Full-spectrum CBD oil is a CBD product that contains the full spectrum of compounds found in the cannabis hemp plant. This includes CBD, CBDa, CBG, CBN, and small amounts of THC. It is considered to have greater medicinal benefits than other forms of cannabis derivatives due to a phenomenon called the entourage effect - meaning that all of the compounds in full-spectrum CBD work better together than in isolation. From the perspective of taste, full-spectrum also retains a closer flavour and aroma profile to hemp plant.
To understand what full-spectrum CBD is in more depth, it is best to have a basic understanding of the cannabis plant and its types of beneficial compounds.
The cannabis hemp plant contains many different types of compounds which include cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and fatty acids.
If you’re visiting our site, you’ve most likely heard of CBD before, though next to CBD, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the most well-known cannabinoid. THC is a psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that produces a “high” feeling when people consume it. Along with the full spectrum of terpenes, flavonoids and fatty acids, full-spectrum CBD oil contains small traces of THC. This shouldn’t be a concern, however, as it is a very low amount and within the legal limit (less than 0.2%). Cannabis plants that produce less than 0.3% of THC are technically defined as hemp.
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