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$UBQU$... Ubiquitech Software...AKA "HempLife Today" TM and "CannazALL" TM product line. Anouncing a legal retainer to change the name, and ticker symbol, to "HempLife Today"...ASAP!
Also, discontinuing ALL EFFORTS AND $$$$ RESOURCES currently put into it's "CriptoBuy" Division and, redirecting them to "HempLife Today" in it's entirety!!
IMO... A HUGE DEVELOPMENT, AT THE PERFECT TIME, with the "Hemp Farming Act of 2018, about to be signed into law, with the Farm Bill 2018!
Eye-opening as well, as of 10/17... "HempLife Today Among the Top Five Hemp CBD Companies in Gross Annual Product Sales!"
The current SP, stands at .0013!!!<-- Check it out!
Ubiquitech Software Corp. Engages Law Firm to Officially File for Name Change to HempLife Today BY GlobeNewswire — 7:00 AM ET 12/14/2018
Denver, CO, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Ubiquitech Software Corp. ( UBQU ) is formally announcing to shareholders that it has retained a law firm to officially file a name change to HempLife Today™.
The Company believes that due to the new positive federal legislation under the new 2018 Farm Bill, expected to be signed into law this month, and the growing HempLife Today™ brand of CannazALL™ CBD products, the time has come to officially change the Company name to HempLife Today™, and the new symbol will be announced once approved.
The Company has retained the services of a legal team that specializes in name changes for OTC stock companies, and is now working with this team to expedite the said name change as quickly as possible.
CEO James Ballas stated, “We have always wanted to change our name to HempLife Today for many very obvious reasons. However, because of the need to protect the Company in a legally challenging product field, the desire to protect the Company and shareholders in case legislation did not fall positively in the industry, and the necessity to have other income streams for the Company if needed, the name change decision was put on hold until now. So, we are now extremely excited to make this announcement that we are committed to becoming one hundred percent HempLife Today, now, and in the future, and our complete Company focus will be on making HempLife Today the finest in the industry.”
The Company will not be pursuing its CryptoBuy division at this time and all Company resources will be used by HempLife Today™. In addition, Blue Crush Marketing Group, the in-house marketing Company that creates advertising campaigns for HempLife Today™, will remain in place but will not be part of the new publicly traded symbol, as the Company wants shareholders to know the complete commitment it has to the new HempLife Today™ brand.
COO Luke Dreyer stated, “I really consider our name change to be the biggest announcement the Company has made to date, and this should get shareholders excited as well. Because, we will now be operating in a totally legal space with no confusion or blurred lines, and our Company name will now reflect what we do. We are HempLife Today.”
The Company will keep shareholders informed on the progress of the name change to HempLife Today™, and also the new trading symbol that is granted. The Company will also keep shareholders informed on all Company progress as it moves into 2019 with a full commitment to what will be a potential 20 billion dollar industry by 2022.
CRLBF Cresco Labs. New boy on the block. Impressive earnings. Also, CBD huge potential, CWEB CVSI, but that does not mean squat in this dire environment.
Okay, thanks. I just compared the 2 ETFs on the same chart...% return over time. They track each other damn near perfectly, but your MJ fund generally yields better returns...
September 4th to present (the day we bought our first pot stock): MJ: -22.1% HMMJ: -31.6%
YTD: MJ: -28.0% HMMJ: -36.5%
You can see that while MJ does better than HMMJ its performance ain't exactly anything to write home about either.
These miserable returns may show what I have suspected...that it might be a lot better to swing trade these MJ stocks rather than hang onto them long-term and always have constant exposure no matter what.
Think I'll just keep on doing what I've been doing all along, and if I start performing as poorly as these guys I'll just quit trading altogether and find a new hobby. Maybe I'll take up throwing darts...it appears to be what these fund managers have been playing.
I did trade MJ when it was new. I like MJ in the 27's. There are a few opportunities that stick out. Namaste, Liberty Health, Curealeaf. Possibly Trulieve. If you see Crop at 22 cents. I like CVSI in the 4's. Thursday was brutal. We can certainly use a break from the red.
