{"id":20574,"date":"2022-08-03T08:29:52","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T12:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site-byndbotanicals-live-1676407674-hutv82hhi7yvuv.local\/?p=20574"},"modified":"2022-08-28T08:37:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T12:37:13","slug":"hemp-vs-cbd-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondbotanicals.com\/hemp-vs-cbd-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Hemp vs CBD. What\u2019s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at Beyond Botanicals, we place a lot of value in Education, one of our core values. We speak to customers from many different backgrounds and levels of knowledge as they visit us to learn about and try CBD. One of the most common discussions we have is the comparison of benefits between hemp oils and CBD oils, as well as what the differences between them are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, we break down some common misconceptions, as well as make those comparisons for you. When you\u2019re done reading, you\u2019ll have a much better understanding of the components of the hemp plant, which are most beneficial, and which – if any – to avoid when you\u2019re shopping for any sort of cannabinoid therapy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding the difference between hemp and CBD<\/span><\/h2>\n

A source of confusion for many people is the presence of \u201cHemp seed oil\u201d on the ingredients list of a CBD product. Oftentimes, people new to CBD believe that a product does not have any CBD in it because it uses hemp seed oil as a carrier. This misconception is partially rooted in truth, but it\u2019s important to understand the whole ingredients list to know what\u2019s in your product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Hemp Oil contain CBD?<\/span><\/h3>\n

As you may have guessed from its name, hemp seed oil is derived from harvested seeds. The <\/span>Cannabis sativa<\/span><\/i> plant, or hemp as it\u2019s commonly called, has multiple uses depending on which part of it is harvested and extracted. Because active cannabinoids exist in the flowers only, oil extracted from the seeds of the hemp plant via cold pressing does not have CBD in it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, hemp seed oil has plenty of its own health benefits. It is rich in beneficial fatty acids, which make it a popular choice in various supplements and beauty products. Some recipes even use it as a salad dressing, where it contributes a rich, nutty taste to the greenery it compliments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Hemp<\/p>\n

CBD oil is a broad term which refers to extracts from the flowers of the (hemp) cannabis plant.The flowers contain tiny stalks that look like pin heads, called trichomes. Each of these trichomes contains a resinous collection of cannabinoids including THC and CBD. If you see phrases like \u201cfull spectrum extract\u201d, \u201cbroad spectrum extract\u201d, or \u201cCannabidiol (CBD) isolate\u201d on a product label, these indicate that you have a true CBD product, extracted from the leaves of the plant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These extracts are very highly concentrated, and are usually a thick, sticky mess to handle. To make ingesting CBD easier for consumers, they are blended into a carrier oil of some sort, which thins them out and makes them far easier both to measure and to take. Commonly, coconut oil and hemp seed oil are used as carriers. Now that you know this, you can see why simply seeing \u201chemp seed oil\u201d on a CBD product is not a good reason on its own to think there\u2019s no CBD in the product.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When comparing appearances, you will notice that unrefined hemp seed oil has a very dark green hue that is almost opaque in large amounts. It has a faintly nutty smell that is not overly indicative of cannabis. CBD extract in its pre-oil form is a golden, sticky, near-solid at room temperature that is not flowing and very difficult to work with. It smells distinctly of cannabis – a scent that many describe as \u201cdank\u201d, \u201cearthy\u201d, or \u201cdiesel\u201d. Once liquified and blended into a hemp seed carrier oil, it takes on the same appearance, presenting as dark green.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To recap what we\u2019ve learned about CBD vs hemp oil:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both CBD Oil and Hemp seed Oil are<\/span><\/h4>\n