We’ve talked in length about CBD here – we love the known relaxer and pain-reliever that lacks the psychoactive properties of its mother cannabis plant. Everyone should know where CBD comes from. This oil is extracted from the cannabis plant, but it does not include any of the elements that can result in hallucinations or the feeling of being high. However, not many people are aware of how CBD is extracted.
You may be surprised to learn that there are several extraction methods when it comes to CBD, and each one yields a different result. Let’s look at these methods to see what type of CBD they can produce.
Solvent
Solvent extraction is usually conducted using butane or ethanol. This solvent is spread across the plant to strip away any cannabinoids, and these are left in the solution. The solvent is then evaporated using slow heat, which then leaves behind a concentrated dose of CBD oil.
A solvent solution is used to extract CBD because it will always result in a large amount of the substance. Therefore, CBD product manufacturers will often use these solvents to mass produce large amounts of CBD oil for sale.
Cold Press
Cold-pressed CBD is created using a mechanical process. This strategy involves pressing the hemp leaves to extract the cannabidiol product, rather than waiting for a solution to do its work.
The reason why cold pressing is a favourable method is that it does not mix or dilute the natural substances by introducing another solution. You can find out more information on cold-pressed CBD at The Good Level. You will find this extraction leaves behind a purer, more natural form of CBD.
C02
Carbon dioxide extraction is used to extract the purest form of CBD oil. In fact, you will find that many potent forms of the solution, such as full-spectrum CBD oil, are produced this way.
The c02 extraction method works by introducing liquid carbon dioxide to the leaves and passing it through the plant. You must then increase the temperature slowly and at regular intervals. The end result of this process is a liquid form of c02 that now contains cannabidiol particles. C02 is used in the extraction of many foods, and is a safe and reliable extraction method.
Olive Oil
While olive oil is not used to extract CBD by large manufacturers, it is favoured by those who wish to extract the substance at home. All you need to do is grind up the hemp plant into fine particles and heat it at a regular temperature. Once you have a fine powder you can add it to the olive oil. Unfortunately, this process does not leave behind a lot of the CBD solution, and you will find that it perishes quickly.
However, you will find that the olive oil extraction process is a quick way to extract CBD from the comfort of your own home, if you’re up for it! Just make sure that you check to see if it’s legal in your state (if you’re in the US), and read up on the laws surrounding the ownership of certain hemp plants if you’re in the UK.
Extracting CBD is not a difficult process; however, it is best left to professionals. If you’re not up to the task of extracting your own CBD, at least now you can appreciate the effort that goes into your CBD oil!
Have you ever extracted CBD? Would you try it now that you know how it’s done? Tell us in the comments!
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