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Cannabidiol is claimed to help many different ailments, including pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Does CBD help with tremors? Unfortunately, there is a paucity of peer reviewed data on the potential benefits of CBD, due in large part to the US government’s near prohibition on cannabinoid research. In classic Catch 22 fashion, our government won’t allow cannabinoid studies until cannabinoids have been studied. In effect, the feds outlaw the research needed… Read More »CBD and Tremors: Latest Data

Many CBD products (including our own) can be applied as a topical lotion to affected areas. Do they work, and if so, how do they? The skin is a very effective barrier to microbes and chemicals: it’s not easy to penetrate. However, if enough material is applied multiple times a day, then yes, skin penetration will take place. Just look at the recently published data about sunscreen which showed systemic… Read More »Topical CBD Products: Do they work?

Lately we’ve seen both CBD and THC products that are supposedly dissolved in water. The manufactures claim that the “water soluble” CBD or THC have better bioavailability, taste and palatability. First let’s get one thing straight: CBD and other cannabinoids are not water soluble (at least in measurable amounts), and they cannot be made soluble under normal conditions unless something else is added.  Pure olive oil and water cannot mix.… Read More »What’s the story with water soluble CBD?

So, you’ve found a dose that works for you. What is the fate of the CBD after consumption? Where does it go after your body is done with it?  Let’s start with a little simple chemistry. Some materials are very soluble in water, such as sugar and salt. Other things won’t dissolve in water, like olive oil or butter. We call water soluble things hydrophilic (they like water) and materials… Read More »What happens to CBD after consumption?

One of the ongoing questions for CBD oil tinctures is what full spectrum CBD dosing should I take? That is a tricky question as everyone’s body type is different. I have seen people suggest 5mg dose all the way to 250mg dose! There has not been much in terms of research on suggested dosing. The closest we have is the FDA-approved epidiolex. Epidiolex was approved to treat seizures associated with… Read More »Full Spectrum CBD Dosing

Many misconceptions surround cannabinoid extraction. It seems equipment manufacturers drive the discussion, and many processors are scientifically naive. This was especially prevalent several years ago when the industry was young, processors were inexperienced, and there was very little scientific expertise in play. CO2 hemp extraction was being pushed as the “gold standard”. Supercritical carbon dioxide is a classic example of technique that was pushed by equipment makers. From a series of… Read More »CO2 hemp extraction: Bad For Environment

We manufacture USDA Certified Organic CBD, made from Certified Vermont Organic hemp. Why do we go through the extra work and cost to offer Certified Organic CBD?  It’s the right thing to do. Our Certified Organic CBD concentrate is made from two ingredients: USDA Certified Vermont Organic hemp and USDA Certified Organic ethanol. The ethanol is made from USDA Certified Organic sugar cane, so our Certified Organic CBD is made… Read More »USDA Organic CBD – The Purest Hemp Extract

What is a matrix effect? Well, all testing of cannabinoid products has matrix issues. The matrix is simply everything else in a CBD (THC) product that isn’t derived from the cannabis plant. The gum in a gummy bear, the sugar in a sour candy, the chocolate in a candy bar: all of those is part of the matrix of those particular products. Since the cannabinoids are present in relatively low… Read More »Matrix effects on the testing of cannabinoid products: a technical discussion worth having

The entourage effect of cannabis has been talked about a lot over the past couple of months. The entourage effect is a thesis that combing cannabis compounds creates a different impact than a single compound on its own. For instance, a CBD product that is “Full Spectrum” is primarily CBD but also has minor cannabinoids such as CBN, CBC, CGB, THC < 0.3%, etc. (There are over 100+ known cannabinoids… Read More »What is the entourage effect?

There is a lot of misinformation on CBD oil on the internet. You really have to look at certificates of analysis (COA) to determine what is really in the product you just purchased. There are three different forms of hemp extracts that are sold to consumers and many have been mislabeled. These three forms are full spectrum CBD oil, broad spectrum CBD oil, and isolate CBD oil. Here is a… Read More »Full Spectrum and Broad Spectrum