AN EXPLANATION OF ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL MEDICINAL DISCOVERIES: THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT.   

 

Full-spectrum is one of the most popular buzzwords in the CBD industry, but what does it mean?  What is the so-called Entourage Effect and why is it so important? Let's examine products and the Entourage Effect.                                                                                        

 

Defining FULL SPECTRUM

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Full -spectrum products contains CBD along with all the other minor cannabinoids and terpenes naturally produced by the cannabis plant. That is, it contains the full-spectrum of cannabis compounds. 

 

This is in contrast to broad-spectrum and isolate products. Broad-spectrum products contain CBD and all minor cannabinoids except THC. CBD Isolate products contain only CBD. Full-spectrum oils are the truest representation of the Cannabis plant, and the most therapeutic. This is where understanding the Entourage Effect comes into play.

 

THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT: 1 + 1 = 3 

 

The Entourage Effect is a term for the synergistic benefit derived from all compounds found in the cannabis  plant. CBD is just one beneficial cannabinoid, but paired with THC, minor cannabinoids, terpenes, and other cannabis  compounds, a greater therapeutic benefit is achieved than any one compound in isolation.CBD, THC, minor cannabinoids, and even some terpenes all interact with your Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Your ECS regulates a wide range of biological processes (sleep, appetite, memory, immune function, pain response to name a few). By pairing CBD with other compounds that interact with the ECS, it increases the effectiveness of CBD.Dr. Ethan Russo is a leader in medicinal cannabis research and has shared multiple papers supporting the Entourage Effect. Many users have experienced little to no benefit from CBD from hemp and CBD iisolate products, but have been helped greatly by full-spectrum products due to the Entourage Effect.

 

WHY IS CBD WITH THC BETTER?

 

Full-spectrum CBD oil containing THC and other cannabinoids is far superior to CBD oils containing just CBD from hemp. THC is typically the most abundant compound (outside of CBD) in CBD oil. THC contributes greatly to the therapeutic effects of CBD, even in low concentrations that don’t lead to intoxication preferably 1% or higher… This is due to the Entourage Effect.

 

All BATCH products, containing : CBDV, CBDA, CBG, CBD, d9-THC, d8-THC, and CBC are much more therapeutic due to the entourage Effect. . Additionally, there are hundreds of lesser-known, and less abundant, cannabinoids that we don’t have the abilities to quantify. All of these cannabinoids further contribute to the healing powers of full-spectrum CBD products.

 

WHAT ROLE DO TERPENES PLAY IN THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT?

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Terpenes are a class of organic compounds that also contribute to the Entourage Effect. They are aromatic in nature, giving plants their scents. For example, pinene gives pine trees their distinctive smell. Limonene contributes to citrus fruits’ odor. These compounds are also found in the cannabis pllant. We all know how smelly the cannabis plant can be! Some terpenes (e.g. beta-caryophyllene) interact directly with the Endocannabinoid System and can contribute to the Entourage Effect and the healing ability of CBD full spectrum. 

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT?

 

The Entourage Effect can create a greater sense of relaxation, improved pain relief, improved sleep, improved mood, and more. It can also help reduce anxiety, depression, and inflammation.

 

HOW DOES THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT WORK?

 

The Entourage Effect works by having all the cannabinoids and terpenes in the cannabis plant interact with each other, working synergistically to produce stronger effects than any single compound taken alone.  

                                                      

HOW CAN I GET THE MOST OUT OF THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT?

 

To get the most out of the Entourage Effect, you should purchase products that are made with full-spectrum cannabis extract from cannabis not hemp which contains all the cannabinoids and terpenes found in the cannabis plant, rather than products made with low THC hemp or  cbd isolate, which only contains one cannabinoid (CBD).

 

IS THE ENTOURAGE EFFECT SAFE?

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Yes, the Entourage Effect is safe. All of the compounds found in the cannabis plant have been studied and are considered safe for therapeutic use. However, it is important to purchase products from a trusted source to ensure that the product is free of contaminants and made with quality ingredients.

 

This is where CNE BOSSEM comes into play. Here at CNE bossem we understand the science of the entourage Effect and how much more beneficial full spectrum cannabis products are as a medicine.

 

NOT ALL CBD IS EQUAL

 

The high price of CBD may motivate some customers to search for the cheapest available option. While we’re all for frugality, we also have to caution our customers. Make sure the CBD you are purchasing is indeed full-spectrum and backed up with lab results (preferably from a trusted third-party lab). Look for cannabinoids besides CBD on potency lab reports. Isolate and low THC hemp products are typically cheaper, but lack the true power of the Entourage Effect. We highly recommend full-spectrum products for the most beneficial medicine.

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https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2018.01969/full