Hey, John...my old man wants to give me even more of his money to play around with...guess he ain't too happy with how his Schwab & Gabelli funds have been performing. So I'm trying to gauge how I've been doing before I agree to take on the extra responsibility.
I took a look at the Horizons MJ ETF (biggest pot ETF in the world) so I could compare myself to something. Our first pot trade started on September 4th...if we had just put everything into this "professionally managed" ETF we'd be down a whopping 32% right now!
Now I am certainly no financial whiz or the sharpest swing trader in the world by any means, but we are still up double digits since I started even after a rough few weeks lately. I am not very impressed by how this ETF is performing at all. You ever trade these things or do you just stick to individual stocks yourself like I've been doing so far?
This ETF better get some new fund managers if a clueless newbie like me can beat them.
Havn't fired up a "bone" in 40 years, John, but I do love me some MJ Cannabis Sector tickers...especially, now, and those of the U.S. Hemp / CBD industry variety!!
These Are The Top 3 Marijuana Stocks in CBD Oil Right Now
By Laura Kuhl - Pot Network JUL 03, 2018
Aphria Inc.
Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) is a marijuana stock that is worth the investment right now. And their role in CBD oil extraction and distribution is part of the reason why. They recently set their sights on the South American market by becoming the exclusive supplier for ColCanna SAS.
ColCanna SAS is the first cannabis cultivator to receive a license to grow cannabis in Colombia’s luxuriant coffee zone. The company’s licenses for THC and CBD extraction are also pending. In the meantime, Ahpria is providing the company with cannabis products to further research and development. The end goal is to establish ColCanna as a supplier of Aphria’s pharmacy-grade CBD oil in South America, a move that could set Aphria up quite nicely and give them a chance to dominate the CBD market.
Scythian Biosciences Corporation (TSXV.SCYB) is in the process of acquiring ColCanna SAS, and the three companies are working together with an international supply agreement.
Isodiol International Inc.
May was a “historic month” for this marijuana stock. Isodiol International Inc. (CSE:ISOL) (OTC:ISOLF) CEO Marcos Argamont said as much in the company’s corporate update on June 11, which included the CAD$3.3 million the company earned last month in unaudited revenue.
And Isodiol has put in the work over the past couple of months. In May, they signed a licensing agreement with Liberty Health Sciences (CSE.LHS) (OTC.LHSIF) to bring a suite of CBD treatments to Florida and Massachusetts. And earlier in April, the company was approved to use their strains of CBD as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient. Isodiol’s strains are the first to be developed as 99 percent pure, and the company intends to develop a range of high-quality CBD products with their purified strains.
While CBD oil faces legal challenges at the federal level, Isodiol’s strategic moves into the American CBD market make them a marijuana stock to watch.
GW Pharmaceuticals
GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:GWPH) is setting the bar quite high for marijuana stocks when it comes to CBD oil. They made headlines as the first pharmaceutical company to have a cannabis-based drug approved by the FDA, and it is only starting to pave the way for more.
GW Pharmaceuticals is confident their new drug Epidiolex will receive the same warm reception as their first. Sativex is used to treat muscle spasticity, a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and is already in Phase 3 of testing. It contains a one-to-one ratio of CBD to THC. Marketing permissions are already approved in 21 countries across the European Union.
Earning FDA approval for Epidiolex was a major feat, but it is entirely too early in the game to know what happens next. If anything, GW Pharmaceuticals could start changing the way people look at CBD oil, and that would be good news for marijuana stock investors.
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Isodiol International Inc. Global Bioactive CBD oil company Isodiol International Inc. (CSE:ISOL) (ISOLF) announced recently the acquisition of several global assets, placing them on a level playing field with any of the top marijuana stocks in the industry. Along with their recent deals, the company has begun to develop a new facility in China where they plan to take certified organic hemp and extract cannabinoids and terpenes.
Isodiol’s new strategic assets in the U.K., Brazil, and China look like they will give the company true global dominance in the growing CBD oil sector; a pot stock so steeped in extracts that CBD oil stock seems the more appropriate term. “These transactions mark major milestones for Isodiol. The acquisitions ensure the company has a continued source of CBD and scalability of production as our international expansion continues to generate additional market demand for our products,” remarked CEO Marcos Agramont.
