What exactly is the difference between cannabis, hemp and marijuana Part 1

By, Lauraine Kanders, ANP, ACNP-BC

It’s all about the CBD and THC

The distinction between Cannabis and its two dominant species, marijuana and hemp, has become utterly perplexing to many. This confusion is a direct result of ten decades of misinformation communicated to the public. The public perception that these three entities are one is totally erroneous. In fact, they are not interchangeable terms at all.

Let me explain why.

Cannabis, Marijuana and Hemp

The plant family, Cannabis has two primary classifications — Indica and Sativa. Marijuana is a member of both Indica and Sativa but Hemp is only a member of the Sativa family. Being in the Sativa family, Hemp and Marijuana do indeed share some similarities but because the plants are different they do share crucial differences, as well.

Let’s explore these similarities and differences. Please read the rest of the article on my website blog. Here's the link. 

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