The world of CBD or Cannabidiol bears a strong resemblance to a mysterious labyrinth, or a perplexing enigma to solve.
How can you be sure that what you are holding in your hands is genuine cannabidiol, and not some useless cousin of cannabis?
This question can be a real puzzle, even for seasoned specialists in the field. The differences are often so subtle that they defy all logic.
In this article, we will give you 4 tips that will allow you to recognize CBD for sure.
What are the 4 tips to reliably identify CBD?
The 4 tips for reliably identifying CBD are:
- The magic gaze and the tactile tactic;
- The enigmatic smell and the magical taste;
- The magic test;
- The CBD passport ;
The magic gaze and the tactile tactic: two effective ways to unmask CBD
CBD and traditional cannabis are like twins, but have different personalities.
CBD is perceived as the calm, relaxed and soothing brother, while THC is the eccentric and psychotropic cousin who likes to play tricks on the human brain.
The secret to telling them apart lies in their magical appearance. Indeed, when you observe these two, CBD has a pearly sheen, almost as if it came from another planet.
Furthermore, when you touch them, CBD feels slightly oily , like stroking soap. On the other hand, THC is sticky and shiny, as if covered in invisible glitter.
In short, if it's pearly and not sticky then it's CBD and if it's shiny and sticky, it's THC.
The other bonus tip is that the greener and brighter it is , the more CBD you're dealing with.
The enigmatic scent and the magical taste: two tricks to unveil the secrets
You must let your nose and taste buds do the work. Smells and flavors are, in effect, hidden clues in a sensory treasure hunt.
It's as if you were sniffing perfumed riddles.
It's true that hemp flowers, CBD, and cannabis share a similar smell, but it's the base oil that has the distinctive aroma. Nevertheless, each plant has its own terpenes , those tiny fragrant molecules that give it its unique scent.
For example, if you smoke full-spectrum CBD, you get strong aromas, a sort of complex, herbal scent. On the other hand, cannabis most often gives off a skunky.
The magic test: the truth revealer
Imagine you have two joints in your hand, seemingly identical. One contains CBD and the other a relative of cannabis. How can you tell the difference between the two?
This is where the saliva test comes in , the ultimate THC detector. After blowing smoke, submit to this test. If it's negative, then you're holding cannabidiol in your hands.
The CBD passport: the magic traceability
Here, you need to team up with experts from a shop specializing in the sale of CBD products. They will certainly help you verify certificates of analysis, proof of origin, quality certifications, etc.
In short, they will give you a detailed account of the cultivation process, the origin, and the laboratory tests.
Co-founder of CBD.fr
Julien Cordobes is the editor of CBD.fr. Born in 1978 in the Paris region, he first trained in e-commerce before turning to natural health approaches, a dual perspective that now structures his way of writing about cannabidiol: reading the scientific literature as it is, without hardening the conclusions, and presenting it in a language that everyone understands.
He discovered CBD at a time when the French market was developing faster than the information available to it. He acquired CBD.fr in 2022 and then took on editorial responsibility for the blog. Since then, he has published numerous articles covering the daily use of CBD, the interpretation of laboratory analyses, the evolution of the legal framework, and precautions for use.
