Single item, based on cost per mg of CBD. See the full list and CBD oil comparison here.
Single item, based on cost per mg of CBD. See the full list and balm comparison here.
A single item, based on cost per mg of CBD. See the full list and CBD Vape comparison here.
PharmaXtracts is one of the value leaders based on price per mg of CBD in their products. They combine this with an excellent product from an almost obsessive focus on the process. They are one of the few with an option for oil, balm, or vape on the market. If cost is a concern for quality products, this is our go-to brand.
Bluebird Botanicals is one of the dominant brands in terms of market share. They are tied in with many naturopaths and healthcare professionals. They have a strong record of 3rd party testing with a range of both isolate (crystal form) and full-spectrum CBD.
Endoca continues as a leading progressive advocate and educator in the CBD market with strong safety profiles and a wide range of different CBD products. They are certified organic (in Europe) with a focus on guaranteeing levels of CBD in the product.
With a focus on pharmaceutical-grade testing of organically grown hemp from Europe, Elixinol has a wide range of innovative products. Their focus is really on product development and transparency in the entire process.
CW Hemp is one of the original brands in the CBD market. CW stands for Charlotte's Web, a strain of cannabis originally used for epileptic seizures with a girl named Charlotte Webb. This proprietary plant and it's CBD grown in Colorado are a signature product for CW Hemp.
NuLeaf focuses on a whole leaf or full-spectrum products, not isolates. The product is grown in Colorado under organic conditions. They focus on a full cannabinoid profile processed through CO2 extraction.
SolCBD's primary focus is the extraction and processing of its CBD under exacting requirements. Organically grown hemp and FDA registered processing locations, SolCBD really looks to a full range of ingredients to supplement CBD.
Indigo Naturals has some of the best pricing on the market. Their focus is on Isolate for histamine and allergy issues which are roughly 40-60% of the market. They are a woman founded company.
We'll be adding more brands over time. Please email us with feedback on your results with any brand listed here or not.
CBD by itself has been tested most extensively for anxiety than other cannabinoids. A large percentage of the population have histamine issues and may not tolerate additional substances in full spectrum. Focus on CBD isolate first as it's the cleanest and most researched for anxiety. THC may be counterproductive if legal in your State.
Although CBD is well studied for pain, especially as a result of inflammation, other cannabinoids may be synergistic for pain relief. Good results have been returned for CBG and THCV (not psychoactive). THC may also help with pain if legal in your State but look for higher ratio CBD to offset negatives of THC. Full-spectrum may offer a wider effect on pain than CBD isolate alone.
See the pain section above.
Some other cannabinoids such as CBN and THCv may have benefits for sleep alongside CBD.
Auto-immune is a wide category of issues where the body is attacking us. It can show itself differently depending on what tissue or organ is being attacked. Look at the specific issue for CBD usage.
Perimenopause presents many symptoms that are related to the flux in hormones associated with this change. The oil tinctures are helpful here. Keep in mind that CBD's effects are cumulative and build with time.
A key attribute for athletes is recovery and removal of metabolic toxins that result from exercise. CBD has shown remarkable ability to aid in this removal across the gut lining and out of the body. Since exercise increases histamines and inflammation, the isolate may be a good place to start and then full spectrum from there.
CBD for pets is a big trend these days. Animals have the same endocannabinoid systems in their bodies. Arthritis, joint pain, anxiety, and other ailments affect pets equally.
The more researchers look, the more inflammation seems to be at the root of our modern health issues.
More coming. See CBD article pages here.
This is the most popular way to take CBD across multiple health issues.
You can see the comparison of CBD brands but based on the following requirements:
We specifically picked companies with strong safety records and a transparent review of 3rd party testing.
Quality and purity shown by:
It then becomes a question of value.
The major companies all have slick websites which extol their virtues (which they indeed have) but...
There are two values that stand out based on the value comparison (below):
IndigoNaturals 2000 mg CBD Isolate $98 BUY HERE
PharmaXtracts 2500mg CBD 30ml $105 BUY HERE
Endoca's product is more than double based on one bottle (there may be discounts for bulk purchases).
There are fewer choices of CBD balm to pick from.
You can see the comparison of CBD brands but based on the following requirements:
We specifically picked companies with strong safety records and a transparent review of 3rd party testing.
Quality and purity show with:
It's really a question of different uses.
The Endoca balm is based on beeswax and coconut oil with limited scent. This is popular with people who do not want a strong scent. This is typically chosen by women, seniors, and people who want to avoid scent of tiger balm (say at work or school).
The PharmaExtract balm is more similar to a tiger balm type of product with menthol and camphor added alongside. The base is beeswax which is awesome. Some people like the scent while others do not. This is typically chosen by athletes, men, and and for more serious skin issues.
PharmaXtracts Balm 500 mg CBD 30ml BUY HERE
Finally, there's IndigoNaturals Relief Balm which focuses on CBD options for people with histamine and allergy issues. Unscented and CBD Isolate:
IndigoNaturals Balm 500 mg CBD 30ml BUY HERE
We have a few options with the big brands screened for Vape oil or juice.
We want the cleanest CBD product without flavors or additives available since we're inhaling it.
Ideally, we should use a vaporizer as well for longer-term use.
Bluebird Botanicals would be our choice on both accounts:
Bluebird Botanicals CBD Vape Oil 1000mg BUY HERE
The true way to measure the pricing of different CBD products is cost per mg (milligram) of CBD.
Otherwise, it's completely confusing!
That' what we want to price.
We'll focus on oils since that is the most popular way to take CBD.
Safety, 3rd party testing, quality of products are established for these brands (see CBD brand comparison here).
That leaves cost. Which is a big one!
Endoca and BlueBird are priced at #3 and 4 but at about double the cost.
Their products are full-spectrum it's good to test isolate first as an estimated 40-50% of the population has histamine issues and may react negatively to the flavonoids and other natural compounds in the plant.
The CBD oils are the most cost-effective way to take CBD followed by balms, vapes, edibles.
All other ways of listing the info just serve to confuse people!
The only way to boil away these differences is cost per ml.
That's what we did above for you!
We also screened for:
They are smaller companies but their focus on excellent CBD quality is impressive.
They don't have all the expensive marketing and headcount (yet!)
They won't be small for long.
PharmaXtracts 2500mg CBD 30ml BUY HERE
IndigoNaturals 2000mg CBD 30ml BUY HERE
For Full Spectrum, Endoca and BlueBird Botanicals are #3 and #4. The BlueBird mg is of total cannabinoids so the measurement of CBD may be less.
Endoca Hemp Oil 1500 CBD; 10ml BUY HERE
The playing field is pretty small among the bigger brands.
We don't want additives, flavors, colors!
Bluebird Botanicals is the winner here:
Bluebird Botanicals CBD Vape Oil 1000mg BUY HERE
We also recommend investing in a vaporiser which might be healthier for longer-term use!
Make sure to check our CBD Brand comparison here!