Hemp Health Inc - The Difference Between CBD Oil, CBD Tinctures, and CBD Isolate

If you are just getting started on your CBD journey you may feel like there are a ton of options to choose from. With this guide, you can get an idea of what to expect from the most common formulations.

Full Spectrum CBD Oil

This is the most important ingredient used in most CBD products such as capsules, salves, and edibles. It can also be purchased in its original state, without any fillers or additives.

CBD oil contains terpenes, essential oils, and other hemp plant fibers. CBD oil is well known for being full spectrum. This means it contains other beneficial cannabinoids such as CBN and CBG that work together with CBD to create a well rounded compound.

*Raw, Decarboxylated, and Gold CBD oils from left to right.*

3 Types of Pharma Hemp Complex CBD Oil

The first thing you will notice about our CBD oil products, is that we categorize them by the percentage of CBD content. You will also notice that they are packaged in a syringe with a plunger.

The consistency of all three of these oils is very thick, and they are all highly concentrated when compared to CBD oil tinctures. Most people will only take a rice grain sized amount at a time, which makes the syringe ideal packaging.

15.9% Hemp CBD Raw Oil:

- Natural Dark Green Color

- Preferred by Minimalists
- Has undergone basic CO2 extraction

17% Hemp CBD Decarboxylated Oil:

- Natural Blue Color
- Decarboxylation in layman’s terms, means the raw oil has been heated to remove excess carbon

25% Pure Hemp CBD Gold Oil:

- Natural Gold Color

- Has been further refined to create the highest concentration possible

CBD Isolate – Simply CBD

*CBD isolate is CBD only – it can be used to create a variety of formulations.*

The most versatile and refined CBD product is CBD isolate. This product comes in a crystalline powder form and is 99.9% pure CBD. Many people prefer CBD isolate over full spectrum CBD oil because it has 0.0% THC.

It’s tasteless and odorless, but doesn’t dissolve in water unless it is a nano-particle powder. It can be used to create custom items such as bath bombs and topicals. Isolate is also one of the more affordable solutions if you are looking to get high CBD content at a low cost.

CBD Oil Tinctures

Also commonly referred to as CBD oil tinctures, the ‘oil’ is to emphasize that the tincture is not made with isolate, and refers to full spectrum quality. Pharma Hemp Complex tinctures are made with full spectrum hemp oil.

The biggest difference between CBD tinctures and CBD oil, is that the CBD tincture is made with what’s called a carrier oil. In the CBD oil section above, we discussed the thick consistency of CBD oil, this is why a carrier oil is necessary if you want to simply drop or squirt the oil under your tongue.

Some will often confuse carrier oils with fillers. This is unfortunate, because while these carrier oils are inactive ingredients, they are used for a reason, not simply to bulk up the product quantity. Hemp seed oil is rich in both omega-3 and omega-6, this is why we include hemp seed oil as a carrier for our CBD oil tinctures.

*Pharma Hemp Complex offers a wide variety of CBD oil tinctures to choose from.*

2 Blends of Pharma Hemp Complex CBD Oil Tinctures

At Pharma Hemp Complex, we offer two different formulations for our CBD oil tinctures. Both blends are made with the same source of CBD oil. Both also use hemp seed and coconut oil as carriers.

The primary difference in the two blends is the presence of vegetable glycerin and turmeric, neither of which are in the holistic blend.

Holistic Blend:

For those who believe less is more. The holistic blend is a versatile formula that utilizes hemp seed oil and coconut oil to deliver a smooth dosage every time. Expect an earthy taste with this tincture, this one is not for picky eaters.

- Minimal Ingredients

- Carrier Oils:
  - - Hemp Seed Oil
  - - Coconut (MCT) Oil

Peppermint Flavor contains Natural Peppermint Oil

Vegetable Glycerin Blend:

We often simply refer to this as our VG Base. Preferred by those with a sensitive palate, the VG based tinctures are a bit sweeter than the holistic blend.

- Mild Sweet Taste

- Carriers:
  - - Vegetable Glycerin
  - - Hemp Seed Oil
  - - Coconut (MCT) Oil

Additional Ingredients: Homeopathic herbs, Natural Peppermint Oil (Peppermint Flavor Only – Not in Unflavored)

Which CBD Oil Product Is Best?

It depends on what you are looking for out of the product. Here are some pros and cons for each to help you make a decision.

CBD Oil:

Pros:

- Highly Concentrated

- Versatile – Can be used to create custom formulations

- No additional ingredients, just hemp

Cons:

- Not ideal for on-the-go usage

CBD Isolate:

Pros:

- 0.0% THC

- Versatile – Can be used to create custom formulations

- Get more ‘bang’ for your buck – Isolate is typically the most affordable form of CBD

Cons:

- Not full spectrum – Does not contain the full range of cannabinoids

CBD Oil Tinctures

Pros:

- Convenient to use

- Can contain other beneficial ingredients such as omega-3

Cons:

- Not the best option for creating custom blends

Keep in mind, this is a highly simplified pro/con list and not an exhaustive list of all the pros and cons of each product. Many people may find that they want to use multiple CBD products, and there is nothing wrong with that.

Some people take plain CBD oil in the morning and night, and use a tincture throughout the day. Some people like to add a little isolate to their CBD oil tinctures to give it a little extra strength. Some make buying decisions based solely on price. The possibilities are really endless, the best way to find out which is best for you is to simply try it.

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