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in their products so that you can exper- iment with the dosage that works for you and your clients. one thing to remember is that 1000mg of pure hemp oil is not the same thing as 1000mg of cBD. There can be a mere fraction of cBD in the hemp oil—unless the cBD dosage is specified on the label, you cannot project the efficacy of the product. “Retailers should know the details of how the plant is grown and processed. Ask where the farm is located, whether it has a history of pesticide use in the soil, and if the growers practice organic farming methods.” it’s a good idea to seek out products with a clearly stated cBd content, as opposed to hemp content. jUnE ■ PULSE 2019 45