Full Spectrum CBD

What Is Full Spectrum CBD?

Here you can find some more information about CBD. There are several different types of useful compounds in the cannabis plant, including:

Cannabinoids. So far, more than 100 cannabinoids have been found in the cannabis plant, including CBD (cannabidiol), and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). CBD contributes for the beneficial effects of cannabis products, while THC is the source of psychoactive effects.

Terpenes. The cannabis plant contains more than 150 terpenes. These are aromatic compounds that affect the fragrance of the plant. Besides that, terpenes also have therapeutic properties.

Flavonoids. There are 20 different flavonoids in the cannabis plant. All types of plants, including grains, fruit, and vegetables, contain flavonoids. Similar to terpenes, flavonoids have significant therapeutic benefits.

Full spectrum CBD contains small amounts of all of the abovementioned compounds, including THC.

On the other hand, broad spectrum CBD does not contain any THC, while CBD isolates contains only CBD (no other compounds are present).

Advantages of Full Spectrum CBD

The amount of THC in full spectrum CBD products is very low – less than 0.3 percent. But you should be aware that the levels of THC can be increased during the process of converting CBD into a concentrate. That is why it is recommended to do your research before buying CBD products. Always look for test results provided by third-party laboratories.

Some of the health benefits of full spectrum CBD are listed below:

• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Relieves muscle spasms
• Prevents seizures
• Relieves pains and aches
• Successfully treats psychotic disorders
• Manages and reduces anxiety

Full spectrum CBD might be more potent and efficient than pure CBD because it contains all the compounds from the cannabis plant. According to research, the health benefits of CBD might be stronger if CBD interacts with the other compounds of the cannabis plant. This interaction and its results are called the entourage effect.

The Entourage Effect

The Entourage Effect can be explained simply: the effects of cannabinoids are more powerful and effective if they are delivered along with other active compounds found in the plant, including other cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. This interaction between the different phytochemicals not only strengthens the positive effects but also lowers the negative effects. Raphael Mechoulam, the Israeli scientist who discovered THC, also coined the term entourage effect in 1988. Dr. Ethan Russo comprehensively explained this effect in his 2011 paper, Taming THC. To put it simply, when it comes to cannabis, it is better to consume all the compounds that it has, rather than just parts of it.

When we use cannabis, either through vaping or smoking, we absorb numerous compounds from the plant. All of these botanical compounds have different properties and effects, and the way they affect us can be changes if other compounds are present. That is actually the entourage effect.

This can be compared to people's mood – the social environment can change the mood. People act differently when they are alone, surrounded by strangers, or spending time with their closest friends. A person's mood and behavior depend on their surroundings, i.e., the people around them.

Those interactions between different cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids cannot be explained yet, because they are extremely complex. Extensive research is needed to understand them completely. However, a lot of research has been done about terpenes and flavonoids so far. These compounds are used as additives in numerous processed foods and cosmetics. Food plants produce countless terpenes, but they can be synthesized as well.

Widely Available

Full spectrum CBD products are very popular nowadays. You can easily find CBD pills and capsules, CBD edibles (such as gummies), CBD sublingual products (including tinctures and sprays, and CBD topicals (such as creams and lotions).

Is Full Spectrum CBD the Ideal Extract for You?

Full spectrum CBD products are ideal for people who want to use all the therapeutic benefits that occur as a result of the entourage effect.

If you do not want to use THC, or you are sensitive to it, then try broad spectrum CBD. Broad spectrum CBD enables you to use all the benefits of the entourage effect by avoiding THC.

In case you do not want to use any other compounds except pure CBD, then CBD isolate should be your choice.