{"id":1060,"date":"2021-10-25T18:24:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T18:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theconsciousvibe.com\/?p=1060"},"modified":"2023-04-30T23:23:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T23:23:42","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-marijuana-vs-cannabis-vs-hemp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theconsciousvibe.com\/whats-the-difference-between-marijuana-vs-cannabis-vs-hemp\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s the Difference: Marijuana vs. Cannabis vs. CBD vs. THC vs. Hemp ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The cannabis plant has a long and confusing history<\/a>, and has taken on quite a few different names over the years. But understanding the different cannabis terms, is very important, especially when it comes to making a cannabis purchase in the new age of legalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pot, weed, sticky-icky, marijuana, bud, indica, and sativa are all slang terms used to describe the marijuana species of the cannabis plant which contain the psychoactive component, a molecule named Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC for short).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there’s also CBD and hemp which don’t get you high. And different ratio’s which contain both CBD & THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article we’ll “keep up with the Jones’s”, and explore all the cannabis related terminology, the differences, and expert reviews on the benefits on the cannabis plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s Dive In.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between Marijuana<\/strong> vs. Cannabis vs. Hemp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understanding cannabis terminology is actually a lot simpler than it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cannabis – <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The term \u201cCannabis\u201d is the overall species name of the plant, which has two sub-species of both Marijuana and Hemp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both ‘Marijuana’ and ‘Hemp’ are different sub-species of the Cannabis plant.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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What makes the cannabis plant ‘medically interesting’ is the 113<\/a> molecular compounds that are naturally produced and found in the Cannabis plant. These 100+ compounds are called Cannabinoids<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Cannabinoids <\/strong>from the cannabis plant are important because they directly interact<\/strong> with the human body by attaching themselves to a network of receptors which are part of our Central Nervous System <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All mammals also produce cannabinoids naturally within our own bodies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This network of receptors (which is part of the central nervous system<\/em>) inside the human body is known as the Endo-Cannabinoid System (ECS).<\/strong> And the main role of the Endocannabinoid System<\/strong> (ECS), is to maintain balance and homeostasis inside the body.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Summary: <\/strong>The cannabis plant produces cannabinoids, which fit like a \u2018lock and key\u2019 into our body’s endo-cannabinoid system (ecs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s this interaction with the ECS that is critical for understanding the medical benefits of the cannabis plant.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Marijuana – <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The marijuana sub-species of the cannabis plant is commonly known for getting people ‘high’ due to the larger concentration of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) molecules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marijuana plants also contain CBD, CBN, CBG and a hundred other cannabinoids, but in much less concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sativa vs Indica<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

All marijuana is broken up into 2 main strains. 1 Cannabis Sativa. 2. Cannabis Indica.
Although sativa and indica plants are biologically different, the difference in effects is mainly user independent and largely anecdotal<\/a>. Although many of the stereotypes outlined below DO ‘ring true’ for many cannabis enthusiasts. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Sativa – <\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Most cannabis workers describe sativa as an energizing, uplifting, and cerebral experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sativa strains are often marketed<\/a> for use during the daytime for physical activity or activities that require a high level of social interaction. The cannabis industry also uses this association as a way to market sativa products to specific target markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effects of sativa strains have also been known to provide a wide range of creative highs that may jumpstart your creativity and energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the plant itself, cannabis sativa plants are known to have long, thin leaves, as compared to an indicas much shorter broader leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indica – <\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Most cannabis workers describe indica as a strain with sedating, relaxing, and strong physical effects. Anecdotally, marijuana consumers describe indica as calming, “”couch-lock””, and deep relaxation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THC – Tetrahydrocannabinol<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The tetrahydrocannabinol (THC<\/a>) molecule fits directly into the receptors in the human body’s endo-cannabinoid system (ECS). It’s this direct fit between the endo-cannabinoid system’s CB1 receptor, and the THC molecule, that is directly responsible for the ‘therapeutic’ effects of cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n

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It’s because of the “therapeutic effects” (high feeling<\/em>) of THC, that the cannabis plant has been demonized for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to both Harvard Medical<\/a> & Healthline<\/a>, THC is used to help with the following:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n