CBD Hemp Experts

It is no wonder that consumers are intrigued by the marketing effort of so many CBD companies that have listed their names as CBD consumer product manufacturers. They are selling CBD containing products like CBD oil, salve, skin care cream, gummies, vape juice and whatnot.  Their claim, CBD can bring myriads of health benefits and you must give it a try. Maybe that’s the reason now you have the option to add CBD in your morning coffee. But have you ever asked the question yourself: Is CBD meant to be used by everyone?

Well, there is no straightforward yes or no answer to that question. Let us first know what CBD is and how it gained such momentum. CBD the short form of Cannabidiol is a chemical compound naturally found in Cannabis plants such as marijuana plant or hemp plant. It accounts for 40% of the plant’s extract although there are 113 other cannabinoids identified as of today including THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the compound responsible for creating the euphoric effect in our brain.

Although CBD as a phytocannabinoid was discovered back in 1940, the controversy between the marijuana enthusiast and government organizations keep its usage in the dark. Watch this story to learn how CBD created the initial buzz in the USA.

Long story short, Charlotte had a very rare form of epilepsy and she started having seizures at a very young age. Her mother was desperate to find a cure for her daughter and leave no stone unturned except trying Cannabis. But CBD at that time was never administered to a child having rare conditions like Charlotte. Despite all the concerns and obstacles, she started taking CBD at the age of 5 and get rid of seizures soon after. The story got covered by national news and everyone started realizing the potential benefits of CBD. The CBD that charlotte used for her medical condition was derived from marijuana. But almost 100% of the CBD products what you see in the market today are derived from hemp as  2018 Firm Bill legalized the cultivation of hemp across the US.

Related: How to launch your CBD business in 2019 and find white label CBD products from wholesale CBD distributors.

Experts have expressed their concerns about the potency of CBD products currently available in the market, lack of regulations, possible side effects and lack of scientific proofs. However, the excitement concerning CBD and its potential health benefits driving brands to embrace CBD. Drugstore chain CVS followed by Walgreens announced that they are going to sell CBD products earlier in March this year. Even big global brands like Coca-Cola, Oreo are thinking of adding CBD in their consumer products.

All these created a breeding ground for CBD to explode as consumer products for people from all walks of life. However, you need to keep yourself well informed about the following CBD facts:

CBD Doesn’t Get You High

People use recreational marijuana for THC, the compound responsible for creating euphoric effects. But that is not the case for CBD. Use of CBD will not make you psycho-active. CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD that contains 99% CBD. Depending on the extraction methods some other cannabinoids including trace amounts of THC can be present in the end product. But it should not cross the legal threshold of 0.3%

CBD Oil and Hemp Oil Are Not Same

CBD Oil is not the purest form of CBD. It contains Cannabidiol along with a base oil ( i.e.: coconut, olive or MCT) Cannabidiol aka CBD is extracted either from marijuana or hemp plant.

On the other hand, hemp oil is made from the seeds of the hemp plant and is not supposed to contain any Cannabinoids. It has got a list of health benefits of its own.

The Legality Of CBD Is In The Grey Area

FDA has not stepped in to regulate CBD products due to the murky nature of its legality. Although hemp and hemp-derived products are legalized by 2018 Farm Bill, ninety percentage of CBD businesses are operating in a legal grey area. CBD oil derived from hemp is no longer considered a Schedule 1 controlled substance according to DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency). But that is not the case with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). It has not legalized CBD for sale as a supplement. 

However, the agency stated that it is not against CBD products, but the process of developing new products with CBD should be based on scientific research, trial and approval. FDA actually approved a drug called Epidiolex in June 2018 which was made from a purified form of CBD for the treatment of epilepsy.

CBD Doesn’t Create Dependency

There is no such case reported as CBD addiction. The compound doesn’t create any dependency and thus safe to use. Although FDA has not issued any statement regarding the safety issues of using CBD, World Health Organization (WHO) stated its position in a report that, CBD in its pure form is safe for consumption.

