Hemp being considered the same plant as marijuana was labeled as a narcotic. However the myths surrounding hemp are beginning to fade as more and more research is done on the benefits that hemp extracts offer.
Hemp is one of the most widely studied plants in the nation; unfortunately, there is still quite a bit of confusion concerning hemp. We have gathered the latest information on hemp extract to dispel the myths surrounding hemp and provide you with the information that you need to make an informed decision.
Fiction – you can get high from hemp
Fact – THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a psychoactive compound that is responsible for the high people experience when they ingest or smoke marijuana. There is less than 0.3 percent THC in hemp. Instead, hemp contains a number of cannabinoids which are processed by the body differently. In fact, one of the cannabinoids, cannabidiol, inhibits the euphoric effects of THC, which means using hemp will counteract any trace amounts of THC found in hemp.
Cannabinoids are similar to the flavonoids found in vegetables and fruits. Cannabinoids offer numerous healing properties. One of the cannabinoids found in hemp is CBD. CBD is a potent anti-inflammatory that can decrease systemic inflammation, promote health, and reduce oxidative stress.
Fiction – hemp is illegal
Fact – In 2018, the US Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and use of hemp. Hemp is a legal product used for medicinal, commercial, and industrial purposes, including rope, clothing, bioplastics, food, paper, insulation, biofuel, and shoes. However, there are certain states who have laws on their books that conflict the latest federal laws concerning the cultivation and use of hemp.
Hemp extract is used for medicinal purposes including anti-inflammatory protection, antioxidant protection, and nutrition. Therapeutic hempcontains less than 0.03 percent THC, which means it is safe for usage without the worry of addiction, or intoxication.
Fiction – hemp is addictive
Fact – Hemp is nonaddictive, non-psychoactive herbal remedy that does not cause a high. The body does not metabolize hemp in the same way that it metabolizes marijuana. The phytocannabinoids in hemp support your body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system assists with homeostasis and a variety of bodily processes, including metabolism, immune function, stress, memory, mood, pain, reproductive function, and appetite.
Manufacturers extract hemp that removes all psychoactive compounds that naturally occur in hemp. This leaves the healthy cannabinoids, including CBD, CBD-A, CBN, and CBG. The cannabinoids act as antioxidants that scrub free radicals from the body and relieve oxidative stress. The cannabinoids also help to reduce systemic inflammation in the body to promote healing and wellness.
Fiction – hemp and marijuana are the same plants
Fact – Hemp is made from the species Cannabis ruderalis and contains less than 0.3 percent THC. This species of the cannabis plant is used for its medicinal purposes. Hemp extract and hemp oil are prized for its numerous medicinal purposes without the side effects experienced with many conventional medicines.
Conversely, marijuana is from the species Cannabis sativa. This species of the cannabis plant contains higher levels of THC. Marijuana is illegal in most states and is often prized for its psychoactive effects. Marijuana is used recreationally; however, in certain states, medical marijuana is legal.
Fiction – CBD oil and hemp extracts are the same thing
Fact – CBD is one of the many phytocannabinoids known for its medicinal properties. In full-spectrum hemp extract, you will receive the benefits of CBD as well as a variety of phytocannabinoids and terpenes. These work together synergistically and provide more health benefits than CBD alone.
Fiction – higher doses of hemp extract work better than lower doses of hemp extract
Although CBD must be given at a higher dose than hemp oil to be as effective, CBD does not offer the same benefits as hemp extract. Whole plant extract contains a more extensive array of phytocannabinoids, which support health, even at low doses.
The myths surrounding hemp begun in the 1900s when hemp become a competitor with other crops, including cotton. Furthermore, botanist of that time period lumped the plant in with marijuana when classifying plants.
This confusion led to hemp being considered the same plant as marijuana and was labeled as a narcotic. Governments, the general populations, and politicians continued to believe that hemp contained the same psychoactive components as marijuana and passed legislation making hemp production illegal.
The myths surrounding hemp are beginning to fade as more and more research is done on the benefits that hemp extracts offer. Now, the US government has made it lawful to grow hemp for industrial, commercial, and medical purposes.
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