Hemp CBD vs. Marijuana CBD
Is hemp weed? Simple answer: no.
But, we’re guessing you want to know a little more than that. Let’s go deeper. If you’re here, you’ve likely noticed a few terms relating to CBD usage, and might be wondering what they all mean. You’ve also probably started wondering whether organic CBD product is the same as hemp oil, and if not, what’s really the difference between the two?
Looking to learn more about hemp vs. cannabis vs. marijuana, and more? You’ve come to the right place… We’ll answer your questions and have you on the right track in no time.
BY DEFINITION: CANNABIS, MARIJUANA, HEMP
To truly understand the difference of marijuana CBD oil and hemp oil it’s important to get a few definitions out of the way. We’ll start at the top and work our way down.
CANNABIS: While the term is often used interchangeably with marijuana, that’s not quite accurate. Instead, cannabis – or Cannabis Sativa – is a species of plant that was originally found in Central Asia. Plants within the Cannabis species include both hemp and marijuana, each with similar and varying uses. Cannabis plants are widely cultivated for fibers, seeds, oils, leaves, juices, flowers and more.
MARIJUANA: Marijuana is a type of cannabis plant with numerous strains. Cultivated for thousands of years, with noted uses dating as far back as ancient Egypt, marijuana contains hundreds of compounds, 60 of which are unique to cannabis plants alone. These are called cannabinoids, including both THC and CBD. Unlike its counterpart – hemp, which we will cover shortly – marijuana is known for its high level – 25-30% in some cases – of THC. THC is the intoxicating component of traditional marijuana, responsible for the high that can be experienced from its ingestion or use. “CBD marijuana” or “CBD weed” are terms used to refer to cannabidiol extracted from marijuana plants. They are subjected to high levels of legal scrutiny in many states.
HEMP: CBD hemp oil refers to CBD extracted from the hemp plant, a subspecies of the cannabis sativa plant that is often cultivated for industrial use. When extracted from seeds of the hemp plant, the oil contains neither THC or CBD, and is considered a superfood or supplement, with little medicinal benefit. When sourced from other parts of the plant, the oil contains pure, high levels of CBD and other cannabinoids, but less than .03% THC.
HEMP OIL: Often, the plain term “hemp oil” is confused with “hemp CBD oil.” Plain hemp oil is derived from the seeds of the hemp plant, and contains very little CBD (unlike the oil harvested from other parts of the plant, which we’ll cover later). Plain “hemp oil” is considered more of a supplement than anything else, and does not provide all of the effects of “hemp CBD oil.”
LEGALITY AND LOOPHOLES: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING HEMP CBD OIL
To start to understand the legality behind CBD oil in its various forms, we must answer a single question: can hemp oil get you high?
Why this question? Because most laws relating to drug use in the United States start with whether or not a compound is intoxicating. Of course, there are exceptions to this. But to be as clear as possible, hemp oil and hemp CBD oil cannot get you high.
While the laws governing medical marijuana and CBD derived from the marijuana plant vary from state to state – CBD derived from hemp plants is legal in all 50 states.
It can be purchased in various formats and shipped into each state without breaking the law. This was solidified with the passage of the Farm Bill , signed by President Trump in December of 2018, allowing farmers to grow industrial hemp across the country.
Because of the ease in purchasing best CBD oil products, its lack of THC and its legal status, hemp CBD oil is often an excellent starting point for anyone interested in adding CBD to their routine.
Originally posted on CBD Central.
