What do you know about a CBD full-spectrum tincture? With all the buzz these days going around about CBD one can never be too certain about the details that are involved with manufacturing CBD products. Where do they come from? How is it made? Most importantly, are they safe? Although there is an ocean of topics out there regarding cannabis products in this article we will mostly focus on full-spectrum tinctures. Here are some answers to a few common questions that keep coming up.
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What Is A Tincture?
According to the Google dictionary, a tincture is an extract of plant or animal material dissolved in ethanol. In many cases, CBD can be extracted from hemp by soaking it in high-proof distilled alcohol. After the process of extraction, the solution gets filtered and drained in order to separate the liquid from the solids then gets stored. The CBD is safely suspended in the alcohol and deemed a CBD tincture. Generally what happens in this process is;
- Hemp is harvested and dried
- Dried hemp gets ground into powder
- Powder heated for decarboxylation
- Processed hemp is mixed with the ethanol
- Solution is filtered
- CBD tincture is stored
What Is Full-Spectrum?
When something is full-spectrum it means that every part of it that exists is present in the solution. Nothing has been left out. In order to understand the full-spectrum of a book, you have to read the whole thing. This is the same concept as CBD products. Where there is a full-spectrum tincture it means that every cannabinoid that is present in the hemp plant becomes present in the product. There are over 100 cannabinoids other than CBD that are in the hemp plant. This includes a small amount of THC. Normally the THC level in a full-spectrum CBD product is less than 0.3%.
The Science Behind Full-Spectrum Tinctures
Of course, there are CBD isolate tinctures available. A CBD isolate means that all of the other components of the hemp plant are stripped away leaving pure CBD. However, there is a phenomenon known as the entourage effect. This effect is put into place with all of the other cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids work together within the body to produce a higher level of wellness. Yes, CBD by itself is an amazing cannabinoid with benefits, but when it is combined with the rest of the hemp plant can be more effective.
Full-Spectrum Cbd Tinctures Vs Cbd Oils
CBD tinctures and CBD oils are similar, yet different. Ultimately, CBD itself is an essential oil. When it gets extracted from the hemp plant by way of ethanol or distilled alcohol the essential oil is stored in the solvent solution. CBD oil, on the other hand, is extracted as an oil and stored in oil. Because of this, a CBD tincture will have a longer shelf life than a CBD oil because alcohol is a natural preservative. CBD oil has a strong, unpleasant taste that some people try to avoid, where tinctures are infused with spirits and can have a more subtle taste.
Cbd In A Nutshell
In a nutshell, the best form of CBD is in the eye of the beholder. Some people like the strong, earthy taste of a CBD oil. Other people would rather a few drops of tincture under the tongue. As far as it being safe to use, there are not enough scientific facts to legally claim that CBD is safe for use. Although it is legal and available all over the world more research has to be done in order to claim that it is safe for all to use. Each person is different. Everybody has different needs. The wise thing to do when seeking answers regarding the safety of CBD is to ask your doctor.