What is CBD Hemp Oil?

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Does all hemp oil contain CBD? What is the difference between CBD oil and hemp oil? Is CBD hemp oil?

All of those inquiries fall under the umbrella of one overarching question: Just what is CBD hemp oil anyway?

About CBD Hemp Oil

Perhaps it's time to go back to basics. First, CBD stands for cannabidiol, and cannabidiol is a compound extracted from the hemp plant. It is just one of more than 100 cannabinoids, the unique compounds found in hemp. Cannabinoids are known for their health-promoting abilities and for helping people be resilient to changes in their environment. Basically, people turn to CBD hemp oil as an all-natural way to help them maintain their equilibrium.

Yes, cannabidiol is a component of cannabis, which brings us to another frequently asked question about CBD.

Can CBD make me high?

The answer is no. CBD is not marijuana, and along with being incredibly safe, it's also not psychoactive, which means it doesn't alter a person's mental state by affecting the way their brain and nervous system functions. It's important to note that CBD extracted from marijuana is illegal in most states, whereas CBD extracted from agricultural hemp is legal under federal law (provided it contains 0.3% or less of THC, which is the legally allowable amount).

While it is true that hemp and marijuana are part of the same plant family, hemp is not marijuana and vice versa. They differ greatly in how they are cultivated, how they function and how they are used. Most marijuana has a high level of THC, which is the psychoactive substance people who use it medicinally or recreationally seek.

Hemp, on the other hand, contains just a tiny amount of THC, but is high in CBD. Hemp is a bit of a do-it-all plant, and can be used to make skincare products, fabric for clothing, paper, dietary supplements, and much more. And, of course, one of its more popular uses is as CBD hemp oil that can be incorporated as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

For more information on CBD hemp oil, check out our extensive CBD FAQ.