What is full spectrum CBD oil?
This incredible cannabinoid is packed with beneficial properties and can significantly enhance your daily well-being. With so many CBD products and brands available, deciding which is best for you and what each type offers can feel overwhelming.
There are many different types of CBD products on the market. You may have encountered the label “full-spectrum CBD” before.
In this article, we will dive deeper into what full-spectrum CBD actually is, the benefits of full-spectrum CBD, its effects on the body, and which products contain full-spectrum CBD.
What is Full Spectrum CBD?
You might be wondering what full-spectrum CBD actually is. Full-spectrum CBD is derived from the hemp plant and contains other cannabinoids beyond just CBD. This includes terpenes, essential vitamins, proteins, fatty acids, and trace amounts of THC. Other naturally occurring elements from the hemp plant may also be present, making it a pure and natural form of CBD.
In full-spectrum CBD oil, there are over 100 cannabinoids. Other cannabinoids include THC, CBC, CBG, and CBN. You’ll also find a wealth of vitamins such as A, C, E, and B, along with 20 amino acids and essential fatty acids like Omega 3 and Omega 6. Amino acids help speed up your body’s ability to produce protein, aiding recovery time, while fatty acids support heart health. These compounds work together to produce a greater effect than broad-spectrum CBD or CBD isolate alone.
You might also hear full-spectrum CBD oil referred to as “whole-plant” oil since it contains all the compounds naturally found in the hemp plant. When you consume full-spectrum CBD oil, you’re getting everything the plant has to offer, not just CBD.
Would you like to learn more about CBD isolate versus full-spectrum CBD? Read this in-depth article on the different types of CBD.
Benefits of Full Spectrum CBD
There are numerous benefits to any CBD oil, but full-spectrum oil may be a good choice if you want to harness something called the “entourage effect.” The term “entourage effect” was first coined by Shimon Ben-Shabat in 1998 while exploring the synergistic relationship between plant compounds found in cannabis with THC. The entourage effect allows for greater benefits from CBD when all the compounds in full-spectrum CBD work together. You can read an extended explanation of the entourage effect here.
A 2015 study found that full-spectrum CBD was more effective at treating inflammation than CBD isolate. The results indicated that the other compounds in full-spectrum CBD worked together to produce greater outcomes. A full-spectrum CBD product may also help improve overall well-being and promote relaxation.
Although full-spectrum CBD contains a trace amount of THC, the psychoactive compound found in marijuana, CBD counteracts some of the side effects of THC. This leads us to the next question below.
How Much CBD is in Hemp Oil?
The amount of CBD in full-spectrum hemp oil varies from product to product. At Endoca, we offer products containing anywhere from 3% in the full-spectrum formula to 15% in other formulas. It depends on how the product is made.
Does Full Spectrum CBD Make You High?
No! No CBD product will make you high. This is one of the main differences between CBD and THC. Full-spectrum CBD products contain a trace amount of THC, but it’s not enough to make you high. Plus, one of the best aspects of CBD is that it can enhance the therapeutic effects of THC while reducing its side effects. There is no risk of getting high from a CBD product.
