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WHERE IS CBD EXTRACTED FROM AND HOW IS IT PROCESSED?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound non-psychoactive present in the cannabis plant. In Spain, CBD is extracted from the hemp plant, a cannabis strain that contains very low levels of THC, the psychoactive compound that produces psychotropic effects. Although hemp production in Spain has been limited in the past, demand for CBD has increased in recent years, leading to an increase in hemp production across the country.
There are more and more of them on the market more cannabidiol or CBD-based productsThis isn't surprising, as its therapeutic use is very promising, and more and more people are including this type of supplement in their daily routines.
Therefore, in this article we are going to explain the different methods that exist for the CBD extractionIn addition to discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each, we'll be able to choose the option that best suits our needs.
The part of the hemp plant that is used to extract CBD is the flowers and the leavesThese parts of the plant contain the highest concentration of CBD compounds, meaning they are the most effective source for CBD extraction.
CBD OIL EXTRACTION
Without a doubt it is one of the more traditional methods to extract CBD and also one of the safest. In addition to being a cheap and relatively easy way to do it. We will have to use a vegetable oil (usually olive, hemp, or sesame) that we will mix with the decarboxylated plant, which will allow us to "activate" the cannabinoids. We will heat this mixture again to extract the cannabinoids, which will go into oil that we have used. And that will be suitable for consumption or its topical application.
CBD EXTRACTION WITH CO₂
This extraction method uses CO₂ at high pressure and temperature to separate the plant's compounds, including CBD. This method is also known as “supercritical extraction” or “subcritical extraction” is now considered the safest way to obtain CBD. In addition to being one of the purest forms and whose process is more controlled.
FROM WHICH PART OF THE PLANT IS CBD EXTRACTED?
CBD is extracted from the hemp plant in Spain, primarily using the flowers and leaves. The most common extraction process is supercritical CO2, followed by a purification process to remove any residue. Although hemp production and CBD use are legal in Spain, they are subject to strict regulations to ensure the safety and quality of the final products.
Once we know the different extraction methods, it is necessary to briefly talk about the CBD purificationEspecially if we take into account that not all extracts will have the same purity.
In fact, rather than two independent processes, the extraction and purification of CBD They go hand in hand and will be closely related.
As we have already mentioned, CBD extracts obtained through the supercritical CO₂ extraction are those who provide a purer product, with a neutral flavor and aroma. They also have the greatest therapeutic properties.
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