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What the !#$% is the difference between full-spectrum CBD vs. broad-spectrum CBD and CBD isolate? We’re here to break it all down for you because we want you to feel educated and confident when choosing the best CBD products for yourself, friends, and family.

CBD edibles — it doesn’t get much easier than those, now does it? Whether you’re walking down the streets of Washington, DC, or whatever city you live in, and you need a snack or you’re simply getting in your daily dose of CBD for the day, CBD edibles are definitely the next big thing when it comes to CBD products. This is the case for a variety of reasons and in this latest blog post, we will explore the world of CBD edibles and tell you why you should be eating more of them. In fact, we’ll give you FIVE reasons as to why CBD edibles are awesome.

CBD for pets has been growing in popularity as pet owners are now opting for holistic alternatives. Whether pet owners are trying to combat age-related ailments or simply calming your pet’s nerves during a thunderstorm or car ride, pets of all ages, and in all conditions of health, can potentially benefit from CBD.

Is vaping CBD safe? Well, that’s a loaded question, wouldn’t you say? While we can’t give you a direct answer at this point in time, we can give you a glimpse into what’s going on behind the scenes in the CBD + hemp industry. It’s incredibly important that you always know where your product is sourced from.

We've been talking a lot about cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids in particular) and terpenes, but what about “trichomes”? Trichomes, aka ‘plant hair’ serve a multitude of vital functions where the cannabis plant could not otherwise exist.

Terpenes” and “terps” — two names for the same thing. If you’ve ever witnessed and/or had a conversation with a cannabis enthusiast, we can guarantee you’ll hear the word “terp” or “terpene” at least once. Think you know a lot about terpenes? Think again...

Back in 2017, District Hemp was more of a concept rather than an established brand. Our owner, Barbara Biddle, would bounce around the Washington, DC vending scene spreading the word about CBD and hemp-derived products following the birth of her son and the death of her first business (Cloud Shoppe). Barbara found CBD to be life-changing. 

What if we told you that there was a miraculous compound that could help you lose weight? What if we told you that this “miraculous compound” comes from the cannabis plant? Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? 

By this point, we’re sure that you have seen that Forbes article talking about CBD + liver damage. Now, Forbes did come back with another piece to address some of the obscurity within the original article. However, there are definitely some points we would like to touch on.

On Friday, May 31, the FDA held its first public hearing in Silver Spring, Maryland to discuss the present understanding and potential regulation of hemp-derived products. By this point we’re sure you’ve been seeing a lot of news about this recent hearing, but does this really mean for the future of the hemp industry?

For centuries, the cannabis plant has been appreciated for its many uses. This is especially true when it comes to its medicinal purposes. But to understand how we got to this point, it is important to understand the history of the cannabis plant.