What is decarboxylation?

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Decarboxylation of CBD is the process of heating or activating cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), the acidic form of CBD, in order to transform it into CBD (cannabidiol), its active and widely recognized form. This entails applying heat to cannabis or hemp plant material rich in CBDA at a specific temperature and for a specific duration, leading to the removal of the carboxyl group (COOH) and the release of carbon dioxide (CO2). Decarboxylation is crucial for unlocking CBD’s therapeutic properties and improving its bioavailability in products such as oils, tinctures, or edibles. Sometimes these products are labelled as CO2 Extract.