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.
Periodic updates will be made by the CBD Origin Team in order to keep The CBD Origin Glossary as comprehensive and helpful as possible.
Bioavailability
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
A type of CBD that contains all other compounds found present in the Cannabis plant, excluding Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Cannabidiol
An active, non-intoxicating, compound found naturally occuring in the Cannabis plant.
Cannabinoid Receptor
A class of cell membrane receptors that are found throughout the body’s endocannabinoid system that respond to cannabinoids, such as CBD.
Cannabinoids
Chemical compounds found naturally occuring in the human body and in Cannabis plant.
Cannabis
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
A liquid CBD concentrate that is produced by infusing a CBD extract into a solvent.
Certificate Of Analysis
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
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
A term to decribe cannabinoids that are naturally produced in within the body.
Entourage Effect
A magnified therapeutic effect resulting from the interaction of multiple cannabinoids.
Full Spectrum
A type of CBD extract that contains all compounds found naturally occurring in the plant, including terpenes, essential oils, and other cannabinoids.
Hemp
A board term used to classify Cannabis plants that contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight.
Hemp Oil Hemp Seed Oil
A exctract obtained by pressing hemp seeds containing no CBD or other cannabinoids.
Homeostasis
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Indica
One of the three primary species of the cannabis genus.
Intoxicating
Refers to the "high" feeling when consuming THC products.
Iso Certification
International Organization for Standardization (ISO); the single most important standard for calibration and testing laboratories around the world.
Isolate
A type of CBD extract containing 99% pure CBD.
Marijuana
A board term used to classify Cannabis plants that contain more than 0.3% THC by dry weight.
Medium Chain Triglycerides
Fats acids found in foods like coconut oil and is claimed to have many health benefits.
Phytocannabinoids
A term to decribe cannabinoids that are naturally produced in Cannabis plants.
Ruderalis
One of the three primary species of the cannabis genus.
Sativa
One of the three primary species of the cannabis genus.
Sublingual
Situated or applied under the tongue.
Terpene
Aromatic molecules found in most fruits, plants, and herbs, and are responsible for their variety of distinctive aromas.
Tetrahydrocannabinol
An active compound found naturally occuring in the Cannabis plant that is responsible for the psychological effects associated with cannabis.
Third Party Lab Report
A lab report conducted by an unbaised third party laboratory.
Tincture
A CBD product that come in liquid form and can be available in a range of CBD strengths.
Topical
A CBD product that can be applied on the body, such as creams and lotions.
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