by Greg Z | Apr 5, 2023 | CBD
CBD extraction’s main goal is to separate the useful CBD compounds from the hemp plant biomass. There are several different extraction methods for hemp using different solvents and machines. Main Commercial CBD Extraction Methods CO2 CBD Extraction Pros:...
by Admin | Jan 20, 2023 | CBD
We’ve been in the hemp industry for years and the most common question we get asked is, “How do I know which company to buy from?” Here is a set of tips and tricks that should help you pick the right CBD company: Choose CBD products made with...
by Admin | Dec 8, 2022 | CBD, Sleep
We’ve been asked this question a lot and the answer is – maybe! More clinical trials need to be done, but the preliminary testing seems positive. According to this study conducted in 1980, “People with insomnia who took 160 milligrams of CBD daily slept...
by Greg Z | Jun 9, 2022 | CBD, Pets
Here at Active Botanical Co. we love all shapes & sizes of pets! If you have little to no experience with CBD, this simple pet CBD guide is for you! Topics Covered What Is CBD?What Are The Benefits Of Giving My Pet CBD?How Much CBD Should I Give My...
by Greg Z | Feb 1, 2022 | CBD, Terpenes
What we’ve found over time is that terpenes are responsible for the “upper” or “downer” effect of recreational cannabis. While the conversation about this topic is quite extensive with many variables we won’t get into here (CBN, THC-A and more), it essentially boils...
by Greg Z | Feb 6, 2021 | CBD
Full Spectrum CBD Vs Isolate CBD Overview:Isolate CBD is 99%+ pure isolated cannabidiol with all of the excess plant material removed while Full spectrum CBD is an unrefined hemp extract that contains small amounts of THC (0.3%), lipids, waxes, terpenes, and other...
by Tony C | Aug 8, 2020 | CBD
We hear this question often: “Is water soluble CBD more effective than regular CBD Oil?” First things first, let’s explain what water soluble CBD is.What Is Water Soluble CBD?CBD is an oil (or a non-polar compound for the chemists) and as the old...
by Admin | Sep 3, 2019 | CBD
In this hilarious article written by Grubstreet.com, the author notes how the number of ways to intake CBD has exploded over the last few years. Their list includes: · Vegan desserts and bubble tea...
by Admin | Aug 27, 2019 | CBD
Yes, you read that headline correctly! In the past we’ve had quite a few choices when it comes to CBD infused edibles: chocolates, honeys, hard candies and much, much more. But now the creator of Jelly Belly (David Klein) is launching his new line of CBD...
by Admin | Aug 20, 2019 | CBD
In the past few years, the CBD industry has exploded. We have a tremendous variety of products and new ones come out every other day. The federal government removed hemp and it’s derivatives from the tier 1 controlled substances list late last year. And yet, for every...
by Admin | Aug 13, 2019 | CBD
This is a question we get asked often! It largely depends on what symptoms each person is trying to mitigate, but usually taking it every day is far more effective than taking it when a symptom arises. This has to do with how CBD slowly builds up in your body over...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2019 | Blood Pressure, CBD
We often get asked how CBD affects heart health. Until formal FDA studies are ran the results are inconclusive, but preliminary studies are proving to be promising. From Express.co.uk: “High blood pressure affects more than a quarter of adults in the UK, according to...
by Admin | Jul 16, 2019 | CBD
Recently big box retailers have entered the world of CBD. Walgreens added CBD to 1500 stores and Rite Aid followed soon after. As of right now, most of the products sold are low strength topicals (not to be confused with our Industry Leading salve...
by Admin | Jul 9, 2019 | CBD, Stress
This article by the New York Times discusses how many parents are now turning to CBD to help deal with the stresses of raising children and trying to balance a normal life. As they said in the article, “Mother’s little helpers. Wine o’clock. Sleeping pills....
by Admin | Jun 25, 2019 | CBD, Weight Loss
It seems like every few years there is a new fad diet that makes the rounds and fades into existence. Is CBD one of those fads? Well depending on who you ask, you might be surprised at the answers. According to Medical News Today: “CBD may aid weight loss due to...
by Admin | Jun 11, 2019 | CBD
Have you ever had CBD created from yeast? If you haven’t, you might soon! California based Demetrix told FoodNavigatorUSA: “There is room for both types of products on the market, but the industry is facing a supply challenge as it looks to agriculture as its...
by Admin | May 29, 2019 | Acne, CBD
It may seem like an odd question, but actually CBD has some impact when it comes to acne! As this article in MedicalNewsToday points out: “CBD oil may help reduce various types of acne thanks to its ability to adjust how the body creates sebum. Sebum is a waxy, oily...
by Admin | May 8, 2019 | CBD
CBD has brought a tremendous amount of relief in the past few years, but as the Industry has grown so has the number of companies that offer it. This has lead to some unscrupulous players offering water down products, mislabeled products, or even worse, products with...
by Admin | May 1, 2019 | CBD, Terpenes
You may have read our previous blog about Alpha Pinene and wondered, “But what about Beta Pinene?” Beta Pinene is responsible for the smell in a tremendous amount of plants; in fact, it is the most common and abundant terpene in the plant kingdom! It can be found in...
by Admin | Apr 30, 2019 | Skin Care, Topical
Today we are proud to announce we are adding a new product to the Active Botanical Co. family: 2,500mg Topical Salve! This wonderful product help deliver relief in a localized area and works best when the issue is close to the surface. The salve is made with all...
by Admin | Apr 27, 2019 | CBD, Terpenes
Great question! But you might be wondering, what exactly is Alpha Pinene? This is an organic compound that is responsible for the “piney” smell in Pine trees, Rosemary, Eucalyptus and Orange peels. This is not to be confused with Beta Pinene which is responsible for...
by Tony C | Apr 20, 2019 | CBD
What Is the Entourage Effect? The Entourage effect is the theory that when all compounds are extracted from a plant, every component should be present because they have a positive, synergistical effect. What is the CBD Entourage effect? There are many ways to...