CBD oil is extracted from the industrial hemp plant,
Cannabis Sativa. The seeds of the hemp plant are pressed until the oils are
released. This is what makes cannabidiol different from and less psychoactive
than THC, which is extracted from the marijuana plant, Cannabis Indica. The
industrial hemp oil has traces of THC in it, about 3% in potency, not
sufficient in causing a ‘high’. Despite its non-addictive nature, CBD oil may
require a medical prescription for legal acquisition in some provinces. In
order to remove unwanted elements such as fats or waxes, CBD oil is subjected to a process
called ‘Winterization’. Refined cannabidiol oil is stirred with alcohol and
deep-frozen overnight. A Butcher funnel or a piece of paper is then used
to filter the fats out. Finally, the extracted oil is heated to the boiling
point of alcohol so the alcohol evaporates. Contrary to popular opinion, the
external application is not the only way by which CBD oil can be consumed. By
placing it under the tongue, many consume CBD oil directly. CBD oil has
also been innovatively infused into products such as moisturizers and topical
creams. CBD oil is an acceptable food supplement, serving as an addendum to
cookies, brownies or even tacos! CBD oil capsules are a means by which they can
be ingested.
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