Review Summary:
Overall, the quality indicators for Ananda Hemp are very high.
With seed to oil control, strong relationships with domestic growers, excellent commitment to educational outreach, and attention to detail with high quality natural ingredients, Ananda Hemp is one of the companies to watch in the coming years.
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Since the 2014 Farm Bill was passed, the legality of industrial hemp (containing less than .3% THC) has created a boom in the CBD oil industry. One of the first to legally import the best hemp strains and commercially grow them on U.S. soil was Ananda Hemp.
About Ananda Hemp
Ananda Hemp is one of the leaders in growing domestic hemp in the United States. Since 2015 they have been working with local farmers in Kentucky, as well as the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and retain full control over their supply from seed to bottle.
The specialty at Ananda is their full spectrum hemp oil, made with only the flower of the plant, and cold pressed for a robust hemp oil with a solid cannabinoid and terpene profile. Although a little more expensive than some of the other CBD oils on the market, the quality is there to justify the higher price.
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CBD Oil Tinctures
Ananda Hemp has two main lines of hemp oil. First is their full spectrum oil which comes in 200mg or 600mg bottles. Designed to take under the tongue in the form of drops, tinctures are the most popular way to ingest CBD oil because it is rapidly absorbed into the blood stream while bypassing the digestive system.
The full spectrum oil is made from the flower portion of the hemp for a rich cannabinoid profile. The carrier oil they use is 100% organic hemp seed oil.
In addition, they supplement their oil with a botanical terpene oil which gives it an even more balanced full spectrum effect. The taste is also enhanced by the terpenes…they only have natural flavor and it’s pretty “hempy” in flavor.
Ananda Hemp also carries a THC free full spectrum oil. However, they urge caution since it is possible for drug tests to still show a positive reading because of the other cannabinoids that are in the product.
CBD Gel Caps
Available in 30 or 60 count bottles, the gel caps at Ananda Hemp are made with their hemp flower extract which is a full spectrum extraction.
They offer a 15 mg dose with each pill.
Note that their formula does contain gelatin, making them unsuitable for vegans.
Spectrum Salve 125
In addition to 125 mg hemp flower extract made with a cold press full spectrum extraction, this topical salve includes a host of other high quality natural ingredients: Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Beeswax, Organic Menthol Crystals, Boswellia Extract Powder, White Willow Bark Extract, Organic Cayenne, Organic Calendula Flowers, Organic Ginger, Arnica Oil, Capsicum Oil, Sunflower Oil, Essential Oils: Wintergreen, Organic Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lavender, and Ginger.
It has a delightful smell and is luxurious and silky to the touch. A little on the pricey side, this is still a very nice, high quality product for those looking for a fast acting topical to apply directly to sore muscles and joints.
Ananda Hemp Review
Pros
Seed to Product Control
Ananda Hemp is involved in their product from start to finish. They work with scientists and geneticists to identify and source the highest quality hemp optimized for a full spectrum cannabinoid profile. They import the seeds from the best strains globally to Kentucky, where they work closely with the farmers who grow their crops.
Flower Only, Cold Pressed Extraction, Full Spectrum
The richest part of the hemp plant is the flower portion of the plant. By using only flowers and a cold pressed extraction, Ananda Hemp ensures a robust full spectrum finished product. They also have a full spectrum oil with zero THC, although they still urge caution for the purposes of a drug test since other cannabinoids can trigger a false positive if CBD oil is used in high doses.
Organically Grown
The industrial hemp grown by Ananda Hemp’s farmers is grown without pesticides or herbicides for a clean finished product.
Locally Grown in Kentucky
Ananda Hemp is so committed to developing a good relationship with their growers that some of them are members of the board. Take for example one of their growers Brian Furnish who is both an eighth generation tobacco farmer in Kentucky as well as an executive for the company.
Batch Level Third Party Testing
When you buy from Ananda Hemp, you can use the batch number provided on each product to view the lab results for that product.
Active Participation in Leading the Industry
Ananda Hemp has a highly visible presence in the industry, leading the way in terms of outreach with the press, funding CBD research, and educating the population about the benefits of cannabis-based products for human health.
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
I like to see CBD oil manufacturers that stand by their product with a full refund guarantee. It’s another big plus in the “pro” column for Ananda Hemp. They also have a fully staffed customer service phone number, showing another great sign of commitment to customer satisfaction.
Cons
Third Party Testing Only Available After Purchase
While I think it is great that Ananda Hemp offers batch number searching on third party testing, they do not provide the latest tests on their website. This means that the average customer can’t make the most informed decision based on third party tests before they buy.
Pricing
The price per mg of CBD at Ananda Hemp is at the higher end of the industry average, with lower prices available for larger quantities. However, in this case, I think the quality indicators are there to justify the cost for those looking for a robust full spectrum CBD oil.
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