In short, no.
The “high” typically associated with cannabis plants is the result of THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. THC activates the endocannabinoid system and binds to the body’s cannabinoid receptors in a way that causes psychoactivity.
There are over 100 types of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, each differing in their degree of psychoactivity and their effect. THC has psychoactivity, while CBD is non-intoxicating and non-addictive.
THC and CBD modulate the endocannabinoid system in very different ways. The intoxicating or “high” feeling results from THC binding to the body’s cannabinoid receptors in a way that only THC can do. CBD does not bind to your cannabinoid receptors like THC, but modulates them and also interacts with other non-cannabinoid receptors and receptor-independent pathways.
Psychoactivity is the major difference between THC and CBD. In fact, CBD can actually inhibit or neutralize the “high” caused by THC.
Learn more about these two cannabinoids’ differences in this article.
There are over 100 types of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, each differing in their degree of psychoactivity and their effect. THC has psychoactivity, while CBD is non-intoxicating and non-addictive.
THC and CBD modulate the endocannabinoid system in very different ways. The intoxicating or “high” feeling results from THC binding to the body’s cannabinoid receptors in a way that only THC can do. CBD does not bind to your cannabinoid receptors like THC, but modulates them and also interacts with other non-cannabinoid receptors and receptor-independent pathways.
Psychoactivity is the major difference between THC and CBD. In fact, CBD can actually inhibit or neutralize the “high” caused by THC.
Learn more about these two cannabinoids’ differences in this article.
Effects of CBD Products
CBD products must contain less than 0.3% THC. This is a federal law.
This small concentration will not get you high. However, CBD consumers often report other effects, including relaxation, increased focus, alleviated stress, calmness, and even reduced physically held tension. The most commonly reported effects are relaxation and calmness.
If you are an individual who is affected by CBD, effects will depend on dosage and intake method. Many first-time users report experiencing these effects within 30 minutes of taking CBD oil (typically via drops under the tongue), 5 minutes after vapor inhalation, or 40-120 minutes after consuming edibles.
You may not experience any effects if you take a small amount. Likewise, it may take consistently taking CBD for a week or two before you notice the effects. There is a small percentage of the population who CBD has no effect on regardless of the dose.
Whether or not you experience effects, be assured that you will not be high from consuming CBD products legally produced and sold in the United States.
This small concentration will not get you high. However, CBD consumers often report other effects, including relaxation, increased focus, alleviated stress, calmness, and even reduced physically held tension. The most commonly reported effects are relaxation and calmness.
If you are an individual who is affected by CBD, effects will depend on dosage and intake method. Many first-time users report experiencing these effects within 30 minutes of taking CBD oil (typically via drops under the tongue), 5 minutes after vapor inhalation, or 40-120 minutes after consuming edibles.
You may not experience any effects if you take a small amount. Likewise, it may take consistently taking CBD for a week or two before you notice the effects. There is a small percentage of the population who CBD has no effect on regardless of the dose.
Whether or not you experience effects, be assured that you will not be high from consuming CBD products legally produced and sold in the United States.
How Agricultural Practices and Processing Impact CBD Products
Methods used throughout the lifecycle of CBD products, including agricultural practices and extraction techniques, can also impact your experience with the product.
Firstly, there are many extract techniques. Some are highly refined and strip the end product of the full spectrum of plant constituents, and some create a product as close to the plant in its living form, some involve petrochemicals, and many others that fall in between. As you browse CBD products, note what techniques the manufacturer uses. It is also important to note that many CBD companies do not grow their own hemp. Instead, they purchase concentrate extract from other companies and have no connection to (or even knowledge of) the plants grown. So, consider the agricultural practices a company uses to ensure they align with your own values and concerns for the environment. Consider these questions:
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Ethically Grown and Sustainably Produced CBD Products
At Chrysalis Earth Farm, we use regenerative agriculture practices to grow our hemp. More specifically, we use beyond-organic, no-till, bionutrient, and mulch farming methods that result in more nutrient-dense plants and, ultimately, better oils.
Additionally, as trained herbalists, we use best practices for handling dried material and making herbal medicines.
In every step of the process, from seed to bottle, we focus on soil health, plant nutrition, and nature’s wisdom to bring forth land-based healing.
You can be assured that every product from Chrysalis Earth Farm has integrity. Our products will not get you high, instead we hope you experience calming, relaxing, or healing effects you are seeking through CBD.
Additionally, as trained herbalists, we use best practices for handling dried material and making herbal medicines.
In every step of the process, from seed to bottle, we focus on soil health, plant nutrition, and nature’s wisdom to bring forth land-based healing.
You can be assured that every product from Chrysalis Earth Farm has integrity. Our products will not get you high, instead we hope you experience calming, relaxing, or healing effects you are seeking through CBD.