BD is a compound extracted from the Cannabis plant. In the case of Mémé this being industrial hemp. The reason hemp is used is to make sure that legally we conform and ensure that our products do not contain excess volumes of THC.
CBD extraction
Step 1: Primary extraction
A mechanical processing of hemp flower, stalks and leaves takes place followed by an extraction of the oils from the plant. This results in a substance that is similar to tar or molasses in appearance. This sticky, oily substance is rich in terpenes and cannabanoids. This substance is known as full spectrum extract. In many territories around the world, full spectrum based CBD products are fully legal. However, full spectrum typically has around 0.3% THC, hence the need for further manipulation.
New cannabis plant strains are being developed with incredibly low THC concentrations that adhere to the legal 0.001% requirement in South Africa. Unfortunately none are yet 100% reliable which is why we are required to remove THC from the extract.
Step 2: Distillate filtering
The full spectrum extract undertakes a further filtering process known as chromatography whereby THC is removed. This substance left over has an appearance not dissimilar to honey. The filtering process is very delicate and we take care to ensure we are not removing other beneficial terpenes and cannabanoids at this step. However, it is most important for us to legally comply and to provide you piece of mind that we provide an end product containing less than 0.001% THC.
Step 3: Isolate extraction
Isolate extraction can take place from either the broad spectrum or full spectrum distillate. This process is essentially the opposite of having something removed from it.
When we extract isolate from cannabis, the end result is a 99.9% pure CBD, fat soluble white powder.
The information presented on this leaflet is intended to serve only as an informational guide. This product is best used in consultation with your healthcare practitioner. Dosage for relief of symptoms may vary to achieve the effect desired. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this product because it contains important information for you. Information on this leaflet should never be considered or replace medical advice.
Health care practitioners cannot prescribe (only recommend) cannabinoids, because there's no recommended daily allowance (RDA) or universal dose for all people. This needs to be established in consultation with your health care practitioner. RDA = Recommended dietary allowance
Keep this leaflet as you may need to refer to it again.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, healthcare practitioner or pharmacist.
CBD if prescribed or recommended is for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
If you get any side effects, talk to your healthcare practitioner, doctor or pharmacist. These may include possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