CBD Is Mainly Extracted In Two Methods

CBD is extracted from the stalks, leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. Mainly in the following two methods:

• Solvent Method
• Heat Extraction Method

In the solvent method, solvents are used to separate the compound from the plant. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) is used as the solvent to produce the high-end CBD. Harsh chemicals like butane, kerosene, ethanol etc are also used as solvents on the low end. In heat extraction method, CBD oil is extracted in an effective and gentle way using steam.

The quality of the CBD oil heavily relies on the extraction method used to manufacture the oil. Why is so? Because hemp plant contains a whole lot of other cannabinoids along with CBD. In order to get the highest quality full-spectrum oil, it is important to extract CBD and other compounds in the plant, without causing damage during the extraction process. If other cannabinoids present in the plant are destroyed during the extraction process, the final product will encounter less efficacy. 

CBD Is Becoming Available In Many Forms of Consumer Products

Now consumers have a wide variety of options to consume CBD as companies are promoting products containing CBD like oil, tincture, gummies, creams, cosmetics, sprays, powders, chocolates and beverages. You may also notice some popular food and beverage brands are launching CBD infused coffees, shakes and cocktails. There is even CBD facial available for you these days.

The Alleged Health Benefits Of CBD Are Striking

It is assumed that CBD can help with a number of health conditions including but not limited to epilepsy, inflammation, anxiety, trauma, headache, gut health, chronic and acute pain. While further research is taking place to confirm such claims. The scientific community in the field of medicine is exploring ways to develop drugs with anti-cancer properties using Cannabidiol (CBD).

All these promising benefits and medicinal use of CBD sounds interesting. But additional research and human trial in the test group are necessary in order for the FDA to approve CBD as a supplement or medicine.

Difference Between CBD Isolate And Full Spectrum CBD

CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD that only contains CBD and nothing else. It usually comes in crystalline powder form and undergoes long processing periods. CBD isolate can be used in products that include natural flavour additives or synthetic. Research taken place in Israel suggests that the potency of CBD isolate falls along a bell curve, restricting its efficacy at different dosage levels.

On the other hand, full-spectrum CBD is the oil extracted from the cannabis plant that contains other cannabinoids along with CBD, thus called full-spectrum. The other compounds found in plant extract include phytonutrients, cannabinoids, terpenes, chlorophyll and flavonoids. From recent research, we now know that CBD with other additional compounds can create “entourage effect” which is more effective than CBD alone.

Make Informed Purchase Decision

As FDA has not set standards for quality, content and marketing of CBD products, it is crucial for consumers to research the product they are going to buy. A few best practices suggested by industry experts are:

1. When you are going to buy CBD oil for the very first time, carefully look if the provider has third party COA (Certificate of Analysis) report to ensure the potency of their products.
2. Know either full spectrum CBD or CBD isolate was used to manufacture the product. You would prefer the full spectrum one as it comes with CBD and other Cannabinoids compounds and can give you the entourage effect.
3. You can also ask the provider which extraction method was used at the time of production. In the case of solvent-based extraction, you can ask which solvent was used. Remember CO2 extraction is the most desired one.

CBD For Pets Are Also Becoming Popular

The internet is flooded with anecdotal stories illustrating the positive impact of CBD on ailments like joint pain, anxiety, arthritis, ageing and pet health. Like humans, animals have their own endocannabinoid system. Cannabinoid receptors present in mammals, reptiles, fish and bird is pretty similar to us. It allows the positive effects of CBD to respond in animals in a much similar way. That being said, it is super necessary to understand the benefits and precautions while trying CBD for your pet for the first time.

CBD Is Still Restricted In Some Cities

Although 2018 Firm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD, some city regulatory body and governments are still cracking down CBD distribution. For example, the New York City Department of Health has constricted bars, coffee shops, restaurants and other food service establishments from adding CBD to beverages or food. A spokesperson from the department said, “New York City restaurants are not allowed to add anything to food and drinks that are not approved as safe to eat.”

