As more states move to legalize medicinal and recreational use of cannabis, and as Federal law adjusts to shifting perceptions of the plant, cannabis products are becoming more common. The 2018 farm bill legalized industrial hemp cultivation, which made CBD (or cannabidiol) legal in every state, while 10 states, as of 2019, have legalized recreational marijuana, and 33 permit medicinal marijuana. While these breakthroughs are great for consumers and cultivators alike, they can also be confusing. What's the difference between hemp and marijuana? Aren't they the same thing? It's true that they're both varietals of the same plant—cannabis sativa—but there's one crucial distinction that sets them apart: their concentration of tetrahydrocannibinol, or THC. What Is THC? THC is a naturally...
You have likely heard much about "hemp oil." But hemp oil is not a singular product. Rather, consider it the general name for several types of products. One of those is full spectrum hemp oil, or FHSO for short. So what is full spectrum oil, and what are the benefits of FSHO? Full spectrum oil stands in contrast to "isolate" hemp oil products, which feature primarily one or one small group of components. Instead, FHSO contains a wide range of beneficial compounds. Of course, it sounds good to have vitamins and minerals. After all, that's a common phrase that's splashed across countless breakfast cereal boxes. But what are the real benefits of having so many features in one product? The...
Cannabinoids are the naturally occurring chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant that account for its unique effects on the human body. At least 85 cannabinoids have been distinctly identified, and over 112 cannabinboids are believed to exist. The two primary cannabinoids, however, are Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannibinol (THC). Owing to the effects of these compounds, cannabis has long been used by millions. As modern research sheds more light on how cannabinoids work, however, we are seeing promising breakthroughs regarding their potential. The Endocannabinoid System As it happens, cannabinoids are not found merely in the cannabis plant—they're also produced naturally In the human body. These internally occurring compounds, known as endocannabinoids, work with two primary cannabinoid receptors, CB-1, found primarily...
