Unrefined CBD – CBD For The People

What is Black CBD?

Best CBD Products — Mon, 09 May 2022 16:11:09 +0000

During the time when people were buying less-than-legal vape carts on the black market, word started getting out that CBD is always supposed to be clear. This (mostly wrong) impression stuck and soon people started questioning any kind of color in their processed cannabis products. But what is black CBD and is it really as bad as people seem to think?

In reality, the true danger of that time was in the criminalization of cannabis. With so many states having to move to the black market, laws forced consumers to a compromised product, cut with a thickening agent to trick buyers.

While the actual liquid they were producing was far too thin to trick anyone, the thickening agent made it so. This had tragic consequences as many resorted to using Vitamin E acetate which would prove to be toxic. As rightful outrage met less-than-rightful panic, things got murky with cannabis products.

Such was the height of this fear that anyone asking “is dark CBD oil bad” would face ridicule on forums. Our black CBD vape pen, black CBD syringe, and black CBD oil would all beg to differ with this.

But let’s back up a bit and talk about what this colorization means for consumers.

Why are CBD Products Different Colors

The main factor in the coloration of your CBD product is the amount of refinement it has gone through. Products that are the result of higher amounts of refinement are generally clear in color. By contrast, unrefined, raw cannabis comes out as a dark CBD oil.

When you buy one of our dark CBD cartridges or other For the People CBD products, you’re getting raw, unrefined cannabis. That is why everything from our unrefined full-spectrum CBD oil to our dark CBD moisturizers has a darker color.

Why is it that we only use unrefined CBD oil in our products?

The Benefits of Dark CBD

Traditional use of cannabis has always been in a smokable or edible form. Another element of our ancestor’s use of cannabis was that it was almost always medicinal. Only less than 9% of use was for the intoxicating elements.

This matters because there are over 400 chemicals in the cannabis plant. Over 60 of which are cannabinoids–the same class of molecule as THC and CBD. We know very little about many of the chemicals in the plant but we do know that they were present in the historic use of cannabis.

As the process takes the product further away from the full plant, several benefits may get lost along the way. Among the many benefits of unrefined CBD oil are:

Increased Potency – CBD may be the strongest part of the plant but it isn’t the strongest when it’s alone. Refinement breaks down compounds in the plant that aid and boost its effectiveness.

The Entourage Effect – The chemicals from above all contribute to the total effect of the plant. The entourage effect is the reason why cannabis can make you feel sleepy, energized, hungry, or any other number of things. Major and minor terpenes, terpenoids, cannabinoids, and other essential elements of the plant are vital.

Increased Stability – Molecular compounds may lose stability in the refinement process, reducing shelf-life and potency.

Better Bioavailability – The less the plant material undergoes processing, the better our bodies can absorb and utilize it. This process (bioavailability) is crucial to the effectiveness of all substances.

Better Bang for your Buck – A stronger product means less needed for the desired effect.

All the benefits of CBD oil that you’ve known and loved receive tremendous aid when the chemicals meant to surround it continue to enhance it all along.

When it comes to something as complex and beautiful as the cannabis plant, do you really want to reduce it to a few simple chemicals?

Conclusion

Raw, unrefined cannabis offers many benefits that set it apart from modern, processed products. Clear cartridges, tinctures, and more all point towards a product the company has reduced to a few simple chemicals.

At CBD For the People, our goal is to connect you with the best possible CBD products at the best price we can offer. We have dark CBD options that range from tinctures and topicals to vape cartridges and dab syringes.

If you’re still unsure, we also offer a free live chat with one of our cannabis expert consultants. Let them guide you through the turbulent world of endless products and options. We’ll even send you to someone else if they’re a better fit for your needs (though we challenge you to find someone that offers dark CBD as we do.)

Pick up some today and see the difference that the full plant can make in your total experience. We offer free shipping nationwide on orders over $100!

By J Gordon Curtis

Have You Ever Had an UNREFINED Full Spectrum CBD Capsule?

