A relativity new emergent in the medicinal cannabis scene, CBD isolate is the purest and most crystalline form of the cannabinoid CBD available on the market.
Being pure CBD, this isolate can be used to treat a whole host of conditions, ranging from inflammation to migraines, PTSD to anxiety and insomnia to chronic pain. Also, it does so without the euphoric psychoactive “high” or inebriating effects that’s with using THC.
What is CBD Isolate?
Before trying any new medicine, any discerning patient should first ask the right questions. What is CBD isolate? What are the benefits of using CBD isolate? Does CBD isolate have any unexpected effects? For answers, we must examine its roots.
CBD isolate is collected from cannabis or hemp plants using several procedures. The first step is with industrial grade hemp, which is typically grown organically for commercial purposes. This is NOT the type of Cannabis which patients smoke to get “high”. Instead, hemp is grown tall and thick, is generally more stem than flower and is grown for maximum volume. In other words, hemp plants are not grown for flower density as you would with THC producing plants.
A Co2 extraction is the most common process when it comes to making CBD isolates. Doing so, separates the resin and oil from hemp plants, which is then followed with a process known as “winterization”. This second step refines the resin and oil even further by dividing unseen bits of raw plant matter from it. Since oil and resin is where all the CBD is produced, the ending result is pure CBD, or what’s known as CBD isolate.
How Does CBD Isolate Look Like?
There are two categories which divide the physical form of CBD. Very small grains of CBD are referred to as CBD powder, which is ideal for cooking or otherwise adding CBD to food. The other category is CBD crystals, which are much larger, more obviously crystalline in form, and are used for smoking or dabbing.
As for dabbing CBD, the process is like dabbing THC. To dab, a special water-pipe known as a “dab rig” connects to a metal bowl, which is heated using a butane torch. The CBD Isolate is then pressed into the metal bowl where it’s pulled and inhaled.
CBD Isolate Benefits
Now that you know what you’re looking at, let’s talk about some of CBD’s benefits. Essentially, CBD isolate can be used as a daily supplement to treat many health conditions. It works by naturally reducing inflammation in the body by interacting with our natural endocannabinoid system.
For example, CBD interacts with our TRPV-1 receptors which mediate body temperatures and pain perception. This is one of the many ways which CBD helps patients, all while providing zero “high” or inebriating effects. There is enormous research being done on CBD as we speak, but even considering what we have today, the compound already paints a future with very promising benefits.
Here is an overview of some of CBD’s benefits:
- CBD isolate can be used to treat drug dependence and addiction
The opioid pandemic is real and it’s growing as over 20 million prescriptions are given in Canada a year. Patients have reported daily affordable use of CBD diminishes cravings for opiates like oxycontin, and other drugs like tobacco and alcohol addiction. These are also backed by studies done with rats.
- CBD can be used as an exercise supplement
Since CBD is anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective, taking CBD capsules as a pre and after-workout supplement can reduce potential muscle soreness, therefore increasing muscle recovery times.
Other everyday benefits:
- CBD can be used to improve concentration, making you more alert
- CBD can be used to manage stress and anxiety, overall reducing panic attacks
- CBD when mixed with coconut oil can be used as a topical agent, treating skin conditions like eczema and acne
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In conclusion, CBD Isolate is one of the purest, most versatile CBD-based concentrates on the market. Its lack of THC’s psychoactive effects makes it ideal for busy patients who seek relief from their symptoms, but at the same time need to stay relatively clear headed.
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