It is not unreasonable to expect that CBD will continue to thrive throughout the last quarter of 2019 and beyond. 2018 Firm Bill surfaced the way for consumers and businesses to get more involved. Estimates from individual businesses and forecasts for the industry, suggests a robust industry to be unfolded before our eyes. People are observing how the FDA is going to regulate the market and how cities and states follow their guidelines.

There is little to no doubt that CBD market will keep expanding in the coming years, although it is in a legal grey area for now. We hope the points we discussed in this context, should help you understand CBD better from consumer, entrepreneurial and legal point of views.

With the announcements of major retailers to stock CBD-infused products, CBD Hemp Experts is excited at the possibilities for more CBD product developments.

Following the federal legalization of industrial hemp and its derived products with the 2018 Farm Bill, many mainstream companies across the country are expanding their offerings to include products that contain cannabidiol (CBD). Most notably, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid, to name just a few, have announced they will be adding CBD-infused topicals to their shelves in the coming months. Between these three drugstore chain giants alone, CBD will be available at more than 2,500 stores in select states across the country.

CBD Hemp Experts is thrilled with the addition of CBD products to the mainstream market. “This is a huge step forward for CBD in the US,” Jim Fulford Co-founder of CBD Hemp Experts stated, “there has been some uncertainty with consumers that are not as familiar with CBD, and because these national retailers are adding CBD-based products to their shelves, it gives CBD more credibility. And for those who already know the benefits of CBD – we are excited more people will have access to quality CBD products.”

As an early adopter and pioneer in the wholesale CBD market, CBD Hemp Experts is perfectly positioned to capitalize from the millions of dollars they have already spent and invested into product development and infrastructure to meet the increasing demands from major chains and brands moving into mainstream retail expansion with CBD products.

Another distinctive advantage that sets CBD Hemp Experts apart is they oversee every part of the product development process, from the US-sourced industrial hemp to the extraction, purification, formulation, manufacturing, and even the label design and packaging of the finished goods. For these reasons, and for many others, CBD Hemp Experts is uniquely able to provide some of the quickest turnaround times for fulfilment and distribution nationally.

As one of the single-source CBD manufacturers and wholesaler, CBD Hemp Experts provides one of the largest selections of reliable and effective CBD products in the market, which include wholesale CBD oil, topicals, salves, balms, creams, serums, drops, sprays, capsules, edibles and more. All CBD Hemp Experts products are lab tested for purity, potency and efficacy to ensure retailers can offer their customers the safest and highest quality premium grade CBD products.

On the heels of the announcements from CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid, the major nutritional retailer The Vitamin Shoppe will now be stocking their shelves with CBD supplements – the first national retailer in the country to do so. They will carry CBD soft gels, as well as CBD drops.

CBD Hemp Experts is one of the largest wholesale providers of premium Hemp-derived CBD products. With more than 100+ different uniquely formulated CBD products to choose from in the area of Health & Wellness, Beauty & Personal Care and Pet Care, your personal brand exposure is unlimited. All of their wholesale CBD products are made using the highest quality US industrial hemp that is manufactured in GMP-Certified and FDA-registered facilities. They strategically partner with the world’s leading formulators, scientists, doctors and experts to ensure their products are effective, safe and the highest quality in the world.

Whether you’re looking to grow your CBD business through white label cbd, private label cbd or even customized CBD products, CBD Hemp Experts is positioned in the heart of the growing CBD Oil industry and provides you with the fastest, easiest and most affordable way to introduce your brand into the booming CBD market.

In 2006 a little girl was born as a set of twins, her name was Charlotte. She lived in Colorado and around one year old she started having seizures, really severe seizures. She had up to 300 seizures a week. Her mom, who did not smoke marijuana at the time, even though she was in Colorado, basically spent her life holding her daughter.

