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What is CBD?
Simply Speaking, CBD is a nonintoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp.
More than a dozen medical trials in the past decade have shown that treatments containing THC (and some that combine THC with another derivative called cannabidiol, or CBD) not only ease pain in MS patients but also alleviate other problems associated with the disease.
Is CBD legal?
The primary federal law that allowed businesses to start marketing CBD products is the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This Act legalized the farming of industrial hemp, which, as defined by the Act, contains less than 0.3% THC (THC is the chemical in cannabis that gets people high). If hemp contains more than 0.3% THC, the federal government considers it to be marijuana, which is an illegal Schedule 1 drug.
Both hemp and marijuana can contain CBD, but hemp is federally legal. A general starting point in federal CBD-legality: If CBD comes from hemp, it is legal; if CBD comes from marijuana, it is illegal. Although hemp-based CBD might be federally legal, some states still consider any cannabis product illegal.
What are terpenes?
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in fruits, flowers, and all herbs including hemp. They are a common element in many CBD products.
These compounds are responsible for the distinct aroma and character of the herb. You’ve almost certainly peeled an orange and enjoyed the fresh, citrusy scent the spray creates. Or perhaps you’re familiar with popping the cap off a jar of oregano and breathing in while you’re cooking spaghetti sauce. In both cases, you were experiencing terpenes. These molecules love to rush up into the air from wherever they’re stored. That also means that any fruit, herb, or flower that has them tends to lose them over time. Make sure you keep your CBD products sealed and covered when not in use, as this will prevent the terpenes from escaping.
Are there terpenes in CBD Oil?
The short answer is yes! There are terpenes in CBD oils.
If terpenes are important to you, choose full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD products. Please note however that these flavorful compounds are so powerful that even very small amounts are enough to generate a full flavor and aroma. As such, they may not always show up on lab reports even though they are present.
Our CBD oils are blends of cannabinoids, terpenes, hemp and sunflower seed oil, and MCT oil. They’re designed to offer you better absorption and a warm, sweet taste. They’re made by our team of pharmacists with the guiding vision of a licensed compounding pharmacist.