CANNABIS OIL VS HEMP OIL
Cannabis oil is a thick liquid extracted from the cannabis plant for its medicinal properties. It is usually taken in orally to absorb the benefits of cannabis.
There is a lot of confusion about the cannabis plant. People use the words “cannabis,” “hemp,” “marijuana” and others interchangeably — even when they actually mean different things.
Is hemp the same thing as marijuana? Is cannabis the same thing as hemp? Is cannabis the same thing as marijuana?
This is confusing enough, and we haven’t even talked about the numerous nicknames for all these plants. How can anyone ever keep them straight when most people don’t use the right terms?
So to start, let’s set the record straight…
Cannabis is a plant family that includes many species, including both hemp and marijuana.
Hemp is a variety of cannabis grown for its tall, sturdy stalks and low THC levels.
Marijuana is a variety of cannabis grown for its high levels of THC.
This distinction is especially important if you are looking to buy the best cannabis products. Products made from industrial hemp vs. marijuana have greatly different cannabinoid profiles and legal ramifications.
In this article, we are going to break it all down for you…
Table of Contents
Hemp vs. Marijuana
The History of Cannabis Oil
Benefits of Cannabis Oil
Side Effects of Cannabis Oil
How to Make Cannabis Oil
How to Use Cannabis Oil
How to Legally Get Cannabis Oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Hemp vs. Marijuana
Cannabis plants have been cultivated and harvested by humans for thousands of years.
The cannabis plant family includes many different plant types, but none is as controversial (and undeservingly infamous) as marijuana.
Marijuana (or cannabis sativa by its Latin name) is a bushy, short plant particularly loved for its sticky glands. These glands are called trichomes, and they produce THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is a psychotropic substance responsible for giving marijuana users a “stoned” feeling (also known as a high).
Aside from marijuana, there is also the amazing hemp plant.
Hemp is the humble, less-known cousin of marijuana. Hemp can grow to be very tall and is used mostly for industrial purposes. The fibers of hemp trees are very tough, and the oil made from hemp seeds has many uses.
People generally think cannabis oil is made from marijuana. This product is also known as hash oil and is often used to create edible treats. But since hemp is a member of the cannabis family, the highly beneficial hemp oil is another kind of a cannabis oil.
So…hemp oil and marijuana oil: Are they the same thing? How do these two types of cannabis oil differ?
These two oils get their names from the plants they’re extracted from. So let’s take a look at the similarities and differences of the plants to get a foothold in the hemp oil vs. marijuana oil story.
Physical Differences of Marijuana and Hemp Plants
We know that hemp and marijuana are not completely different plants. They are varieties of the same species: the cannabis plant family.
We also know the two varieties have several significant differences. These range from how they grow and look to how they are used and the chemical compounds in their extractions. For instance, hemp grows up to 15 feet tall with long, massive stalks. Marijuana grows outward with more leaves and buds and rarely exceeds five feet tall.
Industrial hemp plants also seem to grow comfortably closely packed together while each marijuana plant requires some space to grow.
The most significant difference, though — especially for the oils — is in the chemical compounds the plants contain.
These are also referred to as cannabinoids.
Hemp and marijuana are two varieties of cannabis grown for different purposes. When people say “cannabis,” they often mean “marijuana.” They don’t realize that cannabis also refers to hemp plants.
Think of it like squares and rectangles. A square is a type of rectangle with four sides of the same length. All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares.
Main Chemical Differences in Cannabis Oils
There are close to 400 cannabinoids in both cannabis and hemp. The two that stand out most are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). These are the most active and studied cannabinoids.
Understanding
these two cannabinoids is the key to making the right decision when it
comes to choosing between marijuana and hemp oils.
THC
is responsible for giving a high or “stoned” feeling. It is the part of
cannabis that has given the whole plant an undeserved “bad name” around
the world.
CBD, on the
other hand, has wellness benefits that have been associated with the
plant for centuries. In recent years, this compound has attracted much
attention from researchers and experts for the way it improves
well-being.
Hemp Oil vs. Marijuana Oil
The oil extracted from hemp and marijuana plants contains both THC and CBD. The difference is in how much.
Marijuana
is usually made up of 5-10% THC, so people consuming marijuana products
are likely to have a high. Marijuana is mostly used for recreation, but
it’s been recently allowed for medicinal use.
On
the other hand, hemp oil contains less than 2% THC but has a high
concentration of CBD. This makes it ideal for relaxation without any
psychotropic effects.
Those are the differences between hemp and marijuana oils. Now, let’s look more closely at each on its own.
What Is Marijuana Oil?
In
short, marijuana oil is a liquid produced by extracting THC from
marijuana buds using a solvent. The buds release their fat-soluble
compounds (including cannabinoids like THC and CBD) into the solvent.