Isodiol currently trades at $0.84 on the OTC markets, with a market cap of $240 million. With the growth in the CBD oil market set on an upwards trajectory, now may be the time for investors to consider this globally dominant cannabis stock —cbd oil stock option.
Neptune Wellness Solutions Wellness products company Neptune Wellness Solutions (NASDAQ:NEPT) (TSX:NEPT) announced earlier this year a partnership with Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. to develop, commercialize, and market cannabinoid oil products for pain and inflammation. The former krill oil supply company made a move towards the CBD market last year and has not looked back, making the newest player in the CBD oil stock market the most intriguing.
In a presentation explaining the move to the CBD oil business, Neptune called it a natural fit, with the company sliding from one wellness product to another. As CEO Jim Hamilton said in an interview with The Cannabist, “[Customers are] looking for inflammation [treatments], they’re looking for sleep aids, they’re looking for anxiety relief. Think of all the people taking sleeping pills and all the people taking opioids. I think there’s a whole community that is going to want to embrace elements of this business.”
Neptune currently trades at $2.90 on the Nasdaq with a market cap of $225 million. A new entrant into the marijuana stock market, their foray into CBD oil makes them an intriguing look for investors.
Medical Marijuana Inc. The aptly named Medical Marijuana Inc. (OTC:MJNA) announced recently that March 2018 was the company’s best month ever for revenues. With their popular subsidiary Kannaway under their belt and a popular online CBD oil store, the first-ever publicly-traded marijuana stock is in many ways the standard in the CBD oil game.
"March, 2018 was the largest revenue month in the history of our Company. We look forward to sharing our full 2017 results in our Annual Report which will be filed this month," said Medical Marijuana, Inc. CEO Dr. Stuart Titus in a statement. Kannaway once again looks to make waves with their Empower National Convention in Las Vegas this April.
Medical Marijuana Inc. currently trades at $0.12 per share with a market cap near $360 million. This is one CBD oil stock on solid ground for any marijuana stock investor.
These Are The Top 3 Marijuana Stocks in CBD Oil Right Now ... https://www.potnetwork.com/news/these-are-top-3-marijuana-stocks-cbd-oil-right-now Jul 3, 2018 - As the market begins to see the potential of CBD oil, it is high time ... Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) is a marijuana stock that is worth the investment right now. ... changing the way people look at CBD oil, and that would be good news ...
As if the legality of cannabis per state wasn’t difficult enough to understand, there are now cannabinoids that are legal nationwide. Hemp-Derived CBD products have the ability to be shipped across the nation. However, this has caused the line of legal vs. illegal to be blurred. Cannabis-derived CBD and hemp-derived CBD are very similar in the eyes of those who see the benefits of cannabis. To the law, there is a drastic difference between the two. It is important to know the legal and medical differences involved with these two sources of CBD, so we’ve put together a guide to help you navigate this tricky distinction.
Cannabis-Derived CBD
Cannabis-derived CBD is what most people who can buy legal cannabis are consuming. To put it in the most basic definition, cannabis-derived CBD must be sold in a licensed dispensary. In order for a product to be sold in a dispensary, it must be compliant with all of the state’s marijuana regulations. This means that the cannabis-derived CBD products sold in a dispensary must be lab-tested, packaged in child-proof containers, must be tracked in METRC from the beginning stages of the plant, and they need to be sold behind the budtender’s counter.
The regulations that come with selling cannabis-derived CBD are the main reasons that this source of CBD is only popular in legalized states. Any CBD products that come from the cannabis sativa plant are going to contain a true full spectrum of cannabinoids. This means that cannabis-derived CBD contains enough THC to be considered a psychoactive product and is put under the same classification as regular THC.
Though it can only be found in legalized states, cannabis-derived CBD is what most consumers assume all CBD products are sourced from. This is not the case. Consumers in states that have not legalized marijuana do not have the ability to obtain cannabis-derived CBD. Instead, they get their CBD products from hemp.