Best CBD Products — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:37:40 +0000

At FTP, we talk a lot about our formulas that are made with unrefined hemp extract, also referred to as unrefined CBD. We have also used this unique type of hemp extract in our famous NOIDS formula to deliver this form of hemp into the body in the form of easy-to-take softgels. But what does unrefined CBD actually mean, and how does it make our capsules different from the rest?

What is Unrefined CBD?

Unrefined CBD simply refers to hemp extract that has not been run through refinement processes. You may notice that our unrefined products are darker in color and have a more plant-like flavor. This isn’t because we’re using different plant material than other companies, but rather because we don’t utilize the same processing techniques that many other brands use.

The refinement process of hemp extract involves stages of purification intended to turn that dark, strongly flavored hemp extract into a beautiful golden-colored, neutral-tasting finished product. While this might be easier on the senses, the truth is, these techniques do not yield the most potent product. Highly refined cannabidiol is going to have lower levels of compounds, and be less chemically stable, due to being tampered with.

Ultimately, the only benefits they offer is a cleaner taste and more attractive color. FTP isn’t interested in the superficial aspects of the hemp experience. Quite simply, we want to provide a product with the best shot at delivering the results you are looking for.

What Makes Unrefined Hemp Extract Uniquely Beneficial?

We strongly believe that unrefined hemp extract is more beneficial than one that has been subjected to various refinement processes, and our customers agree with us (that’s why they’re our customers). There are specific advantages to choosing unrefined hemp.

Advantage #1: Higher Potency

Refinement processes gradually break down specific compounds in hemp that we are seeking out, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and nutrients. The darker color of unrefined hemp, along with the stronger smell and flavor, indicate a more potent product, as higher levels of the compounds are present.

Advantage #2: More Chemically Stable

Further, refinement destabilizes the compounds, as they are quite sensitive to the refinement processes used by many companies and manufacturers. What this means is that the shelf life of the product may be shorter, and the compounds may be more likely to break down and lose their potency when exposed to heat, light and humidity. Understandably, customers deserve a product that is as stable as possible.

Advantage #3: Better Bioavailability

Bioavailability is a term that refers to how efficiently the compounds in hemp can absorb into the body for maximum results. It’s a somewhat elusive term as there are so many factors that can determine how bioavailable a product is. But what we do know is that the less processed the plant material is, the more bioavailable it will be. Therefore, our unrefined CBD offers uniquely high levels of bioavailability to the body, which can bring you that much closer to reaching your goals.

Advantage #4: More Conducive to the Entourage Effect

The entourage effect refers to the synergistic relationship between the many compounds in the hemp plant, which, when taken together, can offer a stronger response in the body overall. One way to maximize the entourage effect, which can only be obtained with full spectrum hemp, is to take the compounds in the most bioavailable manner possible. This is why unrefined hemp extract may better promote the entourage effect.

Advantage #5: More Economical

Of course, if each dose provides more effectiveness, then unrefined CBD may be more cost-efficient. In short, less is needed each day to deliver the desired results.

NOIDS by CBD for the People: Unrefined Full Spectrum CBD Capsules

FTP NOIDS are our full spectrum CBD capsules, made with unrefined hemp extract that’s naturally rich in every cannabinoid, terpene, flavonoid and nutrients present in the flowering buds of the hemp plant, from which all CBD is derived. Being unrefined, the capsules have a “plantier” flavor and a darker color, but because the capsules are swallowed whole, the flavor impact is minimal.

Essentially, these gel caps are as close to the raw plant as possible, while still being activated with heat to ensure that the compounds are functional in the body, unlike the raw buds of hemp.

These softgels are ideal for daily use, as they provide a strong boost of hemp compounds to the body in a way that is highly bioavailable. They can give you more of the effects that you are seeking out due to their unrefined state, meaning that you can truly maximize each dose. Just one to two capsules per day is capable of bringing you that much closer to reaching your CBD-related goals.