What To Check When You Buy Pure Hemp Oil Or CBD Oil

The craze for cannabidiol oil was already high before the 2018 Farm Bill made hemp products legal at the federal level with some restrictions. This led to the boom of hemp shops selling all sorts of CBD products and made regulating them all harder. That’s why you need to take some precautions when you buy pure hemp oil because even though it’s usually safe, it might not be up to the standards. You can check the oil’s quality just by checking its lab results, country of origin and extraction method. Other than the product’s quality, you also need to be sure of state laws, shop policies, your needs, etc.

Things To Check When Buying Hemp/CBD Oil

Lab Results

With so many vendors emerging, especially after the 2018 Farm Bill, it’s hard for the authorities to regulate the quality of all of them. Fortunately, you can always demand lab reports before placing your order. Make sure that the report comes from a third-party lab and is no older than three years from the publication date. Read it carefully to know what the oil’s ingredients are and how safe they are.

State Laws

While the federal law allows you to buy pure hemp oil as long as it contains less than 0.3 percent THC, many states ban this product. Even states that allow it, follow slightly different rules and regulations. You should check your local laws to be on the safe side before placing an order. 

Hemp Or CBD

Though CBD and hemp oils come from the same plant, they are not the same. CBD oil comes from the plant’s leaves and stem, contains at least twelve percent cannabidiol, and is brown. Hemp oil comes from the plant’s seeds, contains only a trace amount of cannabidiol, if any, and is green. People use the former for health purposes and the latter for skin care or nutrition. The line between the two oils continues to blur as customers and vendors use these names interchangeably. Fortunately, it's very simple to tell the difference between them by checking their cannabidiol content or color.

Cannabidiol Dosage

Not every cannabidiol oil bottle contains the same amount, different companies may offer different concentrations. You should calculate how much cannabinoids you'll get per drop before buying a CBD oil (1000mg) because consuming too much during the first week might cause some side effects. Since every ml usually contains 20 drops, you just need to multiply the oil's volume by 20 and divide the concentration by the number you get. You can also use online calculators for this purpose. You should start with a low dosage during the first two weeks to let your body get used to the cannabinoid before increasing the dosage.

Prices

Cannabidiol product prices can range between USD 0.09 to 0.17 per mg depending on its quality. Many stores give offers and discounts based on certain conditions. Don’t forget to account for shipping charges when comparing prices.

Shop Policies

Different stores have different policies regarding their products and services. Some shops may offer a limited period money-back guarantee while some may offer free shipping for orders worth a certain price. You should also check which states they ship their products to if they do.

Extraction Process

Hemp seed oil is usually extracted with a cold press. There are four ways that manufacturers extract oil from the crop: carbon dioxide extraction, olive oil extraction, solvent extraction and steam distillation extraction. Of these extraction methods, carbon dioxide and steam distillation extraction methods produce the safest and most potent cannabidiol oil.

Country Of Origin

The hemp crop absorbs substances from the soil, which affects its quality. Crops grown in the US are generally safer than those grown abroad due to stricter restrictions and regulations on agriculture. You should check the product’s country of origin to be on the safe side.

Compatibility With Current Medication

The products react with blood thinners and medicines with grapefruit warning. If you are under medication, then you should consult with your physician before buying a CBD oil (1000mg).