Facts and Questions
Let’s Talk About Hemp.
What is hemp?
Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa L plant and refers to the non-intoxicating (less than 0.3% THC) strains. Hemp and marijuana come from the same cannabis species but have different genetics and cannabinoid profiles, with hemp rich in the non-euphoric cannabidiol or CBD and marijuana producing mostly psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.
What is hemp oil?
Hemp oil can refer to CBD rich full spectrum oil extracted from phytocannabinoid rich flowers, leaves and stems of the Cannabis sativa plant or to hempseed oil. Unlike full spectrum hemp oil, hempseed oil does not contain CBD or other cannabinoids and is obtained by cold pressing hemp seeds.
Let’s talk about CBD.
Does hemp oil contain CBD?
Hemp oil extracted from the stalks, leaves, and flowers of the hemp plant will contain CBD and is typically referred to as full spectrum hemp oil or cannabidiol oil. Hemp seed oil made from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant does not contain CBD or other cannabinoids.
What does CBD stand for?
CBD is short for cannabidiol, the main bioactive compound found in
hemp and one of more than 150 phytocannabinoids produced by
Cannabis sativa L.
What is CBD?
CBD or cannabidiol is a phytocannabinoid produced by the Cannabis sativa L plant. This means that unlike the endocannabinoids synthesized inside of our body, CBD is found in hemp. Regarded for its various benefits, CBD interacts with our body’s endocannabinoid system. Research suggests that the major pathway for CBD’s actions is the inhibition of the breakdown of the endocannabinoid anandamide, just one of many endocannabinoids produced by our bodies and potentially impacted by CBD use.
What is CBD oil made from?
CBD oil is made from hemp plants. Typically, the flowers of Cannabis sativa strains rich in CBD and low in THC are processed to extract cannabinoids and terpenes, diluted with a carrier oil like coconut and turned into CBD oil products.
Does CBD oil have THC?
CBD oil made from full spectrum hemp extracts typically has very small amounts of THC (less than 0.3%). This amount of THC is not enough to have intoxicating effects or make you feel high. CBD oil made with a CBD isolate will not contain any THC. We recommend checking a product’s lab analysis for exact THC potency.
How About Side Effects?
Does CBD get you high?
CBD will not make you feel high or intoxicated. Although it is extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant, cannabidiol doesn’t have the same psychoactive properties as tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the main active phytocannabinoid in marijuana. Despite this, studies have shown that CBD can help you feel less anxious, more relaxed, and even act as a stimulant in low doses.
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