Many cannabinoids have become renowned for their effects and their benefits. That’s why you’ll be able to find numerous online or local dispensaries selling different types of cannabinoids’ products. You might also wonder how these stores get a hold of these cannabinoids, and how do they manage to induce them into their products. In today’s blog, we’re going to discuss about one of the most common and popular cannabinoids present in the market today. 

With the help of our blog, you can find out what this cannabinoid is, how it works, how it’s extracted, and the effects of the cannabinoid depending on the products used. You can also find out how much CBD you can consume, and how to find the best CBD products. 

What Is CBD?

CBD also known as cannabidiol is a cannabinoid that naturally occurs in hemp plants, especially in the flowers, stems, and leaves of the hemp plants. The CBD cannabinoid was discovered in 1940 by organic chemist Roger Adams. This cannabinoid can’t create psychoactive or intoxicating effects when consumed because it doesn’t contain any THC, which is the main cannabinoid that makes you feel high when you consume or smoke marijuana. 

Another reason for why CBD can’t produce psychoactive effects is because of the way it interacts with the receptors of the endocannabinoid system. In fact, this cannabinoid has very little binding affinity with both of the CB1 and CB2 receptors. However, it might interact with receptors when the THC cannabinoid is also consumed. 

How Is CBD Extracted?

To obtain a sufficient quantity and high potency of CBD, manufacturers use two different types of extraction methods which are mentioned and explained below. 

• Carbon Dioxide Extraction Technique

In this extraction technique, manufacturers use carbon dioxide gas to make CBD from hemp. 

• First, CO2 gas gets compressed into its liquid form in a pressurized chamber called a closed-loop extractor.
• Next, this liquefied form of CO2 absorbs the cannabinoids such as CBD by forcing it over hemp matter.  
• Finally, the temperature and pressure of the carbon dioxide and CBD mixture are reverted to normal. This allows carbon dioxide to evaporate from the mixture, leaving behind a solution of CBD stripped from the hemp matter. 

One major benefit of the CO2 extraction technique is that it can be used for extracting delicate plant compounds such as terpenes. Manufacturers require these plant compounds when making full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD,  which increases the need for such extraction procedures. 

• Solvent Extraction Technique

The solvent extraction method has a similar procedure to the CO2 extraction method. It involves using butane, propane, or ethanol as a solvent for removing CBD from hemp. 

• In a closed-loop system, solvent washes over the hemp contents, removing CBD, other cannabinoids, and terpenes from the plant material. 
• Next, the mixture of solvent and extracted compounds is heated or cooled carefully so that the solvent can be removed without damaging the hemp compounds. 

During the solvent extraction method, there is a possibility that the solvent can pick up impurities from the hemp matter. These impurities may affect the overall quality of the CBD product. 

Types Of CBD Products & Their Effects

CBD is sold in the form of different types of products that you can find in retail stores as well as online stores. These products are gummies, oil, tinctures, distillates, vape carts, topicals, etc. The amount of time that the effects of CBD take to kick and last depends on the type of products that are consumed or used and how they’re consumed: Such as:

• Vaping CBD Oil

It takes at least 15 minutes for the effects of CBD to kick in after the first few puffs, but the effects will only last for 30 minutes or an hour at most. The reason why the effects kick in so quickly is that when you inhale the vapors of the CBD concentrate, the cannabinoid immediately enters your bloodstream and travels to your brain. So you don’t have to worry about it getting digested first, like when you consume CBD gummies. 

• Eating CBD Gummies

The effects of CBD gummies kick in 30-90 minutes after you consume them, and they last for 4-6 hours depending on how many you consume. CBD gummies take much longer for the effects to kick in than vaping because they need to be digested in your stomach first before the CBD cannabinoid enters your bloodstream and travels into your brain to activate its effects. 

How To Buy High-Quality CBD Products?

In order to get your hands on high-quality or even good-quality products, you need to first thoroughly search for good brands and stores that sell CBD products. Yes, it can be a struggle to search for these brands, and it’s even harder to trust them. However, by keeping these two factors in mind, you can find trustworthy brands that sell high-quality CBD products. These two factors are:

• COA (Certificate Of Analysis)

The first thing you should do when looking for the right brand is to check the COA of the brand. Every brand needs to own a COA, if a brand doesn’t own a COA, then it’s best to avoid purchasing its products. A COA is a document that contains information about the cannabinoid products of a brand, and their legal status. It also contains third-party test reports that mention how the product is manufactured and if there are any harmful chemicals present in the product. 

• Brand Reputation

Brand reputation matters a lot. If you want to purchase good quality CBD products, then it’s important that the brand you purchase from has a good reputation. The reputation of a brand says a lot about its products. You can find out about the reputation of a brand very easily, by visiting its social media pages and website and reading through the customer reviews about the products of the brand. 

5 Frequently Asked Questions

• Where Should You Store Your CBD Gummies?

It’s been recommended that you store your CBD gummies in dark and cool places such as cabinets, drawers, and fridges because they can protect the gummies from exposure to heat and light. 

• How Long Does CBD Stay In Your System?

Depending on how often you consume CBD, it can stay in your system from several hours, to even a month. 

• What Is The Shelf Life Of CBD Tinctures?

The shelf life of CBD tinctures is1-2 years if you store them properly. 

• What Is The Shelf Life Of CBD Gummies?

The shelf life of CBD gummies is 14 months to 24 months if you manage to store them in the right way. 

• What Is The Cost Of CBD Vape Carts?

CBD vape carts can cost around $20-$30 depending on where you purchase them from. 

The Final Verdict – Don’t Try This At Home

Although the methods used to extract CBD seem easy, it’s important to keep in mind that it is very easy for you to make mistakes if you try to perform them at home. That’s why it’s best for you to leave everything to the professionals and let them work their magic in their laboratories.