FAQ
Q: What is CBD?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is just one of more than 100 chemical compounds found in the cannabis sativa plant. But it’s THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), not CBD, that’s the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that gives you a euphoric high. CBD is pulled from hemp, a type of cannabis plant that contains very low levels of THC, so it doesn’t get you high. CBD oil is simply a product that contains CBD extract and an oil, like coconut oil, typically for topical use. It’s important to know that since the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill, the production and sale of CBD products in the U.S. has been legalized on the federal level as long as they contain less than .3% of THC. However, it’s still illegal under some state laws.
Q: What are some of the benefits of CBD?
Several studies show the benefits of pure CBD may have wide-ranging positive effects, though. To understand those benefits, it’s important to consider our body’s endocannabinoid system, a complex system of enzymes, neurotransmitters and receptors that plays an important role in the development of our central nervous system. This system helps regulate a variety of functions, including pain, motor control, memory, appetite, inflammation and more. By further studying CBD’s effects in these specific areas, we may better understand how CBD impacts a variety of conditions and disorders.
Q: Is Hemp the same as Cannabis? What about Marijuana?
Hemp and Marijuana are two phytochemically distinct types of the plant known as Cannabis sativa. These two forms have long been bred for different purposes, and they contain different ratios of phytochemicals. As of 2018, Hemp and Marijuana are legally classified as different substances. Cannabis sativa containing less than 0.3% of the psychoactive component THC is classified as Hemp, while Cannabis sativa with greater than 0.3% total THC is classified as Marijuana. (While Cannabis is the genus name for both Hemp and Marijuana, it is used colloquially to describe Marijuana, especially in reference to its legal use.)
Q: What’s the difference between Hemp and CBD?
CBD (cannabidiol) is among the many cannabinoids found in Hemp. Most products labeled as CBD actually contain Hemp-derived cannabinoids but are labeled as a single phytochemical. Calling full-spectrum Hemp “CBD” is like calling coffee “caffeine.”
Q: What’s the difference between CBD and THC?
CBD is cannabidiol; THC is tetrahydrocannabinol. They are two of the at least 80 types of cannabinoids found in Cannabis sativa. THC is known for its psychoactive response, which CBD does not have. Marijuana is bred to be high in THC and thus subsequently lower in CBD. The inverse happens in strains of Hemp cultivated to be high in CBD (their THC levels are lower). Federal regulations define Hemp as Cannabis sativa with less than 0.3% total THC. Our products deliver under 0.3% total THC.
Q: What does “full-spectrum” Hemp mean?
We only make full-spectrum Certified Organic Hemp extracts (never chemical isolates) from the female flowering tops of high-cannabinoid Hemp. A "full-spectrum" Hemp extract means a crude Hemp extract that contains a broad complement of phytochemicals and has not had anything removed.
Q: Why do you say you use “female” flowering tops?
Cannabis sativa is an annual, dioecious plant, meaning that males and females occur as distinct plants. The females are associated with far higher levels of cannabinoids, and we grow only female plants so that pollination cannot take place. (Pollination initiates seed development and the end of active flowering.)
Q: What are cannabinoids vs. cannabidiol?
Hemp contains more than 400 types of phytochemicals, including a group of compounds called cannabinoids. At least 80 cannabinoids are found in Hemp. Cannabidiol (also known as CBD) is among those cannabinoids.
Q: What are terpenes?
Terpenes, or terpenoids, are a group of very common phytochemicals. These fragrant constituents are responsible for the essential oil and aroma of numerous well-known plants, including Rosemary, Lavender, Clove, Mint, Citrus, Pine, Eucalyptus, Holy Basil and Cannabis sativa.
Q: What’s the difference between a Hemp isolate and full-spectrum Hemp?
Hemp “isolate” means that one or more phytochemicals from the plant (such as cannabidiol or CBD) has been isolated from the other constituents of the plant. “Full-spectrum” Hemp has been extracted using the desired plant part (the entire flowering top), so that the best representation of phytochemicals naturally found in the plant are present in the final product.
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