She had tried over 15 meds by the time Charlotte was two and a half years old. She had actually had her heart stop and she had done CPR. The mom was almost ready to give up and she had thought about what can I do to take away Charlotte’s pain. And so, she started looking into things and found a study on the internet. It was a video of some, who had found someone else, who had used CBD oil for dravet syndrome. Charlotte’s mother contacted the makers and initially, the marijuana growers were worried.

Are we going to give this five year old girl CBD, which comes from a marijuana plant? What would happen, if we gave this girl CBD oil, then she seized and died? So they actually spoke with their doctors. They spoke with the family as well. Finally, they decided to try it and actually after one day of using CBD oil, Charlotte didn’t seize for a week.

While Charlotte is still developmentally delayed, she has much less seizures. And this marijuana strain that Charlotte’s CBD oil was made from, went from being called back in those days hippies disappointment, they renamed it Charlotte’s Web. And then it hit the news and there was a story and this led to the epilepsy community wanting to hear about Charlotte and Charlotte’s Web and the positive effects. Which also lead the doctor community to be worried about the negative effects of the CBD boom.

Retailers are partnering with white label CBD distributors, as the market is growing exponentially. It is enabling them to provide their customers with the products they want. But it also put them in another confusing situation i.e.: What are the characteristics of a good wholesale CBD distributor and how to choose the right one for your business?

Related: Aaron Bouren, co-founder of CBD Hemp Experts shared his thoughts about the future of CBD as an industry on his blog.

It is unfortunate to notice that there are many providers out there whose products are below standards, as the market is relatively new and there are no strict regulations in place up until now. But that is not the case for everyone, some reputable brands are providing quality products. Point is how you can find them. What are the factors that determine either a CBD oil brand is up to the mark or not? If you are thinking of adding CBD infused products to your business, then you should take the following 5 points into consideration: to choose the best wholesale CBD or private label CBD distributor.

Point One:

Quality Should Be Your No. 1 Priority

Although almost all the wholesale CBD brands out there claim their products to be the most potent, from the very best sources and of high quality, it is not enough to consider them as so. Quality of CBD product varies on different formulation and extraction methods, so does the price. You will find a few that are actually effective. Consider the following facts to choose a brand that provides quality products:

• THC free: Find CBD oil products that are THC free, if you want to sell a product that anyone can use with trust. Among many derivatives of Cannabis or Hemp plant THC is one. The full abbreviation of THC is tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the most psychoactive element of Cannabis extracts. It is an expensive process to remove THC from CBD Oil, so some manufacturers choose not to do it. So you should have a thoughtful look at, whether the brand is highlighting the fact that their CBD oil products are THC free or not? If you can see a brand is telling nothing about THC, you can consider that their product is not THC free. THC free products may cost more but it is worth it. The legal threshold of THC in any CBD infused products is 0.3% as per regulation. And CBD brands should demonstrate with independent COA (Certificate of Analysis) that their CBD products contain no more than 0.3% THC.
• Full Spectrum: Choose a brand that utilizes full spectrum CBD. Cannabis has got 100s of active compounds in it. When these active compounds commonly known as cannabinoids and terpenes work together, they produce more beneficial results. This teamwork of many active compounds in Cannabis is known as Entourage Effect. CBD isolate is less effective than full-spectrum CBD as shown in this 2015 study titled “Overcoming the Bell-Shaped Dose-Response of Cannabidiol by Using Cannabis Extract Enriched in Cannabidiol” So it is no wonder that full spectrum CBD will give better results for your customers.
• Variety: It is ideal for a wholesale CBD manufacturer to present its products in various forms i.e.: capsule, tincture, softgel, spray, vape, etc. Different forms of CBD products address the different needs of consumers. So it is important for you to work with a provider that produces CBD products of various forms. Ensuring this will enable you to meet the demands of your customers.
• Consistency: There are some companies out there that create/accept the custom formulation of broad-spectrum CBD products. While they are better than CBD isolates, often times it is noticed that they cannot maintain its consistency. Make sure you are working with a brand that has records of consistent formulation from batch to batch. This way you can make sure you are getting the right product with the right formulation.

