Understanding CBD

While the amount of hemp-derived CBD products for humans has grown tenfold over the past few years, what about CBD products for pets? Are they safe? Are they effective? And where’s the proof?   TL;DR: Yes, CBD is safe for pets! All vertebrates have a network of cannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors called the endocannabinoid system. This system enables CBD and other cannabinoids to interact...

CBD is a cannabis compound that has been taking the health and wellness realm by storm in recent years. While some prefer CBD isolate products, it’s the “full-spectrum hemp extracts” - CBD products made using the whole cannabis plant - that have been stealing a lot of the limelight.  Related Article: CBD Isolate vs. Full-Spectrum CBD Oil But if it isn’t just CBD that...

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,...