Checklist For Buying CBD Oil
CBD, also known as Hemp Extract, is currently unregulated by the FDA, so it’s crucial to be conscious when purchasing from different sites. Any reputable company will provide transparency about their sourcing, extracting and product information. Here’s a checklist of what to look for before you buy CBD Oil.
Sourcing
Quality Hemp starts with its roots. Hemp plants naturally absorb any chemicals or metals that are present in the soil around them, and those toxins can make their way into your products. When generating food, clothing or medications from Hemp, it is essential that the crops were grown in organic, non-GMO soil. At Hemp Bombs, we partner with American farmers who use environmentally friendly growing methods free of harsh chemicals and pesticides to keep our Industrial Hemp clean and pure.
Extraction
Some companies will cut corners and use cheaper methods to extract their CBD. There are a few ways to separate CBD from the Hemp plant: chemical solvents, vegetable oils and CO2 extraction.
Solvents
Chemical solvents like ethanol, butane and alcohol extract full-spectrum CBD from the plant. However, this method also contains chemicals that could cause unwanted side effects and lung irritation.
Vegetable Oils
Olive oil is a safer and easier method for home extraction. However, the resulting CBD Oil doesn’t last very long and needs to be used quickly. While this method makes it easy to extract your own batch of CBD, large companies rarely use this method.