Related: 12 Reasons to Choose Joy Organics CBD Oil Tinctures

Point Two:

Great Service is Required

CBD market is growing exponentially and companies with poor services are overwhelmed to keep up with the demand. If you mistakenly choose a company that is poor in operational services you may face issues like missing products, delayed shipments, and unanswered customer support call. So it is wise to choose a partner in CBD business that you are confident to deal with.

Point Three:

Equivalent Standards

You must take a look at the branding of the wholesale CBD company that you are going to partner with. Simply because their branding will eventually reflect on yours. Make a decision which one (out of the ones you shortlisted) represents equivalent standards when it comes to branding.

How they package their products? Are the items sold loosely or packaged? Is the packaging easy to display? Are the materials of high quality? Is the product presentation inline with other products in your store? Will it attract the customers you serve? You should ask yourself these questions beforehand. Partner only with the one wholesale CBD brand that lines up to your standards and it will drive better results for your business.

Point Four:

Logical Pricing & Product Selection

When you will have a look at a CBD wholesaler’s product line and pricing, you need to compare their offering with the affordability of your target customer base. Full spectrum CBD from various brands comes within the same price segment. However, the strength of formulation and types of products varies from brand to brand. So while choosing a company you should pay much importance to your customers’ needs and desires.

You will discover the biggest mismatch among customer interest and price point when you will consider formulation strength. Although companies are offering 3000mg or 2000mg formulas, you will notice there are only a few that are actually buying these. On the contrary, they are choosing a formulation that is less expensive, less potent, yet still effective. So, it makes complete sense why most retailers focus on these types of products.

Another point you should take into consideration is the wide appeal of the products you are going to offer. There are a number of CBD products in the market that are weird. CBD spices, CBD cookies, just to name a few. As they sell very poorly, we suggest staying mainstream with the products you sell. Select a company that produces Salves, Tinctures, Salves and other CBD products that your customers have experience using.

Point Five:

Great Marketing Support is Needed

Great marketing support is essential from the company you are going to deal with. It will help you better educate your customers and employees about the health benefits of CBD oil. In order to evaluate a brand’s marketing support consider asking them the following questions:

• Does the company provide a product catalogue?
• Is there any option to order product samples for evaluation purposes by your customer?
• Do they have any display centre for their products?
• Does the company provide banners, signage and other branding materials?
• Is there any educational material available for you and your employees?
• Is there any other marketing support available that you might helpful?

The number of untrustworthy wholesale CBD products and businesses will increase as the CBD market continues to grow. But no worries, you can find the right partner for the success of your business by doing a little research. Follow the above five steps to figure out the right partner that will improve your customers’ lives as well as boost your business.

CBD market has grown exponentially over last few years and is expected to grow as a 22 billion dollar industry by 2022. Retailers are partnering with Bulk and Wholesale CBD companies to provide their customer the products they want. But it is leading them to a confusion too: How to discover the right manufacturer and distributor of wholesale CBD products.

Unfortunately there are a lot of companies out there that produces substandard products. But the good news is there are a few who produces lab tested authentic CBD products that you can incorporate in your retail business. Following is a list of top 5 bulk and wholesale cbd oil manufacturer in the USA that you can trust:

CBD Hemp Experts

CBD Hemp Experts is one of the world’s largest wholesale providers of premium Hemp derived CBD products. With over 100 different uniquely formulated CBD products to choose from in the area of Health & Wellness, Beauty & Personal Care and Pet Care, your personal brand exposure is unlimited.

All of their CBD products are made using the highest quality industrial hemp that is manufactured in GMP Certified and FDA registered facilities. They strategically partner with the world’s leading formulators, scientists, doctors and experts to ensure our products are effective, safe and the highest quality in the world. They also provide white label cbd or private label cbd manufacturing services.

