CBD products are used by people all around the world to treat multiple health conditions like pain, anxiety, and other physical ailments. The medicinal benefits and zero side effects of CBD usage have made the CBD products so popular among its users. If we talk about the types of CBD, there are mainly three types. CBD isolate is the only pure form of CBD. Whereas; CBD full-spectrum is an extract that contains other compounds of the plant-like terpenes and other types of cannabinoids. The third and last type is broad-spectrum CBD.
This article aims to provide a detailed description of different types of CBD, the difference between the different types, and their uses.
Full-spectrum CBD oil
The cannabis plant has hundreds of phytochemicals present in it like terpenes, cannabinoids, and other compounds. As the name suggests, a full spectrum CBD or hemp oil are the products that contain other plant molecules along with CBD. The version of CBD oil is less refined to include most of the terpenes and cannabinoids intact in it. From the name, you can understand the word full spectrum defines something that includes all. Therefore, it is also sometimes called a “whole-plant”. Meaning, this oil includes the full plant extract in it. you can expect more of the plant’s molecules in amounts and ratios.
A few studies suggest that cannabinoids and terpenes when working together influences each other. This is also known as the entourage effect. CBD and THC can work together to reduce the high effect and influence the cannabinoid receptors in a person.
What is CBD isolate
Cannabidiol alone stands out from the rest and contains the highest therapeutic value. Hence it has been the subject matter of many types of research.
CBD isolate is considered to be 99% and sometimes even more pure CBD depending on its form. The name of the CBD itself identifies that these products have been isolated to contain only CBD molecules. No other active ingredients are included in it and are isolated from all other cannabinoids and terpenes.
The CBD isolate comes as a white powder to the customers. The isolates are in most cases mixed with a carrier oil to become tinctures, make edible products, or place in capsules. It can be then used as a full spectrum hemp extract product.
CBD isolate vs Full Spectrum CBD
CBD and other cannabinoids have therapeutic properties that benefit humans by reacting with the endocannabinoid system, a series of cannabinoid receptors like CB1 and CB2 present in our entire body. These receptors react to the cannabinoids produced by our body which are quite similar to the cannabinoids from cannabis and hemp.
A full-spectrum CBD product contains many different cannabinoids and terpenes. Hence has a wider health reach. A recent study has shown that the synergistic effects of full-spectrum CBD oil are much more than CBD isolate for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. One should not disregard the fact that terpenes have shown incredible potential for human health.
CBD isolate allows the supply of large amounts of CBD to its users and also lets the users know how much CBD they are getting. The growing evidence that proves the benefits of CBD alone for treating conditions like anxiety, pain, inflammation, diabetes, depression, and more should not be overlooked.
The lack of flavor in CBD`s full spectrum also makes CBD isolate a better choice to cook or mix with some CBD cocktails. One may also use CBD powder to make CBD products for one’s use like homemade CBD massage oil.
If we discuss the price of both types of CBD, then CBD isolate can be more expensive. The CBD isolate goes through an extensive refinement process and therefore involves the usage of more plant matter that as a result lets you get high levels of isolated cannabidiol.
Uses of CBD isolate
CBD isolate is the pure form of CBD, is the most suitable product for new users who want to experiment with the potential benefits of the product. As the CBD isolate doesn’t include any other cannabis compounds in it, you can expect the maximum effects. CBD isolate also doesn’t have any discernible odor or taste as it is a refined product.
CBD isolate can be of great help to those who are sensitive to THC, terpenes, or other cannabinoids. People who want to take high doses of CBD should also prefer CBD isolate.
CBD full-spectrum uses
The CBD full-spectrum contains all the multiple compounds present in the cannabis plant, it has more potent effects than pure CBD. It is called the ‘entourage effect’ by the researchers.
Full-spectrum CBD can help treat various physical ailments like muscle spasms, psychotic disorders, pain, anxiety, inflammation, seizure