CBD popping up in every corner shop and video store has helped greatly with the overall awareness of the availability of products. But how do you know that what you’re buying is what it says? Is the clerk selling you that product able to tell you about it? Can you see any lab testing results before you make your purchase?
One thing that should be important in influencing your purchase of a CBD product is the confidence you feel when buying. You won’t typically find a convenience store or gas station that provides one-on-one service quite like a specialty store or dedicated CBD retailer and if you are looking for specific results, your experience won’t be catered to your personal needs. You should be comfortable when shopping for CBD and learning about the available options, high pressure sales or generic responses don’t help build that confidence in new products.
Over the last year or so, a few news sources have taken it upon themselves to have popular CBD brands tested for content. Surprisingly, a handful of products have had less than impressive results, either containing significantly less CBD than stated on the package or in some cases not containing any at all. A few of these brands were widely available in gas stations or head shops. This isn’t to say that all brands in those locations suffer from this mishap, however, the “impulse-buy” brands stood out in the studies conducted. Third party lab testing should be an important factor when considering which CBD brand to buy. Understanding what numbers represent the cannabinoid content in a product can take a bit of time to understand and it can be daunting to comb through tests to find exactly what you’re looking for, but that’s where specialty shops thrive. Specialty retail stores that focus on CBD typically take time to review test results and can offer recommendations based on either those or personal experiences.
When shopping for CBD there are a few things that you should watch for. If a company doesn’t have or won’t present lab tests when you ask for them, it might be appropriate to question why. If a company is making unbelievable relief claims, try not to buy into all of them. CBD is a wonderful compound, but is by no means a cure all, and making these health claims is currently not allowed by the FDA. Find a store or company that not only is comfortable for you to shop with, but is informative, and helpful in catering to your CBD experience.
plurHEMP is happy to provide every retailer with accurate and current lab tests, as well as make them publicly available to our consumers on our Lab Testing page.
]]>The CDC scrambled to get to the bottom of the illness as quick as possible, finding one correlating factor: most of the patients had consumed illegal black-market THC filled cartridges. Upon running screens of patients lungs, it appeared as though there was a liquid build up on the lining of the lungs. They quickly attempted to gather samples of the exact products that had been consumed by those affected. One common ingredient was found in the majority of those samples, Vitamin E Acetate. This common ingredient can be found in daily skin care products and dietary supplements, but is far from safe to inhale.
When vaporized, Vitamin E can create an aerosol, but upon entering the lungs it does not dissipate like normal water-soluble vaping ingredients. This collection of lipid oil is then able to regather in pockets within the lungs of the patient, causing difficulty breathing and many other side effects.
But why was there Vitamin E in the THC cartridges being used? Vitamin E Acetate has a very thick consistency and honey-like appearance. Most cannabis cartridges with a high purity THC oil are thick, and any air bubbles are slow moving. When purchasing a THC cartridge on the black market, users may test the thickness of the oil for purity by simply flipping the cartridge upside down. When someone producing these illegal cartridges is attempting to "cut" or dilute the product to increase profit margins, they look for a substance that resembles the expensive THC oil. When mixed properly, it is nearly impossible to tell if the cartridge purchased off the street has been "cut" with Vitamin E.
As these lung illnesses start to taper off, the CDC has issued a warning against purchasing any THC vape cartridge not purchased through a trusted dispensary that tests for potency as well as any other unwanted contaminants.
plurHEMP CBD Cartridges are tested and pure, using only authentic CCELL cartridges for a safe vaping experience. Containing only clean CBD Distillate and botanical terpenes, these cartridges are a great way to experience rapid absorption.
]]>After nearly a year of working towards making our products in an affordable yet effective way, we are beyond excited to officially launch. Countless hours have gone into making sure that everything we are releasing fits not only in your budget, but also within our values. PLUR stands for Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect, and we are confident that we encompassed those values in our brand.
If you aren't able to visit us at the expo, our products are now available online for retail and wholesale! Take a peek at our testing and see what sets us apart, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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