CBD vs. Hemp: What’s the Difference?

Introduction

Did you know that as of 2019, around one in seven American adults use CBD products? That number has only grown in recent years, and the positive outlook has expanded to marijuana and hemp products as well. Have you ever wondered what the difference between hemp and CBD is? Here is the answer…

CBD Vs. Hemp: What Is the Difference?

What is CBD?

CBD is one of the many cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant. It is extracted from both hemp and marijuana plants. It has many common uses, such as pain relief, seizure medicine, and other topical issues.

CBD is not typically extracted from the regular marijuana plant, but instead is extracted from the hemp plant. This is because hemp only contains trace amounts of THC, which is what produces the psychoactive effect in marijuana. It is legal to grow hemp in more areas as well.

In terms of legality, CBD is a sort of gray area. This is because some states treat CBD as similar to traditional marijuana, even though it does not produce a high. Other states see it as more of a pain reliever and less of an illegal drug.

CBD comes in many different forms that you can use to help with various needs. For example, some of the most common CBD products include lotions, tinctures, and oils. You can rub them on your body for immediate pain relief.

You can also take CBD in oral form. Similar to marijuana edibles which contain THC, many dispensaries carry CBD products that you can enjoy as well.

What is Hemp?

Hemp is a plant that is legal to grow and sell all over the United States since 2018. Unlike the marijuana plant, hemp has trace amounts of THC in it, usually far less than one percent. This means that you cannot get high from hemp.

Hemp harvesters must be careful and avoid harvesting what is known as a hot hemp crop. This means that the amount of THC in the crop is too high to sell.

Hemp is incredibly versatile and can be made into textiles or even food-grade materials. Some of the most popular trends in hemp as of late include protein powder, tea, and hemp seed oil, to name a few.

Adding more hemp into your diet can have positive effects on your overall health. Hemp seeds especially have lots of healthy fat that can improve heart functioning. You can save a lot of money on future medical bills by incorporating hemp into your everyday foods.

The Takeaway

Well, you no longer need to be in the dark when it comes to hemp versus CBD. As you’ve learned, hemp is the actual cannabis plant that the CBD compound is extracted from. Without hemp (or marijuana… a.k.a., cannabis), there is no CBD!

With this guide, you learned all about CBD and hemp and can now choose the right product for your needs. Want to learn more about all things related to natural medicine? Check out our site for answers to all of your questions.