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CBD is all the rage these days. Thanks to the legalization of industrial hemp and a lengthy list of states embracing medical and adult use cannabis, there is a hefty market for CBD products all across the country. Before you buy anything though, read the label. CBD product labels represent your best bet for knowing exactly what you are getting.
Utahmarijuana.org notes that not all CBD labels are totally accurate. Utahmarijuana.org is a Utah organization operating clinics that assist patients who want to know how to get a medical marijuana card. They say the correct way to read CBD labels is to pay attention to the following five things:
1. CBD Source
The oil used to manufacture CBD products can comes from both hemp and marijuana. This suggests that the source of a product’s oil is important. Why? Because of THC – the cannabinoid in marijuana that produces the high.
Industrial hemp contains THC, but at levels of 0.3% or lower. A product derived from industrial hemp should contain plenty of CBD but not enough THC to be intoxicating. On the other hand, CBD products derived from marijuana may contain enough THC to be an issue.
2. CBD Content
Product labels should tell you how much CBD is in the tablet, gummy, oil, etc. You want to know the total amount in the entire package. It should be measured in milligrams. Once you know that, you have a starting point for determining your dosage.
Let’s say you purchase a package of thirty gummies. Dividing the total CBD content by thirty tells you how much is in each piece. You can use that information to decide how many gummies to take and how frequently to take them.
3. Other Ingredients
Nearly every CBD product is made with multiple ingredients. You need to know what those ingredients are, especially if you are purchasing a product you plan to ingest. Look for any ingredients you know cause problems. And if there are any ingredients you don’t recognize, do not be afraid to look them up.
4. Licenses and Certifications
If your state requires manufacturers to print their license numbers on labels, make a point of looking for them. A product without a number has not been produced by a state-licensed manufacturer or processor. That may or may not be a cause of concern for you.
Some states also require third-party testing and certification to ensure quality. If your state is among them, look for proof of certification on package labels. And even if your state doesn’t require it, third-party certification is still a positive thing for you and your weed dispensary.
5. Drug Interaction Warnings
CBD is generally considered safe. However, it can interact negatively with both prescription and OTC drugs. Always be sure to read labels for any such warnings. In a best-case scenario, a negative interaction could render one of your other medications impotent. In a worst-case scenario, you could have a pretty bad reaction.
As a side note, it is important to discuss CBD use before beginning any new treatment or therapy. If you plan to undergo surgery, tell your anesthetist that you use CBD. If your doctor is writing a new prescription, let them know how frequently you take CBD. All the health professionals who treat you need to know that you use CBD so that they can treat you safely.
There is a lot of helpful information on CBD product labels. Learning how to read labels will make it easier to buy the best products for you and use them in the best way possible.
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