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Introduction
The health benefits of CBD are well publicized and you may already be aware of how CBD can be used to manage pain. What you may not know is why CBD is so effective and the different health issues that it can help with.
CBD is now available in a range of different formats. If you are new to using CBD then the choice can be overwhelming. By reading this special report, you will know what format of CBD you need to use to manage your health issues.
This report is ideal for you if you are a beginner with CBD. We will cover all of the most important issues about CBD in this report so that you will know exactly what you need to do. CBD often gets a bad rap because of the myths that surround it. These myths are all untrue and we will explain why.
You deserve to know the truth about CBD and how it can help you so please read all of this short report. Do not deprive yourself of the lifechanging properties of CBD. Let’s get right into it!
In the first section, we will explain what CBD really is.
What CBD Really is
It is essential that you fully understand what CBD is and what it isn’t. A lot of people will not use CBD because they do not really understand it. We will avoid using too much technical jargon in this section so that it is easier for you to learn what CBD is.
CBD is short for Cannabidiol. It comes from the cannabis plant and is just one of around 100 compounds found in the plant. The cannabis plant has buds or flowers on it and this is where the gooey like CBD resin is located. Flowers on the cannabis plant are covered by mushroom like small structures which are called trichomes.
The role of these trichomes is to provide protection against UV radiation and excessive heat. These trichomes have glands and they contain some very effective medical compounds such as aromatic terpenes, THC and CBD. Trichomes also have properties which protect the plant from bacteria, fungus and insects. Insects become trapped in the gooey resin.
CBD will not make you “High”
One of the major misconceptions about CBD is that it will make you high. This puts off a lot of people from using it and it is totally untrue.
The component of the cannabis plant that makes people high is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
Another misconception about CBD is that it is addictive. This is not the case so you do not need to be concerned about creating an addiction in your life by using CBD. A lot of people do not understand what CBD is and think that it is the same as smoking weed. Now that you know the truth you can make the right decision about CBD.
Different Strains of the Cannabis Plant
The cannabis plant has a number of different strains. As you now know, CBD is found in the trichomes of the plant. But the amount of CBD available in the trichomes depends on the strain of cannabis plant. For example, industrial hemp which is low in resin has a lot fewer trichomes (and less CBD oil) than cannabis plant strains that have a high resin content. A high resin strain of cannabis plant usually contains high levels of THC and very small amounts of CBD so it is very important that you choose the right strain.
Once you have found the right strain of cannabis plant that is high in CBD oil, the oil needs to be extracted. There are different ways to extract CBD oil and the aim of these extraction methods is to produce CBD and other components that are beneficial to health in the most concentrated form.
CBD Extraction Methods
When CBD is separated from a cannabis plant it is in the form of a thick oil which is very potent. As CBD is soluble in both alcohol and oil, the extraction process normally involves the use of a chemical agent that will dissolve an alcohol or oil-based compound.
The most common, and probably the safest method for CBD extraction, is using CO2. When CO2 is placed under high pressure and temperatures that fluctuate it turns to a liquid which separates out the active ingredients in the cannabis plant. Using specific temperatures, the CO2 extraction methods can extract CBD purely rather than it being mixed up with other compounds.
Another method of extraction is through the use of ethanol. This method has been used for a very long time and in the 1800s it was used to create “Indian Hemp” which a lot of people used to overcome a number of health issues such as muscle spasms, pain, depression and anxiety. The use of ethanol for extraction was banned in the US in 1937 but now it has come back again as an efficient extraction method.
Alcohol that is deemed food-grade is also used to extract CBD oil for the cannabis plant. This process creates very high-quality CBD oil which people can ingest orally. Another effective method of extraction is the use of hydrocarbons. Here propane, hexane or butane is used for the extraction. Extracting with hydrocarbons can be very effective as it can separate the valuable terpenes and cannabinoids from components that are unwanted such as chlorophyll.
Hydrocarbon extraction can be dangerous though because they are very flammable. If a user of hydrocarbon extracted CBD vapes the substance, then this can cause them harm especially if they have a compromised immune system.
The final CBD extraction method is using olive oil. This is a simple method that is also cost effective. You can even do this at home if possessing the cannabis plant is legal where you are. The cannabis plant needs to be heated in an oven as this will convert CBDA into CBD and THCA into THC. Then you need to steep the plant ion olive oil and strain and sift the oil from the plant. There is one problem with olive oil extraction which is that the THC is not removed from the oil so when it is consumed it can make you high.
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