SIX THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN SHOPPING FOR CBD OIL.
Deep Patel has written a post for Green Entrepreneur. I will be using information from that post for today’s post.
- WHERE IS THE CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS?
A Certificate of Analysis is a document that shows where, when and how a particular product was scientifically tested to ensure safety and quality control. Any legitimate CBD brand will be more than happy to show its COA. This third party, independent lab analysis, ensures the manufacturers are accountable to what is in their product. Without the COA, the consumer has no idea what exactly is in the product.
- WHERE WAS IT GROWN?
Because hemp absorbs everything in the soil it is planted in, the good and the bad, it is important to know where it was grown. Some imported hemp can have many harmful elements. The COA, that was mentioned earlier, can indicate the presence or lack of those harmful elements. One should only buy CBD products extracted from hemp grown in the USA.
- HOW MANY MILLIGRAMS OF CBD ARE IN A PARTICULAR CBD OIL?
The first place to start is the COA, as mentioned above. This will give you the total amount of CBD in the product. Then, simple math will give you the rest of the information. If you purchase a tincture with 1000 milligrams of CBD in a bottle that gives you 30 doses, you can divide 30 into 1000 giving you 33 milligrams per dose. 500 milligrams will have 16 milligrams per dose, and so on. Normally we recommend people start at a low dose and then work up if needed.
- ISOLATE, BROAD SPECTRUM, OR FULL SPECTRUM?
There are benefits to full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD. Some Experts state that the other Phyto cannabinoids (sometimes including THC) may provide a more powerful synergistic effect.
This means that the compounds work better together and may deliver better results to the patient than if the CBD were extracted.
The isolate may have a less organic taste that many may prefer.
- IS THERE ANY THC IN THE PRODUCT?
In the State of Idaho, there can be no THC in any product. Even the smallest amount renders the product illegal as the State of Idaho considers any product with THC as an ingredient, regardless of the percentage, as marijuana and thus illegal. Once again, checking the COA for any product will determine if it contains any THC.
- DO I NEED A TINCTURE, GUMMIE, VAPE, OINTMENT, OR PILL?
What is the best delivery system for CBD? The fastest and most effective is vape, tincture, or spray. Since there is some concern about vape and its safety, we recommend a tincture or spray as the fastest delivery of CBD. For a localized pain, one can also use an ointment or roll on.
CONCLUSION
So, the takeaway from these six items is that, as a consumer, we should be aware of where the CBD product is grown and what exactly is in it.
We at Eden Organics strive to help our customers find the right product for their needs and to ensure they get the best product possible. Be sure to ask the staff to show the COA for the product you are interested in.