CBD Origin Glossary ofCBD Terms
To help our readers understand common, and confusing, terms relating to the discussion of CBD, we have compiled a glossary of important CBD terms that are frequently mentioned in our articles.
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Bioavailability
bi·o·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
The degree and rate at which a substance is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity.
Broad Spectrum
broad / spec·trum • Noun • Last Updated: May 22, 2019
A type of CBD that contains all other compounds found present in the Cannabis plant, excluding Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Cannabidiol
can·na·bi·di·ol • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
An active, non-intoxicating, compound found naturally occuring in the Cannabis plant.
Cannabinoid Receptor
can·na·bi·noid / re·cep·tor • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A class of cell membrane receptors that are found throughout the body’s endocannabinoid system that respond to cannabinoids, such as CBD.
Cannabinoids
can·na·bi·noid • Noun • Last Updated: May 22, 2019
Chemical compounds found naturally occuring in the human body and in Cannabis plant.
Cannabis
can·na·bis • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants in the Cannabaceae family, which consists of three primary species: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis.
Cbd Oil
c·b·d / oil • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A liquid CBD concentrate that is produced by infusing a CBD extract into a solvent.
Certificate Of Analysis
cer·tif·i·cate / of / a·nal·y·sis • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A documented issued that certifies a specific product has undergone specified testing for specified results, often known as a CBD product’s lab report.
Endocannabinoid System
en·do·can·na·bi·noid / sys·tem • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A biological system that is responsible in regulating balance between important systems in the body such as the central nervous system, skeletal system, cardivascular system and more.
Endocannabinoids
en·do·can·na·bi·noids • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A term to decribe cannabinoids that are naturally produced in within the body.
Entourage Effect
en·tou·rage / ef·fect • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A magnified therapeutic effect resulting from the interaction of multiple cannabinoids.
Full Spectrum
full / spec·trum • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A type of CBD extract that contains all compounds found naturally occurring in the plant, including terpenes, essential oils, and other cannabinoids.
Hemp
hemp • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A board term used to classify Cannabis plants that contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight.
Hemp Oil Hemp Seed Oil
hemp / oil | hemp / seed / oil • Noun • Last Updated: June 14, 2019
A exctract obtained by pressing hemp seeds containing no CBD or other cannabinoids.
Homeostasis
ho·me·o·sta·sis • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Indica
in·dica • Noun • Last Updated: May 22, 2019
One of the three primary species of the cannabis genus.
Intoxicating
in·tox·i·cat·ing • Noun • Last Updated: May 22, 2019
Refers to the "high" feeling when consuming THC products.
Iso Certification
iso / lab·o·ra·to·ry • Noun • Last Updated: May 22, 2019
International Organization for Standardization (ISO); the single most important standard for calibration and testing laboratories around the world.
Isolate
i·so·late • Noun • Last Updated: May 22, 2019
A type of CBD extract containing 99% pure CBD.
Marijuana
ma·ri·jua·na • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A board term used to classify Cannabis plants that contain more than 0.3% THC by dry weight.
Medium Chain Triglycerides
me·di·um / chain / tri·glyc·er·ides • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
Fats acids found in foods like coconut oil and is claimed to have many health benefits.
Phytocannabinoids
phy·to·can·na·bi·noids • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A term to decribe cannabinoids that are naturally produced in Cannabis plants.
Ruderalis
ru·der·al·is • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
One of the three primary species of the cannabis genus.
Sativa
sa·tiv·a • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
One of the three primary species of the cannabis genus.
Sublingual
sub·lin·gual • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
Situated or applied under the tongue.
Terpene
ter·pene • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
Aromatic molecules found in most fruits, plants, and herbs, and are responsible for their variety of distinctive aromas.
Tetrahydrocannabinol
tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol • Noun • Last Updated: May 22, 2019
An active compound found naturally occuring in the Cannabis plant that is responsible for the psychological effects associated with cannabis.
Third Party Lab Report
third / par·ty / lab / re·port • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A lab report conducted by an unbaised third party laboratory.
Tincture
tinc·ture • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A CBD product that come in liquid form and can be available in a range of CBD strengths.
Topical
top·i·cal • Noun • Last Updated: May 23, 2019
A CBD product that can be applied on the body, such as creams and lotions.
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