SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ella DiPietro is the owner of the first Saratoga based CBD brand. She started her business in 2017 after undergoing ACL surgery and solely relying of Cannabidiol (CBD) instead of opioids and painkillers.
“I’m like a broker for CBD but I have my own brand too so like I’m connected with a manufacturer... in Kentucky,” DiPietro said.
DiPietro also works with doctors who have their medical marijuana licenses.Thedoctorsrefer patients who want the benefits of CBD without tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive constituent of cannabis.
CBD products are being used for treatment of inflammation, chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia and much more. However DiPietro doesn’t just carry CBD products, in addition she carries a “Full Spectrum” product, which has CBD and Hemp seed extract. The two differ depending on the type of relief that is needed.
“What I learned is everybody wants CBD but not a lot of people have it,” DiPietro said.
Saratoga CBD Co. products range from tinctures to roll on gel, capsules, soft gels, body oils soluble powder and edibles for humans as well as pets. All of the products can be found on Saratoga CBD Co.’s website.
“I want to make this available to as many people as possible and because I’m working with doctors there’s a compassionate side to this... But I really want to base my brand in the wellness, that’s our real goal,” DiPietro said.
“I want our brand to be known for healing,” she added.
DiPietro currently has an office location at 63 Putnam St. in Saratoga Springs. She uses her office to host workshops for retailers that are interested in selling her products.
Right now DiPietro currently sells all of her products in Menges & Curtis Apothecary located at 472 Broadway in Saratoga Springs and inSaratoga Botanicals located at 80 Henry St. also in Saratoga Springs.
The company is currently working on manufacturing locally as well. DePietro is working on creating a product line of spa products with Saratoga Botanicals as well as partnering with Uncle Sam’s All-American Chocolate Factory to create an herbal candy line.
On Feb. 9 at Menges and Curtis Apothecary, Saratoga CBD Co. is hosting a pop-up so the public can learn more about CBD and the benefits. DiPetro will educate the public on how CBD can help people and their pets, the difference between Full Spectrum and Isolate, different delivery systems (tinctures, Roll-ons, Body oil and more) and common drug interactions. The pop-up will begin at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
To find out more about Saratoga CBD Co. visit saratogacbdcompany.com or call 518-450-7510.
