It’s important to know the differences between hemp and medical marijuana, especially if you or someone you love is interested in CBD.
We are frequently asked if pet-relief products contain marijuana, and this is largely because pet owners don’t want to get their pets high. Below is everything you need to know about the differences between hemp and marijuana. Don’t forget that CBD/hemp products are great for you as well as your furry friends.
Do Marijuana and Hemp Come from the Same Plant?
Hemp and marijuana do not come from the same plant. They are both in the cannabis family, but each plant has distinct properties. For example, the hemp plant doesn’t contain a lot of THC, but it does contain a lot of CBD. Marijuana, on the other hand, contains a lot of THC, though it typically lacks the very beneficial properties associated with CBD. For this reason, hemp is legal throughout the United States whereas marijuana is not.
Hemp and Marijuana Are Grown Differently
Marijuana and hemp are grown in different ways. CBD-rich hemp is grown outdoors in natural sunlight, requires little water, and is one of the most eco-friendly crops in the world. Medical marijuana is typically grown in large warehouses using extremely high amounts of electricity. Intense lighting and massive ventilation systems are required, and of course water is needed as well.
The Ways in Which Hemp and Marijuana Oil Are Extracted Are Important
CBD hemp oil is extracted using supercritical CO2 methods—no harmful solvents are ever used. Extraction of medical marijuana oil, on the other hand, almost always requires butane or other dangerous solvents.
Is It Safe to Give My Pets Marijuana?
No! Marijuana contains high levels of THC, a compound that’s extremely dangerous when given to pets. Medical marijuana is a psychoactive drug, one that can severely harm your pet’s brain and nervous system when consumed. It’s important, when you’re buying CBD oil for pets, to ensure the products you’re buying are made using only hemp oil; stay away from extracts that come from a marijuana-hemp hybrid plant.
CBD hemp oil is non-psychoactive, so it won’t get your pets high. CBD is extracted from the hemp plant, and this compound is easily digested by most pets.