What is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a phytocannabinoid discovered in 1940. It is one of 113 identified cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. It is derived from cannabis and hemp plants by various methods. CBD accounts for up to 40% of the plant’s extract. CBD is one of the most well researched cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. Numerous studies have been completed in regards to the properties and benefits of CBD linking it to medical benefits such as: assistance with anxiety and depression; help with sleep disorders, assisting with stress relief and muscle pains, headaches and migraines, period pain, mood regulation, child epilepsy, substance addiction, chronic pain management, general healing , skin rejuvenation and numerous others. The CBD can be taken internally in multiple ways, including by inhaling or vapor ( smoking or vaping), by mouth ( ingesting or sublingually), and as an aerosol spray into the cheek. It may be supplied as CBD oil containing only CBD as the active ingredient (excluding tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] or terpenes), CBD-dominant hemp extract oil, CBD Vape liquid. CBD DOES NOT have psychoactivity and will not induce a ‘high’.
In the United States, the cannabidiol drug Epidiolex was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2018 for the treatment of two epilepsy disorders. While the 2018 United States Farm Bill removed hemp and hemp extracts (including CBD) from the Controlled Substances Act.
What is a CBD Vape liquid?
CBD Vape liquid is formulated as a regular vape liquid with a desired ratio of PG ( propylene glycol) , VG ( vegetable glycerine) and flavouring but with the addition of CBD infusion. The Cookiez CBD Vape liquid DOES NOT contain any nicotine. CBD is non psychoactive and non-intoxicating it must not to be mistaken with THC.
The Cookies CBD Vape liquid is completely THC FREE, tested and certified as such by a third party SAHRPA accredited laboratory.
How does CBD vape juice differ from other form of CBD products such as oils, capsules or tinctures?
There is sufficient testing that confirms that CBD when vaped/ inhaled is absorbed better, in higher concentration and faster. It is more bioavailable, up to 70% of the CBD content gets absorbed when vaping, whereas in oral administration only 20-30% of the CBD gets absorbed by the body. CBD vaping it is the best most efficient way to get CBD into the system fast.
1. What devices are best for CBD vape juice?
CBD is best vaped in MTL devices with coils of 0.8 OHM or higher. Low wattage vaping is recommended in the range of 10W to 30W.
2. How often can CBD be vaped ? Frequency is according to personal preference, there are no rules, as often as needed to supply constant release of CBD throughout the day , or in a specific event or time. For people using CBD vaping for medical purposes, it can be taken as an all day vape on its own or switch between a normal vape juice and CBD. Anyone who prefers their nicotine vape could keep a separate small device with CBD vape liquid and use it when needed or a few times in the day. CBD doesn’t clash with the normal vaping. For anyone trying to quit nicotine completely CBD vaping is a great alternative that assist with craving management as well.
3. What to look for when choosing a CBD Vape liquid?
The first and most common mistake when choosing CBD Vape is formulation of the product. Composition is key, a CBD Vape juice is formulated for vaping in vape devices. Do not under any circumstances vape oils or raw extractions which are not formulated for vaping. Vaping of oils or other substances can lead to lipoid pneumonia, a serious health condition as well as destroy vape devices due to crystallisation and damaging or unsuitable ingredients.
Only Vape liquids should be vaped as they are made of tried and tested vaping ingredients.
Next you should check what type of CBD is used in the product? Was CBD Isolate used or other form or derivative? CBD isolate guarantees purity and no other ingredients contamination. The method the isolate was derived by is important too. Supercritical CO2 extraction method is best and can ensures no trace THC or other elements such as harmful solvents are present in your vape liquid.The Cookiez CBD Vape liquids are made with pure CBD isolate, tested and extracted by Supercritical CO2 extraction method.
The CBD content is another important check. How much actual CBD is in your chosen product, is the concentration legal and safe? Is the product formulated with true mg per ml calculation or effect-based calculation? All Cookiez CBD vape liquids contain the actual mg of CBD as listed on the label.
It is best to choose a product which is certified and tested by third party, independent, accredited, regulator approved laboratory. The Cookiez CBD Vape liquids are tested and certified by SAHRPA accredited laboratory. Our CBD vape liquids are confirmed safe for use and meet the legislation requirement for CBD products of RSA.
Once you have established the general safety and suitability of your preferred CBD vape liquid, you may look at characteristics such as appearance and taste. If the product is murky or cloudy it may be of lower quality CBD which is not purified sufficiently or the formulation is substandard. Such liquid may crystalise in your vape device and damage the device. Some CBD liquids have very low concentration of CBD and the effects are not felt, others have a bitter taste or are unstable and separate in the bottle, such observations are signs of lower quality of ingredients overall. CBD vape liquids may come in flavoured or flavourless versions.
The Cookiez CBD vape liquids are clear and crisp in appearance, have no bitterness and come in fruit and dessert flavours as well as flavourless booster package.
We at the Cookiez team, have taken the time, efforts and expertise to develop and offer a proudly South African CBD vape liquids range that is of the best quality and formulation. A product that meets the safety and regulation requirements and is certified by a third party, independent laboratory. We are excited to be a part of the growing CBD and Vaping industry development in SA and look forward to serving our community by delivering the best products, at the most affordable prices, locally manufactured to the highest international standards.
Happy Vaping ,
The COOKIEZ TEAM
USEFUL LINKS
Harvard Medical School: Know the facts about CBD
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476
CBD Vaping:
https://vaping360.com/learn/how-to-vape-cbd-oil/
Deepak Chopra: The Endocannabinoid System, Cannabis and Related Products, Homeostasis, Self-Regulation
