In short: Industrial hemp is grown with very low levels of THC, in line with legal limits. Here we explain the difference between hemp and marijuana, what THC and CBD are, and how legal limits work ā as general information. Hemp vs marijuana Both come from the Cannabis plant, but industrial hemp is bred to…
In short: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. In industrial hemp and hemp products it is strictly limited by law. Here is a neutral explanation of what THC is. What is THC? THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is one of the best-known cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, alongside CBD. Unlike CBD, THC is psychoactive, meaning…
In short: Sleep is when the body regenerates and consolidates memories. Good sleep hygiene ā a regular rhythm, a calm environment and limited screen time ā helps support quality rest. Hemp products are wellness products, not sleep aids. What is sleep? We spend as much as a third of our lives sleeping. Sleep is a…
In short: Hemp (Cannabis sativa) is an annual plant grown for its fibre, seeds and extracts. Here is a neutral botanical overview of the plant, how it grows and what it is used for. The hemp plant Hemp is a dioecious, annual plant that thrives in mild climates and can grow anywhere from about 0.5…
In short: Cannabinoids are natural compounds from hemp, the best known being CBD and THC. In the body they interact with the endocannabinoid system, a network of CB1 and CB2 receptors. Here is a neutral overview. What are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are a group of compounds that bind to cannabinoid receptors in the body. Some are…
In short: The endocannabinoid system is a network of receptors (CB1 and CB2) found in all vertebrates. It is a subject of ongoing scientific research into how the body interacts with cannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system is a complex signaling system of our organism that extends throughout our entire body. It is a cellular signaling system…
In short: CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in hemp. It does not cause intoxication and is valued as a full-spectrum plant extract in wellness products. CBD cannabinoid or cannabidiol(C21H30O2) is one of the more than 140 phytocannabinoids of the hemp plant found so far. But it is definitely one of the most important!…
