There has always been a debate about what kind of CBD format makes the most use of this wonderful natural chemical compound that boasts so many potential health benefits. The common CBD formats used in industrial/commercial CBD topicals and tinctures are CBD Isolate, PCR Hemp Oil, & Broad Spectrum CBD Oil. In 2021, this debate seems to be making a comeback, perhaps due to the surge of stress relief demands in the global pandemic era.
The debate boils down to a simple question: is Full-Spectrum really a superior option to customers looking for CBD topicals? Today we’ll try to look into this question in more detail.
What is PCR Hemp Oil?
PCR stands for Phyto-cannabinoid rich. Hemp Oil here isn’t short for Hemp Seed Oil. Rather, it means CBD Oil. If you feel a little loopy about all the concepts here, take a look at this easy-to-follow article about the difference between Hemp Oil and CBD Oil. This should help you cover the basics.
In other words, the phrase PCR Hemp Oil is short for Phyto-cannabinoid rich CBD oil. Unlike regular CBD Oil or CBD Isolate that contain only CBD (a chemical compound extracted from the hemp plant that has a slew of potential health benefits), the PCR Hemp Oil consists of a full-spectrum of cannabinoids in addition to CBD such as Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabichromene (CBD), Cannabidvarin (CBDV), Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), Cannabinol (CBN), Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), as well as THC, the compound that may show up in a drug test.
Usages of PCR Hemp Oil
In most cases, PCR Hemp Oil is used for antiepileptic, pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, antidepressive, & neuroprotective purposes, in the format of CBD topicals & tinctures. However, because of the full-spectrum nature of PCR Hemp Oil, which includes the “high-inducing” THC as well, some people may also use it for recreational purposes.
Is PCR Hemp Oil the Superior Option to Other CBD Products?
The belief that PCR Hemp Oil is a superior option to CBD topicals is really a derivative of the fact that PCR Hemp Oil has non-CBD cannabinoids in their final products. Both CBD Isolate, a powder with pure CBD content, and CBD Oil, essentially CBD Isolate with an oil carrying agent, are pure CBD extract with little to no other cannabinoids. So is it true that “more is better”?
There is no simple answer to this question. While it is true that the addition of other cannabinoids increases the number of working ingredients in a single product, their health benefits mostly overlap those of CBD. In other words, you can achieve the same effect by switching up to products with more CBD content. For instance, you can opt for a CBD Daily Triple Strength product, which contains up to 864mg pure CBD, instead of its Original Strength counterpart.
On the other hand, because of the full-spectrum nature of PCR Hemp Oil, THC is also included in its final products. THC stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol. It’s THE chemical compound that gives psychoactive reactions or feelings of high when people consume recreational Marijuana. It will show up in a drug test, too. To brush the topic with a broad brush, consuming PCR Hemp Oil will put you at a higher risk of failing a drug test. Make sure to check the THC content for all PCR Hemp Oil infused products before any purchase and make sure that the claims a company makes are backed up by third-party testing reports.
If you’re a beginner of using CBD Hemp products and are mainly here for the nourishing skincare benefits the green wonder plant is to offer, a Hemp Seed Oil, rather than CBD Oil-infused product might be a good entry point for you to get a taste of it. For example, a bottle of ultra-nourishing hemp lotion that takes care of your body and hands.
What is Hemp Lotion?
Hemp lotion is a skincare product that uses fatty acids rich in natural Hemp Seed Oil (Hemp oil) to nourish, smooth, and protect the skins of our bodies and hands. It is widely available in drug stores and online retailers. If you’re interested, don’t forget to check out our Hemp Seed Hand & Body Lotion and the various naturally inspired fragrances it has to offer here. You’re guaranteed to smell just as good as how you feel.
