Glossary

Bioavailability: CBD Absorption Explained

Bioavailability: the share of CBD actually absorbed by the body depending on the method used — oral, sublingual, or inhaled.

Broad spectrum CBD: definition, composition in cannabinoids and terpenes without THC, and how it differs from full spectrum.

Cannabidiol: the scientific definition of this hemp compound, its discovery, composition, and link to the CBD used in cooking.

Cannabinoid: definition of this family of compounds including CBD and THC, and how they interact with the endocannabinoid system.

CBD concentration: understanding the percentage and mg on a label to calculate a product's real dosage.

CBD dosage: how to figure out the right amount in mg for your body weight and desired effect, and why there's no universal dose.

CBD infusion: how to brew a hemp tea rich in CBD, why adding fat helps, and the limits of this method of consumption.

CBD isolate: definition, 99% purity, crystalline form with no THC or terpenes, and how it's used in CBD cooking.

Find out the exact melting point of CBD crystals (62–68°C), why it matters for oils and e-liquids, and how it differs from decarboxylation.

CBD oil: definition, composition with carrier oil (MCT, hemp), sublingual use, and how to incorporate it into CBD cooking.

CBD explained: a clear definition of cannabidiol, its use in cooking and wellness, its legal status, and key terms to know.

CO2 extraction (supercritical CO2): the CBD extraction method with no solvent residue, and how it differs from ethanol extraction.

Decarboxylation: the heating process that converts raw CBDA in hemp into active CBD, plus reference temperatures and times.

Endocannabinoid system: definition of the CB1/CB2 receptor network CBD acts on, and its role in maintaining bodily balance.

Entourage effect: the hypothesis of synergy between CBD's cannabinoids and terpenes, its scientific origins, and current limits.

Ethanol extraction: a method using ethyl alcohol to pull CBD from hemp, its pros, limits, and how it compares to CO2 extraction.

Full spectrum CBD: definition, entourage effect, and composition in cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids.

MCT oil: the medium-chain triglycerides used as a carrier oil in CBD products, and why they support better absorption.

Sublingual method: taking CBD under the tongue, its fast onset and better absorption compared with the oral route.

Terpenes: the aromatic compounds in hemp that shape CBD's flavor and scent, and their role in the entourage effect.

THC explained: the definition of tetrahydrocannabinol, how it differs from CBD, and the 0.3% legal threshold for CBD products.