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( vote)12 Types of CBD Products. With this whole buzz about CBD having natural ingredients that can be used to treat illnesses such as Anxiety, Sleep Disorder, Cancer, Bipolar, Sore Muscles; the list of ailments seems endless.
The CBD-healing-power-streaks doesn’t seem to stop anytime soon as more and more CBD products keep coming up every now and then.
Presently, there are about 12 CBD Products available on the market. It
12 Types of CBD Products
CBD Extracts and CBD Isolates: Core products
It is important to note that, most of the CBD oil product types available today are created from CBD extracts and/or Isolates — the two main forms of CBD oil often used as base ingredients for the following CBD sub-products:
- CBD Oil Capsules
- CBD Drinks
- CBD Beauty products
- CBD Edibles
- CBD Suppositories
- CBD oil tinctures
- CBD topicals
- CBD Concentrates
- CBD transdermal patches
- CBD Vape products
- Water-Soluble or Emulsified CBD
1. CBD Oil Capsules
Dosing can become a concern when using CBD oil. Capsules take the guesswork and the mess out of taking the correct dose of CBD oil. CBD oil capsules are discreet because they appear to look like any other supplement and can be taken anywhere.
CBD capsules are filled with a combination of CBD oil and a carrier oil, such as olive or coconut. With an outer covering usually made of gelatin, the capsule may be punctured for topical use. They are great for individuals on-the-go because there is no measuring, no spills and can be taken virtually anywhere. It is best to take CBD capsules with 250ml of water at the same time each day.
2. CBD Oil Tinctures
CBD tinctures provide users with another method to reap the benefits of CBD. Cannabis flowers or CBD isolate is steeped in high proof grain alcohol, heated, then boiled off.
The result is a strong, concentrated liquid infused with CBD compounds, cannabinoids, and other nutrients. The finished product is often mixed with a carrier and essential oils by producers before being put on the market.
This tincture may be taken sublingually, orally, or added to foods or beverages. Although a tincture is not derived from CBD oil, it does provide CBD users with another option to utilize CBD along with different ways to use it.
3. CBD Isolate
CBD isolate is the pure oil that is extracted from the other components of a typical extract from a hemp plant. It has the highest concentration of CBD at about 99% per unit.
CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD. All terpenes, flavonoids, cannabinoids and other substances have been removed. It is usually in powder form and can be used to make a variety of different products. CBD isolates can be used to make transdermal patches, drops, and topical creams, or they may be added to recipes.
4. Raw CBD Oil
This is CBD oil extracted using Carbon dioxide without the use of a solvent or heat. It has a higher concentration of plant materials such as terpenes, phytosterols, and flavonoids. In preparation of row cannabidiol oil, the whole plant is used making it cheaper to make compared to the conventional CBD extracts. This is the oil put through a number of filtration processes to remove unwanted compounds such as waxes and chlorophyll.
5. CBD Concentrates
A CBD concentrate is the product one gets if they extract the oil from a high CBD and low THC content plant. This is then formed into CBD wax, budder or shatter to be taken by individuals who prefer to take the product in high quantities within a short time.
6. CBD from Hemp
This is CBD that is extracted from the hemp plant, cannabis grown for commercial purposes due to its medicinal value. This CBD oil contains low concentration of THC which does not exceed 0.3% while it has a high concentration of cannabidiol.
7. CBD from Marijuana
This is CBD from the Marijuana, a plant harvested for its high concentration of THC, making it have psychoactive properties. This oil contains about 5 to 30% of THC in concentration and therefore it belongs to the schedule 1 drugs under the Drug Enforcement Administration list of illegal drugs.
8. Full Spectrum CBD Oil
This is CBD oil with negligible amounts of THC, usually up to 0.3%. it, however, contains high amounts of CBD, traces of other cannabinoids, terpenes and essential oils from the hemp plant. When taken daily, this plant can give false-positive results in a drug test.
Full-spectrum CBD oil is derived from the hemp plant. Users of full-spectrum FSCO experience the benefits of CBD as well as other compounds found in the oil.
See this article to learn more about full spectrum CBD.
9. Broad Spectrum CBD Oil
A broad-spectrum CBD is the oil extract that has all the other components of the plant except that THC is completely removed. The health benefits of broad-spectrum CBD oil are quite similar to the benefits of FSCO.
The major difference is that BSCO does not contain THC — the psychoactive cannabinoid present in the cannabis plant. Through additional processing, THC is removed without inhibiting the quality of the oil. Individuals who have concerns regarding THC may find this option to be most advantageous.
10. CBD Rich oil
This is a CBD oil extract that has no additives such as carrier oil. It has a high concentration of CBD than the raw extract due to the concentration processes and filtration that the result in its production.
11. CBD Infused Oil
This is used to describe any oil that has CBD products such as isolates, broad-spectrum or full-spectrum oils added to it.
12. Nano-CBD
CBD compounds have been held in high esteem for alleviating aches and pains and a host of other ailments. However, treating some conditions have posed a challenge for CBD oil users, in some cases, due to the inability of CBD to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Nanotechnology has been utilized to decrease the size of CBD oil compounds which enables it to be used more efficiently without altering its efficacy. Smaller CBD compounds allow for absorption in areas of the body where it once could not occur.
Nano-CBD makes it possible for CBD products to reach a wider variety of users due to its capability to heal more health conditions with greater efficiency.
CBD Beauty Products
In addition to functioning as a therapeutic remedy to many ailments and health conditions, cannabis has definitely established its niche in the beauty industry. CBD and THC also double as antioxidants that promote youthful, healthy skin.
CBD-infused beauty products have been formulated to remedy acne, inflammation, and skin irritation. Other producers boast that their CBD beauty products stimulate skin repair, promotes collagen stimulation, and combats dry skin. Despite these claims, one must remember that the current regulation of the cannabis industry is close to nonexistent.
Two things to keep in mind are to search for products with 95% CBD purity and greater. These products tend to be more refined. Secondly, avoid full-spectrum CBD. These products tend to be less refined and have low CBD content.
CBD Drinks
CBD drinks are beverages that have been infused with CBD. They include sparkling fruit drinks, tea and water; energy drinks, cocktails, and sodas. Although you may find them out on the market, there are still challenges to creating the ideal CBD drink. One challenge producers may experience is the inability to thoroughly mix CBD into water-soluble beverages.
Another challenge is ensuring that enough CBD reaches the area of the body for which one is taking it despite CBD being metabolized in the gut prior to absorption. Fortunately, nanotechnology has improved CBD solubility and absorption for some products. This process shrinks CBD compounds and enables them to be mixed into water-soluble products.
The nano-sized compounds also facilitate CBD in being more easily absorbed into the bloodstream for both topical and internal use.
Other challenges include the possible low THC content CBD beverages may have. This poses a problem for individuals with concerns regarding THC consumption and locations where marijuana legalization prevents CBD beverage distribution. Minimal regulation of the cannabis industry, or a lack thereof, creates an obstacle in ensuring the safety and purity of CBD products. Prepackaged CBD beverages may potentially contain unwanted or harmful chemicals, such as lead and pesticides. Some beverages may not contain any CBD at all.
