This is Part V in my series on CBD oil. For a quick recap of the topics already covered in this series and links to the original articles on this nationally acclaimed “magical medical elixir,” click this link. You can also get the summaries of each one in the accompanying videos below.
Watch video 1 here.
Watch video 2 here.
Watch video 3 here.
Watch video 4 here.
In this 15-minute video I provide a summary of my recent article that discussed the multiple actions of the most studied compounds found in the cannabis plant: CBD (cannabidiol), THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), and its essential oil. In order to understand their mechanisms, I broke down the key points from my research reviews in easy-to-understand terms. This should satisfy the science geek equally as well as the curious health seeker.
In this video, I review:
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The differences between CBD oil and cannabis essential oil (which is loaded with beneficial terpenes).
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The importance of the “entourage effect.”
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The endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its role in health and diseases.
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The two main cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) within the ECS and how the different compounds in cannabis uniquely modulate them.
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Why it’s important to understand the ECS and its effects, especially when differentiating the actions of THC, CBD, and cannabis essential oil constituents.
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… and more exclusive information!
Click here for the accompanying article with all the references and resources.
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This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (Affiliation link.)
Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.
I have also read that a full spectrum CBD oil as compared to a CBD isolate has the benefit of having a great efficacy because of the entourage effect. Higher levels of an isolate do not increase effect of the CBD like a full spectrum does. The isolate does have the advantage of having 0.0% of the Delta9 THC where the full spectrum does carry that drawback and the possible accumulation in the bloodstream. Of course there is some therapeutic aspects of THC which are beneficial… it is just illegal at this point.
If companies ##### can isolate just the CBD compound (which carries the highest level of benefits), then could they not isolate just the THC and remove it and keep all other aspects of cannabis sativa plant? Kind of a ‘full spectrum lite’ version.
I am just not sure about the full spectrum for personal use and not sold completely on the isolate version.
thanks for your articles on this topic , it has been a great support to my research on the topic.
Thank you for the comment, Jeff. By law CBD isolate is illegal in states where cannabis is not legal. Full spectrum cannabis should be extracted from hemp, which legally needs to contain <.3% THC in the U.S. Definitely sourcing and standardization are an issue which I spoke of on this series. Always appreciate your insight! https://dr-lobisco.com/is-cbd-oil-now-legal-like-hemp-and-is-it-an-essential-oil/