How is CBD Made? Behind the Scenes of CBD

Imagine navigating the intricate journey of a CBD molecule—from the fertile soil of a hemp farm to your wellness shelf. Let's untangle the process that converts the humble hemp plant into the famed CBD supplements hailed for their many wellness benefits.

Laying the CBD groundwork

What springs to mind when you hear the word CBD?

Is it someone puffing a joint, or perhaps the iconic cannabis leaf? If so, it's high time to freshen up your CBD imagery. The recent years have seen our understanding of CBD evolve dramatically. Now, we connect it more with health benefits than with the high associated with marijuana. Although from the same family, hemp and marijuana serve two completely different purposes. Derived directly from hemp plants, CBD has found a global audience seeking its potential wellness perks.

What is hemp: the CBD powerhouse

CBD is predominantly sourced from hemp, a variant of the Cannabis sativa plant. Grown explicitly for their high CBD content, hemp plants do not produce copious amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana. This makes hemp the ideal candidate for CBD extraction.

The seeds, stalks, and leaves of the hemp plant have been cherished in the UK for centuries. Its long fibres are used in creating a diverse range of products, from ropes and papers to furniture and clothes!

The extraction saga

Once the hemp plants are harvested and dried, it's time to free the coveted cannabinoids from their leafy home. The most trusted and efficient method for this extraction is CO2 extraction. This process employs carbon dioxide to distinguish and isolate the CBD compounds from the rest of the plant components.

The result? CBD isolate—a pure form of CBD, stripped of all other compounds. This pure form is often referred to simply as "isolate".

The final quality check

The penultimate stage in the CBD journey is testing the product for quality and potency, generally carried out by a third-party laboratory specialising in CBD products. They verify the product's cannabinoid content and screen for any contaminants or impurities. They also confirm that the product contains the exact amount of CBD as mentioned on the label, ensuring the product's safety and quality for consumers.

The journey of creating CBD is undoubtedly complex. Companies like ours exist to guide you through this labyrinth, delivering only the highest-quality CBD products to your doorstep.

Ready to explore the potential of CBD? Discover our range, and subscribe to our newsletter for more insights, updates, and ways to incorporate CBD into your wellness routine.