Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the major cannabinoids, or chemical compounds derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD has no psychoactive properties (meaning it will not get you “high”) and possesses a wide range of health benefits. However, navigating how to consume CBD can be somewhat daunting, especially considering
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound that is derived from hemp, which are essentially the components of the cannabis sativa plant with extremely low THC levels. In the United States, industrial hemp/CBD is legally defined as possessing no more than a 0.3% concentration of THC. CBD has numerous health uses
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most popular cannabinoids, or chemical compounds, derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD has no psychoactive effects (meaning it will not get one “high”). CBD can be consumed through vaporizers, edibles, oils, supplement powders, and ointments/creams. Of these consumption methods, CBD oil
To understand the difference between hemp and marijuana, one must first understand the cannabis plant. Though they are sometimes used interchangeably, hemp, marijuana, and cannabis are not the same thing. Cannabis is a plant family with two primary classifications: indica and sativa. Both marijuana and hemp are derived from cannabis;
For most of history, little was understood about the effects of cannabis on the human body. In the 1990’s, however, scientists discovered what is known as the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a biological network of endocannabinoids and receptors that help regulate a variety of physiological processes. These receptors
Cannabidiol(CBD) is one of the most popular cannabinoids, or chemical compounds, derived from the cannabis plant. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD has no psychoactive properties (meaning it will not get one “high”). There are a number of ways in which CBD is consumed. Some of the most popular consumption methods include
Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds that are naturally found in the cannabis plant. While tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are perhaps the two most well-known compounds, others exist that have health uses still being researched and understood. One cannabinoid known to have potential benefits is Cannabigerol (CBG).CBG is a non-psychoactive
Though tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are perhaps the two most well-known cannabinoids(chemical compounds derived from the cannabis plant), other cannabinoids can also be extracted. One such cannabinoid is cannabinol (CBN). Sharing a similar chemical makeup to THC, CBN is actually produced when THC is oxidized. Being heated or exposed
CBD stands for Cannabadiol and is one of over a hundred phytocannabanoids found in the flower of the Cannabis plant. Without going into a full biology/botany lesson, it should be noted that phytocannabanoids are simply naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant. CBD and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) are the two
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most popular chemical compounds derived from the cannabis plant. Since cannabis use has long been federally illegal, the legal status of cannabis-derived products such as CBD has been somewhat of a grey area. Furthermore, each state has its own cannabis laws, and CBD and
On December 20th, 2018, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law. The United States Agricultural Act (better known as the “Farm Bill”) is a piece of legislation that is passed approximately every five years, and essentially outlines U.S. policies for food and agriculture. In recent years, the Farm
In 2014, President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (perhaps better known as the “Farm Bill”) into law. Farm Bills are passed about every five years, with the purpose of creating and reauthorizing federal agriculture programs. However, the Farm Bill of 2014 introduced new laws regarding industrial hemp and
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