Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the main cannabinoid in the hemp varieties grown for it. The plant makes it in an acidic form, CBDA, which converts with heat. Here is how the molecule was discovered, how it is built and how it forms in the flower. ▶This article as a video (3 min), with the diagrams […]
Hemp produces several dozen cannabinoids. CBD is the most abundant in the varieties grown for it, but it shares the plant with CBG, CBC, THC and other molecules present in small amounts. This guide explains where these compounds come from, how to tell them apart and what becomes of them between the plant and the […]
A CBD product ages under the influence of four factors: light, heat, air and humidity. Their weight varies from one product to another: an oil fears light, oxidation and, above 30%, cold most, a flower humidity, a battery heat. Here is how to keep each product in good condition. On this page Four factors that […]
A CBD vape works in one of two ways: a prefilled cartridge screwed onto a 510 battery, or an e-liquid poured into a refillable electronic cigarette. The booster is used to raise the CBD content of an e-liquid. Here is how these parts fit together, how to look after them and what the law provides […]
CBD hash is resin from hemp flowers, separated from the plant and then pressed. The separation method (dry sieves, ice water, hand rubbing) and the way it is pressed determine its texture, colour and aroma. Here is how to find your way between pollen, ice-o-lator, charas and hot-pressed hash. On this page Hash is the […]
A CBD flower can be grown indoors under lamps, in a greenhouse or in an open field. For the same variety, the growing method changes the flower’s density, colour, CBD content and aroma. Here is what sets these three methods apart and how to read a flower’s product page before choosing it. On this page […]
In Switzerland, CBD oils and balms sold as cosmetics follow the Cosmetics Ordinance. Their packaging must show the intended use, the list of ingredients, durability, the batch number and the responsible person. Here is how to read this information, and what a cosmetic label is not allowed to say. On this page Why a CBD […]
A CBD product is used according to the category under which it is sold. An oil declared as a cosmetic is applied to the skin, a flower or a piece of hash is a product for smoking, and a cartridge or an e-liquid is vaporised in a device designed for it. The packaging and the […]
Switzerland is preparing a law to regulate cannabis for non-medical use. The bill is moving slowly, and it regularly makes the news. What does it plan, where does it stand, and what does it change for CBD? The answer to the last question is simple: nothing, according to the text itself. Here is the situation […]
A CBD product that is legal in Switzerland is not necessarily legal elsewhere, and a legal product is not free of THC. Both points matter as soon as you cross a border or get behind the wheel. Here is what the rules say, and why the 1% threshold is not enough to answer. On this […]
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