Finally, the mixture is boiled down into marijuana oil.
This
type of cannabis oil contains a high amount of THC as well as the other
beneficial cannabinoids found in marijuana. The extraction is a long
process and should be done carefully, using only high-quality marijuana
buds and a good solvent. It is possible to make your own hash oil if you
know how.
Some available marijuana oils are Rick Simpson Oil, Black Oil, and Phoenix Tears.
What Is Hemp Oil?
Hemp oil is made from the seeds and stalks of the hemp plant. The seeds are pressed until the oil comes out.
Hemp
oil is created from hemp strains that are very high in CBD but contain
only tiny trace amounts of THC. This ensures that you can’t get
psychotropic effects from hemp oil but still enjoy the health benefits
of CBD.
Cold extraction
produces higher-quality hemp oil. When extracted with CO2, hemp oil is
generally healthier and contains more desirable compounds.
Unrefined hemp seed oil has a light green color and tastes pleasantly nutty.
Hemp
oil is very rich in CBD and contains a nutritious balance of omega 6
and omega 3 fatty acids and linoleic acid. These are essential fats that
our bodies need to function properly.
Hemp is a variety of cannabis with low THC levels. All hemp is cannabis, but not all cannabis is hemp. Some types of cannabis a grown for high levels of THC — those are called marijuana.
Hemp Oil is from the Cannabis Sativa plant but only the seed is cold-pressed to obtain the oil. It is also called Hemp Seed Oil. It is not tested for CBD content but most likely contains a small amount as it is from the Cannabis Sativa Plant. Hemp Oil is regulated in its production and is tested for THC amounts but is not tested for CBD amounts.
Industrial Hemp Oil is also from the Cannabis Sativa plant and is the same as Hemp Oil or Hemp Seed OIl. Compared to cannabis Indica, cannabis Sativa (industrial hemp variety) has a much stronger fiber. This fiber can be used in anything from rope and blankets to paper. Marijuana fiber has a low tensile strength and will break or shred easily, making it a poor fibrous plant when compared to industrial hemp. Industrial hemp has low THC levels naturally compared to marijuana specifically cultivated for personal psychoactive use. The reason for the low THC content in hemp is that most THC is formed in resin glands on the buds and flowers of the female cannabis plant. Industrial hemp is not cultivated to produce buds, and therefore lacks the primary component that forms the marijuana high. Furthermore, industrial hemp has higher concentrations of a chemical called Cannabidiol Oil (CBD Oil).
Hemp Extract Oil* and Hemp Oil are from a different Cannabis plant called Cannabis Sativa. Hemp Extract is made from the entire plant including leaf, seed and stem. Most oils on the market selling as CBD oil are 97% or more Hemp Seed Oil, mct oil or vegetable glycerine and 3% Hemp Extract. This does not contain THC and is legal in all 50 states.
Hemp Extract- A Canadian hemp oil extract with naturally occurring terpenes, flavonoids, and other beneficial phytonutrients extracted from the hemp plant. This CO2 extracted hemp oil is free of harmful solvents and uses a gentle, low temperature, alcohol free extraction process that yields the purest form of hemp oil extract available. This clean oil extraction process yields a high quality extracted hemp oil retaining a broad spectrum of terpenes and other phyto compounds derived from the Cannabis Sativa industrial hemp plant like CBD Oil. This does not contain THC and is legal in all 50 states.
Cannabis Oil* is from the marijuana plant(Cannabis Indicas). The Cannabis oil is extracted from the leaves of the Cannabis plant. It contains high levels of THC and lower levels of CBD Oil. Cannabis Oil is illegal in most states. It is used for medicinal purposes and as a recreational drug. It is not regulated in its production.
FAQ: Questions and Answers
Q: Is hemp oil the same as Hemp Extract or medicinal cannabis oil?
A: Both made from the same plant. Hemp oil is very beneficial containing a lot of antioxidants and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Hemp oil is normally pressed from the seeds of the hemp plant, which means it does not contain the same amount of cannabinoids found in medicinal cannabis oils which are extracted from the whole plant.
Hemp oil does have CBD, normally less than 25 parts per million (ppm) compared to medicinal cannabis oil extracts that typically contain between 3% and 25% C B D.
Many manufacturers label their CBD products as hemp oil, and a lot of C B D Oil uses hemp oil as the carrier base oil which is what creates some of the confusion.
Cannabis with low levels of THC under 0.3% and high levels of C B D is commonly called Hemp or Industrial hemp. Cannabis with higher levels of THC is sometimes called marijuana or weed. Industrial hemp is normally grown for its fibre and cannabis with high THC has been used medicinally or as a recreational drug far back into antiquity.
Q: Will I get “high” or fail a drug test if I eat hemp foods?
A: NO! All of our Hemp is 3rd party tested to ensure there is no THC present.
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