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DOES THE SOURCE OF YOUR CBD MATTER
Does It Matter if Your CBD Comes from
Industrial Hemp or Medicinal Cannabis
Plants?
CBD is CBD, right? Does the source plant matter than much?
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Does It Matter if Your CBD Comes from Industrial
Hemp or Medical Cannabis Plants?
With the recent bill signed in California to legalize industrial hemp and hemp-derived products, you will be
shocked to realize that many do not know the difference between industrial hemp and cannabis. This is
naturally a very common mistake from many that are new to the cannabis industry, however it is also possible
for users that have been around for a while to fall under this category.
Read on, as this article will do justice to differentiate between industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis. It will
also do much more than that as we will look into why the source of your CBD may be important.
Differences
To commence we will need to start at the basics and that is by explaining the differences between hemp CBD
and cannabis CBD. The major differences can be found in the classification of the plant as well as the genetic
makeup as both plants are different varieties of the Cannabis Sativa plant. Industrial hemp is known generally
to contain more CBD while cannabis plants are known to contain more THC than CBD. Just to jog our memory,
you remember that THC is the psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis (https://cannabis.net/blog/medical/what-
is-thc-exactly-now-that-you-know-all-about-cbd) that causes the euphoric high experienced when the herb is
smoked.
Industrial hemp

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Simply put, industrial hemp is a specific variety of Cannabis sativa. The herb has been in use by humans for
quite some time with most of its earlier applications being towards making rope, sails, and foods. This was
until new and improved applications such as using the herb to extract cannabinoids for medicinal and
recreational purposes began. The natural herb is also used in construction as the durable material known as
hempcrete is gradually being used in different buildings in Europe.
Under the Farm Bill of 2018 (https://cannabis.net/blog/news/hemp-is-officially-legal-trump-signs-2018-farm-
bill-into-law), hemp or industrial hemp is characterized as Cannabis sativa plants that contain less than 0.3
percent of THC. These classes of cannabis plants are considered legal federally and can be grown by produces
in a good number of states. These cultivation exercises are subject to strict regulations. Industrial hemp
contains THC though in low quantities which is why it is defined as containing no more than 0.3 percent. It is
however possible for some processed products derived from hemp to cause euphoria however most of the
products are directed towards the medicinal use of CBD. Examples of products derived from processed hemp
include topicals, tinctures, gummies, and capsules.
Medicinal Cannabis
Cannabis plants come in three different varieties which include indica (https://cannabis.net/blog/strains/the-
difference-between-indica-and-sativa-marijuana), sativa (https://cannabis.net/blog/strains/what-is-the-
difference-between-sativa-and-indica-marijuana), and ruderalis (https://cannabis.net/blog/medical/what-is-
cannabis-ruderalis). These three strains also come as hybrid plants when they are mixed in different
proportions to give varying levels of cannabinoids. Cannabis plants contain cannabinoids such as CBD and
THC that have a wide range of medicinal capacities which facilitated the establishment of a medicinal
marijuana program. Cannabis is classified as a Schedule 1 narcotic drug by the FDA nonetheless it is still legal
in a number of states for recreational and medicinal purposes. CBD and THC derived from cannabis plants are
actively used being used medicinally to deal with pain, seizures, mood disorders, and a host of other medical
conditions. Examples of medicinal cannabis products include topicals, gummies, tinctures, and transdermal
patches.
Industrial hemp vs Medicinal Cannabis
Though both are varieties of the same plant, the major talking point of industrial hemp and medicinal
cannabis lies with CBD. Both contain a lot of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids but with respect to their
medicinal effect, the important concept is their CBD concentration. As stated earlier, industrial hemp contains
more CBD compared to cannabis which has more THC than CBD. It is however important to state that that the
CBD derived from both sources are the same in terms of effects and benefits. This is because the chemical
composition of the compound does not change irrespective of the source.
One major difference is the legal status of both products in the eyes of the FDA as the 2018 Farm Bill helps the
FDA to classify products from both sources differently. Products made from cannabis are expected to contain
more than 0.3 percent of THC which makes them illegal.
Why does your CBD source matter?
You won’t be categorically wrong if you ask why the source of CBD should matter especially given the fact that
it is clearly stated that the chemical makeup of the component does not matter. Firstly, you will remember
that we stated that hemp contains more CBD and less THC compared to cannabis which has more THC and
CBD. This means that if both are used as sources of CBD, hemp will have more CBD available for extraction
compared to cannabis. This information is important as it makes industrial hemp a more lucrative option for
manufacturers to source out CBD. The legal status of both products earlier mentioned also makes industrial
hemp the option with the least possible legal drawbacks with respect to the FDA.

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The source of CBD also matters because of the varying classes of CBD extracts that we have from different
sources. The entourage effect is a special characteristic of phytochemical molecules like cannabinoids and
terpenes. The more the molecules, the better the entourage effect as they work in synergy to give rise to a
unique set of effects. CBD can be in broad or full spectrum (https://cannabis.net/blog/news/whats-the-
difference-between-isolate-and-full-spectrum-cbd) depending on its source. CBD derived from cannabis which
contains more THC and other cannabinoids are bound to have more entourage effect which is sure to affect
the effectiveness of the extract positively.
Bottom line
While the source of CBD might be important in terms of the amount of CBD available for extraction and
entourage effect, the place of proper consultation is also important. Users of both products for medicinal
reasons are urged to inform their doctors to ensure the product is fit for whichever physical or mental health
issue they wish to use it for. Both sources of CBD are sure to produce high-quality cannabinoids to meet your
medicinal or recreational needs.
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