Hemp-Derived CBD
If you are in a state that has yet to legalize cannabis, then the only CBD products available to you come from hemp-derived CBD. Again, the most basic definition of hemp-derived CBD is that these products can be sold nationwide. However, there are a few states that do not allow the selling of hemp-derived CBD, even though it is technically legal. This is typically due to a misunderstanding of the difference between cannabis-derived and hemp-derived CBD.
Hemp-derived CBD can be sold across the nation to any consumer 18 and up. The main reason that hemp-derived CBD is sold throughout America is that it contains less than 0.03% THC. As long as the CBD products being shipped across the country fall below this THC threshold, then anyone 18 and up can purchase them.
Why does hemp CBD contain less THC than cannabis CBD? Well, there are three different types of cannabis plants: cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, and cannabis ruderalis. In both cannabis sativa and indica, THC is much more potent and there is too much to keep its CBD products under the legal limit. Cannabis ruderalis is a low-testing THC species. It is also commonly known as “industrial hemp.” Industrial hemp has many different uses. Hemp is used in paper, clothing, rope, lotions, and to extract legal CBD. Due to its low THC levels, hemp can have its CBD extracted with no more than trace amounts of THC left in the product. Which is More Medically Beneficial?
Cannabis-derived CBD is what is commonly used to treat medical patients in legalized states. Hemp-derived CBD is not nearly as popular with patients who can obtain cannabis-derived CBD, since the latter provides a full-spectrum effect. This means that cannabis-derived products are pulling the full cannabinoid profile and not just CBD. It has been found that a full spectrum of cannabinoids enhances the extract’s medical benefits since the cannabinoids have a synergistic effect on each other. The reason that hemp-derived CBD is not as popular amongst patients is that it does not have the full spectrum of cannabinoids, and it’s been proven to be less beneficial than cannabis-derived CBD. However, hemp-derived CBD has a major purpose within the cannabis industry: it is at the forefront of bringing the remarkable medical benefits of CBD to those who can’t legally obtain it. It gives people a taste of how beneficial cannabis can really be. The spread of hemp-derived CBD is what will help spread the legalization of cannabis as a whole.
Hemp-derived CBD is also commonly used to help treat pets. Any high levels of THC can affect every pet differently. CBD, on the other hand, can benefit pets just as much as humans. This again shows the world the wide range of uses cannabis could potentially have. You can find pet products online, along with all other hemp-derived CBD products. Some of the best hemp-derived CBD products out there are sourced locally in Colorado. Even though there are a ton of products out there that are manufactured overseas, it is important to find products that are sourced from USA-grown hemp.
Where Can You Find Hemp-Derived CBD Products?
There are a ton of companies out there for you to choose from. However, if you are looking for a quality, locally manufactured CBD products, then CBD Infusionz is the top brand around. They have a nationally known brand and have even teamed up with Mr. Check Out to help bring their products to all who need it. Their wide variety of CBD edibles tailor to all types of consumers. They even have multiple vegan options and sugar-free options. Plus, their pricing is more than affordable.
Even if you’re living in a state that hasn’t jumped on the marijuana bandwagon just yet, you can still treat yourself to the medical benefits of hemp-derived CBD. But don’t forget to call and write your local and state representatives to encourage them to push for true cannabis legalization. That way, before long, you can get the good stuff too. Needless to say, the rabid overnight demand for CBD oil, combined with the intricacies of a nation involved in a drug war, created a very confusing topic, and an opportunity for businesses to sell snake oil. Still today, people are discovering the wonders of CBD and yearning for information on how to obtain it. In an effort to untangle this web, here’s a go-to guide for understanding the differences between hemp-derived and marijuana-derived CBD oils.
Hemp CBD Oil
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid known largely for its muscle relaxant properties. Isolated on its own, CBD is non-psychoactive and it’s been reported to be effective in treating seizures, even in young children. CBD is found in both the drug-producing cannabis indica and hemp-producing cannabis sativa. Hemp CBD oil is extracted from industrial hemp, the c. sativa species of cannabis, which produces nearly none of the cannabinoid Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but does produce some amount of the cannabidiol (CBD).