Global Cannabinoids

GlobalCannabinoids.io is the largest bulk and wholesale B2B online distribution platform for American grown hemp derived cannabinoid products in the world. GlobalCannabinoids.io has a database of over 40,000 customers and continues to experience massive growth. Global Cannabinoids customers include the leading medical marijuana brands, nutraceutical companies, veterinary industry, personal care, skin care companies, as well as fortune 500 companies who are using CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC, and other hemp derived cannabinoids in various product formulations and research and development.

NuLeaf Naturals

Founded in 2014 by a group of health-conscious plant medicine aficionados, NuLeaf Naturals is one of America’s top pioneering hemp companies. NuLeaf Naturals wellness products are derived from specially bred therapeutic hemp (Cannabis Sativa) plants grown on licensed farms in Colorado, USA. They use CO2 extraction systems as our primary tool for extracting the phytonutrients from each plant. This method does not require heat or solvents, and the entire spectrum of cannabinoids are retained in the blend.

Plus CBD Oil

Plus CBD Oil’s standardized CBD oil products are tested in a state-of-the-art laboratory for quality, potency, and safety to ensure you are getting the most trusted CBD products available. The future of hemp is unlimited. Through innovative and responsible application of science, they will enhance the prosperity and well-being of their customers, employees, and communities. They are committed to pioneering the CBD evolution as the leading producer of quality hemp-derived CBD products.

Highland Pharms

Highland Pharms brings you the best CBD Hemp Oil which is legal in all 50 states and give you FREE SHIPPING (on U.S. Orders). The extract used is extracted from hemp and is legal all across the country.  All of their products are infused with hemp extract – which includes cannabidiol (cbd) and so much more. They infuse their products with Full Spectrum Cannabinoid hemp extract. This means you get not only CBD, but the other cannabinoids, too. (Only a trace of THC is present, thus there is no ‘high’ or psychotropic effect with ANY of their products)  It has been shown that using all the cannabinoids together provides greater well-being than when taken separately.

The past year has seen a surge of interest in marijuana’s CBD, a non-intoxicating cannabis compound with significant therapeutic properties. Numerous commercial start-ups and internet retailers have jumped on the CBD bandwagon, touting CBD derived from industrial hemp as the next big thing, a miracle oil that can shrink tumors, quell seizures, and ease chronic pain — without making people feel “stoned.” But along with a growing awareness of cannabidiol as a potential health aid, there has been a proliferation of misconceptions about CBD.

Related: Aaron Bouren, co-founder of CBD Hemp Experts shared his thoughts about the future of CBD as an industry on his blog.

CBD is medical. THC is recreational

Project on CBD receives many inquiries from around the world and oftentimes people say they are seeking “CBD, the medical part” of the plant, “not THC, the recreational part” that gets you high. Actually, THC, “The High Causer,” has awesome therapeutic properties. Scientists at the Scripps Research Center in San Diego reported that THC inhibits an enzyme implicated in the formation of beta-amyloid plaque, the hallmark of Alzheimer’s-related dementia.

The federal government recognizes single-molecule THC (Marinol) as an anti-nausea compound and appetite booster, deeming it a Schedule III drug, a category reserved for medicinal substances with little abuse potential. But whole plant marijuana, the only natural source of THC, continues to be classified as a dangerous Schedule I drug with no medical value.

THC is the bad cannabinoid. CBD is the good cannabinoid

The drug warrior’s strategic retreat: Give ground on CBD while continuing to demonize THC. Diehard marijuana prohibitionists are exploiting the good news about CBD to further stigmatize high-THC cannabis, casting tetrahydrocannabinol as the bad cannabinoid, whereas CBD is framed as the good cannabinoid. Why? Because CBD doesn’t make you high like THC does.

Project CBD categorically rejects this moralistic, reefer madness dichotomy in favor of whole plant cannabis therapeutics. (Read the foundational science paper: A Tale of Two Cannabinoids.)

