What is the Dosing of CBD Oil?

Discussion Cannabis sativa makes small fruits which are usually named “seeds” although they are not technically a seed. Hemp oil is derived from the hemp seeds by cold-pressing or other means of macerating or squashing the seeds. Cold pressed oil is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids including various omega-3 and linolenic acids and antioxidants. It is used by some people for its nutritional value and “[a]ccording to an old legend, Buddha (Prince Siddharta Gautama) founder of Buddism, was able to survive eating only one hemp seed each day for six years.” The seeds themselves do not contain any psychoactive compounds (specifically THC or tetrahydrocannabinol) but during processing they can become contaminated with these compounds. The THC impurity concentration is highly variable among different cultivars, processing and storage methods and thermal stress also increases the THC levels. In Europe there are strict limits on THC impurity levels and the oil is recommended to be consumed without heating. A review of cannabis can be found here. Learning Point “…Cultivars used for seed production with a low THC levels generally contain a high concentration of cannabidiol (CBD) which has no THC activity.” An analysis study of cannabinoids in 13 commercial hemp seed oil preparations found that “concentrations of cannabinoids can be extremely variable among different oil varieties.” The authors also state that other methodologies ...
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