CBD Oil vs CBD Tincture: What’s the Difference?

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By now, most people have heard about CBD. Whether it’s part of your morning smoking ritual, added to your coffee, a balm applied to sore joints, or added to your pet’s food, CBD has been present in the media and day-to-day life for a while—and for good reason.

Fortunately, we can now purchase some of the best CBD oil from an online weed dispensary, but there are differences in the products. So, what are these differences?

What is CBD?

CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the many active compounds found in the cannabis plant. It has myriad therapeutic benefits and is being heavily researched to assist in other medicinal fields. Unlike THC, CBD alone has no intoxicating effects, making it much more appealing for people who don't like that intoxicating feel.

What is CBD Oil?

CBD oil is made by an extraction procedure that pulls the oil from the hemp plant. Once the desired compounds have been extracted from the plant, they are then blended with a carrier oil.

These carrier oils help to dilute the CBD, making it easier for our bodies to absorb. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) like coconut oil or hemp seed oil are carrier oils that help harness the CBD compound.

What is CBD Tincture?

A tincture is described as medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol. CBD tinctures are produced by steeping cannabis in high-proof grain alcohol. This is similar to the process bartenders use to create infused cocktails, by soaking fruit in alcohol, except that low heat is applied to the CBD tincture for a significant span of time.

The heating process aids in allowing the cannabis compounds to infuse with the alcohol, which is then mostly boiled off. The outcome is a potent infused liquid that provides the effects of the cannabinoid molecules. To satisfy customers, various oils or other complementary ingredients are added to enhance the flavour of the tincture.

So What’s the Difference?

The simple explanation is that CBD oil has an oil base, while CBD tincture has an alcohol base. Regardless of the base, both have the same therapeutic properties. CBD oil can be consumed by vaping, edibles, balms, capsules, and more. If CBD oil is orally consumed, it can have an unpleasant taste and leave an oily feel in the mouth, unlike tincture, which comes in more flavours and, due to its alcohol base, is easier to ingest.

When buying CBD online in Canada, make sure you research the product and know what you want. Some people are sensitive to alcohol, while others struggle with the ingestion of oils. Be thorough, as some brands do conflate the two products.