Not All Hemp CBD Oils Are Created Equal
Not many cannabis researchers or cannabis professionals will refute the efficacy and wonders of the cannabidiol. It can be a potent and powerful product with amazing therapeutic benefits. However, the ways in which cannabidiol is extracted from industrial hemp plants, then manufactured, concentrated, formulated, delivered or administered to a customer or patient, is largely suspect. Some customers have even reported becoming violently ill from poorly manufactured hemp CBD products, many of which either contain mysterious inactive chemicals or ingredients different than those listed on the label.
Hemp CBD is regulated by the FDA as a dietary supplement, and like other dietary supplements the FDA is “not authorized to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed.” This is in direct opposition to most modern day medical and recreational marijuana markets. Both regulated medical and recreational markets typically have stringent production and testing guidelines and manufacturing regulations, and these guidelines typically exclude the sale of hemp-derived CBD through medical and recreational dispensaries. This is from the FDA’s website:
“In late February 2015, FDA issued several warning letters to firms that market unapproved drugs for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of diseases. Some of these firms claim that their products contain cannabidiol (CBD). FDA has tested those products and, in some of them, did not detect any CBD. It is important to note that these products are not approved by FDA for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease, and often they do not even contain the ingredients found on the label. Consumers should beware purchasing and using any such products.”
A list of FDA warning letters and test results for cannabidiol-related products can be found here.
Conversely, the Stanley Brothers, creators of the original Charlotte’s Web now manufacture CBD hemp oil under the name CW Hemp. Because Charlotte’s Web products contain less than 0.3 percent THC, they are allowed by U.S. law to ship their acclaimed products straight to your doorstep.
Many Medical Marijuana Producers Are Producing Consistent, Top Quality CBD, Too
Charlotte’s Web is not the only high-CBD strain or CBD product out there. Strains like AC/DC, Harlequin, Cannatonic, Sour Tsunami, Ringo’s Gift, and many others exist.
Since 1996, there have been several medical marijuana markets growing in the western United States. In the region, states like California, Washington, and Oregon created an avenue for seasoned cannabis cultivators to farm cannabis medicines for their patients. Nearly two decades later, these states and several others, including Colorado, are expanding into the country’s first full-fledged recreational cannabis markets. Growers in these markets have been producing both high-THC and high-CBD strains of marijuana and merging them into edibles, concentrates, and topicals of all forms to assist customers and patients with their therapeutic needs.
These markets are now becoming known for having stricter testing standards than standard produce agriculture, and now half the country’s states have some form of medical marijuana program or more. In these markets, medical marijuana cardholders can typically access CBD products containing much higher concentrations of cannabidiol than hemp-derived CBD products, and due to stringent testing, oftentimes purer CBD products as well. When obtaining CBD products through a regulated medical or recreational marijuana marketplace, customer service representatives should be able to display and explain a product's origins, ingredients, and test results. State-certified labs provide these insights, and some even provide full cannabinoid and terpene analysis, too.
CBD Works Best Combined With Other Cannabinoids
Cannabis contains hundreds of compounds, 80 of which are currently categorized as cannabinoids. CBD and THC are the principal cannabinoids in cannabis, both commonly occurring in the relatively largest concentrations, and they are incredibly synergistic. Embracing the full-spectrum of cannabis’ naturally occurring phytonutrients is part of a process called whole plant medicine. This practice is highly regarded in the holistic and alternative medicine communities, existing in stark contrast to the practice of fractionated medicine, a process involving the heavy use processing and chemical synthesis popularized by the pharmaceutical industry.
Long before people began hybridizing cannabis to create the highest THC strains to wow judges at cannabis competitions, naturally occurring fields of cannabis most likely contained plants with moderate concentrations of both primary cannabinoids, CBD and THC, along with other naturally occurring therapeutic cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, plus various terpenes, flavonoids, and all other phytonutrients found in healthy cannabis plants. Thanks to Israeli researcher Raphael Mechoulam, the synergies of all these compounds working together is now known as “the entourage effect.”
While not sanctioned for children because of its euphoria-producing properties, adding any amount of THC to a therapeutic dose of CBD largely enhances CBD’s effects. Medical cardholders in many states can now access CBD products with varying ratios of CBD to THC. Everything from 20:1 to 1:1 ratios, even 2 parts THC to 1 part CBD, make for an incredibly therapeutic array of options for patients seeking the benefits of cannabidiol.
