As CBD becomes more popular, hemp-focused companies find different ways to make the most complete, concentrated version of the hemp plant. Here is where the Spagyric Alchemy comes to play. Not many of us might have heard of this method although this is not a relatively new process.
Each of us handles CBD differently so it’s very important to know what form of cannabidiol extract a product has before buying it. Whether it is Isolate, Broad Spectrum, or Full Spectrum. These three main types of CBD extracts differ based on the presence of other naturally occurring plant compounds within the extract.
- Full Spectrum includes all parts of the cannabis plant including THC that is less than 0.3%.
- Broad Spectrum contains most of the cannabis plant compounds but is typically entirely free of THC.
- Isolate only contains CBD, with no other cannabinoids or THC.
Those who want to experience all the benefits of a product go for the Full Spectrum. This form of CBD extract contains all the natural chemicals found in the hemp plant including Cannabidiol, Terpenes, and 0.3% of THC. There are many ways to extract CBD from the cannabis plant to get the full spectrum benefits. The most common extraction methods are carbon dioxide extraction, steam distillation, solvent, and lipid extraction.
The Spagyric Alchemy
The practice of spagyric extraction is based on ancient alchemy. It is first developed by Paracelsus and his followers. This practice aims to improve the efficacy of existing medicines by separating them into their basic elements and then again recombining them. This process involves fermentation, distillation, and extraction of mineral components from the ash of the plant.
The first phase is all about extracting all the essential nutrients of the plant in a liquid preserving all the health benefits. Then, they burn the extract, reducing it to ashes with its pure minerals and nutrients still intact. They also remove any unwanted elements or compounds from the final product.
Spagyric CBD Extraction
This type of CBD oil production involves many steps. It also takes much more time than standard procedures. This is a unique process where the compounds that add to the richness of CBD extracts are extracted and then recombined. These are the chlorophyll, terpenes (scent), flavonoids (taste), the full CBD profile (CBG, CBN, CBD, CBDa, THC, etc), mineral salts, amino acids, and other beneficial oils of the plant. The result of the spagyric extraction creates the fullest and truest form of full-spectrum CBD. This process focuses on the mind, body, and soul of the cannabis plant.
What are the benefits?
A CBD product made from spagyric extraction offers the following benefits:
- A true full spectrum of Cannabinoids
- Chlorophyll
- Minerals and salts
- It is not decarboxylated using heat to activate cannabinoids.
- It is more readily absorbed by the body than standard CBD oils.
- Noticeable effects of the entourage effect.
Takeaway
Although the Spagyric alchemy and extraction are not widely known and used in the CBD Industry, they show a lot of promise when it comes to getting the truest form of Full-Spectrum CBD extract.
