“Cannabis 101”

 


All of the buzz-words and descriptions that we hear and see to describe cannabis (including marijuana, hemp, CBD, Indica, Sativa, ETC…) start with a simple and wonderful plant.

Cannabis is a genus (family) of flowering plants in the Cannabaceae family, and is generally thought to be the first industrially grown and harvested plant in the history of man. Read more about some interesting historical facts about the history of Cannabis here.

1) What is the difference between Hemp (which is legal in all 50 US states) and Marijuana (Only Legal for Medical Use in 39 states and Recreational Use in 12 States)?

2) OK, so Marijuana Plants have more than 0.3% THC. What does that mean?

 3) What is CBD, and what makes it different than Marijuana?

4) Is there a difference in CBD that comes from Hemp plants or Marijuana plants?

5) So now that I have a very basic understanding of Hemp and Cannabis Plants, how do I know what Strain (Type) to try?

6) Now I understand all the basics, but need to understand delivery methods. What are the positives and Negatives of Smoking, Vaping, Consuming Edibles, Using Tinctures and other Cannabis Products?