Full spectrum CBD extracts maintain as many naturally occurring phytonutrients (esters, cannabinoids, terpenes, and minerals) from the hemp crops.
It’s a more natural form of supplementing CBD. Many experts agree that full spectrum CBD may provide a holistic, well-rounded benefit as even trace amounts of THC has therapeutic effects. This is thanks to a phenomenon called the entourage effect, where all the compounds work together to produce a more substantial effect. Like instruments in an orchestra, the instruments’ collective sound produces a more substantial performance than one instrument can do on its own.
The Main CBD Extract You Will Find on the Market
1. Full Spectrum:
Full spectrum is sometimes called a “whole-plant extract.” It’s the most natural form of CBD oil as it undergoes the least amount of processing from the cannabis plant to bottling.
Full spectrum CBD contains cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, CBC, and even THC (up to 0.3%), and terpenes such as lavandin and myrcene.
The benefits behind full spectrum extracts lie in traditional plant medicine. All the natural compounds found in a plant work better together rather than isolated on their own. The compounding of the chemicals to produce a more potent result is called the entourage effect.
How Are CBD Extracts Made?
Most CBD oils you’re finding virtually everywhere — online, your local health food store, and even some gas stations — are made from low THC, high CBD cannabis plants, otherwise known as hemp.
The most popular form of extraction involves supercritical CO2 where high temperature and pressure of CO2 break down the organic plant material, leaving behind the resin containing terpenes and cannabinoids.
If Full Spectrum CBD Oil Contains THC, Will It Get Me High?
As long as the full spectrum CBD oil comes from legal hemp crops containing less than 0.3% THC, it’s highly unlikely you’ll experience a high unless you consume a very large amount.
In the United States, cannabis crops are classified as hemp only if they contain less than 0.3% THC in dried weight. Anything over this amount and the crop is considered marijuana. Marijuana remains federally illegal, so as long as you’re purchasing hemp-derived CBD oil, you don’t need to be concerned about any psychoactive effects.
Worrying about intoxication from the trace THC in full spectrum CBD oil is similar to worrying about the trace amounts of alcohol in kombucha. Yes, it’s present, but it’s doubtful you’ll feel the effects of intoxication in such small quantities.
Can A Full Spectrum CBD Cause A Failed Drug Test?
Since there are trace amounts of THC in full spectrum CBD products, you run the risk of failing sensitive drug tests, especially if you’re someone who uses high doses of CBD oil over a long period of time.
THC tends to accumulate into fat tissue cells, which means it has the potential to build up in your system over time. This shouldn’t be an issue if you take a break from CBD use (1–3 months) before going for a drug test.
If you’re worried about failing a drug test, the next best option is broad spectrum CBD products.
Source: neurogan
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