Cannibidol, otherwise known as CBD, is a powerful plant extract that has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.  CBD is one of at least 113 Cannabinoids extracted from a proprietary strain of the hemp plant, not to be confused with the plant used to produce marijuana.  

For thousands of years our ancestors understood the medical benefits of Cannabidols (CBD) and used CBD to treat many of their ailments.  But because everyone associates Cannabinoids with marijuana, there has been some confusion. Cannabis has two species: Species 1 known as HEMP and Species 2 known as Marijuana.  

HEMP (Species 1):

The HEMP plant is known for its multipurpose use in textiles, fabrics, paper, bioplastics and biofuel to name a few.  It contains 20%+ CBD and contains less than 0.3% THC. Because of this, the benefits of CBD as an anti-inflammatory continue to supercede its reputation.  You’ll never have to worry about experiencing a high, since the levels of THC are so little.

MARIJUANA (Species 2):

The Marijuana plant is HEMPs cousin, in terms of familial lineage.  Marijuana is the plant most people have a negative association with.  It contains 10%+ CBD properties and contains more than 20% THC. This plant is not legal, and has to be prescribed by a medical doctor/physician.  There are some negative side effects and the stigma associated with this plant has also tarnished the beneficial HEMP plant.  

Did you know our bodies naturally produce cannabinoids? That’s right! Which means that your body is already primed with an Endocannabinoid System (ECS).  The ECS is responsible for modulating our body's immune system, inflammation, pain and things that affect our daily life. Some functions the ECS handles are sleep, appetite and mood.  CBD activated the CB1 and CB2 receptors throughout the body to bring nutrition to the Endocannabinoid System.

When CBD oil is extracted from the hemp plant, it is considered “full spectrum”, which means that it retains trace amounts of THC and a combination of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other beneficial compounds from the hemp plant. (Legally, the amount of THC must always be less than 0.3%).  

Similar to full spectrum CBD oil, the term broad spectrum refers to CBD oil products that contain a combination of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other beneficial compounds found in hemp with all detectable levels of THC removed. Broad-spectrum CBD oils maintain concentrations of the beneficial compounds that are found in the original hemp plant while getting rid of THC.  

 CBD isolates contain only pure CBD and none of the other cannabinoids, terpenes, or flavonoids. 

In short, Full spectrum CBD and broad spectrum CBD oils, have a full range of cannabinoids which usually produce greater benefits from what is known as the "entourage effect". This occurs when compounds in the hemp plant, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, work together to produce even greater effects than CBD isolate alone.