Hi there! CBD Curious?
If you're just getting started on your exploration of Hemp and the growing industry of CBD enhanced products, this this is a great guide on the basics and how it can possibly help what ails YOU.
Canna-pedia | Topics to explore
- What is CBD?
- The difference between Hemp and Marijuana?
- Cannabinoids and the EndoCannaboid system.
- The Entourage Effect - Always necessary?
- Are CBD and Hemp Oil Supplements Legal?
- Where is Hemp grown and cultivated?
- The difference between CBD Hemp Oil and Hemp Seed Oil.
- Is it important to use CBD from organic Hemp?
- Is CBD Legal?
- The various ways to take CBD.
- Finding the right dosage of CBD.
- What is CBD good for treating? What conditions should I use it for?
- Is CBD Hemp oil safe to use in Children?
WHAT IS CBD AND CBD OIL?
Cannabidiol is a phytocannaboid, a phytochemical that is found in the Cannabis sativaplant. There are many plants and naturally occurring substances that produce CBD. The human body produces CBD as well. CBD supplements are derived from the Hemp plant and may come in the form of isolated CBD or CBD Hemp full spectrum plant oils.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEMP AND MARIJUANA?
Hemp and Marijuana are both cultivated from the Cannabis sativa plant. Industrial Hemp is cultivated from Cannabis sativa. Hemp is bred to be taller and has fibrous stalks. It has minute traces of THC and is high in CBD oils and other phytochemicals. According to the US laws, Hemp must contain less than .3% THC. Our Evoq product line contains 0% THC and organically derived.
Marijuana may be from either Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica. It is cultivated for its flowering buds and is a smaller plant. It is high in THC, which is the psychoactive cannabinoid that makes you feel “high”. Marijuana is used for recreational and medical purposes to induce a state of Euphoria and help with pain. Most of these affects are due to the high THC content.
CBD is in both Marijuana and Hemp. However, the CBD is much higher in Hemp, and is why Evoq formulates with safe, toxic tagalong FREE industrial hemp. Plus, Hemp has more phytonutrients and phytochemicals that promote health and well-being.
CANNABINOIDS AND THE ENDOCANNABOID SYSTEM
Cannabidiol, CBD, is one of at least 113 active cannabinoids identified in Cannabis. It is one of the major phytocannabinoids, accounting for up to 40% of the plant’s extract. CBD and the other Cannabinoids interact with a system known as the Endocannboid system.
The Endocannaboid system is a biological system found in the nervous systems of all mammals. It is made up of endocannabinoids, which are fat based neurotransmitters, cannabinoid receptors, and receptor proteins. The ECS helps to regulate many functions in the human body including:
- Motor function
- Appetite
- Sleep
- Mood and Wellbeing
- Hormones
- Metabolism
- Immune function
- Memory and Cognition
- Fertility
- Pain sensation
The Human body produces cannabinoids and has receptors for them throughout the whole body. There are 2 main types of Cannabinoid receptors in the Nervous system. The CBD1 receptors are in the central nervous system composed of the brain and spinal cord. The CB2 receptors are in the peripheral nervous system and organs.
THC reacts with the CB1 receptors and that is what gives Marijuana is psychoactive affects. Hemp, which has predominantly non-THC cannabinoids such as CBD, CBN and other phytochemicals has a nutritive effect on the ECS and helps to regulate function of mood, inflammation, immunity, sleep, hormones, metabolism, nervous system and appetite.
WHAT IS THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT?
The use of full spectrum Hemp oil supplements as the source of CBD is often ideal as it promotes what is known as the Entourage Effect, but there is a caveat. Isolate is incredibly useful and powerful due to it's consistency and synergy when used with other key components (herbs, extracts, stem cells, etc) in a thoughtful formula. The key here is that CBD is enhanced, and enhances other beneficial extracts in a formula.
