Endocannabinoid System (ECS): A cellular communication network involving cannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, and specific enzymes. This unique whole-body system is responsible for maintaining the homeostasis of all organs and physiological functions of the body, including, but not limited to, resistance to stress, mood, sleep, appetite, inflammatory balance, and pain modulation.

cannabinoids: Unique bioactive compounds that interact with your body’s endocannabinoid receptors. Your body produces cannabinoids (called endocannabinoids, such as anandamide and 2-AG), and you can also consume them (called phytocannabinoids, such as CBD) from certain plants such as Cannabis sativahe is hemp.

Cannabidiol: The official name for CBD, a unique phytocannabinoid compound found in hemp (Cannabis sativa).

Full Spectrum Cannabis: Full-spectrum hemp contains the “full spectrum” or set of cannabinoids of the hemp plant, including CBD, as well as other beneficial native compounds such as terpenes, flavonoids and fatty acids. This comprehensive array of natural botanical bioactives is said to promote the “entourage effect.” By law, full-spectrum hemp extracts in the US can contain up to 0.3% THC by dry weight (i.e., trace levels).

Hemp of a wide range of action: Broad-spectrum hemp retains many of the beneficial compounds found in full-spectrum hemp, but filters out any THC. These extracts are sometimes referred to as THC-free products.

CBD isolate: CBD isolate products contain a single cannabinoid: CBD. As a result, they will not provide the “entourage effect” from the entire spectrum of hemp’s bioactive substances.

Terpenes: Unique aromatic biologically active phytonutrients that give many plants their unique aroma, taste and beneficial biological properties.

flavonoids: A large family of polyphenolic phytonutrients found in many plants (including hemp) that provide distinct flavor, color, and health benefits.