Info & FAQ's
The Endocannabinoid system (ecs)
Nearly every creature on the planet, excluding insects, arachnids, molluscs, jellyfish, sponges, worms, corals, flatworms and crustaceans, has an endocannabinoid system (ECS)
Your ECS’ main purpose is to regulate vital functions in the body, including sleep, pain sensitivity, mood regulation, inflammation, appetite, body heat, muscle tone and movement, extinction of traumatic memory, protection of nerves and brain tissue, bone growth, tumour regulation, mediation of communication between cells, eye pressure, seizure activity and stress regulation. It does this by naturally creating and binding special chemicals called endocannabinoids, such as anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2AG), to cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body.
If for whatever reason, be it a genetic deficiency or some sort of medical issue, your ECS is out of balance and is not producing adequate amounts of natural endocannabinoids, such ahs anandamide (AEA), consuming CBD allows its Phyto-cannabinoids to fill in the gaps. Since they affect the ECS in a very similar way to endocannabinoids, and since the ECS is responsible for so many vital functions in the body, Phyto-cannabinoids are capable of helping a wide array of symptoms. This is the entire basis behind cannabis as a medicine.
introduction to feco
What is feco?
FECO (full extract cannabis oil) and RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) are highly-concentrated forms of cannabis in which the whole plant is extracted and used. This process offers a broad spectrum or full-spectrum representation of the full cannabinoid and terpene profile found in that cannabis strain or cultivar. The main difference between FECO and RSO ultimately boils down to the solvent used when the cannabis is processed during the extraction process.
What is the difference between feco & rso?
Both are highly concentrated forms of cannabis. Both have medical value. The difference is in the production of each. FECO is produced at low temperatures and in most cases is made from 100% grain alcohol such as Everclear. Once infused, the alcohol is evaporated either by gently heating the product or letting it stand at room temperature until only pure extract remains. Typically, more cannabinoids remain in the FECO final resin extract. RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) is produced at high temperatures and traditionally uses either ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, or naphtha as a solvent. Naptha comes from paint thinner, basically a byproduct of distilling petroleum. RSO is generally assumed to have less phytonutrients than FECO due to the higher temperatures.
Why is Full Spectrum Important?
FECO and RSO are both full spectrum. The entire cannabis plant is used including the flower and sometimes the leaves. More nutrients are available for medical purposes. There are up to 400 different phytonutrients, including essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, terpenes and cannabinoids.
The phytonutrients work together in the “entourage effect.” FECO includes THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, CBN and more.
How Do You Use FECO?
FECO is potent with a high amount of THC. A normal dose is about the size of single grain of rice. It is sold typically in a syringe or capsules. The syringes can be carefully measured out. It can be taken as a tincture, mixed into a carrier oil such as olive oil or MCT oil. This oil is taken under the tongue via a dropper. The capillaries quickly absorb the oil effectively. The effects are felt faster. Generally, “start low and go slow.” In other words, take a small amount and build up slowly over a few days or weeks to find the right dosage.
People use FECO and RSO topically or orally. These products are NOT designed for vaporization.
