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Industrial hemp is a cannabis plant. Since hemp and marijuana are both members of the same plant species, many people still wonder if hemp-derived CBD might cause the same type of intoxication medical marijuana is known for. You may be pleased to learn that the answer is no. Industrial hemp extract contains high levels of CBD, but only a small amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC, not CBD, is the plant element responsible for the effects that you might expect from marijuana use.
On the other hand, the oil extracted from marijuana contains varying amounts of CBD and high levels of THC, meaning hemp and marijuana have entirely different CBD to THC ratios. There are also CBD to THC ratios to consider between various hemp-derived products. Once you understand the significance of that CBD to THC ratio, you’ll likely have a much easier time deciding which hemp-derived CBD products might be right for you.
CBD and THC are cannabinoids, plant elements that function similarly to neurotransmitters.1 While CBD and THC are known to have the same chemical composition, they have an entirely different structure. The structure of THC allows it to bind with specific receptors in your brain like a lock and key. CBD does not bind with these receptors. Instead, it interferes with the binding ability of THC, dampening its effects.2
While industrial hemp plants do not synthesize enough THC to cause intoxication, not all hemp-derived products have the same CBD to THC ratio. Knowing the considerable differences might be just the type of information you need to determine which of the following product types best suits your needs and your lifestyle.
CBD is just one of more than 400 potentially beneficial plant elements found in cannabis. Plant extracts also contain numerous additional cannabinoids, plant terpenes, and flavonoids. Researchers believe full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD products to be the more potent options because of a fascinating phenomenon known as the entourage effect.5
The entourage effect is a theory used to explain how the inactive plant elements in cannabis combine to form active elements. Once active, the therapeutic potential of individual plant components are magnified and multiplied by the effects of the others. While there’s not enough THC in full-spectrum hemp extract to cause intoxication, that small amount of THC does contribute to the benefit multiplying potential of the entourage effect.
Whether you prefer experiencing the benefit-multiplying effects of full-spectrum CBD, or would rather avoid THC entirely, it may be helpful to know you have numerous product options. To find a product best suited to your preferences, consider one of the following suggestions based on CBD: THC ratios:
Full-Spectrum CBD contains a minor amount of THC. While not enough to cause the type of response you might otherwise expect from cannabis, you’ll find all the potentially beneficial plant elements in the same ratios as the original plant source. If you’re interested in the most potent options, full-spectrum is the way to go. Some of our most popular full-spectrum product include:
While many people want to use the most potent CBD products available, full-spectrum products are not right for everyone. Many CBD users want to avoid ingesting even trace amounts of THC. Those who do appreciate the option of using broad-spectrum CBD and products made with 0% THC isolate. If Avoiding THC is your priority, you have multiple products to choose from, including:
As long as the CBD products you select are sourced from industrial hemp, you’ll never have to worry about getting high. Even if you were to consume an entire 30 ml bottle of a full-spectrum CBD tincture, the CBD: THC ratio remains the same, about 300 to 1. Most people would not experience any significant effects from THC until the CBD to THC ratio hits 2:1, a ratio not possible with industrial hemp.
If you’re leaning towards experiencing the effects of full-spectrum CBD to take advantage of the entourage effect, your perfect CBD to THC ratio is about 300:1. If you want to avoid THC entirely, your ideal CBD to THC ratio is 1:0. For a 1:0 CBD to THC ratio, you’ll want to select CBD products made with broad-spectrum extracts or CBD isolate, products that both contain 0% THC.
At CBDistillery™, we believe everyone should have access to high-quality, reasonably priced CBD products. Whichever CBD to THC ratio you prefer, visit CBDistillery™ to view our assortment of full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolate products. All CBDistillery™ CBD and CBD+ CBG products are third-party tested and certified by The US Hemp Authority™.
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