This is a educational quick course about all we have learned about CBD, Hemp and Marijuana.
Facts Vs. Fiction: What You Need to Know!
Think of the Cannabis Sativa L. plant as a kind of umbrella term. Under the plant are both the marijuana plant and the hemp plant. Although the two have similarities, they also have important differences that horse owners should be aware of.
Cannabis plants contain many different cannabinoids. Of these cannabinoids, cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are two of the most studied. This is also where many misunderstandings stem from.
There is still a rather negative stigma surrounding the cannabis plant due to its association with the “stoner” characters portrayed on television. However, this generalization couldn’t be farther from the truth in terms of the cannabis oil used for supporting health. In efforts to help remove the stigma, we want to explain a few things more in depth. We hope that our readers will then be able to educate others and that more correct knowledge regarding cannabis oil will be passed on from there.
The more people know the benefits of CBD oil, the more people & animals that can be helped in an all natural, non-toxic way. We feel that’s something we all can stand behind.
Hemp Derived CBD
Perhaps the most important difference between the hemp plant and the marijuana plant is that CBD oil derived from the hemp plant is virtually THC free as it contains no more than 0.3% THC. Why is this so important? We’re glad you asked.
THC is the chemical compound that gives its users the euphoric, “high” feeling associated with cannabis. Due to the fact that the levels of THC in the hemp plant are virtually non-existent, hemp-derived CBD will not get you or your pets high or experience any psychoactive feelings. Many pet owners wonder if CBD for animals will get their pet “high.” The answer is absolutely not.
Additionally, hemp derived cannabidiol is legal in all 50 states and can be purchased with a click of a button.
Marijuana Derived CBD
It is important to note that CBD can also be derived from the marijuana plant. The CBD oil will contain higher traces of THC which causes the psychoactive effects that most associate with getting high. Although many studies prove that horses can tolerate marijuana-derived CBD*, it is not legal in most states. Therefore, the CBD oil that you purchase for your horse will be derived from the hemp plant, not the marijuana plant.
*Additionally, it is necessary to mention that while horses can tolerate marijuana-derived CBD, other animals, like dogs and cats, cannot. Again, in most cases, this won’t be an issue but if you live in a state that has legalized marijuana products it is imperative that you only purchase hemp-derived CBD for your animals.
THCv Tetrahydrocannabivarin
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