FAQs
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What is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many different compounds, known as cannabinoids, found in the cannabis plant. Cannabinoids are unique because they act on cannabinoid receptors that are part of the endocannabinoid system found throughout the body. The second most abundant compound in cannabis, CBD is not intoxicating and has none of the psychoactive properties of marijuana.
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Hemp vs. Marijuana?
Hemp is often confused with marijuana, as they both belong to Cannabis Sativa L. species, and the two terms are used interchangeably. However, they are different in composition (chemotype) and their applications. While marijuana is mainly used for recreational and medical purposes, Hemp can be found as an ingredient in dietary supplements, skin products, clothing, building and other accessories.
Marijuana is a mixture of plant material and the dried flowers of Cannabis Sativa. Though it is often used recreationally, marijuana also has a number of medical uses. It contains high levels of THC, which is the primary psychoactive component that gives patients the euphoric feeling generally associated with the drug. Resin is found mainly in the female plant, which growers harvest and dry. Marijuana also contains 500 other compounds, with greater than 100 being from the cannabinoids family.
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What is hemp oil?
Hemp oil is manufactured through an extraction process. This can be done with any plant in the cannabis genus, however, hemp oil is only produced from industrial hemp, which is used specifically for the dramatically low amount of psychoactive substance (THC) it contains. Hemp Oil has a wide range of commercial uses (plastic base alternative to petroleum, paint production, bio-fuel) and personal uses, including some with health benefits (nutrient-packed cooking oil, moisturizer, food ingredient, soaps, etc.).
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Organic Hemp
For hemp to be considered organic, it must be grown and cultivated under certain conditions. Organic hemp farms are located across the United States under strict regulations by the Department of Agriculture, the Organic Food Production Act, USDA organic regulations, and the National Organic Program.
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What's the difference between Broad Spectrum Hemp oil vs. Full Spectrum CBD?
Full-spectrum CBD is full of all the terpenes, cannabinoids, flavonoids, and fatty acids found in hemp, all of which have therapeutic value of their own and help create what's known as the entourage effect. Broad-spectrum CBD is a little bit of both. Broad-spectrum CBD is full-spectrum CBD without any THC.
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How do you take CBD Oil?
CBD Oil products can be taken sublingually (under the tongue), or mixed with your favorite beverage.
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What is the recommended dosage?
CBD oil does not have an official serving size and the FDA has not created a Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for CBD. Begin with a small dose of 1ML of CBD Oil and if necessary adjust the ratio or amount.