In 2018, the Farm Bill came out legalizing the production of industrial hemp and hemp-derived products across most of the states. Soon followed an outburst of CBD oil and products, filling the shelves of health stores, pharmacies, spas, saloons, and online retailers.
The CBD market is growing exponentially and is expected to multiply at least 7 times by the end of 2021. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of regulations in place to monitor the purity, safety or the optimal dosage of CBD products and it is all up to the buyer to ascertain and get their hands on the right product for them.
This article serves as a quick guide to buying CBD oil so that you can differentiate between some of the terms, costs and the different extracts that CBD oil is available in.
Decide why and how you want to use CBD
Depending on what kind of affect you want, there are multiple ways you can take CBD. For quick relief of muscles, for instance, inhaling CBD via a vaporizer would be suitable. For effects that take more time, one can take gummies or food products containing CBD which can take at least 25 minutes to be absorbed in the system and kick in. There are oil drops and topicals, each serving numerous possible health benefits.
Not more than 0.3% of THC
Hemp-derived CBD oils contain only small traces of THC (usually around 0.2%) so that there is no psychotropic effect whatsoever. Anything more than 0.3% is not considered CBD and will create unwanted effects. It is important, therefore, to check the amount of THC in the product you are buying.
Full Spectrum CBD oil vs CBD Isolates
Full-spectrum means that the CBD oil is extracted from the whole plant and includes other cannabinoids like terpenes and flavonoids. On the other hand, a CBD isolate is pure CBD with no additive whatsoever. The idea of a CBD isolate may sound more promising, but that is not the case.
To be more effective CBD oil must contain the other cannabinoids since they work together in harmony with CBD to give the desired results. Pure CBD may sound good, but it is more often made from cheap materials and lacks the effectiveness of a full-spectrum extract.
Check the Test results
Insist on seeing a product’s certificate of analysis. The COA is a document that shows the results of tests performed on the product regarding the levels of CBD and THC as well as the presence of contaminants.
Most states have not made it mandatory to carry out testing on the finished product. Most certificates of analysis are arranged by the companies themselves and can be asked to share with customers. Avoid those retailers who do not have an authentic COA for their products or who fail to share the information.
Check the product label for the amount of CBD
CBD oil manufactured by any reputable company would clearly have the amount of CBD used mentioned on the product label. The higher the numbers, the more potent the product is. Look for products that contain 250-1000 mg per 10ml of CBD oil, to be considered effective.
Dope CBD is a reputable CBD oil producer, encompassing all the qualities of a reliable brand that you can trust. From our 100% natural CBD oil products, our rigorous quality control processes to our state-of-the-art CO2 extraction, we have documentation to back up each claim.
Head over to Dope CBD and browse through the high-quality CBD products, including gummies, topicals, oils and more.