, and is a complex system that exists to receive cannabinoid compounds produced inside the body, however it also interacts with exogenous cannabinoids that enter the body via consumption of CBD-rich food sources such as hemp.

More About Cannabis Sativa in Beauty Products

Cannabis sativa seed oil is rich in two skin-loving ingredients; essential fatty acids (EFAs) in the idea ratio of omega 3:omega 6 which means they deeply moisturise whilst boosting the skin’s capability to retain moisture; and vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that works in the skin to protect against environmental stress. Cannabis sativa seed oil also contains vitamin A and essential minerals vital to skin health, including magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium and phosphorus.

CBD oil is known for having a strong calming effect on the skin, and its anti-inflammatory properties make it great for blemish-prone, sensitised, irritated or stressed skin that’s prone to redness. This is due to the fact that the ECS has receptors on our skin, and studies have shown CBD to be effective in the treatment of skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Kinetic’s Cannabis Sativa Products

Kanabia™ CBD+ is a true Full-Spectrum Cannabinoid complex sourced from a unique variety of industrial hemp (Golden Harvest™) with higher naturally occurring levels of rare cannabinoids than other varieties. Golden Harvest™ oil brings a significantly higher range of CBD, CBG, CBD-V and THC-V, than any other oils on the market while carrying 0.01% THC. A superior specialised extraction process draws out these naturally occurring cannabinoids as well as other therapeutic compounds including terpenes and cannabis specific flavonoids. This extract is then blended in a base of MCT oil for a purer taste as well as cognitive and digestive benefits. Kanabia possesses significant and effective amounts of: CBD (Cannabidiol), CBD-V (Cannabidivarin), CBG (Cannabigerol), and THC-V (Tetrahydrocannabivarin).

JĀSÖN De-Stress Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Body Wash features botanical surfactants and moisture-rich Cannabis sativa seed oil, with soothing oatmeal plus relaxing lavender and hops extracts, for a relaxing, calming cleanse. Helps de-stress itchy, irritated skin, leaving your body feeling smooth, pampered and balanced.

JĀSÖN De-Stress Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Moisturizing Creme offers a calming blend of Cannabis sativa seed oil and vitamin-rich black cumin seed oil, infused with soothing oatmeal and shea butter to promote healthy hydration for well-balanced, healthy-looking skin with pampered comfort. NO: THC, parabens, sulphates, petrolatum or phthalates.