The Guide to CBD Words - Important CBD Terms to Know before Buying CBD

Important Terms to Know when Buying CBD

CBD words and language

With Cannabidiol sales increasing significantly since the legalization of Hemp across the United States, many more suppliers popped up in the online marketplace. This is because CBD, unlike THC, can be sold in every State and has a reputation within the medical community that is friendlier than THC.

As a result, many different vendors are trying to push CBD as the “wonder drug” to cure all ills. Of course, those who have actually researched cannabinoids know that it does hold great therapeutic benefit, yet is not a cure-all.

Nonetheless, the next time you’re out buying a CBD product there are a couple of terms that is worth knowing in order to know whether you are consuming a quality product or not. Today, we’ll be going over the more common terms you should be looking for on your next purchase.

Full Spectrum CBD Oil

Full Spectrum CBD Oil is a term that relates to the composition of the extraction method. CBD can come in many different forms, however Full Spectrum refers to the inclusion of minor cannabinoids, terpenoids, amino acids and flavonoids.

Essentially, it refers to the first-stage of extraction where all the other compounds are still included in the mix. Most people prefer Full Spectrum CBD oil due to the entourage effect and the synergistic elements of the minor cannabinoids and terpenes.

PCR HEMP Oil

Another popular term is PCR CBD Oil or Hemp Oil. PCR stands for Phytocannabinoid-Rich, which is almost like Full Spectrum CBD oil. The difference comes from the extraction method itself. Whereas Full Spectrum Oils typically use cold extraction methods, PCR tends to use alcohol distillations.

PCR Hemp oil usually contains CBD and near 0% THC. They can be 90% CBD and 10% Terpenes. If you’re looking for the entourage effect, going for Full Spectrum is the way to go.

Broad Spectrum CBD Oil

Broad Spectrum CBD Oil typically utilizes heat extraction methods. This means that some of the cannabinoids are decarboxylated in the process and while you’ll still get the main ingredients, a lot of terpenes and waxes are lost in the process.

This is cheaper than Full Spectrum, yet not as effective. This doesn’t mean it’s “ineffective”, but compared to Full Spectrum…it plays second fiddle.

CBD Isolates

Isolates, as the name suggests, is CBD in its purest form. This is void of any other terpene or cannabinoid and become crystalized. Isolates are typically used for infusions in other products. It’s often a lot cheaper than the other methods described above and thus many suppliers go for isolates over full or broad spectrum oils.

The problem with this is that you’re only getting CBD. You’re not getting the other cannabinoids to work in conjunction with the CBD. However, isolates are perfect for people who want to infuse foods, drinks and other oils with CBD.

Restaurants and certain product manufacturers find isolates to be the perfect “added ingredient”.

Bioavailability

Bioavailability refers to the proportion of a substance which enters into circulation when introduced into the body. In essence, it’s about “how much of the active substance actually makes it in your body”. When you’re taking pills for instance, the medical compounds are broken down in the stomach. The acids in your stomach destroy a lot of the medical properties within the medicine.

Thus, a low bioavailability will deliver a low dose of the substance. Higher bioavailability will deliver higher doses.

Liposomal

Liposomal Infusions are said to have some of the highest bioavailability. While this is relatively new within the CBD industry, many people within the nutraceutical industry have been using this for years. Essentially, it’s a lipid based delivery mechanism that is said to have some of the highest bioavailability on the market.

Which one is the best for me to use?

That really depends on the manufacturer. It’s important to always do proper research on the suppliers. Where do they get the oils from? Some people buy CBD isolates from places like China. This is much cheaper than US manufactured CBD extracts, however also inferior in quality.

More so, it’s important to figure out where the hemp or cannabis is being grown. What are the quality measures in place? What are the extraction methods used and so forth?

All of these elements should be calculated the next time you buy a CBD product.

However, if I have to give props to one oil over the other, Full Spectrum is the obvious winner. You have not only the CBD, but all of the other minor cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and amino acids in the mix.

While scientists aren’t quite clear about how the entourage effect works, they do know that it is a thing. When cannabinoids are used in conjunction, they simply work better and provide greater medical relief.

Any terms I missed? Let me know in the comments.