Should You Use Broad-Spectrum
or Full-Spectrum CBD Oil?
Hemp Genetics and Cultivation
The goal is to cultivate hemp plants naturally bred to have the highest cannabidiol (CBD) content and the lowest psychoactive THC levels. Besides cannabinoids, hemp produces many other beneficial compounds, such as terpenes, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids. The variety and richness of these compounds are influenced by the plant’s genetics, location, climate, and organic farming practices.
Full spectrum CBD oil is extracted using supercritical CO₂ extraction, which pulls all fat-soluble compounds from the hemp plant. This oil contains CBD, terpenes, phytocannabinoids, sterols, flavonoids, essential fatty acids, other lipids, and a trace amount of THC (below legal limits). Because it includes the complete range of hemp compounds, it’s often called “complete-spectrum” oil.
To create broad spectrum CBD oil, the THC is carefully removed from full spectrum oil through industrial High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). This process separates THC from other components without damaging beneficial compounds, preserving most cannabinoids, terpenes, and nutrients. The result is a THC-free oil that still contains many valuable hemp constituents.
Why Choose Broad Spectrum CBD?
Broad spectrum CBD oil offers all the benefits of full spectrum products but without any THC, making it a great choice for those who want to avoid psychoactive substances while still enjoying the full benefits of hemp’s natural compounds.