Hemp vs weed. It’s probably the biggest confusion to pervade the cannabis industry. If anybody ever asks you, “Are hemp and weed the same?”, you can confidently reply with a no. They are not the same. The confusion surrounding hemp vs weed is probably due to a lot of continuing misinformation about these plants. Also, "weed" is slang for marijuana, but to lay it down—hemp ... Continue Reading
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What Are Cannabinoids? | Factsheet
What are cannabinoids? Simply put, cannabinoids are compounds extracted from the cannabis plant, aka, chemicals unique to the cannabis plant. Cannabis sativa is rich in at least 554 natural components, of which 113 have been classified under the “cannabinoid” group. [1] Marijuana, a variety of cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit substance in the world. It was first ... Continue Reading
What Is The Endocannabinoid System
What is the endocannabinoid system? Simply put, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex system of receptors, ligands, and enzymes that work together in regulating important functions in the human body. The exact mechanisms the ECS uses to regulate fundamental processes, in both central nervous and peripheral systems, are still under investigation. However, even with ... Continue Reading
Industrial Hemp Legalized in Farm Bill 2018
What a way to end 2018—with the POTUS signing the besieged Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (or farm bill 2018) into law that completely legalizes industrial hemp and all its components. Hemp's new legal status and its permanent removal from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) are also the biggest changes to the farm bill of 2014, which expired in September. This was not ... Continue Reading
What is Hemp Oil?
The terms hemp oil, cannabis oil, and CBD oil are often used interchangeably, but, just as often, in error. It is important for you to know the key differences between these oils to help you decide which one best suits your needs, and complies with the legal status in your state. It is an interesting fact that the seeds and natural content of the hemp plant were used as a ... Continue Reading