CBD FAQs

What is CBD?

CBD, or Cannabidiol, is one of over 110 natural cannabinoids and is a non-psychoactive component of the Hemp or Cannabis plant. It possesses many of the positive properties without the “high” that is delivered by THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol).

How is this legal?

On Feb. 7th 2014 Sec.7606 of The Farm Bill was signed into law allowing the cultivation of hemp with less than 0.3% THC by state departments of agriculture, universities and business entities. The 108th General Assembly then enacted Public Chapter 916 removing hemp from the definition of marijuana in the criminal code and Tennessee began crafting its program for the state. On May 11th 2017 Governor Bill Haslam signed HB1164, which further modified the definition of Industrial hemp to include products made from the plant for ingestion or topical use. On December 17th, 2018, Congress passed the newest 2018 Farm Bill after months of back-and-forth. Then on December 20th, President Trump signed the 807-page document into law.

What are the benefits of CBD?

Current studies have shown that CBD has the potential to shed light on various concerns. It has been widely tested as a natural option. CBD is also believed to support many basic functions. There is a vast body of scientific research on the broad usage of cannabis and particularly of CBD and THC. Although we do not make any specific health claims, we do agree that it's an option that may work well for you.

Will it make me fail a drug test?

The short answer? No. Only a metabolite produced from THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol, is tested for in a drug test. CBD is a completely different molecule and does not cause the body to produce this metabolite in meaningful amounts. Whole-plant, or full-spectrum CBD oils do contain trace amounts of THC, but in such small amounts, much larger quantities would have to be consumed in order to approach the limits of current tests.

How is CBD derived from the plant?

360° Love uses a closed loop Supercritical CO2 extraction process that creates phase changes in carbon dioxide utilizing very cold temperatures and high pressure. In liquid form, the CO2 acts as a solvent, removing the desired components from the plant. Next, a winterization process removes the fats and lipids and all residual solvents are removed. Finally, a complex distillation process is used to extract individual compounds such as CBD.

Is CBD safe?

Yes. All mammals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that is a group of endogenous cannabinoid receptors located in the mammalian brain and throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems. Our bodies are designed with 2 types of receptors for cannabinoids like CBD. Most people report that between 20 and 60mg per day are effective for most uses. CBD has roughly a 9 hour half-life in the body, so we generally recommend taking it twice per day and experimenting with different doses until you find what is right for your body. Evidence is also beginning to show that it can be beneficial to consume the whole-plant extract in conjunction with higher amounts of CBD.