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You’ve probably seen hemp CBD oils sold online or even in a local convenience store.<br><br>With CBD’s therapeutic benefits becoming more widely known, you may have wondered if there’s a difference between oils labelled as “hemp” and “cannabis.”<br><br>In this presentation, we’ll highlight the 7 major differences between hemp CBD oil and cannabis CBD oil.
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Hemp CBD Oil vs. Cannabis CBD Oil: 7 Differences You Need To Know
Why not Hemp? Some people buy hemp CBD oil assuming it has the same therapeutic benefits. In reality, they are two separate products with different uses.
7 Differences • How It’s Derived • Hemp CBD Oil Is Illegal • Cannabis CBD Oil Contains More CBD • Cannabis CBD Oil Contains a Little More THC • Reliability & Regulation of Hemp vs. Cannabis CBD Oil • Safe vs. Unsafe Additives • Practical Uses
Difference #1: How It’s Derived • Hemp CBD oil is derived from the hemp plant whereas cannabis CBD oil is derived from marijuana. • Cannabis and hemp are different strains that originate from the same plant species. • The hemp plant is not thought of as medicinal because it’s very low in chemical compounds, also known as cannabinoids. • While the cannabis plant is used to make medicine, the hemp plant is most commonly used to make food products.
Difference #2: Hemp CBD Oil Is Illegal • Since hemp CBD oil is illegal, it is unregulated. • If you find a CBD oil in a health food store or from an unlicensed producer, you can probably assume it’s derived from the hemp plant. • Cannabis CBD oil is currently only sold by licensed producers as a medicine, which you currently need a prescription to obtain.
Difference #3: Cannabis CBD Oil Contains More CBD Cannabis CBD oil typically has a 20% CBD concentration. The amount of CBD in a hemp-derived oil varies by seller and depends on the plant it’s made from. Typically, hemp-derived oil has a low concentration of 3.5% CBD. Because this count is so low, you’d need to take a significant amount of the oil to get any effect. Furthermore, because Hemp CBD oil is unregulated, you have no idea the actual CBD/ THC content, or how the product is made and tested.
Difference #4: Cannabis CBD Oil Contains a Little More THC Because hemp CBD oil is sold by unlicensed producers, it contains less than 0.3% THC. In contrast, cannabis CBD oil usually has under 2 mg/ml of THC. Even if you don’t want the psychoactive effects or the “high” created by THC, it’s still a useful chemical to have in your oil. When both THC and CBD are present, they work together in what’s known as the entourage effect. Hemp-derived CBD oil typically doesn’t contain enough THC to get this benefit.
Difference #5: Reliability & Regulation of Hemp vs. Cannabis CBD Oil Licensed producers who sell cannabis products are subject to regulation and inspections by Health Canada. Since their products are tested before they’re sold, you can trust that their labelling is correct. Hemp-derived products are not regulated. The conditions hemp plants are grown in and whether they contain any toxins can be an area of concern. Unless the hemp oil has been tested by a third party, there’s no way of telling how much CBD it contains, if any.
Difference #6: Safe vs. Unsafe Additives To make cannabis CBD oil, the cannabinoid is often mixed with a healthy fat, such as coconut oil. Mixing CBD with a fat makes it easier for your body to absorb, meaning your medication will be more effective. Hemp CBD oils that are designed for vape pens contain the thinning agent propylene glycol. Since there isn’t enough research to say propylene glycol is safe to vaporize, you may want to consider avoiding this chemical.
Difference #7: Practical Uses • Cannabis CBD oil can be used as a treatment for a variety of conditions, including: • Seizures(epilepsy or Dravet Syndrome) • Anxiety • Bipolar disorder • Chronic pain • Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease • Cancer • Helps with alertness or focus • Cannabis CBD oil can be easily taken under the tongue using a syringe or dropper. • Alternatively, you can add it to a drink or food. Some people make capsules and sprays out of the oil.
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