The different types of CBD oil
As you can see in our range of CBD oils, you can choose from dozens of bottles of CBD oil. It is also possible to use CBD extract or CBD crystals to make your own CBD oil. To make a good choice here, it is important to know that CBD oils differ mainly in two respects: the percentage of CBD and the type of CBD extract they contain. Looking at types of CBD extract, there are three options:
- Full spectrum
- Broad spectrum
- Isolate
Full spectrum CBD oil
The most complete CBD oil is full spectrum: it contains the widest range of compounds from the plant. Full spectrum CBD oil is made from a CBD extract obtained through cold CO2 extraction. This way, all the compounds from the cannabis plant end up in the CBD oil. Besides CBD, full spectrum CBD is also rich in cannabinoids such as CBC, CBN, CBG and THC (always less than the legal maximum of 0.05%), terpenes, flavonoids and phenols. What sets full spectrum apart is that rich composition. The entourage effect belongs to it: the idea that the compounds from the plant behave differently together than apart. For people, that has not yet been firmly established.
When to choose full spectrum CBD?
- You want all the compounds from the hemp extract in your oil, including the trace of THC.
- It is not a problem for you to take in a little THC.
Broad spectrum CBD oil
Broad spectrum CBD oil is made in a similar way to full spectrum CBD oil. The only difference is an extra step, in which the THC is completely filtered out of the CBD extract. What remains is an extract that is rich in all the compounds of the cannabis plant, except the THC. So broad spectrum still contains a wide range of plant compounds, just without THC.
When to choose broad spectrum CBD?
- It is important to you that the CBD oil contains no THC at all.
- You want a wide range of plant compounds, without THC.
CBD isolate
CBD isolate comes in the form of crystals and is made by isolating the CBD from the cannabis plant. CBD isolate is 99.6% pure and completely free of THC and other plant compounds. You dissolve this pure CBD in oil or other foods, to make your own CBD products. It is also possible to take the pure CBD directly under the tongue.
When to choose CBD crystals?
- You want to be sure you are not taking in any THC.
- You want a pure product that contains no plant compounds other than CBD.
- Also pleasant if you do not like the taste of CBD oil.
Different percentages of CBD in oil
Besides the type of CBD, you also have a choice when it comes to the CBD content. We offer 5% CBD oil and 10% CBD oil, among others. The higher the content, the more CBD there is in each drop. Here we recommend that new users start with a low to medium percentage, so 2.5%, 5% or 7.5%. That lets you dose precisely and makes it unlikely you accidentally take too high a dose (too much CBD can cause side effects such as drowsiness or a dry mouth). Have you taken CBD more often and do you know what dose you need each time? Then types of CBD oil with a CBD content of 10% to 25% are more convenient: you need fewer drops and on balance you are a little better off financially too.
Frequently asked questions about types of CBD oil
What percentage of CBD is best?
There is no best percentage. The higher the percentage, the more CBD there is in each drop: a drop of 5% contains about 2 mg of CBD, a drop of 10% about 4 mg. If you are just starting, choose a low to medium percentage such as 2.5%, 5% or 7.5%, because that lets you dose precisely. If you already know which dose you take each time, 10% to 25% is more convenient, because you need fewer drops.
Which cannabis oil is best?
Cannabis oil is something other than CBD oil. Cannabis oil contains a significant amount of THC and above 0.05% THC it is in principle prohibited, so we don’t comment on it. Legal CBD oil stays below that limit, and you choose it on two things: the percentage of CBD and the type of extract, so full spectrum, broad spectrum or isolate.
How many drops of CBD oil can you take per day?
Start low, for example with 2 to 3 drops of 5% CBD oil, and stick to the dosage on the label. The number of drops only means something in combination with the percentage, because at a higher percentage each drop contains more CBD. Too much CBD can cause side effects, such as drowsiness or a dry mouth.
