What’s the deal with CBD? It’s sold everywhere… but isn’t it cannabis too?

Yes! CBD is also cannabis. “CBD” is short for cannabidiol, which is one of many cannabinoids–a.k.a. active compounds–found in the cannabis plant. CBD products contain CBD in isolation.

CBD-only products derive from Cannabis Ruderalis, a class of cannabis we commonly call Hemp. Recently, Hemp-derived CBD products became federally legal, which is why you’ll see them available at Whole Foods, your local coffee shop, and everywhere in-between.

CBD is not psycho-active, meaning it will not produce a euphoric effect. For that classic euphoric “high,” THC is the cannabinoid you must seek.

Today, when we say “cannabis,” we’re usually talking about the federally illegal, euphoric, THC type. However, CBD (and a whole slew of other cannabinoids) are present in THC-containing strains, too!

In short, CBD is found within cannabis, but we don’t call CBD products “cannabis.” Gotta love semantics. If you’re looking for CBD products exclusively, you may want to migrate over toCuraleafhemp.com!