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Cannabidiol (CBD) use is skyrocketing in the US. Between 2014 and 2018, the sales of CBD increased by 474%. If you think that kind of growth can’t continue, sales are projected to increase another 353% by 2022. Clearly, people all over are discovering that this all-natural, cannabis-derived supplement is a great way to support their health. When shopping for CBD, you’ve probably come across products labeled as full spectrum, broad spectrum, or CBD isolate. With so many different CBD products on the market it’s sometimes hard to tell which is which. To put it simply, they are terms used to...

CBD vs. THC What is CBD? CBD stands for cannabidiol. It’s a cannabinoid - a natural compound - that’s found in cannabis plants (also known as cannabis sativa). It is not considered a controlled substance and is 100% non-psychoactive, which means it doesn’t make you feel “high”. What is THC? THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol and is also a cannabinoid found in cannabis plants. Over 100 different cannabinoids have been idenified. THC is the cannabinoid responsible for causing the “high”. Because THC is considered a controlled substance, it is illegal in some states. To see if THC is legal in your...

Hydrosols are extraordinary products and do something very unique. They take aromatherapy to a new level, bringing the aromatic constituents to the healing process by using the maximum amount soluble in water.  Every aromatic substance has a maximum solubility in water. During the distillation process of making essential oils, the oil separates into a distinct layer on top of the distillation water. A small fraction of the aromatic compounds are dissolved and recovered from the plant in the water co-produced in the hydro-distillation of plant material. What exactly is a hydrosol? The word hydrosol is a chemistry term that means...