Hopefully this guide will help you better understand the intricacies and the processes involved in accessing varying forms of CBD, as it continues to grow in popularity for medical treatments and general wellness practices alike.
We live in a period of history where the legality of the CBD (Cannabidiol) molecule is determined by the method of extraction from the plant. The CBD you desire could be either “technically” legal or illegal, depending on the laws of the land, your zip code permits. When in doubt, stick with hemp extracted CBD.
At least, until FULL federal legalization occurs, the male hemp plant is more socially acceptable than its sister marijuana. Both plants have numerous benefits and we are seeing incredible success stories of people using both hemp CBD and marijuana, depending on their specific health concern. However, marijuana is not legal in most states and hemp offers the benefits of CBD that will NOT leave you in trouble with the law. CBD is a powerful antioxidant, neuroprotectant and naturally works with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS regulates and harmonizes immune function, appetite, pain, sleep, mood and more. With CBD, you essentially get ALL the benefits of cannabis without the high. That is why CBD is one of the latest health trends and is a favorite of those who desire to receive the benefits of cannabis with zero psychoactivity.
As of current legislation, to legally obtain CBD in the 50 US states and beyond, CBD has to be extracted from the [male] hemp plant. If you want CBD extracted from [female] marijuana, you will need to be in a legal state, such as Washington, Colorado, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, or Maine.
Whether you decide to buy hemp CBD or marijuana CBD, the question becomes the following. Is there “more” to this unique CBD molecule than the legality of what part of the cannabis sativa plant you extract it from?
In other words, why is there a seemingly VAST difference between [male] hemp CBD and [female] marijuana CBD?
A few questions we will be shining the light of truth and clarity on are:
• What specifically is CBD?
• What’s actually different about hemp CBD & marijuana CBD?
• Is marijuana CBD better than hemp CBD?
What Specifically Is CBD?
CBD (Cannabidiol) is one of over 100+ cannabinoids that are naturally occurring in the cannabis sativa plant. CBD is known for its beneficial applications in helping smooth out the various disadvantages life can sometimes hand out.
CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, as opposed to its highly psychoactive relative THC. What we know about CBD is that CBD is not THC, nor is CBD the entire cannabis sativa plant. CBD involves a WIDE range of everyday “normal” use. Moreso, CBD is useful in helping restore your body to healthy & optimal functioning.
What’s Actually Different About Hemp CBD & Marijuana CBD?
To start, both [male] hemp and [female] marijuana come from the same “mother” cannabis plant, as per United States Department Of Agriculture (USDA). Cannabis sativa can yield a [brother] hemp or a [sister] marijuana.
Brother hemp naturally contains a meager amount of THC that warrants a very small legal limit. Hemp can legally only have trace amounts of THC. The highest amount of THC that [brother] hemp can have is less than one-half of one percent (0.3%). With such low amounts of THC in hemp, you can get away with saying hemp has ZERO psychoactive THC. Making this statement closer to the truth than not.
If hemp has more than 0.3% THC, it’s legally not hemp and would require more strict regulations like sister marijuana.
As we all may or may not know, marijuana is the female side of the cannabis sativa plant. Most often, yielding HIGH levels of THC and low amounts of CBD. However, some female marijuana strains are bred specifically to have virtually zero THC and high amounts of CBD. With this confusing little bit of truth, how do you know the difference between [brother] hemp CBD and [sister] marijuana CBD?
If you were to take a magical school bus ride and shrink yourself down to the size of molecules, you’d notice one bizarre and startling thing. By zooming up and looking at both hemp CBD and marijuana CBD, the first thing you’d see is they look very VERY similar. In fact, once you take an accurate gander at both CBDs, you quickly conclude that they are, in fact, the same thing! With some minor technical difference, ALL types of CBD are the same.
Is CBD extracted from brother hemp is the same thing as CBD derived from sister marijuana?