Full spectrum oils have a variety of nutrients and phytochemicals which work synergistically to enhance the benefits of each other. Some of the nutritional components in Hemp supplements include:
- Essential fatty acids
- Chlorophyll
- Glycosides
- Vitamins such as A, C, B-1, B-2, B-6, D
- Phytosterols
- Minerals such as zinc, magnesium, Iron and calcium
- Proteins and amino acids
- Terpenes
- Flavonoids and other Anti-oxidants
The Entourage effect means that the whole plant use allows the compounds in the plant to work synergistically with each other and magnify the therapeutic benefits of the individual compounds. This is a concept common in many herbal traditions and is believed to be why plants have less negative side effects when used in whole form than as isolated compounds.
When the CBD Hemp oil supplements are unadulterated, organic and NON-GMO, they provide a wonderful full spectrum food supplement that nourishes the ECS of the body.
ARE CBD AND HEMP OIL SUPPLEMENTS LEGAL?
CBD Oil Supplements derived from Industrial Hemp are legal as long as they contain no THC or less than .3% THC. CBD oils from Marijuana are a regulated substance and are only legal in states that allow medical marijuana with a prescription or have legalized recreationaL use.
CBD Hemp oil supplements coming from Industrial Hemp are legal to use and buy in all 50 states. CBD from Marijuana is subject to state laws relating to medical and recreational Marijuana use.
WHERE IS HEMP GROWN AND CULTIVATED?
Most industrial Hemp is cultivated in Northern Europe and Spain. In recent years, there has been a boom in Hemp cultivation in the United States, but heeds with caution.
Beware especially when stating"organic" on soil thats only been cleared for 2 years. Many parts of the EU have been regulated for years, and when choosing a supplier in the US or outside the US, all standards apply to making sure they pass every lab test with verification. Evoq provides a seed to sail documentation system that creates transparency at every level of extraction.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CBD HEMP OIL AND HEMP SEED OIL?
Hemp seed oils come from cold pressed hemp seeds. They do not have CBD in them. However, they are rich in essential fatty acids and other nutrients. CBD Hemp oil extracts come from Supercritical CO2 extraction of the Hemp Stalks. The CBD Hemp oils are rich in CBD and other phytonutrients.
CBD FROM ORGANIC HEMP
It is essential to use only CBD Hemp supplements derived from Organic Non-GMO Hemp. The CBD is an oil and the oils of plants are storage centers for toxins and chemicals. Whenever supplementing with any oils, it is essential to only use products from plants grown with organic and Non- GMO methods.
THE WAYS TO TAKE CBD HEMP OIL SUPPLEMENTS.
There are variety of ways to get CBD Hemp Oil into your health and well-being regime:
- Pills and Capsules
- Tinctures and Oil droppers
- Liquids for food and smoothies
- Beauty Products
- Topical creams
- Vaporizers
- Chewable snacks
WHAT DOSAGE OF CBD SHOULD I TAKE?
It is best to start with lower doses and work your way up. There are various options for different concentrations of CBD. There have not been adverse reactions reported with CBD supplements. Remember, CBD is naturally occurring in the human body. It is always best to use full spectrum Hemp extracts as a food supplement.
WHAT CONDITIONS SHOULD I USE IT FOR?
Decades of research indicate that cannabinoids like CBD interact with the body’s Endocannabinoid System, a complex system that contributes to a variety of biological processes like inflammation responses, relaxation, sleeping, and appetite. By linking with the two main types of cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2, which are found on cells throughout the body, CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system, helping it in the regulation of homeostasis — the body’s natural state of balance.
The FDA does not allow the suggestion of CBD oils as a treatment for any diseases. I encourage you to do your own research on CBD for conditions that you are interested in. However, I feel that CBD Hemp supplementation should be looked as a food supplement that supports our ECS and promotes well-being and balance.
The exciting research on CBD has opened up a new window into the ECS and its interaction with our Immune systems, nervous systems, and endocrine systems. This is only the beginning of a new field of research and discovery on healing.
IS CBD HEMP OIL SAFE TO USE IN CHILDREN?
CBD Hemp oil supplements are safe to use in all age groups and demographics. It is a food supplement.