CBD is a natural oil which is extracted from the flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It is used by people all over the world for a variety of purposes.
What Is Full Spectrum CBD Oil?
Full spectrum CBD contains all the naturally occurring cannabinoids found in the hemp plant, including trace amounts of THC (0.3%). In addition to CBD and THC, full spectrum CBD also contains other cannabinoids like CBG (cannabigerol), CBC (cannabichromene), CBN (cannabinol), terpenes and flavonoids. These additional compounds work synergistically with CBD, potentially enhancing its therapeutic effects through what is known as the entourage effect.
You can read more about Full Spectrum CBD here in our CBD Education Blog post Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum.
What Are the Differences Between Hemp and Marijuana?
Marijuana is high in the psychoactive compound THC, or delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, the compound in marijuana that causes a high.
Hemp is not marijuana. Although hemp does contain some cannabinoids, it has negligible amounts of THC. In fact, in order to be legally cultivated, hemp must contain less than 0.3% THC.
Hemp is also grown as an industrial crop for the use of fibers in textiles and even building materials. Most industrial hemp is grown for its fiber and contains relatively small concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes, so it is not the most desirable source of CBD oil.
While many of the CBD products on the market are derived from this kind of industrial hemp, the CBD oil in Green Wave Organic products is made from a CBD-rich strain known as PCR hemp. PCR is short for phytocannabinoid rich — it contains as much as ten times the concentration of CBD as generic industrial hemp and only negligible amounts of THC. It does not cause a high.
What Are the Side Effects of CBD Oil?
While pharmaceutical drugs are often developed to target particular bodily systems and provide particular effects, Mother Nature is not always so exacting. The effects of organic compounds can be many and can vary from person to person. Oftentimes herbal compounds can have both desired effects and adverse effects. We call these unwanted effects adverse side effects.
In order to determine the adverse effects, you need to know what the desired effects are. The effects which are desired by one user may be adverse effects for another user. As a result, it could make identifying side effects tricky.
Let’s look at an example of how CBD might work differently for different people. Some people use CBD oil in order to support a good night of rest but may also feel drowsiness during the day. If you want to feel awake during the day, as most do, feeling sleepy would be an adverse effect.
Will CBD Make Me Drowsy?
CBD has what are called biphasic properties. We’ll discuss this more in chapter 4, but this just means that CBD oil may have different effects depending on the serving. Taken in nominal servings, CBD is unlikely to cause drowsiness. However, if you use CBD in higher servings, there is the potential that it could cause drowsiness.
Alcohol is a perfect example of a substance with biphasic properties. Below a certain blood level, alcohol provides a stimulating effect and can make its user more active and social, while larger amounts of alcohol can have a depressant effect resulting in unconsciousness.