According to Franjo Grotenhermen, former Chairman of the International Association For Cannabinoid Medicines (2000-2003), “CBD is CBD.” He goes on to say, “the human body does not care where the molecule comes from.” Just like a triangle is a triangle no matter if you cut the shape from cardboard or fiberglass. Just like the water (H2O) from your sink is the same H2O WATER you’d see coming from a running waterfall or a swimming pool. If the water molecule (H2O) is water, no matter the place you “scoop” it from, so too is a CBD molecule a CBD molecule.
BUT! And this is a BIG BUT! When the legal system comes trotting along and takes a peek at the CBD molecules, they see something INSANELY different. The legal system says there is an EXTREME difference in the CBD molecules. Therefore you can only partake of the CBD molecules “they” say is okay. And right now, living in weird America with our awkward laws, some interesting nit-picky laws could lead you to a strong bill of health or the inside of a prison cell. Which is why we gently recommend you choose hemp CBD and NOT marijuana CBD.
No matter what, or how, politicians bicker, the truth is that there is an objective reality. We have chemistry, molecular scientists, and international cannabinoid researchers agreeing and have a consensus that the CBD molecule is CBD… is CBD!
Is Marijuana CBD Better Than Hemp CBD?
If CBD is CBD, no matter how it’s created, why is there so much conversation and controversy around this non-psychoactive molecule? This is an excellent question because CBD, in its isolated form, isn’t necessary “powerful” all by itself. No single isolate, and highly concentrated, cannabinoid molecule is potent, safe or useful when it enters the body leading a solo mission.
The Father of Cannabis Research, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, was the first to isolate the cannabinoids CBD and THC from the cannabis plant. He discovered an interesting phenomenon called the entourage effect. Very briefly, the entourage effect says that ALL the cannabinoid molecules need each other to work properly, as nature designed/evolved to be. An unprecedented study by Gallily, R., Yekhtin, Z. and Hanuš, L.O. (2015) “Overcoming the Bell-Shaped Dose-Response of Cannabidiol by Using Cannabis Extract Enriched in Cannabidiol,” explains why single CBD isolate molecules are not recommended vs full-spectrum CBD. This Israeli Team discovered that: “The therapeutic synergy observed with plant extracts results in the requirement for a lower amount of active components, with consequent reduced adverse effects.”
Since the CBD molecule is the same CBD molecule, it doesn’t matter how or where you get your CBD molecule, except to the legal system with marijuana CBD. What is important about CBD is that you do NOT take CBD in a single or isolated form. The reason for NOT ingesting a single cannabinoid is because of the entourage effect. The best and most efficient CBD Products will have a blend of many many other Cannabinoids extracted from the whole plant, among other ancient wonders. More Cannabinoid diversity will bring a more holistic effect for the results you seek to achieve with hemp CBD.
As you probably know, cannabis oils are big business these days. Available all over the world and cooked up by thousands of different brands, they’ve become an everyday essential for millions.
Of course, the fact that there are so many different types of cannabis oil doesn’t make choosing the right product any easier. Especially given the way in which some of these oils are being used as natural treatments for a wide variety of conditions. As such, it’s worth taking the time to note the key differences from one to the next.
In this instance, we’ll be taking a closer look at FECO. Aka, full extract cannabis oil. It retails with a thousand different product names and plenty of descriptions – Rick Simpson Oil (RSO), whole plant medicine, medical cannabis oil to name but a few. In all instances it’s the same basic stuff you’re looking at, but what exactly is FECO?
What Are Full Extract Cannabis Oils?
In the simplest of terms, full extract cannabis oils are concentrated essential oils from cannabis plants. What makes FECO unique is that unlike with most other cannabis oil extraction processes, oil is extracted from the actual cannabis flowers/buds. Leaves may also be used in the extraction process, depending on the manufacturer and the product in question.
Solvents are used by the manufacturers to separate the cannabis resin from the plant matter, which in turn creates a product of high strength and purity. It’s also pretty common for people to make their own FECO at home, which in most cases involves the use of alcohol as a solvent.
In medical circles, FECO is considered to be no less than revolutionary in its capabilities and versatility. All over the world, FECO is being used by patients battling a wide variety of chronic and in some cases fatal diseases. Medical cannabis products like this have shown particularly strong potential in the treatment of epilepsy, PTSD, multiple sclerosis and even Parkinson’s Disease.
