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Types of CBD Extracts CBD (cannabidiol) is a molecule, called a cannabinoid, extracted from the hemp plant: a hemp extract. A cannabinoid is a molecule containing the active makeup of the cannabis plant. CBD products and other hemp products are found everywhere from your local health food store to the kiosk in the mall, but what exactly is in these products? In fact, there are several different types of CBD products and the benefits each…

What is CBD? The cannabis industry is booming and there does not seem to be an end to the benefits cannabis may provide. There are two species of cannabis: hemp and marijuana. The difference between the two is the levels of THC and CBD. These compounds are what are known as cannabinoids: chemical compounds that makeup the active components of cannabis. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the compound that produces the feeling of being “high”, while CBD…

A recent surge in the use of CBD products for wellness has got people to thinking, “Could this also benefit my pet”? In short, yes, CBD potentially could have some great benefits for pets! So what is CBD for pets? CBD is a molecule called a cannabinoid that comes from the cannabis plant. There are other cannabinoids, the most popular being THC. This is the cannabinoid that produces the feeling of being “high”. THC is…

What Are the Differences Between Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil? This is a topic that has been confusing many of the new consumers in the CBD community.  There are many different companies out there that claim to be selling you CBD oil, but is it actually real CBD oil?  This can be very worrisome because many people are trusting companies that are claiming to sell CBD oil when there is a chance there may be…

Cannabinoids (CBDa vs CBD) THC & CBD. These two compounds are at the center of the cannabis world. Many have found their way to cannabis (What is the difference between hemp and marijuana?) in their own search for wellness. Whether it be for sleep, anxiety, or  pain, for nausea, skin-health, or muscle recovery, cannabis has your back. THC and CBD are what is known as cannabinoids, or compounds that include the active components of cannabis.…

CBD, CBD, CBD, and more CBD. It seems that everyone is talking about cannabidiol (CBD), but where does it come from and how do we get it? Cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids are molecules that come from the cannabis plant (hemp or marijuana). Cannabinoids are used in a wide variety of products ranging from topicals to edibles to smokeables and even to products for pets. In these products, the consumer finds CBD isolate or full…

What does CBD feel like... By now, most of us have at least heard about CBD. But in case you have not, CBD is the acronym for cannabidiol, a molecule derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike its cannabinoid cousin, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD does not produce the feeling of being “high”. People take CBD for a wide variety of afflictions as well as for targeted or general wellness. Many people find CBD can help with: Chronic…

What Are The Effects of Terpenes? The effects of terpenes have been playing a huge role in the cannabis community because of their pharmacological importance.  Terpenes or terpenoids are a popular holistic remedy that have shown through research in aromatherapy that cannabis' terpenes or flavors have an effect on how the body feels after consumption. There are at least 20,00 different terpenes on the planet, however, over 200 terpenes have been found in cannabis.  A…

Updated CBD THC Dosing Guide February 2023 An Easy-To-Follow CBD THC Dosing Guide Everyone is Different Photo by Clay Banks When it comes to dosing with cannabinoids like CBD, THC and HHC, everyone is different. There are many factors that play a role in how a particular dose of CBD, THC, or HHC will affect you. One of the biggest factors is your weight and metabolism. Those of us that are heavier may require a…

The Endocannabinoid System The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a bodily system which regulates everything from body temperature to hormone levels and from pleasure to pain. The prefix, endo, comes from the word endogenous which means “naturally-occurring within the body”. A cannabinoid is a molecular compound containing the active molecules of cannabis. So, the ECS is a system of naturally occurring cannabinoids originating from within. Three parts of the Endocannabinoid System The Endocannabinoid System is made…