CBD product sales have been rampant these past few years. More and more new consumers are trying out CBD since it became well-known. I mean, who could blame them for trying out? CBD is beneficial to us, especially when it comes to handling our stress. Adults now enjoy these products, and although it is a non-addicting substance, people love it and buy it whenever they can!
Today, there have been different kinds of CBD in terms of shape, size, and form. Examples of these are Gummies and vape juice. One, in particular, is very popular among consumers, and that is CBD Oil. Why has it become popular? Well, the oil product can be used in many more ways than one!
Recently, a new product in town challenges the top brass of the CBD products, and it’s called CBD Paste. What is the reason why the paste version could potentially take the throne of the oil? Keep reading as we take a look at their differences and similarities!
By the way, if you live in Canada and would like to buy CBD products, just know that mail order marijuana dispensaries are really popular. It has been legal to get cannabis in Canada since 2018!
What Is CBD Oil?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound extracted primarily from the stems, flowers, and Hemp plants’ leaves. Cannabidiol is also a branch from the family tree of cannabis, alongside its sister compound, THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is the compound that makes the consumer feel “High” when using it.
Cannabidiol, however, is a non-intoxicating compound; research even claimed that it balances the effect of THC. CBD Oil is an edible oil infused with Cannabidiol, and there are three types of these oils. They are the Full-spectrum, Broad Spectrum, and Isolates.
Full-Spectrum contains Cannabidiol, THC, and other substances such as Terpenes. THC in massive amounts is illegal. However, according to Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill, the product is considered legal as long as it has a 0.3% THC level (read more). But if the consumer does not want any THC in their system, the Broad-spectrum is the alternate type with 0% THC but has the other substances in the Full-Spectrum.
Isolates, on the other hand, do not contain THC and other substances except for Cannabidiol. It is purely Cannabidiol, designed to enjoy the benefits from the compound fully. It is readily available as Full-spectrum in the market; broad-spectrums are uncommon ones.
What Is CBD Paste?
It is a new innovative product made of oils, butter, and waxes, which are then infused with Cannabidiol. It is made of organic components such as coconut oil and other edible parts. It has recently been produced and comes in syringes and bottles.
How Can We Use Them?
Both CBD Oil and Pastes are edible products. Both cannabidiol products can be used to mix in your food, drinks, or even consume it as it is. If you wonder what kind of foods, well, you can combine them with soup, pasta, salad, or whatever food you would like to mix it. As for drinks, you can mix them with any beverages, smoothies, and even coffee!
What about the taste? Since the paste has more components that could toy with your taste buds, it could alter the foods you eat and your drinks. On the other hand, CBD oil has many options to choose from when it comes to its taste, and there is also a tasteless one in the market. Other uses include consuming it sublingually.
Sublingual translates to “under the tongue,” it can be easily absorbed that way by the body and affects your body much faster. Another use is smearing the oils or pastes on your skin. We call this method a “Topical” application and mixed with your lotion or other skin care products.
Do They Have The Same Benefits?
Looking at both of them objectively, they are Cannabidiol products, so they have the same effects. However, the CBD Paste has a higher potency compared to the Oil version. That means you can use the paste in small amounts, yet it packs a punch, making you feel the full effects of Cannabidiol. The paste shines best on consumers who are looking for a more cost-effective product.
On top of that, CBD Paste also has three types of pastes that are flexible to fit the niche consumer’s needs. They are the Full-spectrum, Broad-spectrum, and Isolates. The kinds are mimicry to the Oil version kinds, making it a formidable opponent for the top contender.
For effects, they both have:
- Calming effects
- Sleep enhancer
- Mood enhancer
- Pain-relieving effects
- It hydrates the skin
- Prevents skin irritation
- Relieves muscle soreness
In lots of cases, Cannabidiol is also used to manage epilepsy. The effects were also claimed that it could manage some illnesses. Researchers continued to study the effects of Cannabidiol and find more proof of these claims.
How Safe Are They?
Cannabidiol alone is generally safe to use, according to research. It has minimal side effects and was dubbed that the benefits outweigh the adverse effects of Cannabidiol (link: https://www.center4research.org/how-safe-is-cbd/). But that would not mean that it is “perfectly” safe. Food, water, supplements are all bad when they are consumed in large amounts. That logic is the same with consuming CBDs.
By comparison, the paste version is infused with concentrated amounts of Cannabidiol than the oil version one. The fact could only mean it is more dangerous to consume large portions of the paste than the oil. The CBD Oil takes the cake on this one as it is relatively safe and easily measured.
In Conclusion
Now that you know the overview of the comparison, it is up to you as the consumer to choose whether you want the newly developed paste product or the old yet formidable oil product. Consider having more research if you need more in-depth perspectives!
