Full Spectrum CBD Softgel 1500mg

Simple Leaf’s full spectrum organic hemp extract contains CBD and a wide range of cannabinoids, including THC.  All of our lab tests verify the THC levels are always under the 0.3% legal limit.

This usually amounts to 1mg of THC per softgel.  This is not usually enough THC to make an adult the slightest bit high, but if you are subject to drug testing, then a THC-free product (like our capsule CBD products) may be a better choice.

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Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals. They’re responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors associated with various types of vegetation. In terms of cannabis, terpenes are what make certain strains smell or taste different from others.

They can also be processed into produce products, like cleaning solvents, pesticides, and dyes. Some even have therapeutic properties.

While nearly all plants contain terpenes, some of the more common sources people encounter them include:

• cannabis
• aromatic herbs, like sage and thyme
• citrus fruits

There are about 400 known terpenes in cannabis, but experts have only linked a handful of them to specific effects.

Here are some common terpenes and their potential effects:

Beta-caryophyllene. A major ingredient in cloves, rosemary, and hops, beta-caryophyllene.

Beta-pinene. If you’ve strolled through a coniferous forest, you know the smell of beta-pinene.

Humulene. This terpene is found in ginseng, which has long been used in folk medicine for energizing effects.

Limonene. One of the most commonly found terpenes, limonene has distinct citrus notes.

Linalool. Lovers of lavender as aromatherapy may want to seek out cannabis with linalool.

Myrcene. Found in mangoes.

Keep in mind that much of the research around terpenes is still in early stages. More high quality studies in humans are needed to fully understand the health impacts of different terpene profiles.

Beta-caryophyllene is unique among terpenes in that it acts as a cannabinoid and targets the CB2 receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system. In many ways, beta-caryophyllene is an important reminder that terpenes and cannabinoids are not separate and that the two work in conjunction with one another.

Terpenes influence how cannabinoids behave and can modify how much THC crosses the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Terpenes can also regulate the production and decomposition of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.

Terpenes like beta-caryophyllene also affect flavor and combine with flavonoids and cannabinoids to produce unique therapeutic effects (the entourage effect). While different terpenes and cannabinoids have other effects at different dosages in various combinations, it is essential to remember that they are all interlinked.