FECO has a tendency to be so strong that it is often taken in daily doses no larger than a grain of rice. However, this differs in accordance with the patient and the condition in question.
What makes FECO different from other extractions?
FECO Oil guide
The biggest difference with FECO comes in the way in which it is extracted. The most common cannabis oils are produced using CO2 and butane hash oil (BHO) extraction methods, which result in slightly different products. For example, while FECO is designed for oral consumption, cannabis oils extracted by different means are primarily designed for inhalation.
FECO also tends to be somewhat more potent than its counterparts. Even when compared to high-quality wax or shatter, FECO tops the table in terms of intensity. Typically, FECO will be used to fill capsules to be swallowed, or simply placed in the mouth by way of an oral syringe.
What makes FECO medicine?
FECO is different from many cannabis oils currently on the market in that it typically contains a high concentration of THC. Though there are many different types of cannabis oils that can be bought globally without a prescription, such products have little to no THC in them whatsoever. Instead, they typically focus on CBD – the non-psychoactive cannabis compound that’s been linked with a wide variety of therapeutic effects.
By contrast, FECO is a strictly controlled and regulated substance where it is available. In markets like the United Kingdom where medical cannabis laws are dangerously outdated, it is fundamentally unavailable. CBD products and hemp oil can be bought freely, but aren’t nearly as capable in the treatment of various conditions as FECO.
That said, it’s clear that products like FECO attach elevated risks of abuse, due to their nature. Though sold and primarily used as medicine, they are also routinely used for recreational purposes. Which doesn’t come as a huge shock, given their potential for incredible potency.
It isn’t difficult to understand why FECO has gained such popularity on a global basis. For one thing, the ability to micro-dose cannabis for medical purposes represents a preferential option for many. Rather than smoking, vaping or using cannabis products in general on a regular basis, just a drop or two a day is all that’s needed.
Research into medical cannabis is highlighting a growing number of unique and remarkable benefits. What makes FECO stand out as a category of cannabis medicine in its own right is its strength. Quite simply, it is the single most powerful cannabis product available in the world. Quality FECO can pack an incredible 99% THC or CBD, though there’s more to the best FECO than high concentrations of these key compounds alone. The quality of the ingredients and the extraction process have a big impact on the overall quality of cannabis oils in general.
How to get hold of high-quality FECO
If you’re looking to get hold of some high-end full extraction cannabis oil for yourself, the first thing you need to check is its legality where you’re located. Rules and regulations differ hugely from one country, state and even city to the next, so make sure you’re legally entitled to buy it in the first place.
When considering a specific medical cannabis oil, it’s a good idea to take a look at the information regarding solvents. Certain solvents are better for extracting different cannabinoids and terpenes than others, which can have an influence on the final product. There are also many examples of FECO products on the market which aren’t strictly speaking full extract, but might not be far-off.
The market is constantly changing and growing, so the best advice is to seek advice from the experts. Wherever you come across the products for sale, simply ask for the recommendations of those selling the FECO. Or better yet, you could ask your doctor for their own suggestions, in accordance with your needs. As is the case with cannabis in general, it’s not to say that any one product is ‘better’ than any other. Personal needs and preferences play a role in determining the ideal product.
That said, there are a few quality control checks it is definitely worth carrying out, before making a purchase. Though price isn’t always an accurate indicator of quality, you can’t expect to pick up the best FECO going for next to nothing. So along with avoiding the bargain-basement options, be sure to consider the following:
Was the FECO made using 100% organic cannabis? Has the final product been tested, verified and approved? Which strains were used to create the FECO? Have any further additives been thrown into the mix? Was the oil made using cannabis leaves, flowers or both? What are the dominant cannabinoids in the oil? What kind of reputation does the manufacturer have? Does the product carry the recommendation of real-life customers? Once again, there’s always the option of making your own FECO at home. That is, just as long as you know what you’re doing and can get the job done safely. Still, if you’re looking to make the most of what can be a seriously impressive and beneficial product, there’s much to be said for the high-quality, lab-tested variety.
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