CBD Extraction Methods (Updated For 2023)

CBD Extraction Methods (Updated For 2023)

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:...

Top Tips for Buying 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...

Can CBD Help Me 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...
CBD For Pets | The Complete Guide (Updated For 2022)

CBD For Pets | The Complete Guide (Updated For 2022)

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...
Full Spectrum CBD vs Isolate CBD (Updated For 2023)

Full Spectrum CBD vs Isolate CBD (Updated For 2023)

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...

Jelly Belly Jelly Beans… with 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...

MX Sports Bans CBD Sponsors For Moto Cross Riders

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...

Do I Really Need To Take CBD Every Day?

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...

CBD And Blood Pressure – Does CBD Help?

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...
Is CBD Going Mainstream? Major Retailers Are Stocking Up!

Is CBD Going Mainstream? Major Retailers Are Stocking Up!

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...

CBD… Made From Yeast?

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...

Can CBD Treat Acne?

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...

CBD and How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off

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...
The CBD “Entourage Effect”

The CBD “Entourage Effect”

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...