Hemp, CBD, & THC Explained

Little Known Facts About Hemp Extract or CBD Oil

Hemp extract is the oil extracted from the seeds and stalks of hemp plants. This oil has become popular of late due to the health benefits it can offer from the Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinoids and phyto-cannabinoids it contains. Hemp extract is most commonly consumed in the form of a nutritional supplement.

 

But, before we go into detail about all its uses, we need to debunk a few misconceptions:

 

Facts About Hemp Extract vs. Common Misconceptions

 

The most common misconception about hemp extract or oil is that it has the same psychoactive properties as its cousin, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

 

Are people using hemp extract or CBD to get high?

 

We are always being asked whether hemp extract or CBD gets people high. The answer is an unequivocal NO. A hemp plant is only legally considered hemp if it contains no more than tiny amounts of THC, less than 0.3%. This tiny amount is negligible and would never get someone high. The truth is that CBD counters the psychoactive effects of THC.

 

Hemp Oil Extract is Not Available in Grocery Stores

 

You may be able to find hemp seeds and/or hemp seed oil in local grocery stores, but neither one is anything like hemp oil extract. Hemp seed oil may be nutritious but it is not cannabidiol (CBD), which is what hemp oil extract contains, along with other phyto-cannabinoids. This diverse class of compounds has widely been studied for the health benefits they can offer.

 

It is Legal to Sell Hemp Oil Extract in All 50 U.S. States if Properly Sourced

 

Hemp oil extract can be legally bought and sold in all 50 states if it comes from legal sources. But remember, the cannabis plant it comes from must contain less than 0.3% THC. Every product we carry at 420CBDeals.com qualifies, so you can safely buy what you need from us.

 

How does hemp taste?

 

Honestly speaking, it all depends on the individual. Some people think it tastes good while others say just the opposite. If you’re not fond of earthy flavors, you may want to try a flavored product.

 

A Closer Look at Hemp Oil Extract

 

Hemp oil extract is high in CBD and low in THC. It will not have any psychoactive effect on the user or get them “high” by any means. Since CBD and THC both come from the cannabis plant and both are phyto-cannabinoids, differentiating them can be difficult. The following infographic shows the differences between CBD and THC, along with the differences between marijuana and hemp:

 

Endocannabinoids and Our Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

 

We’ve already discussed phyto-cannabinoids, which are derived from plants, but our bodies naturally produce cannabinoids as well. These are called endocannabinoids and are a part of our elaborate endocannabinoid system (ECS). Our ECS is made up of a network of receptors throughout our entire body, which are called CB1 and CB2 receptors. 

 

Our ECS Regulates Various Biological Functions, Including Homeostasis

 

Phyto-cannabinoids are much like endocannabinoids in that they also have been found to interact with CB1 and CB2 receptors in the body. Now that we know this, we can understand that phyto-cannabinoids provide an all-natural health benefit in support of our ECS.

 

Common Hemp Terms

 

Hemp Extract

 

The oil extracted from the hemp plant’s seeds and stalks. Hemp extract naturally contains a variety of phyto-cannabinoids.

 

Hemp Oil

 

The term hemp oil is often used interchangeably with the term hemp extract. But, you need to be careful because some companies call hemp seed oil, hemp oil and they are not the same.

 

Hemp Seed Oil

 

This oil is derived from hemp seeds. It does have nutritional value, but it does not contain any phyto-cannabinoids.

 

Phyto-cannabinoids

 

Chemical compounds that are naturally found in hemp extract. Phyto-cannabinoids continue to be widely studied for their health benefits and other potential effects.

 

Endocannabinoids

 

These too are natural chemical compounds that are much like phyto-cannabinoids, but endocannabinoids are produced naturally by our bodies.

 

Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

 

A network of receptors throughout our bodies that interact with both endocannabinoids and phyto-cannabinoids to maintain our internal homeostasis.

 

Can hemp extract help my condition?

 

We at 420CBDeals.com are not medical doctors, so are in no position to diagnose any medical condition or illness, much less prescribe a treatment. However, there is so much available information that you can tap into. We hope you will do your own research to learn about all the health benefits of hemp extract so that you can determine which product might best contribute to your wellbeing.

 

Can you suggest which hemp extract product to start with?

 

Just browse through our shop and be sure to read our list of the best hemp oil extracts if you want our suggestions.

 

We hope you got your questions answered on CBD and its health benefits. For more information please contact us at 420CBDeals. We would love to hear from you.