Are you a novice in the cannabis world? Then you are in luck. Gone are the days when the mere mention of it makes you run for the hills and away from law enforcement. More than thirty states in the United States have legalized medical marijuana, with around eleven more permitting its use for recreation. Many extraction companies are coming to life because of new laws that allow you to try this useful plant in more ways than one. President Donald Trump even signed the bipartisan Farm Bill – which legalized hemp nationwide – as a law in 2018.
Hemp is one of the primary sources of CBD (or cannabidiol) used mainly in cannabis-infused products. It does not contain THC (also known as tetrahydrocannabinol, or the compound that makes one high), so the extracts are considered safe and are legally sold in most states. The extracted components from either hemp or marijuana have cannabinoids, which are chemicals that affect cell receptors that influence positive physical and psychological effects. Recent studies have shown that CBD has numerous benefits such as pain and anxiety-relieving properties, better lung capacity (via unharmed lungs) during smoking, regulation, and prevention of diabetes, and control of seizures. Some companies also have several types of extracts and concentrate, the most common of which are listed below.
Crude Oil
Cannabis extraction companies are the ones most qualified to extract the concentrate from raw weed. They are also the ones fit to produce crude oil due to its unstable nature during processing. CO2 extraction, steam distillation, and solvent extraction are some of the ways to take out the prized cannabis oil from the hemp. The distillate is essential for high-quality manufacturing oils which you use for creating cannabis-based products. Using the purest oil translates into a better weed-infused product.
Shatter
There are several CBD isolates. But the one they call shatter is the next best thing to crude oil concentrate. These are the purest and cleanest of all cannabis extracts due to the non-existence of THC. Some may look like thin, honey-like sheets, crystalline powder, or small rocks. But regardless of form, you can vaporize, dissolve them in an oil of your choice, heat, or dab via a dab-pen.
Most people use it for direct lung inhalation, pretty much like smoking. People suffering from chronic medical issues also use this to make the pain-relieving and anti-inflammation effect almost instantaneous. As a powder, it can even be used for cooking since it gives out a neutral flavor. And if you are thinking of creating cannabis oil-based products, shatter can very much help you with that.
Capsules
The marijuana plant has all kinds of beautiful infusions. But decades ago, no one could have seen the possibility of any part of it as medicinal. The world of health and wellness now acknowledges the therapeutic and curative properties of CBD due to its safety and effectiveness in sleep problems, pain and body inflammation relief, and even certain types of cancer and epilepsy. Administration of cannabis oil is now possible via capsules or soft gels. The medical recommendation is to start with a low dose, which you can increase as necessary. It can take effect between five minutes to an hour, depending on the body’s absorption rate.
Tinctures
Ancient tribes have used tinctures as a way to apply some types of medicine. But the same is still valid for the modern world. It is best to ingest cannabis tinctures. Some of these medicinal solutions call for a tincture to administer the correct dose. If you need quick ingestion, holding a drop under the tongue allows faster absorption via the sublingual artery.
Most of these have a low-calorie output. So if you are undergoing treatment or merely trying to lose weight, a drop or two on a wide variety of food can be of help. And storage is not a problem as long as it is stored in a cool, dark place since tinctures can last years.
Diamonds
Weed diamonds are crystals from live resin extracts of the marijuana plant. Manufacturers use a cold-extraction method to create that crystalline form. These look beautiful and more costly than the other types of cannabis extracts. Producing these beauties need heavy-duty equipment.
Using weed may be a personal or medical preference, but it is safe to use. It will continue to be so as long as you know how to use it safely and correctly.
