CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of over 100 naturally occurring compounds known as cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. Unlike its more famous counterpart, THC, CBD is non-intoxicating, which means it doesn’t produce the “high” traditionally associated with cannabis. But “CBD” on a label tells you only part of the story. The other part is what else is in the bottle alongside it. What Is Broad Spectrum CBD? Broad spectrum CBD is a hemp extract that retains most of the plant’s naturally occurring cannabinoids and terpenes, with a notable exception of THC. THC is deliberately removed during processing. The result is a product that offers a more complete experience than CBD isolate without detectable THC. That combination is precisely what many CBD consumers are looking for. Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum vs CBD Isolate Understanding broad spectrum CBD is easier when you see where it sits relative to the other two main types: full spectrum CBD and CBD isolate. Full Spectrum CBD Broad Spectrum CBD CBD Isolate THC content Trace amounts (under 0.3%) None (removed during processing) None Other cannabinoids Full range (CBN, CBG, CBC, etc.) Full range, minus THC None Terpenes Yes Yes No Entourage effect Strongest Present, but […]