What are Cannabinoids
and the Endocannabinoid System?
Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in all mammalian bodies and in some plants. Cannabis plants produce over 100 types of cannabinoids in their lipids, the two most prevalent being Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Human bodies naturally produce two cannabinoids, Anadnamide and 2-Arachidonylglycerol, and have two types of receptors built in throughout the body on cell surfaces that receive cannabinoids, the CB1 and CB2 receptors. These receptors are concentrated in the brain, central nervous system, and periphery organs associated with the immune system, and are also found more sparsely throughout the rest of the body. The body’s endogenous cannabinoids also interact with an array of other receptors.
Phyto-Cannabinoids from plants, such as CBD, THC, and less prevalent plant cannabinoids, are able to interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is connected to physiological processes affecting pain, inflammation, immune response, mood, intestinal function, blood pressure, bone density, metabolism, and more. While the FDA prohibits us from explicitly stating specific health conditions since we are a company selling CBD products, there are many exciting peer-reviewed studies that can be found by searching the internet on how CBD oil may affect various conditions.
Human bodies naturally produce two cannabinoids, Anadnamide and 2-Arachidonylglycerol, and have two types of receptors built in throughout the body on cell surfaces that receive cannabinoids, the CB1 and CB2 receptors. These receptors are concentrated in the brain, central nervous system, and periphery organs associated with the immune system, and are also found more sparsely throughout the rest of the body. The body’s endogenous cannabinoids also interact with an array of other receptors.
Phyto-Cannabinoids from plants, such as CBD, THC, and less prevalent plant cannabinoids, are able to interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is connected to physiological processes affecting pain, inflammation, immune response, mood, intestinal function, blood pressure, bone density, metabolism, and more. While the FDA prohibits us from explicitly stating specific health conditions since we are a company selling CBD products, there are many exciting peer-reviewed studies that can be found by searching the internet on how CBD oil may affect various conditions.
The Difference Between CBD, THC and the Psychoactivity of the Two Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids differ in their degree of psychoactivity. THC has psychoactivity, while CBD does not. This is a major difference between THC and CBD, but the association and natural occurance of the two is the main reason society and legislature have been hesitant to accept CBD products.
The two cannabinoids react differently with the endocannabinoid system in the body that is closely linked to the central nervous system. THC leads to a ‘high’ typically associated with marijuana, but CBD does not. THC results in an invigorated energy, while CBD results in a relaxed feeling.
THC is a controlled compound which remains illegal on a federal level in concentrations above 0.3% dry weight. CBD is not a controlled substance and product became fully legal on a federal level after the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Continue learning about CBD and THC here.
The two cannabinoids react differently with the endocannabinoid system in the body that is closely linked to the central nervous system. THC leads to a ‘high’ typically associated with marijuana, but CBD does not. THC results in an invigorated energy, while CBD results in a relaxed feeling.
THC is a controlled compound which remains illegal on a federal level in concentrations above 0.3% dry weight. CBD is not a controlled substance and product became fully legal on a federal level after the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Continue learning about CBD and THC here.
The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana
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Botanically speaking, both hemp and marijuana are varieties within the Cannabis genus.
There are three species of Cannabis within the genus: C. sativa, C. indica, and C. ruderalis, although some botanists say there is only one species, C. sativa, and the other two are subspecies. Sativa tends to be higher in cannabinoid content at large, and also tends to have a higher ratio of THC to CBD. Indica and ruderalis tend to be lower in cannabinoids at large and tend to have a higher ratio of CBD to THC. However, all dried cannabis plants contain both CBD and THC, with the highest concentrations being found in the resinous female flowers. The levels of each compound differ depending on the strain of the plant. As required by federal law, hemp plants by dry weight are composed of 5-20% CBD, and contain less than 0.3% THC. From a legal perspective, any cannabis plant with a THC level (per dry weight) above 0.3% is considered marijuana. |
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However, to better understand just how different legal hemp and marijuana can be, something marketed as marijuana generally contains between 5-20% THC, significantly more than the 0.3% maximum of hemp.
Modern hemp plants for CBD production come from crossing indica varieties for the higher ratio of CBD:THC, with sativa varieties for the overall higher cannabinoid presence.
To recap, cannabis is the botanical taxonomic name for the plant genus, marijuana is a term that refers to cannabis plants with significant THC content, while hemp is a term that refers to cannabis plant varieties with high CBD and negligible THC, and varieties selected and grown for fiber, hemp seed, and industrial uses.
Modern hemp plants for CBD production come from crossing indica varieties for the higher ratio of CBD:THC, with sativa varieties for the overall higher cannabinoid presence.
To recap, cannabis is the botanical taxonomic name for the plant genus, marijuana is a term that refers to cannabis plants with significant THC content, while hemp is a term that refers to cannabis plant varieties with high CBD and negligible THC, and varieties selected and grown for fiber, hemp seed, and industrial uses.
CBD-Rich Plants
Plants grown for making cannabinoid-rich CBD oil have been developed by people interested in plant breeding and in developing varieties of Cannabis that are high in the cannabinoid CBD specifically.
At Chrysalis Earth Farms, our hemp plants are grown using regenerative and bionutrient farming techniques. This harnesses the powers of minerals, microbial life, mycelia, air, water, and carbon to grow strong, healthy, and nutrient-dense plants.
Plant vigor and soil health lead to potent oils. We put great care into the whole process, from seed to bottle, so you can enjoy our CBD oil with full confidence and peace of mind.
Would you like to try our CBD oils? Browse our online shop.
At Chrysalis Earth Farms, our hemp plants are grown using regenerative and bionutrient farming techniques. This harnesses the powers of minerals, microbial life, mycelia, air, water, and carbon to grow strong, healthy, and nutrient-dense plants.
Plant vigor and soil health lead to potent oils. We put great care into the whole process, from seed to bottle, so you can enjoy our CBD oil with full confidence and peace of mind.
Would you like to try our CBD oils? Browse our online shop.
