THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FULL-SPECTRUM CBD

THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FULL-SPECTRUM CBD

CBD products are obtained from organic hemp plant extracts, infused into different products. Common products with hemp plant extracts include gummies, tinctures, vapes, topicals, capsules, edibles, and beverages. Although cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the common elements found in the hemp plant, others include terpenes and flavonoids. The cultivation of organic hemp was legalized in 2018 in a Farm Bill. After promising results were established by various researches on the benefit of the hemp plant on our health and wellness. Besides, there are three primary elements of CBD; full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate. This article pays attention to the benefits of full-spectrum CBD.

What is Organic Full Spectrum CBD?

Full (whole) spectrum CBD is formulated using all chemical compounds found in the hemp plant. The elements include terpenes, CBD, THC, and flavonoids. It offers a high entourage effect due to various elements such as terpenes which are believed to have numerous benefits, including acting as an anti-inflammatory. However, the presence of THC in the products has brought a lot of debate regarding its effectiveness and safety. Unlike CBD, which different research states its potential benefits, it has intoxicating implications such as getting someone “high.” Other side effects of THC stated by different studies include red eyes, memory loss, dry lips, and severe headaches.

The word organic refers to natural. The primary aim of CBD products is to offer a natural health and wellness therapeutic solution to Americans. Most manufacturers practice organic farming of the hemp plant to offer natural products. Focus on the cultivation of the hemp plant begins from the seed level until it has fully matured and is ready for harvesting. Most brands or farmers avoid using artificial fertilizers during sustenance to avoid contaminating the end products. After harvesting, the hemp plant is taken to the manufacturing facility while still fresh. Also, various research recommends using CO2 to extract only useful elements and leave out contaminants that might have infiltrated the plants from the soil, depending on its history with artificial fertilizers and pesticides. During manufacturing, companies use minimum chemicals to avoid contaminating the products.

Offers Fewer Health Threats to the Health

According to most CBD manufacturers, the primary aim of offering hemp-based products is to offer a permanent health and wellness solution. Unlike other artificial products, hemp-based products will improve your health and improve the body’s immunity since it contains anti-inflammatory properties. Although different manufacturers blend various elements in their products, they consider only organic elements such as MCT oil (coconut oil). MCT oil is widely used because it is an organic element and a carrier of bioavailability which improves the rate of absorption. Since it is only manufactured with organic elements, it minimizes body contamination resulting from artificial elements. Although some brands use preservatives and sweeteners, they are only organic.

Enhancing Sleep

 Getting adequate sleep has become one of the biggest problems within the USA due to depression and stress especially caused by financial constraints. According to medical experts, lack of sleep lowers your body performance. Russo, Ethan B., Geoffrey W. Guy, and Philip J. Robson (2007)., suggested thatCBD reduces pain, anxiety, and anxiety, key contributors to lack of sleep. Full-spectrum has anti-inflammatory effects, which can help to reduce normal pain and aches from age or exertion. Organic full-spectrum CBD will offer your body tranquility to provide a suitable environment for catching adequate sleep.

Reducing Pain

Most women who react to their periods have sworn on CBD as the best solution for easing pain. About 40% of women experience severe pain around the abdomen or experience headaches. Those who have tried using full-spectrum CBD products have found it beneficial in reducing the side effects. However, this claim has not been clinically verified, leaving room for more research.

Skin Health

Due to the availability of various elements found in the hemp plant, such as terpenes, it’s believed to have anti-inflammatory properties which help in soothing the skin and keeping it moisturized. However, experts recommend using full-spectrum topical products such as body lotions infused with CBD for rapid effectiveness. However, you should be careful to apply topical products to open wounds.

Disadvantages of Organic Full-Spectrum CBD

Although full spectrum CBD has been associated with various health and wellness benefits, it has some weaknesses which make it unpreferable like other spectrums.

It Contains THC

The biggest weakness of full-spectrum CBD is THC, which has intoxicating effects. Unlike full-spectrum, broad-spectrum CBD contains all the elements of the hemp plant except THC. Isolate CBD is made of pure CBD, minus terpenes, flavonoids, or THC. Therefore, most health and wellness experts interested in CBD recommend either broad-spectrum or isolate CBD. Broad-spectrum is specifically for those who wish to benefit from all elements found in the hemp plant without being exposed to the “high” effects of THC.

Suppose organic full-spectrum CBD is taken in high quantities; it might result in diverse side effects. This is because both THC and CBD have been associated with similar side effects when taken in excess. Therefore, FDA recommends that consumers affirm the lab results before using the products. This can be done by scanning individual product QR codes. Confirm that THC levels in the full-spectrum CBD are within 0.3% since exceeding the levels might result in side effects. Also, confirm the labeled potency variance and the ones in the products; it should be within 10% variance.

Conclusion

Various therapeutic manufacturers offer contaminated products that expose the body to high risks of contracting diseases such as cancer. Organic full-spectrum CBD offers a permanent solution since it is void of artificial elements. If you wish to buy organic full-spectrum CBD products, consider a brand getting its hemp from brands obtaining its hemp from Colorado or Oregon, the best hemp producers in the USA. Do a background check on the brand that practices organic farming methods. Lastly, confirm the ingredients, preservatives, and sweeteners to ensure they are all organic.

References

Russo, E. B., Guy, G. W., & Robson, P. J. (2007). Cannabis, pain, and sleep: lessons from therapeutic clinical trials of Sativex®, a cannabis‐based medicine. Chemistry & biodiversity, 4(8), 1729-1743.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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