Understanding CBD

Introduction: The Power of Terpenes in CBD Oil When you take a walk through a pine forest, crush a citrus peel, or smell fresh herbs, you’re experiencing terpenes—the aromatic compounds responsible for many of nature’s scents. These naturally occurring compounds are found in a variety of plants, including hemp, and they contribute to the distinctive smell and taste of CBD oil. But terpenes in...

Why would a cat need CBD? They’ve got nine lives, right? Turns out, cats can benefit from CBD in just the same way that humans and dogs can. All vertebrates, including our feline friends, are endowed with an endocannabinoid system that allows CBD to interact with the body. Basically, it’s the ultimate gift for wellness. Our recommended serving size for our own Companion CBD...

  CBN, short for cannabinol, is one of the 110+ cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant. Due to its typically low concentrations in hemp, it’s considered a “minor cannabinoid.” However, it has been gaining increased attention recently due to its role in promoting overall balance and wellness. In fact, scientific research on cannabis has concentrated on what are referred to as the “big six”...

Cannabidiolic acid, or CBDA, is one of the 110+ cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It’s the precursor to CBD, meaning it can convert from CBDA to CBD in the right conditions. The family of cannabinoids is closely intertwined. Cannabinoid production starts when an enzyme causes geranyl pyrophosphate and olivetolic acid to combine and form CBGA. CBGA is independently converted to either CBG, THCA,...

Bluebird Botanicals’ CBD is known for many things - its quality, affordability, accessibility, and transparency of ingredients. It's also known to our customers to taste... well, a little different. Earthy. Robust. Or, as one customer so kindly put it, “like bong water mixed with grass clippings.”    Yeah, that’s not an appealing description. But there’s a reason why our extracts taste the way they do...

So, you’ve decided you want to get CBD oil. You’ve done your research, and have a good idea of what to check for when evaluating your CBD product. But how do you actually get your hands on the stuff? Worry not, friend. Here’s how to buy CBD oil for the first time. Evaluate your state While CBD and industrial hemp are federally legal, some...