Full Spectrum CBD
Definition
Full spectrum CBD contains all cannabinoids and terpenes naturally present in the hemp plant, including up to 0.3% THC.
A full-spectrum extract preserves the complete cannabinoid and terpene profile of the source hemp plant. Proponents argue this produces the entourage effect — the theory that cannabinoids work synergistically and produce different effects together than in isolation.
Full-spectrum products are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill (less than 0.3% delta-9 THC), but the trace THC means they are NOT recommended for drug-tested professionals. Over weeks of consistent use, trace THC can accumulate enough to potentially trigger a positive workplace screen.
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- Broad Spectrum CBDBroad spectrum CBD contains the full cannabinoid and terpene profile of the hemp plant with the THC removed.
- CBD IsolateCBD isolate is pure cannabidiol with all other cannabinoids and terpenes removed — typically 99%+ pure CBD.
- Entourage EffectThe entourage effect is the theory that cannabinoids and terpenes work synergistically — that whole-plant extracts produce different effects than isolated compounds.
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)THC is the cannabinoid responsible for the psychoactive 'high' associated with marijuana. Hemp-derived CBD products may contain up to 0.3% THC under federal law.
- CannabinoidCannabinoids are a class of chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. The plant contains more than 100 of them.
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