There’s a new cannabis extraction method called dark CBD. This method was created to add more diversity to the already diverse cannabis market.
Since the 2018 Farm Bill Act, hemp has thrived, increasing demand for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. Products, including tinctures, edibles, vape supplies, and tablets, are easily accessible. But not every product is made equally. Additionally, the isolation or extraction processes for some CBD products cause part of their potency to be lost.
The dark CBD extraction adds vitamins, flavonoids, and other phytonutrients that are naturally present in hemp but are lost during the refining process. It is an unprocessed variation of the usual extractions.
This guide unravels dark CBD and distinguishes it from other spectrums of cannabis, including the full or broad spectrum.
Overview of CBD
The cannabis sativa plant contains an organic compound called cannabidiol (CBD). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies the cannabis genus of plants as having a variety of chemical components that can have various physiological effects.
Cannabis hemp and marijuana are two different species of the plant. The cannabinoids THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD are present in these plants (cannabidiol). Compared to marijuana, which has a greater THC content, hemp has greater concentrations of CBD and lower levels of THC. Unlike THC, which, when consumed, produces a “high,” CBD is not psychoactive, according…
