Quality Parameters of CBD Oil Products

CBD oil is increasingly becoming popular due to its health benefits. However, as the industry is growing, scam artists are also on the rise as they try to rip off consumers.  Determining the best quality CBD products may not be easy for most consumers. New merchants and CBD brands are coming out every day with the promise that their products are of the highest quality. When selecting the best CBD products to purchase, the following research might help you to identify CBD of high quality.

THC content

CBD hemp oil should contain less than 0.03% THC levels in order for it to be legal and also be sold across the nation. THC is the psychoactive compound which is found in marijuana, but low in industrial hemp. Conversely, CBD is non-psychoactive and helps in the treatment of a host of medical conditions without the euphoric effect. Some manufacturers may not be completely honest on the THC content in their CBD oil products. Pure CBD oil should contain 0.03% THC levels or below. CBD products are accompanied by a product description which is a list of ingredients especially THC and CBD content.

It is possible to fail a drug test if you consume CBD oil products with a THC content of 0.3%. As such, the levels of THC in the CBD product you want to purchase should be 0.03% or close to zero as possible. There are a handful of brands with CBD oil products that have practically no THC whatsoever.  If possible, go for a brand with a THC content of 0.03% and less.

Whole plant extract

CBD oil products are made from either whole plant hemp or isolated hemp. Whole plant hemp is associated with CBD of high grade, which is mainly extracted from the stalk, stem, and seeds of the plant. Additionally, CBD oil has other natural compounds of cannabis like flavonoids and terpenes. Research has shown that CBD extracted from whole plant hemp with full cannabis spectrum is more effective in comparison to the one extracted from the isolated hemp. CBD extracted from isolated hemp contain CBD crystals alone as all the fatty acids terpenes and useful cannabinoids have been removed. It should contain all these compounds for it to be effective in its work.

Third party lab results

CBD is not an approved food or drug by the FDA and it is NOT mandatory to have an independent third party testing. However, most reputable companies use independent third party labs to verify the purity and potency of the contents of their products.  Furthermore, it is very expensive to run these third-party tests and only companies producing high-grade CBD oil will incur such costs for the validity of their marketing pitch. Most companies that sell products tested by third-party labs post their certificate of verification on their websites.  Some brands also include the lab tests on their packaging. Pure CBD oil should have this information on the packaging or website to ensure the CBD oil product is what it claims to be.

Source of your CBD

Quality in any product is assured through the use of high-quality materials. Hemp plants tend to absorb anything present in the ground and if it is grown in a rich soil environment, it will be of high quality and the resulting CBD oil will be of high quality. On the contrary, if the hemp plant is cultivated in a land characterized by heavy metals then the resulting hemp oil will have traces of the metals due to the hyperaccumulating characteristic of the plant. The CBD product will not be safe for human consumption due to the pollution of heavy metals. Look for the brand source of the company’s CBD and try to find products from hemp grown in reputable countries.

Check for the CBD color

CBD oil comes in varying degrees of quality and strength. Moreover, the oil must be extracted through the subcritical or supercritical co2 extraction method. CBD oil is categorized into three types;

Filtered CBD oil. This is the most common type of CBD that is found and the market. Most consumers are also familiar with this type of CBD product. This product has undergone the filtering process and decarboxylation and comes in a lovely light golden color. These products have been filtered to remove the remaining impurities from the initial extraction.  A high-grade CBD product looks like a triple-distilled fine brandy.

Raw CBD oil. This oil is black in appearance as no further purification process has been done on the product once it is extracted from raw hemp. The oil will only have chlorophyll and terpenes.

Decarboxylated CBD oil. This oil is similar to the Raw CBD oil but the active compounds have been decarboxylated.  The raw hemp plant has THC and CBD as acidic molecules. Decarboxylation is a chemical process that drops the acid resulting in improved bioavailability.  These products have a dark green or a black color.

There is a lot of research on the effectiveness of CBD in the treatment of a wide range of health conditions. Cannabis has become a game changer in the medical field due to its therapeutic potential. However, to get the best results from the use of CBD products, you will need to differentiate between high quality and low-quality CBD.

The FDA has been on the forefront in the crackdown of companies that sell CBD products of low quality, but it is important to do your own research before making a purchase. Most companies may deliver high-quality products, but not all companies will maintain a high level of integrity.

Pure CBD oil should be well researched to ensure it meets with the standard that has been highlighted above. Before making a choice, do your own research to determine the brands that fit your needs. Play the role of a detective and make sure the CBD product you want to purchase is grown in the right location, is golden filtered, has low levels of THC, and is tested by independent third parties.