Cannabis 101

Cannabis 101

Key Differences Between Hemp & Marijuana

Cannabis Sativa Plant Family​

Hemp and marijuana come from the same cannabis sativa family, but their unique biological structures result in significant differences.

Hemp


Contain 0.3% or less of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Non-psychoactive

Known as ‘industrial hemp’ and is grown for a variety of commercial purposes

Rich in CBD and serves as the main source of commercial CBD products

Marijuana


Contains much higher levels of THC (up to 30%)

Psychoactive side effects

Mostly used for medical and recreational purposes

Bred to grow wider with more flowers containing higher THC level

CBD vs THC

CBD


Non-psychoactive (doesn’t get you high)
0.3% THC or less
Loosely regulated
Also known as Cannabidiol


THC


Psychoactive (gets you high)
0.3% THC or more
Highly regulated
Comes primarily from the marijuana plant
Also known as Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol

Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum

There are various cannabinoid spectrum options to choose from, including FULL-SPECTRUM, BROAD-SPECTRUM CBD, CBD ISOLATE, and TERPSOLATE. While these four product types may appear similar, they are distinct from each other.

Full Spectrum

(Everything from source plant)


Cannabichromene (CBC) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis, undergoing research for its potential anti-inflammatory, pain-relief, and mood-enhancing properties. Consult your physician before use.
 Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis, is being studied for potential benefits like anxiety reduction, pain management, and overall well-being enhancement. Consult your physician before use.
 Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) holds promise for tackling multiple issues like nausea, digestion, and anxiety, with some research hinting at its anti-cancer potential. Its pain-relief capabilities compared to CBD are uncertain. Consult your physician before use.
 Early cannabigerol (CBG) research suggests it shares benefits with CBD and THC, aiding mood, pain, and inflammation. Anecdotal reports favor CBG for daytime use, promoting energy, focus, and productivity without causing drowsiness, while maintaining a calm state. Consult your physician before use.
 Cannabinol (CBN) shows promise as a potential sedative for conditions like insomnia but requires further research. In a research it also demonstrated relief from muscle and joint pain, particularly for conditions like fibromyalgia. Consult your physician before use.
 Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may offer potential benefits such as pain relief, relaxation, enhanced mood, increased appetite, alleviating anxiety, reducing nausea and vomiting, and treating migraines and seizures. It has psychoactive effects, and individual responses can vary. Consult your physician before use.
 Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) has potential anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antiemetic properties. It’s non-intoxicating in its raw form and requires decarboxylation to become THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Individual responses vary. Consult your physician before use.
In the production of full-spectrum CBD products, manufacturers employ dried hemp plant matter for extracting cannabinoids. Typically, a supercritical CO2 extraction method is utilized to extract all the plant compounds, resulting in full-spectrum CBD oil that contains all the cannabinoids present in hemp.

Broad Spectrum

(Everything except THC)


Cannabichromene (CBC) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis, undergoing research for its potential anti-inflammatory, pain-relief, and mood-enhancing properties. Consult your physician before use.
 Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis, is being studied for potential benefits like anxiety reduction, pain management, and overall well-being enhancement. Consult your physician before use.
 Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) holds promise for tackling multiple issues like nausea, digestion, and anxiety, with some research hinting at its anti-cancer potential. Its pain-relief capabilities compared to CBD are uncertain. Consult your physician before use.
 Early cannabigerol (CBG) research suggests it shares benefits with CBD and THC, aiding mood, pain, and inflammation. Anecdotal reports favor CBG for daytime use, promoting energy, focus, and productivity without causing drowsiness, while maintaining a calm state. Consult your physician before use.
Broad-spectrum CBD is essentially full-spectrum CBD but without any THC. It provides all the entourage benefits associated with full-spectrum CBD, ensuring that no THC enters the body. This makes it an ideal option for individuals who need to avoid any traces of THC in their system.

Endocannabinoid Recepters

CB1

CB1 Receptors are primarily found in the brain and central nervous system, playing a pivotal role in regulating various physiological processes, including mood, appetite, pain perception, and cognitive functions. To a lesser extent, they are also present in other tissues, where they contribute to the modulation of processes related to immune response and energy balance.

CB1 Receptors target:

Motor coordination
Appetite
Pain perception
Immune cells
Short term memory
Motor activity
Thinking

The two primary endocannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2, are pivotal components of the endocannabinoid system, which actively regulates a wide array of bodily functions. This system includes the management of appetite, sleep, anxiety levels, and cognitive functions and is intricately connected to both the nervous and immune systems.

CBD interacts with the extensive network of receptors in the body and plays a supportive role in numerous physical processes. By facilitating bodily balance (homeostasis), CBD, when binding to endocannabinoid system receptors, can trigger various therapeutic responses.

CB2

CB2 Receptors are mostly in the peripheral organs especially cells assocated with the immune system.

CB2 Receptors target:

Adipose tissue
Immune cells
Cardiovascular system
Liver
Central nervous system
Bone
Reproductive system
Eye
Immune system
Respiratory tract
Skeletal muscle
Motor activity
Kidneys
Thinking
Pancreas
Tumors
Skin
Gut