What is the difference between Hemp & Marijuana Plants/CBD?

Hemp species plant exhibits high levels of CBD and low levels of THC (less than 0- 0.3%) which is identified as Full Spectrum CBD after processing. Other processing methods extract and remove other compounds, terpenes, etc.  Broad Spectrum contains everything that full-spectrum has to offer such as cannabinoids, terpenes,  the THC is removed during extracting processes (No THC). You then have CBD Isolate which only contains the CBD compound, and all other compounds are removed during the extracting process which leaves you with 99.9% pure CBD. 

Conversely, marijuana contains anywhere from 5-30% THC and various amounts of CBD, CBN, THCV, and other cannabinoids and is usually identified as a distillate. THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive cannabinoid prominent in marijuana that is responsible for giving a “high.”

Although both hemp and marijuana are classified as cannabis species, their appearance, chemical composition, cultivation, and applications are entirely different. Hemp is one of the world’s oldest domesticated crops and it is seeing a resurgence after years of misconception banning it alongside its psychoactive relative, marijuana. Updated legislation worldwide has made industrial hemp available for use in over 25,000 possible applications including dietary supplementation, skin products, clothing, building materials, and accessories.

Is CBD from the hemp plant as potent as CBD from the Marijuana Plant?

Yes. Whether derived from hemp or marijuana, biological interactions of the CBD molecule in the human body are the same. CBD is CBD. The key to potency is the bioavailability (absorption) of the CBD molecule into the body, which is determined by two factors: size and potentiation. Life X-Cel ensures the highest possible potency by using technology to fractionate CBD crystals into smaller particles for significantly higher bioavailability (absorption). Our Broad-spectrum tinctures contain additional hemp plant compounds that further enhance the uptake of CBD, including cannabinoids and terpenes & flavonoids, etc that work synergistically to affect your endocannabinoid system to maximize effectiveness.