Introduction to Research
Full spectrum distillate is a specialized form of cannabis oil that contains all the cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids present in the plant. It is extracted from the whole plant, including the flowers and stems, which contain high levels of beneficial phytocannabinoids. Full-spectrum distillates are typically used for medicinal purposes as they relieve chronic pain, inflammation, stress and anxiety. Full spectrum distillates are also known as whole plant extracts (WPEs).
They are becoming increasingly popular among patients due to their high potency and purity levels. The term “full spectrum” refers to the fact that these products are extracted from dried flowers and leaves rather than just from buds. The full spectrum cannabis oil contains cannabinoids such as THC, CBD, CBG and CBC, and other terpenes and flavonoids that give each product its unique taste and smell.
The entourage effect is a term used to describe how compounds interact. In this case, it refers specifically to how cannabinoids (the active ingredients found in cannabis) interact with each other and affect various bodily systems. Research shows that full-spectrum distillate products have more potency, better therapeutic benefits and a more balanced effect on the body than Isolates.
The Extraction process
The extraction process is a critical part of the distillation process and is where all the work gets done. In order to understand how it works, you must first understand what goes on during the distillation process. Two main methods are used for extraction: supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and supercritical CO2 extraction (SCO). Both methods work by heating plant matter at high temperatures and pressures, allowing it to break down into its purest form. A simple explanation of this process is as follows:
Step 1 – The first step in the distillation process involves heating your entire batch of marijuana at a temperature between 150-200 degrees Celsius for about ten minutes. This will allow all the THC, CBD and other cannabinoids to melt out from their crystalline form into a liquid state. This liquid is then called a “liquor” or “oil.”
Step 2 – Next, you must add a solvent (also known as an “extraction agent”) to this liquefied mixture. Solvents are compounds that dissolve other compounds or materials without dissolving themselves into a solution. The most common solvents used in extraction are butane, propane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water vapours. However, many others can be added depending on how much marijuana you want to extract from your plant material.
Step 3 – Now that there is enough solvent in your liquid marijuana extract solution, you can filter out the plant material. You will want to slowly pour the solution through a filter until all of the plant matter has been removed from your liquid marijuana extract.
Benefits of Full Spectrum distillate
Full Spectrum distillate is a pure and potent form of cannabis extract. Derived from the whole plant, Full Spectrum distillate contains all the cannabinoids and flavonoids present in the original plant. This means that when you use an extract like GVB Biorpharma full-spectrum compliant distillate, you get the broadest possible range of therapeutic benefits.
Full Spectrum distillate is highly concentrated, making it a very effective analgesic treatment. It is up 80 % potent, meaning that just a tiny amount can relieve pain, inflammation, anxiety and other symptoms.
Moreover, because Full Spectrum distillate is derived from the whole plant, it contains all the terpenes in cannabis. Terpenes are essential oils that give cannabis its distinctive aroma and flavour. They also contribute to its therapeutic benefits and work together with cannabinoids to create what is known as the “Entourage Effect.”