How to store products that contain therapeutically active elements of hemp plant origin

The simplest, most affordable and cheapest way to use the therapeutically active elements of the plant is to use the leaves and inflorescences of legally grown therapeutic hemp collected in your own garden (backyard) and use them as a tasty and healthy filling for salads, seasonings, juices / smoothies, etc. etc. for the shortest possible period of time after separating them from the stem.

Despite the fact that in our country there is a dominance of various types of goods that include synthetic cannabinoids, we turned to our colleagues from the screening company, with whom several projects have already been implemented in the EU countries aimed at promoting national developments in the field use of leaves and inflorescences of technical hemp for therapeutic purposes. In particular, the Ukrainian specialists were asked the question of what needs to be understood in order to keep products that contain cannabinoids of plant origin as sparingly as possible. We are confident that the information provided below will be useful to consumers / patients who use products formulated with cannabinoids, terpenes, terpenoids, phinols, flavonoids of plant origin.

Despite the fact that on the territory of economically developed countries of the world there are already quite widespread goods that include drug-free cannabinoids, in particular cannabidiol, illiterate storage and ignorance of the peculiarities of using this kind of products lead to a significant decrease in the therapeutic properties laid down by nature itself in hemp raw materials, as well as a commodity producer, who was able to preserve the therapeutically active elements of the plant in the final product. Regardless of whether the consumer / patient uses food products, cosmetic preparations, various additives or other products that contain cannabinoids of plant origin, certain requirements must be observed. The use of several extremely simple recommendations will allow for the longest possible preservation of the therapeutic activity in preparations made on the basis of hemp leaves and inflorescences, in particular, the healing properties of drug-free cannabinoids, terpenes, terpenoids, flavonoids, as well as a range of other natural constituents of the hemp plant with enormous therapeutic potential into the recipe of the created final product.

Sunlight

It is not recommended to expose products containing therapeutically active substances that are part of the leaves and inflorescences of hemp to direct sunlight. The easiest way to preserve a product that contains non-drug cannabinoids is to wrap it in aluminum foil or something else to protect the product from damage caused by exposure to sunlight.

The most optimal place to store products containing therapeutically active elements of the hemp plant is where it is dark, dry and cool. It is under the conditions listed above that the therapeutically active elements of hemp can be stored for the longest possible period of time. One of the best places for storing products or products containing cannabinoids of plant origin is the refrigerator.

Heat

Thermal exposure can significantly accelerate the negative processes occurring in the product, therefore, it is necessary to store the CBD products away from its sources. If the composition of a CBD preparation contains plant components of hemp that have significant therapeutic potential, it is necessary to understand that certain processes within plant cells certainly occur. In addition, in order to minimize the negative processes occurring in a product, the formulation of which contains hemp plant ingredients, it is necessary to store CBD products or preparations in the coolest place.

Naturally, the first thought that arises while reading this material is the need to store CBD products in the refrigerator. Despite the fact that the refrigerator is one of the few ideal places for storing this kind of products at home, we caution against storing products made on the basis of natural cannabinoids in the freezer. This kind of "extreme" is necessary exactly in cases where there is a need to use CBD products over a fairly long period of time. However, constant defrosting and freezing of the product in most cases leads to the breaking of “natural natural bonds” during crystallization and the return of the product to its natural state, which also negatively affects the therapeutic activity of the finished product.

Air

Exposure to air can significantly impair the therapeutic properties of CBD products and drastically reduce their effectiveness. Oxygen has the ability to change the chemical balance - to “oxidize” the product. Most CBD products made from natural hemp compounds come in sealed bottles or oral applicators. They are specially designed to prevent contact with air. Try to store your CBD product in its original packaging for maximum quality. After opening, be sure to put on the lid with a snug fit in order to extend the shelf life. If you need to transfer a product containing cannabinoids of plant origin to another container, make sure that the new container is suitable for long-term storage (the walls will not interact with the product) and there is a minimum amount of air in it (ideal when oxygen is not available to the product ).

Commentary of the specialists of the Association "Ukrainian technical hemp"

The above recommendations of the specialists of the screening company could be supplemented with one key thesis - the maximum therapeutic efficacy of the leaves and inflorescences of therapeutic hemp is achieved when they are not at all exposed to heat, pressure, precursors, oxidants, etc. The simplest, most affordable and cheapest way to use the therapeutically active elements of the plant is to use the leaves and inflorescences of legally grown therapeutic hemp collected in your own garden (backyard) and use them as a tasty and healthy filling for salads, seasonings, juices / smoothies, etc. etc. for the shortest possible period of time after separating them from the stem.