CBD paste

What is CBD paste?

CBD paste is what remains after cold CO2 extraction of the hemp plant. The paste contains a high concentration of CBD, up to 50%, plus the full spectrum of compounds from the plant, such as CBG, CBN, CBC, terpenes and a fraction of THC (less than 0.05%). Because those compounds are taken together, they complement one another (the entourage effect). Paste is often used to make CBD oil from, but you can also take the raw paste as it is.

Paste or oil?

CBD paste and full spectrum CBD oil contain the same compounds. The difference is in the concentration and the taste: paste is more concentrated (no carrier oil has been added) and has a pure, herbal taste, while oil tastes milder and is easier to dose in drops. Which you find nicer is personal; many people try both. Per milligram of CBD, paste is often better value.

How do you use CBD paste?

You take paste just like oil: let a measured amount sit under your tongue for about a minute before you swallow. The syringe packaging makes dosing easy; keep to about the size of a grain of rice at a time, or use a small scale. Start calmly and build up to an amount that suits you.

Frequently asked questions about CBD paste

What does CBD paste do?

We may not make any statements about that. No health claims have been approved for CBD in the European Union. Paste is a more concentrated form than oil, not a different promise. We tell you what is in it and how you dose it.

What is the difference between paste and oil?

The same compounds, a different concentration. With paste no carrier oil has been added, so it is more concentrated (up to 50% CBD) and it tastes pure and herbal. Oil is milder in taste and easier to dose in drops. Per milligram of CBD, paste is often better value.

How do you dose paste?

About the size of a grain of rice at a time, under your tongue, left to sit for about a minute before you swallow. The syringe packaging makes dosing easier. If you want to know exactly, use a small scale. Start calmly and build up.

Is paste suitable if you are just starting?

Better not. At such a high concentration, a little more is immediately a big step. If you are just starting, 5% oil makes it a good deal easier to find your own dose.

Can you make your own oil from paste?

You can, and that is even what paste was originally meant for: you mix it with a carrier oil. Work out how many mg you want per millilitre and keep it below 170 °C.

Who is better off not using it?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use it. If you take medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist first. Also read CBD and medicines.

Would you rather have something easier after all?

If you are just starting, 5% oil is a good deal easier to dose. Looking for the purest form instead? Then have a look at CBD crystals. Is your question not here? Ask it through customer service.