CBD isolate is cannabidiol in its purest form. This is the final product you get after removing all other components of the cannabis plant such as the other cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and trichomes.
The process of making CBD isolate starts the same way as other cannabidiol products, but with an extra step.
When the source plant (typically hemp specially bred to have more cannabidiol content) reaches maturity and is harvested, extraction begins to separate the chemical components like cannabinoids, terpenes, trichomes and flavonoids. There are various extraction methods CBD product manufacturers use:
– CO2
– Ethanol/alcohol
– Ice water
– Butane
These methods produce a cannabis concentrate that can then be made into oil, tincture or wax. However, if the target end product is CBD isolate, then the concentrate needs to be refined further through winterization.
Winterization cools down the concentrate removing terpenes, flavonoids, trichomes and excess waxes from the plant, leaving you with nothing but pure CBD only.
CBD isolates come in two forms: powder and crystal. Crystals are mainly used for dabbing but CBD isolate powders can be used in different ways:
1. As ingredient in food – the powder can be easily added into baked goods, cooked food or dissolved into beverages.
2. Add it to an oil of your choice (i.e. coconut) and create your own tincture to take sublingually
3. You can take advantage of the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD by adding the isolate to your cream and rubbing it over the affected area.
4. Vaporize it
5. Smoke it
There are many who would advise that full spectrum CBD is better because of something called the “entourage effect”. The entourage effect is basically the theory that CBD works synergistically with other cannabinoids and cannabis components such as terpenes and flavonoids to produce better health benefits.
However, there is no solid scientific evidence yet to support this particular theory, perhaps owing to the fact that there aren’t enough studies/researches conducted yet to explore this fully. Still, many CBD users are generous in sharing their own experiences with full spectrum cannabidiol products as anecdotal evidence. CBD isolates are not without supporters though and there are a growing number of people also swearing by this form of the wondrous cannabinoid.
No matter what form CBD comes in, it can still offer the following benefits:
– Suppress seizure activity
– Reduce inflammation
– Reduce nausea/vomiting
– Fight anxiety and depression
– Potentially combat the spread of cancer cells
– Mediate psychotic disorders
– Alleviate neurodegenerative disorders
Both full spectrum and isolate CBD can be used to treat:
– Epileptic disorders
– Chronic pain
– Neuropathic pain
– Anxiety
– Depression
– Diabetes
– Lupus
– Cancer
– Osteoporosis
– Parkinson’s disease
– OCD
– Psychosis
– Schizophrenia
CBD isolates are scentless and tasteless which is advantageous if you dislike the earthy taste that accompanies oils and tinctures. And since it comes in powder form, it is very easy to incorporate it in your food or beverage without affecting the flavor, or adding it to your own oil concoction or creams – offering convenience and flexibility in usage. Additionally, the pureness of CBD isolates means it contains 0% THC, so there’s no need to worry about this psychoactive cannabinoid and its effects.
If taste is an issue and you don’t mind not getting the potential added benefits of the other cannabinoids and terpenes, CBD isolate is a sensible option. The choice between CBD isolate and full spectrum CBD simply comes down to your personal taste and how you prefer to take your CBD.
When shopping for CBD isolate, make sure to only get from a reputable source. Buying CBD powder from random individual sellers you meet online or in the park is a big no-no and can just lead to trouble. The process of making CBD isolate may sound simple, but one can’t just leave CBD oil in a freezer for a few days and get top quality, safe isolate of cannabidiol.
Product information:
– 99% pure CBD
– Made from organic hemp
– Purified twice via CO2 technology
– 0 THC
– Tasteless
– Third-party tested
– Perfect for vaping, dabbing, using in edibles
About the Seller
Endoca produce fully organic CBD products and are very involved in the process from start to finish. Their CBD extracts are tested by a third party lab to ensure quality. They offer very detailed information about their products on their website.
Product information:
– Made from U.S. Hemp Authority-certified non-GMO industrial hemp grown in the USA
– Ingredient: Anhydrous hemp oil only
– 0.0% THC
– Third-party lab-tested to ensure the highest quality and consistent dosing.
– Certificate of Analysis available online
About the Seller
CBDistillery is a Colorado-based company that derives all their products from non-GMO and pesticide free industrial hemp. To ensure that the source plant meet their high standards, they have a set of qualifications in place and the plants undergo consistent testing. Their hemp plants are grown outdoors under natural sunlight but have not been USDA certified.
All their products are third party tested and results are available to be seen on every product listing. They also offer 10% discount to active duty military members and veterans.
Product information:
– Pure CBD, no other hemp ingredients
– 0.0% THC
– Can be used in edible preparations
– Can be mixed with full spectrum oil
– Preferred CBD form for dabbing
– COA Evaluation Summary available online
About the Seller
Cannabidiol Life offers a wide variety of products: oils, gummies, waxes, crystals, powders, topicals and other beauty products and CBD oils for pets. All their products are manufactured by Pure Hemp Technologies in a certified health and safety facility in Colorado. Certificates of Analysis for each product are easily accessible on their website.
