The
CBD industry is booming more than ever before, which means that
the market currently offers an absolutely mind-boggling number of vaping
products that allow us to inhale the compounds in the hemp plant so that we can
experience their potential effects in a uniquely potent and fast-acting
way. With so many e-liquids to choose
from, it can be hard to know which are the most likely to produce the results that
we desire. One factor that complicates
things is the fact that there is so much terminology to learn in order to make
the best purchase for our needs.
We’ll be clearing up something that commonly confuses
new hemp enthusiasts, which is the difference between CBD-based and hemp-based
e-liquids.
What These Types of E-Liquids Share in Common
Being e-liquids, both are vaporized in the same
manner, and there is no difference when it comes to the types of hardware that
they require to be vaped. They both come
in a wide range of flavors, strengths, and formulas, and can contain any number
of ingredients.
CBD vs. Hemp: Is There a Difference?
Now, let’s make one thing clear which causes a lot of
confusion. CBD and hemp are commonly
used interchangeably throughout the industry.
This is because CBD is the leading compound in the hemp plant. But the hemp plant has many compounds that
companies may put into their vape juices as well.
So, often, you’ll find products marked as “CBD
e-liquid” and “hemp e-liquid” actually being exactly the same thing. This is why it’s important to look through
the ingredients and read the product description of an e-juice thoroughly
rather than simply relying on the product’s name.
Differences to Really Keep in Mind
Now, let’s get into the differences between CBD and
hemp e-liquids from a technical standpoint.
CBD E-Liquids
If a product is described as a “CBD e-liquid,” this
would technically imply that the active ingredient in it is CBD isolate. This is a type of extract derived from the
hemp plant that only retains cannabidiol, which means that the CBD has been
isolated and removed from the plant’s chemical composition.
CBD isolate e-liquids can be quite useful, as they
supply the body with a uniquely concentrated amount of cannabidiol. But bear in mind that if you go with a CBD
isolate e-liquid, you may miss out on other compounds in the hemp plant that
could be just as useful for your particular wellness goals. CBD is a cannabinoid which aids in the body’s
self-regulating process through the endocannabinoid system, which sends
cannabidiol to various receptors in the body to promote a state of
equilibrium.
However, CBD is just one of many cannabinoids that
play a role in this unique maintenance process.
Further, the hemp plant has other compounds that can be useful, such as
terpenes, which are compounds found in a plant’s essential oils which have
properties that may do everything from fight inflammation to calm stress.
Hemp E-Liquids
A hemp e-liquid technically has more compounds than
just CBD. We just described the variety
of compounds that naturally occur in hemp, and so you can now understand that
while CBD is great on its own, some people may desire a wider variety of
cannabinoids and terpenes.
Hemp e-liquids can come in one of two forms: broad
spectrum or full spectrum.
- Broad spectrum hemp e-liquids will have
the hemp plant’s entire chemical composition except for THC, which has been
isolated and removed from the final product.
The amount of THC in the hemp plant accounts for only about 0.3% of the
plant’s total composition, and therefore can’t get you high, but some people
wish to abstain from it regardless. - Full spectrum hemp e-liquids will give you
the complete chemical composition of the hemp plant, including that trace
amount of THC. The appeal of this type
of e-liquid is that it provides the body with the entourage effect, which is a
unique synergistic effect that results from taking the hemp plant’s chemical
composition in its entirety. It may
offer more potency and effectiveness than other types of hemp extracts.
The Choice is Yours
Ultimately, we can only know which type of e-liquid is
right for our body and our needs by experimentation. There are all kinds of e-liquids on the
market today that come in CBD isolate, broad spectrum, and full spectrum
varieties. So, we encourage you to
explore what each one can offer so that you can come up with the routine that
best suits your needs.
Don’t forget, however, that you also need to ensure
that you’re buying a quality e-juice no matter what type of hemp extract it
contains, so make sure that the company that you’re buying from is trustworthy,
has a good reputation and provides third-party lab reports that break down the
chemical composition as well as the overall quality of the product.
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