CBD Concentrates

Everything You Need To Know About CBD Concentrates And Their Types

High CBD concentrates are potent, incredibly effective forms of cannabidiol^[1] that are extracted from hemp or cannabis plants. These products contain very high levels of cannabidiol and very low levels of other compounds found in the plant, such as THC.

There are several different types of this product:

• Isolate;

• Shatter;

• Wax;

• Oil.

How It Differs From Other CBD Products

First of all, these products are distinguished by their purity. A pure CBD concentrate is basically concentrated cannabidiol with no (or very few) add-ons. Another big distinctive feature is potency. Compared to other cannabidiol-infused products, these are the most potent. They also have a more intense flavor and can be distinguished from other products by the method of consumption (mainly vaporization or dabbing).

Types Of CBD Concentrates

As was mentioned earlier, these products come in numerous forms that differ by appearance, texture, and usage:

• CBD dabs;

• CBD hemp oil;

• CBD shatter;

• CBD crumble;

• CBD wax;

• CBD drops.

Also, there are different types of this product based on their content:

• Full-spectrum concentrate – Includes various active compounds, including THC;

• Broad-spectrum CBD concentrate – Contains different compounds without (or with very little) THC.

• CBD Isolate concentrate – Consists of 99% pure cannabidiol.

How Types Differ in Appearance, Texture, and Usage

There are quite a few significant distinctive features between types of CBD concentrates. Look at the table below to learn more.

	Dabs	Oil	Shatter	Crumble	Wax	Drops
Appearance	Can come in the wax, crumble, shatter, or crystal form	Oil, often dark green or brown in color	Thin, brittle sheet	Similar to a honeycomb	Wax, often light orange or honey-colored	Transparent, brown, pink, black, or gold liquid
Texture	Solid, waxy substance	Thick, syrupy substance	Translucent and can shatter like glass	Sticky substance	Waxy, buttery consistency	Viscous substance
Usage	Vaporization, dabbing	Sublingual, ingestion, inhalation, topical	Dabbing, used for making edibles and topicals	Vaporization, dabbing	Vaporization, used for making edibles and topicals	Sublingual, mixing with food and drink

Effects and Benefits of CBD Concentrate

Cannabidiol is the primary active compound of the cannabis plant. It is associated with numerous health benefits. Pure CBD concentrate enables you to get all these benefits with or without any extras. Let’s look at the primary benefits you can gain using this kind of product.

CBD Concentrates for Anxiety

Pure cannabidiol, whether it is in the form of oil, shatter, or wax extract, can be useful for managing anxiety. The compound interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system, helping:

• Reduce stress^[2];

• Provide anxiolytic action^[3];

• Treat psychiatric disorders^[4], etc.

CBD Concentrates for Pain

Also, these products are known for their analgesic (pain-relieving)^[5] and anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrosis^[6] effects.

How To Use CBD Concentrate The Right Way

Since CBD extract comes in different forms, there are also a few ways to consume it:

• Dabbing – Dabbing CBD concentrates involves heating dabs concentrate and inhaling the resulting vapor. This method allows quick absorption into the bloodstream and fast-acting effects;

• Vaporization – This method works similarly to dabbing, though in lower temperatures. Vaporization can preserve some cannabinoids and terpenes that break down at high temperatures and, thus, can be more effective. For this method, it’s recommended to choose crystals, budder, or shatter extract;

• Smoking – Some products, namely crumble concentrates, can be broken and sprinkled into a joint for smoking. This method offers higher bioavailability and instant relief, which makes it more effective for conditions that require fast-acting effects.

Additionally, some concentrates (for example, wax concentrate) can be added to food or drink or even consumed on their own sublingually.

How to Buy the Right CBD Concentrates

If you decide to buy CBD concentrates, you should always consider the following:

• Source hemp quality;

• Farming practices used;

• Extraction method;

• Purity;

• Type of product;

• Price.

To ensure you find quality wax (or another) concentrate for sale, also consider test results and brand reputation, and check customer reviews. Remember that these products vary in price, so there should be something for every budget. Still, be very wary of the overly cheap CBD concentrates.

Although these products can be purchased in physical stores, we always recommend you buy CBD concentrates online from trusted retailers. This will give you a number of benefits. Namely, at AskGrowers, you will find a large catalog of CBD concentrates for sale of different types and from different brands. This will let you compare the options and get the best products at our special prices!

Resources

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2. Spinella TC; Stewart SH; Naugler J; Yakovenko I; Barrett SP, (2021) Evaluating cannabidiol (CBD) expectancy effects on acute stress and anxiety in healthy adults: a randomized crossover study, Psychopharmacology (Berl). Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33813611/

3. Blessing EM; Steenkamp MM; Manzanares J; Marmar CR, (2015) Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders, Neurotherapeutics. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26341731/ 

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6. Sunda F; Arowolo A, (2020) A molecular basis for the anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrosis properties of cannabidiol, FASEB J. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32885502/