What is Cannabis Hemp and CBD?
Humans have used hemp since the beginning of recorded time. For much of this history, we have focused on using the plant’s seeds and fibers for various activities. It is only recently that have begun finding new uses for its baser elements. The CBD (Cannabidiol) and the plant’s other cannabinoids have recently been found to offer several health benefits, and we are now in the process of using these cannabinoids to their fullest extent. In the world of industry, the parts of the hemp plant we most often use are the seeds, fibers, cannabidiol (CBD), and plant materials which are used for the exological building industry. These parts are harvested from Sativa cannabis plants which are specially bred to have strong fibers and a high-density creation rate.
The amount of THC found in industrial hemp plants is less than 0.3 %
Along with CBD, hemp plants also contain small concentrations of many other cannabinoids; this includes THC as well as other metabolites such as phenolic compound and terpenes. The amount of THC found in industrial hemp plants is less than 0.3 %; this is because of the way these plants are bred to have stronger fibers and higher seed production. As a result, industrial hemp plants are not used for CBD extraction.
Unlike industrial hemp plants, high-CBD hemp plants are never used to harvest fiber or seeds but are instead grown specifically for the extraction of CBD and other nutrients.
Prior to 2014, the majority of hemp farming took place in China where much of the hemp was genetically modified and was generally not safe for use in CBD extraction. These plants often contained high amounts of pesticide residue and heavy metals. It was in 2014 that the Agriculture Act was changed to allow the cultivation of hemp in parts of the US. As a result of this change, CBD extraction has become a significant industry.
