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CBD extraction is the process by which CBD is separated from cannabis flowers<\/strong>. Cannabidiol or CBD is the main cannabinoid produced by the hemp plant, which differs from marijuana in that it lacks psychotropic effects. In recent years, it has become tremendously popular because of its many properties<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But how is CBD extracted from hemp flowers? In this article, we explain the various methods of CBD extraction and what each one involves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Extraccio\u0301nHow is CBD extracted from hemp?<\/h2>\n

The CBD extraction process begins with the harvesting of the hemp plant. Once the cultivated specimens have been harvested, the <\/strong>CBD-rich buds<\/strong><\/a> should be separated from the rest of the plant matter<\/strong>, such as leaves and branches, which contain hardly any cannabinoids.<\/p>\n

It should be noted that both CBD and the rest of the cannabinoids are produced mainly in the flowers<\/strong>, which is why these are the parts of the plant that contain them in greater quantities.<\/p>\n

Once the flowers <\/a>are free of leaves and branches, they are dried in order to extract the CBD. This can be achieved through various methods, although the most common industrial method is extraction with CO\u2082<\/strong>. This is a method that uses carbon dioxide to extract CBD from the plant safely and effectively.<\/p>\n

There are also other methods, such as extraction with ethanol, or by dissolving in plant-based oil. Below we briefly describe what each of them involves.<\/p>\n

CBD extraction with ethanol<\/h2>\n

The process of CBD extraction with ethanol involves dissolving the cannabinoid and other compounds from the cannabis plant in ethanol, which is an organic solvent. Ethanol is capable of dissolving a wide range of compounds, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids<\/strong>, which also have various properties.<\/p>\n

The process of CBD extraction with ethanol consists of three main steps: dissolution, filtration, and purification. Each of these is explained very briefly below:<\/p>\n