In our latest blog post, we will go over what an organic molecule is. We talk about “organic” a lot. As mentioned in previous posts, organic means different things to different people. Some think of “organic” as being just being natural, while others require the rigorous standards put forth by the USDA. When I hear organic, I think of the chemistry of the carbon atom. Organic Chemistry is the study… Read More »What is an Organic Molecule?
One can purchase CBD products in many forms, but in all the final products the CBD is obtained from extraction of the hemp plant. From this crude extract, further purification can take place. Purification is needed for isolate vs distillate products. The purification steps remove key plant compounds, and cannot be considered full spectrum. However, some folks want pure CBD, and distillate and isolate are their options. Let’s explore the… Read More »Isolate vs Distillate – What is the difference?
While CBD has gotten a lot of attention, lately we have been processing high CBG biomass. Many people wonder what the difference is between CBG vs CBD. The differences in the two molecules is rather profound, even though CBD is biosynthetically produced by the cannabis plant from CBG. As is THC. Hence the moniker that CBG is the “mother of all cannabinoids.” The biosynthesis of CBG: THC and CBD biosynthesis… Read More »CBG vs CBD – What is the Difference?
CBD products come in all kinds of different forms. The most traditional CBD product is CBD oil which is consumed under the tongue. The more the industry grows, the more products become available. You will find things like CBD muscle rub, CBD balm, CBD lotion, CBD gummies, CBD chocolates, CBD roll-ons, CBD bath bombs, and many MANY more products. We are here to help CBD consumers figure out what product… Read More »CBD Muscle Rub – What is It?
This past year has been the craziest time of most people’s lives. Lockdowns and the Coronavirus had people very anxious about the future. Many people were looking for organic remedies to deal with the stress of the unknown. People were struggling with sleep, fear, tension, and unsure if they would be able to pay the monthly mortgage or rent. Instead of turning to traditional medicine with many awful side effects,… Read More »Organic Remedies – CBD
For those in the cannabinoid processing realm, delivering the cleanest extract is of utmost importance. The purity of an extract is revealed by assay and is expressed as weight percent cannabinoids. Obviously, the higher the weight percent, the more potent the extract. How does one get a high weight percent? Well, this is extraction method specific, but most labs use Winterization as a purification step. We don’t use winterized oil,… Read More »What is Winterized Oil?
A recent clinical trial of the effect CBD on the liver was recently reported. The study reports that there is a negligible risk on the liver from typical CBD dosing. This is an important study for the industry: real data is finally available on a cannabinoid. The industry has stepped up to do the work the government refuses to do. Bravo! This data should not be surprising. The information GW… Read More »CBD And The Liver – Promising Study
We return to a discussion of delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. Let’s discuss “isomers”: how D-8 is an isomer of D-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the other double bond isomers of THC, and some of the metabolites of these isomers. If you look closely, you can see the difference between D-8 and D-9 THC. It is the position of the double bond next to the appended methyl group at C9. See below. Delta 8 THC Delta-8 THC is… Read More »Delta 8 and Other Isomers of THC
CBD oil for cats has become more mainstream, with many cat owners stating much success for their beloved cat. Cat owners are looking for alternative treatments to keep their cats healthy. CBD oil is a perfect alternative treatment that is all-natural. Before we go into why people are giving CBD oil to cats, let’s explain what CBD oil is. CBD oil is produced from extracting industrial hemp plants. These hemp… Read More »CBD Oil For Cats
We sell many organic products. What makes a product organic? Obviously, they have been certified organic by the USDA: only products with USDA Organic seal are truly organic. But there is much that must happen to get approved for that seal. Let’s go over the process for Organic Certification. It all begins at the farm. Local organic certifying groups use the federal guidelines to establish rules for organic farming. Our… Read More »What makes a product organic?