CBD is most effective without THC

THC and CBD are the power couple of cannabis compounds — they work best together. Scientific studies have established that CBD and THC interact synergistically to enhance each other’s therapeutic effects. British researchers have shown that CBD potentiates THC’s anti-inflammatory properties in an animal model of colitis.

Scientists at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco determined that a combination of CBD and THC has a more potent anti-tumoral effect than either compound alone when tested on brain cancer and breast cancer cell lines. And extensive clinical research has demonstrated that CBD combined with THC is more beneficial for neuropathic pain than either compound as a single molecule.

Single-molecule pharmaceuticals are superior to ‘crude’ whole-plant medicinals

According to the federal government, specific components of the marijuana plant (THC, CBD) have medical value, but the plant itself does not have medical value. Uncle Sam’s single-molecule blinders reflect a cultural and political bias that privileges Big Pharma products. Single-molecule medicine is the predominant corporate way, the FDA-approved way, but it’s not the only way, and it’s not necessarily the optimal way to benefit from cannabis therapeutics.

Psychoactivity is inherently an adverse side effect

According to politically correct drug war catechism, the marijuana high is an unwanted side effect. Big Pharma is keen on synthesizing medically active marijuana-like molecules that don’t make people high — although it’s not obvious why mild euphoric feelings are intrinsically negative for a sick person or a healthy person, for that matter.

In ancient Greece, the word euphoria meant “having health,” a state of well-being. The euphoric qualities of cannabis, far from being an unwholesome side effect, are deeply implicated in the therapeutic value of the plant.

“We should be thinking of cannabis as a medicine first,” said Dr. Tod Mikuriya, “that happens to have some psychoactive properties, as many medicines do, rather than as an intoxicant that happens to have a few therapeutic properties on the side.”

CBD is legal in all 50 states

Purveyors of imported, CBD-infused hemp oil claim it’s legal to market their wares anywhere in the United States as long as the oil contains less than 0.3 percent THC. Actually, it’s not so simple.

Federal law prohibits U.S. farmers from growing hemp as a commercial crop, but the sale of imported, low-THC, industrial CBD products is permitted in the United States as long as these products are derived from the seed or stalk of the plant, not from the leaves and flowers. Here’s the catch: Cannabidiol can’t be pressed or extracted from hempseed. CBD can be extracted from the flower, leaves, and, only to a very minor extent, from the stalk of the hemp plant. Hemp oil start-ups lack credibility when they say their CBD comes from hemp seed and stalk.

‘CBD-only’ laws adequately serve the patient population

Some U.S. state legislatures have passed “CBD only” (or, more accurately, “low THC”) laws, and other states are poised to follow suit. Some states restrict the sources of CBD-rich products and specify the diseases for which CBD can be accessed; others do not. Ostensibly these laws allow the use of CBD-infused oil derived from hemp or cannabis that measures less than 0.3 percent THC.

But a CBD-rich remedy with little THC doesn’t work for everyone. Parents of epileptic children have found that adding some THC (or THCA, the raw unheated version of THC) helps with seizure control in many instances. For some epileptics, THC-dominant strains are more effective than CBD-rich products.

The vast majority of patients are not well served by CBD-only laws. They need access to a broad spectrum of whole plant cannabis remedies, not just the low THC medicine. One size doesn’t fit all with respect to cannabis therapeutics, and neither does one compound or one product or one strain. (Read more: Prohibition’s Last Gasp: “CBD Only.”)

CBD is CBD, it doesn’t matter where it comes from

Yes, it does matter. The flower-tops and leaves of some industrial hemp strains may be a viable source of CBD (legal issues notwithstanding), but hemp is by no means an optimal source of cannabidiol. Industrial hemp typically contains far less cannabidiol than CBD-rich cannabis. Huge amounts of industrial hemp are required to extract a small amount of CBD, thereby raising the risk of toxic contaminants because hemp is a “bio-accumulator” that draws heavy metals from the soil.

