Full Spectrum CBD

It feels like Bulk Distillate – Full Spectrum CBD is everywhere these days. Touted for promoting better stress management and mood balance, hemp CBD has risen in popularity with hundreds of brands offering CBD tinctures, gummies, capsules, balms, and more made with the powerful plant.*

But of all products available on the market, Bulk Distillate – Full Spectrum CBD is considered to be one of the best options. Hemp CBD oils combine hemp extract with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil, which is also thought to increase the bioavailability1 of the fat-soluble chemical. Beyond this, full-spectrum hemp uses all components of the hemp plant extract, so it has all the beneficial compounds including cannabinoids, terpenes, fatty acids, and flavonoids.

Of course, selecting a full-spectrum hemp CBD oil isn’t enough to ensure you’re getting a quality product. Below, we explain what makes full-spectrum hemp stand out—and the best oils that you can shop right now.

Why full-spectrum hemp?
As the name suggests, a full-spectrum hemp oil contains the full spectrum of the native plant’s phytocannabinoids (including the famous one, CBD), as well as other compounds like terpenes, flavonoids, and fatty acids. And according to medical cannabis expert and double-board certified doctor Dave Gordon, M.D., that adds a lot of value.

“Cannabis compounds besides [hemp] CBD have their own set of beneficial properties and can provide additive, or even synergistic benefits with [hemp] CBD,” explains Gordon. “The theory that these compounds work better together than individually is called ‘the entourage effect2.’ Entourage effects are seen throughout other botanical therapies, and can be compared to the benefit of getting key nutrients from food instead of from just a single supplement.”

What to look for in full-spectrum CBD oil:
Quality
The world of hemp CBD features some veteran brands and lots of newcomers, and there are plenty of questionable products out there. Do your research and don’t grab the first full-spectrum oil you find on a shelf in your local corner store. In the realm of shady products not playing by the rules, “some products could contain greater amounts of THC than allowed, leading to unwanted effects,” Gordon warns. “Other products might charge a premium for being ‘full-spectrum,’ but don’t actually contain anything other than CBD [isolate]. Selecting quality companies, and ensuring any product you consume is backed by third-party testing (COAs) is important.”

Organic ingredients
While it’s not as easy as it should be to find organic hemp-derived CBD, it’s a worthwhile effort. “Organic farming practices are stringent, so it’s always a win to look for organic ingredients, with the USDA and EU certified organic ones representing the cream of the crop,” explains mbg’s vice president of scientific affairs, Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN. Products that use organic hemp have never been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides, which means they haven’t made their way into your hemp CBD oil.