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The difference Between Weed and CBD Flower 

If you’re looking to figure out the difference between CBD flower and weed, this isn’t easy with an eye that’s untrained. However, the shape and the sizes of each of the plants along with the leaves help you tell the difference. They are similar in terms of buds, and the difference is the way the flower looks, the way the chemicals are composed, and also, how it creates variable effects. 

What’s CBD 

CBD is basically from the hemp plant, and it’s something that’s found in high amounts of almost all strains. With less than .3% THC in it, it’s something that also differs from the marijuana plants because that can have almost 30% in some cases, and both of these do have CBD in different amounts. 

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This is one that can also be smoked too, just like with THC, but it’s oftentimes taken in oil or edible forms to help with various different ailments. 

The similarities and differences 

There are some differences and similarities of CBD and THC, and you may want to be mindful of it so that you don’t smoke the wrong type. If you don’t want to get intoxicated or worry about failing drug tests or if you want to avoid trouble, learn the difference between these now. 

So what’s the similarities. They do look similar in the flower appearance, and they both smell similar due to the terpenes that offer the aroma, so that’s why you can’t go off of smell alone. The differences are basically in the amount of potency of THC in this. Another thing is, it’s also illegal in some cases to have THC, but with CBD, it’s legal in all of the states, so you will not get in as much trouble with CBD, but THC is a little difference. 

How to Tell the Differences 

The hemp plants that you see every now and then are a lot more taller, and much thinner, compared to the marijuana types of plants. Although you may see some sativa strains that are kind of tall, the hemp plants grow much taller. 

You also see it in the flowers that are created. Marijuana plants have a lot more flowers that are produced, and they’re usually done in bunches which are dense, but hemp flowers a re a bit more sparse compared to this. 

Then there is the leaf size.  Hemp plants tend to have thinner leaves in most cases that the marijuana leaves, which are thicker and a bit fatter. However, there are certain strains which do have similar textures to this, so bear that in mind when you’re looking at these plants. 

The flower is different mostly because of how intoxicating it is.  You can’t really tell much of a difference otherwise than these two things.  Another thing to keep in mind, is the stages of growth the plant is in. if you don’t see a plant when it’s growing, figuring out the difference in the flower and the appearance of this is a very difficult thing, and it can be a struggle for some people. 

Overall, if you’re totally not sure, you can always just ask someone.  Usually, the buds are already cultivated, and you’ll only know by smoking it, but if you do see a plant and are curious about whether it’s one or the other, take some time to learn a little bit about the 

Types of Cannabis Oil Concentrates 

One thing that makes cannabis different from the rest, is how versatile it is. It’s more than just flowers, there are also edibles and pre-rolls too.  Another fun way is through concentrates, and here, we’ll give you a few different types, and how they’re consumed. 

Live Resin 

This is basically undiluted types of cannabis that’s directly concentrated. It’s taken from the extraction of flash frozen flowers, so all of the cannabinoids and terpenes that are flavorful are there. It usually has a  golden or orange appearance. Most people use live resin through: –

  • dabbing with a dab rig 
  • Adding it to the top of a bowl or joint 
  • Vaping this 

Live resin is something you should always start small with, as it does have a lot of THC, and this can cause a lot of effects real fast, so keep that in mind. 

Cannabis Oil 

This is one that’s done directly through extractions, and usually, it’s from the original dried flower. 

While the methods do differ, most of them use CO2 with this, preserving the original cannabinoids within the plant, and it’s a full-spectrum kind of resin. This is one that’s super easy for you to use too. 

To use this, do the following: 

  • Take the dosage and use a syringe to get it out. 
  • Put it underneath the tongue and wait around 30 seconds for it to fully absorb 
  • Sterilize the syringe with some hot water, then let it dry out 
  • You can also do this by adding it to drinks and foods like an edible 

These usually take a little bit longer to work, and you should always try to start with low dosages, and go slow, so that you don’t have to worry about possibly taking too much. 

Isolates 

These are those that have high levels of one cannabinoid within it, and they come in specific formats. Some of them include oils, powders, edibles, and more. some of them are also odorless too. You can usually ingest this, or use it like a tincture sublingually to get the effects 

To use it as a tincture, you do the following: 

  • Take this, put it under the tongue and wait until it’s dissolved 
  • Add it to drinks and then serve it 
  • Once you use this, you can just wait. The cool thing about all isolates, is that they are decarbed, so no heat is required to make the effect of this happen. 

Rosin Has 

Rosin, or hash, is basically a more concentrated type of cannabis with an orange or brown color to this. Lots of people like this one because it’s incredibly flavorful, doesn’t combust, and is very potent. 

You can use this in the following ways: 

– adding to bongs and bowls 

Dabbing this in a dab rig

Vaping it with other concentrates 

These are definitely popular because they’re very potent. It’s got a lot of THC within this, so if you’re going to be someone who uses this, always make sure that you do take these slow too. 

Diamonds 

Finally, we’ve got diamonds. 

These are structures that are made of crystal shapes, and they do look like diamonds, but they’re transparent. You can make these easily, and you can add these to rigs and dab pens, and also crush them up into joints. These are super concentrated, so definitely go little with the types of concentrates, and do it in a way that’s smart and effective. 

With cannabis, you’ve got a lot of options, and these are the concentration options to check out. 