Single-molecule CBD synthesized in a lab or extracted and refined from industrial hemp lacks critical medicinal terpenes and secondary cannabinoids found in cannabis strains. These compounds interact with CBD and THC to enhance their therapeutic benefits.

This article was taken from CBD Hemp Experts

CBD has so many benefits for people of any age, gender and race. It is a universal, all-natural compound that is reshaping the way we take care of ourselves and allowing us to explore new heights of health like never before. But humans are not the only ones that get to enjoy the benefits of this amazing compound; your pets can too! CBD has been proven to have equal benefits for your furry friends, as well and the extent of these benefits are truly amazing. Let us dive in to the list of benefits for both dogs and cats, specifically.

Dogs have receptors in their bodies designed for CBD just like humans. By giving your dog CBD, you are benefitting them in ways you could not imagine, such as:

• Good for cardiovascular health
• Promotes an increased appetite
• Helps shield the nervous system
• Supports reduction of inflammation
• Helps inhibit bowel dysfunction
• Aids in reducing pain
• Helps with alleviating anxiety
• Combats malignant cell growth
• Helps with seizure prevention
• Promotes reduction in epilepsy conditions 
  

Let us start with the health benefits for the cardiovascular side. CBD helps maintain normal blood pressure in dogs, just like humans. Reducing hormones released by stress, such as cortisol, and reducing anxiety lowers the dog’s blood pressure and helps with heart health. CBD is known to assist in the repair of damaged blood vessels, help reduce irregular heartbeats and even promote an increased appetite as well. Since stress and hormones have a lot to do with appetite, it is essential that your pet stays calm and happy. It is proven that CBD actually curves nausea and vomiting in dogs, which will in turn increase their appetite since they are feeling good.

CBD also shields dogs’ nervous systems. Dogs that suffer from neurological dysfunctions can be given CBD regularly to help promote overall wellbeing. This is because CBD repairs and protects nerves in the spinal region and contains natural healing and regenerative properties that may help prevent your dog from developing these conditions or from having these conditions worsen.

CBD also contains anti-inflammation properties. It inhibits the production of inflammatory macrophages and is known to decrease chronic inflammation. This is because CBD has the ability to decrease the production and release of inflammatory cytokines. Inflammatory cytokines cause allergies, hypersensitivities and autoimmunity, but by taking CBD, you can potentially avert these issues.

If that is not enough, here are some more reasons CBD is beneficial for your furry friend. CBD is known to be a powerful antioxidant that has been proven to be more powerful than Vitamins C and E.

CBD can aid in reducing seizures as well, and studies have been done on patients who suffered from drug resistant epilepsy and found that there was astounding improvement within a few months of continuous use of CBD. It also helps to reduce the pain that your pet may experience. If your dog suffers from any of these conditions, then adding CBD into your pet’s daily routine would help promote increased wellness. Even if your dog has not begun to suffer from these issues, you can add CBD to their diet, and help reduce the risk of these health problems.

Now let’s talk about how CBD can benefit our lovely feline friends. The benefits are very similar to the benefits that are seen in dogs. They are:

• Helps in relieving aggression
• Promotes an increased appetite
• Assists in reducing anxiety
• Helps lower stress
• Enhances energy
• Aids in the reduction of inflammation
• Supports fighting infection 
  

Cats have an endocannabinoid system that is in charge of regulating and maintaining essential physiological functions that control immunity, mood, sleep and pain. These receptors are located all throughout the body including the immune system, nervous system and the brain. This is similar to humans, as we have cannabidiol receptors throughout our body as well.

Don’t worry about giving your pets CBD, because it’s completely safe! Your furry friends will not become intoxicated because CBD is not a psychoactive compound and only includes natural nurturing properties that will benefit your pet. CBD is beneficial to humans and pets alike. It is an all-natural compound that is transforming the health industry and making huge advancements for peoples’ and pets’ wellbeing.

This article was taken from CBD Hemp Experts and was written by Megan Booth.