How CBD Works?
Although still highly regulated, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation, processing and distribution of industrial hemp for commercial purposes. Defined as a cannabis sativa plant containing not more than 0.3-percent THC, industrial hemp was removed from the list of Schedule 1 controlled substances and is now categorized as an agricultural commodity.
Hemp-derived cannabinoid or CBD oil is non-psychoactive and does not cause psychotropic or euphoric effects. Proponents claim it can soothe anxiety, build immunity, reduce stress, relieve pain and combat insomnia without getting consumers high.* CBD can be found in everything from moisturizers, lattes and vitamins to cookies, gummies, teas, beer, ice cream, massage oils and dog treats. CBD is non-psychoactive, non-toxic, and taps into the receptors in the human endocannabinoid system- a vast network of receptors that help maintain the body’s overall wellness and support many physical processes.*
Types of CBD Products
Thanks to the federal legalization supplied by the Farm Bill, CBD is readily available in a variety of forms these days. What is CBD oil? How do topicals work? If you’re wondering about these CBD questions and more, keep reading to learn a bit about the types of CBD products!
CBD Oil Tinctures
CBD oil (essentially the same thing as CBD hemp oil) is becoming more and more common. The best CBD oil tinctures are produced by infusing cannabis flower or concentrate into a base in order to separate the active cannabinoids. The CBD oil is then combined with a carrier oil to help improve the bioavailability of the CBD, which helps the body absorb it – particularly ideal when it comes to CBD Night Oil, for example. One of the best carrier oils for CBD is organic MCT oil, which is what we use for our CBD oils at Highline.
CBD oil usually takes 30 minutes to absorb and can last for five hours. CBD oil effects are similar to the effects of CBD across the board, although the bioavailability of the oil means that it may work more quickly. Tinctures come in small bottles and are served with droppers, so you would simply squeeze a serving size out of the dropper and under your tongue or into your food.
CBD Capsules
CBD capsules are yet another common form of CBD product that’s growing in popularity. CBD capsules are an easy-to-take option for anyone who doesn’t like the taste of CBD oils or other forms of CBD, but wants to benefit from the effects.
Does CBD Show Up on a Drug Test?
Another common concern is does CBD show up on a drug test? Unfortunately, the answer is that we can’t be sure. According to WebMD, pure CBD should not cause you to fail a drug test – but that depends both on the purity of the CBD and the type of drug test. When it comes to CBD purity, there are three common types: full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate.
According to Medical News Today, the main difference between the types of CBD has to do with the compounds they contain. CBD products which contain numerous naturally occurring cannabis plant extracts like terpenes and other cannabinoids – most importantly, including up to 0.3% THC – fall into the full-spectrum CBD category.
Broad-spectrum CBD, on the other hand, can also contain numerous compounds of the cannabis plant, but is entirely free of THC. Isolate is pure CBD, so it’s also free of THC. But it’s usually much more processed and typically comes in a crystal form that is then ground up and sold as a powder.
The big takeaway is that you should avoid full-spectrum CBD if you have a drug test in the near future, as it may inadvertently trigger a positive due to the small presence of THC.
Broad-spectrum CBD – the type used in Highline products – should not show up on a drug test as it does not contain any THC.
CBD 101 Quick Hits
CBD is cannabidiol, an organic compound found in hemp, a variety of the cannabis sativa plant. (Compounds are the building blocks of cells and organisms that perform life processes. Water and carbon are two of the most abundant compounds!)
CBD does not get you high, like the more well-known cannabis compound, THC.
Hemp and marijuana are both forms of the cannabis plant, but hemp is usually grown for commercial reasons while marijuana is grown for recreational reasons. Hemp has more CBD, marijuana has more THC.
Both medical and recreational cannabis were illegal until the ‘90s, when laws started catching up to changing attitudes.
CBD was fully legalized on a federal level by the Farm Bill of 2018, which made it legal to use CBD, grown with lots of special rules so it’s safe for you! The only exceptions are Idaho, Iowa, and South Dakota, which have their own state restrictions.
CBD works by engaging the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a biological system in the human body, just like the nervous system or respiratory system.
CBD may be able to support pain relief, ease tension, and help with sleep issues.
CBD is well-tolerated by the human body, with minimal side effects.
Avoid CBD if you’re on blood thinners and make sure to consult your doctor about interactions with all medications.
Many types of CBD products are now available, including CBD gummies and other edibles, CBD oil tinctures, CBD creams and lotions, and CBD capsules.
There are three types of CBD: full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate, which just refers to the so-called “purity” of the CBD. Full-spectrum may include small amounts of THC, whereas broad-spectrum does not. Broad-spectrum CBD will not trigger a positive drug test, but full-spectrum might.
Highline Wellness only uses broad-spectrum CBD.
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Final Thoughts
We, meaning all of humanity, have learned so much about CBD in the past few decades, yet there is so much more to learn! We always have our eyes on the latest CBD research, studies, and new discoveries. Be sure to check out our blog for even more CBD information, from how to use CBD for workout recovery to the science behind CBD for menstrual cramps to the connections between CBD and insomnia.
Still have burning CBD questions? If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us! We welcome all your questions and will get back to you in a timely fashion. Who knows, we might even end up adding your question to this CBD guide!