All about Hemp 

Hemp is something that’s used not just for cannabis consumption, but it’s also something more. it can be used in rope, clothing, cleaning products, food, and is even considered a biofuel. While it won’t create the high that weed does, this is something that still offers a ton of health benefits. 

What it is 

Hemp is part of the cannabis sativa species, and it also does have the same ancestor that marijuana and other types of cannabis plants have. While cannabis is usually bred solely for the buds and the cultivate profiles, or the psychoactive reasons, the hemp plant is bred for the fibers of the stalk, and the seeds that are used as a great resource. 

The thing with hemp, is that it’s not something new. It’s been used for years and is considered the oldest crop that’s been domesticated known to people on earth. We get fiber directly from the stems of the plant, which is what’s used to make materials to build, clothing, rope, and even paper in a lot of cases. You can also get oil of this directly from the flowers and leaves, offering better cooking, and the seeds are also a great protein for you to use too. 

The difference between legal hemp that you can get anywhere and those that are considered marijuana is basically the amount of THC in this. Most hemp plants have less than .3% THC in it, but you can also get marijuana cultivars from this, with little THC, but it’s still viewed as marijuana typically by the government. 

The differences between hemp and Marijuana 

There are some differences between this. The first and most obvious is the THC content within this. Psychoactive strains tend to contain a lot more THC, but all hemp that’s legal has only .3% THC in this, based on the dry weight. Even with the differences, farmers do need to have a license to raise the hemp, in order to work with the US laws. Hemp also has a lot of the same compounds that are found in marijuana too, which makes it something worth using. 

However, the big difference is that it’s in lower amounts. So you can consume it to have the benefits, but it’s not as worthwhile compared to say using other types of cannabis products such as CBD. Hemp is usually bred to get the seeds and the stalk, which is used for a variety of applications, including industrial and nutritional applications, and it also is a great bioremediatory to help restore soil that needs it. 

Marijuana is bred and grown for one reason: the trichomes. The trichomes are where a ton of the different cannabinoids are, including those that aren’t necessarily active. CBN, CBD, THCV, and the like offer a ton of great, therapeutic benefits to this that can really shine when you breed them a certain way. 

Hemp uses 

Hemp is something that’s used for a variety of reasons, including food, clothing, and other materials. 

CBD oil is actually taken from the leaves and the flowers, which is a legal way federally to let people use CBD as a supplement, which is why a lot of the cultivation for farmers is usually for this. Hemp oil is great for cooking, since it has a lot of omega-3s in it. 

The fibers are used for clothing, textiles, papers, ropes, and other materials to build. You can harvest to hurds in order to make anything from ceiling panels to bedding. The fibers that are on the outer parts of this do actually get separated as well too. 

Marijuana and Tumor Growth

While there are some effects that marijuana can have on some diseases, one that’s definitely got attention are those with cancer. Cancer is when a cell growth that’s abnormal happens, spreading to various parts of your body. It’s accompanied in many cases by weight loss, pain, nausea, and extreme weight loss too due to this. Some recent studies have discovered that certain cannabinoids, including THC can help with slowing this growth, improving life expectancy, and also offers treatment for this disease as well.

Can it really Help?

CBD is definitely something that can help, as it’s responsible to help with the targeting of the ID-1 gene, which is a big part of metastasizing, and spreading of these cancer cells. The component that’s psychoactive does help to shut this gene off, stopping the replication of these cells. Right now, the current discovery did help with not only showing the effect that this has on people, but also, the benefits that are there too.

Further evolution on the research has since grown, and now, there are tons of journal entries that are there that document how beneficial medical cannabis is for cancer. There is one journal called the oncogene journal, which shares how cannabis can help with this. According to a publication from 2007, it was found that THC does inhibit epithelial growth, and also it also helps with reducing the migration of this, and there is some evidence that’s been provided that shows how it’s slowed down the growth of cancer.

It also discusses the psychoactive parts of THC, responsible for blocking this movement, and the cells are supposed to be localized, and also keeps diseases at a much earlier level and stage. What this means, is that when it’s caught early, it can keep it from getting worse, thereby increasing the survival rate. Another study that also looked at this studied how cannabis and lung cancer are connected. They looked at mice that had metastatic cancer over the course of three weeks. They gave them some THC, and since then, the tumors were able to shrink by up to 60% in some cases, and this also reduced the cancer as well within people.

Can it Cure Cancer

There is some agreement that cannabis is a type of innovative medicine, and marijuana are now being seen in a more positive manner, with the correct journals and experiments that document the benefits that are there. As more and further research gets done on the daily about this, there is also more information provided to help show how to combat the symptoms and the disease.

It is also expected in many cases that the benefits that are related to the usage of medical cannabis will further be uncovered down the line. So while there isn’t a specific means that says yes, cannabis takes out cancer completely, there is a chance that it can do this, and there are many people who want that to be the case. The best way to determine the effects of marijuana, and the benefits for those with cancer is to wait and see. We don’t know for sure if it’ll be the saving grace that a lot of people can rely on. But what we do know right now, is that for current studies, there are a lot of great benefits that marijuana has on cancer, and there are tons of amazing benefits that this can offer, so hopefully down the line, we’ll be able to see more and more of these benefits come to light, shedding light on the benefits of medical cannabis for various illnesses too.