CBD Extraction and How Zen In A Bottle Does It Right

Zen In A Bottle is NOT like any other CBD brand in existence, and we have patents that prove that. Our extraction process is completely unique. A lot of people assume vapor distillation equals heat destroying valuable plant compliments to extract the CBD. In a lot of cases, this can happen depending on how the company goes about it, however Zen In A Bottle protects each and every needed component.

Our process is what makes us so different! This essentially equals the quality and absorbability of the product, and is superior for many reasons. Our CBD is extracted utilizing the worlds ONLY vapor distillation process that doesn’t damage the plant makeup. With many extraction processes, the heat destroys valuable terpenes and damages the makeup of the Cannabinoids. This will not happen with our revolutionary process and here’s why:

Our vapor distillation process uses heated air and a proprietary condensation method to selectively vaporize and distill the active compounds of the cannabis plant.
We hold the terpenes with a conversion from CBDa to CBD with a trademarked term “Flash Activation”, which is the method using only heated air.
The cannabis material is in the machine for right around two seconds, and in that time the cannabinoids are extracted as well as the terpenes.
Because the heat is present, the de-carb process happens which is what activates the cannabinoids. This is unlike the other process which we will explain in a bit, because typically the oil is placed in an oven for 45 minutes or longer to de-carb. Our process leaves us with an ultra-pure, activated oil that is rich in all components of the plant.
The total cannabidiol matrix found in our products contains approximately 85%-90% cannabidiol and 10%-15% cannabidiolic acid. We believe that a mixture of both forms of cannabidiol provides the most beneficial effects.
ZIAB also as a result contains small amounts of cannabigerol, abbreviated as CBG. Cannabigerol may have health benefits for certain individuals.

We believe that nature intended for every single part of the plant to work together synergistically. We respect nature enough to not destroy any of her precious components and are committed to always delivering the highest quality products to our consumers! Our CBD is extracted from hemp that has been legally grown in Colorado as part of the Colorado Industrial Hemp Program. We carefully source our hemp from farmers who are registered with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and in compliance Colorado law. Our extraction process also happens in Colorado, and our product is bottled and shipped from Charlotte NC where are headquarters reside.

Another amazing feature we have for your safety is Lab Reports for the CBD. You can find them on our site and also linked HERE! We not only provide a Lab Analysis, but also a full terpene report for you to browse to ensure you’re getting exactly what you need from this plant and from our products.

Get your Zen In A Bottle CBD today, available for only $89.00 monthly subscription offer and $109.00 regular shipment! Experience the quality, purity, wholeness, and healing today.

Now, lets talk about other extraction processes that you may hear about and how they work compared to our Flash Activation process:

The Rick Simpson Method: This method is named after the man who initially used it. This is the cheapest and most straightforward method of extraction; however, this is the worst possible means of isolating CBD. A hydrocarbon such as butane, pentane, propane, hexane, or acetone is used. The plant material is submerged in the solvent, and as it steeps, the compounds are stripped from the plant material and are left in a liquid form. Because these hydrocarbons have a low boiling point, they are then boiled to evaporate them, leaving behind the CBD oil. The solvents are highly flammable, which makes this dangerous right off the bat. Additionally, this method destroys certain plant waxes and can leave behind very harmful residues.
Carrier Oil Extraction: An oil, most commonly olive, but also coconut, hemp seed, or some other oil, is used in this method. First, the plant material is decarboxylated. Decarboxylation is the process of heating the plant to a specific temperature for a specific length of time, cooking it in such a way that it activates the chemicals inside the plant material. Next, the plant material is added to the carrier oil and heated again for several hours. This draws the cannabinoids out of the plant and into the carrier oil. This is an affordable method that does not put consumers at risk of consuming any contaminants; however, it is not considered very effective at all. Oil extracted this way is perishable unless preservatives are added, and it produces low yields of the active cannabinoids. Any CBD oil extracted this way can’t be concentrated, either, which leads to very low potency oil.
Alcohol Extraction: Ethanol or ethyl alcohol extraction is another method that can be used but has lost its popularity in favor of a more efficient and effective method. Ethanol is considered safe by the FDA, and it is in a range of products, from paint to personal care items that you probably have in your house right now. This method works similarly to other solvent methods, but better for a few reasons. Most notably, ethanol is safe for consumption and doesn’t create the same residues or contaminants as other solvents might, so you get a more pure CBD. Ethanol also is a polar solvent, which allows it to pull more water-soluble molecules. This can also pose problems though because it can pull more chlorophyll from the plant matter.
CO2 Extraction: Carbon Dioxide is the most widely-used and best method for extracting CBD. Because of its efficacy and purity, it is quickly becoming an industry standard. There are three types of this process, which are supercritical, subcritical and ‘mid-critical.’ Supercritical is the most widely used. Subcritical and mid critical extraction is gentler and won’t pull out some of the larger molecules that companies may not want to use. Either of these methods can be used to create full-spectrum CBD oils that contain other cannabinoids as well.

All in all, not all of these extraction processes are awful, however the Flash Activation provides superior purity nonetheless which is why we chose to take a different path than the most common methods. We’re grateful to be able to provide this product to our customers and strive for the best quality and processes we can with every single product we carry!