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The Cannabis plant (both Hemp and Marijuana) contains over 100 types of Phytocannabinoid molecules.  The most well-known of these are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) that function differently in the human body. What is THC? THC is the molecule responsible for the psychoactive effect, or ‘high’, that Cannabis is known for. In strains classified as Marijuana, THC occurs in percentages around 16% on average.  Strains classified as Hemp, however, have THC of 0.3% or less. The THC molecule targets CB1 receptors in the brain and nervous system that regulate mood, appetite, perception, and other cognitive functions. As the human body naturally produces Cannabinoids already as part of the Endocannabinoid System (or ECS), THC molecules are not seen as invaders, but...

  Cannabidiol (CBD) Cannabidiol is a naturally occurring phytochemical (like beta-carotene in carrots) found in the Cannabis plant.  In the plants classified as Hemp, the level of CBD is much higher than other compounds such as THC (less than 0.3%).   CBD vs THC THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol, is another compound found in high quantities in strains of Cannabis known as Marijuana.  THC has a psychoactive, intoxicating effect, whereas CBD does not.  For more information about the differences between THC and CBD you can read our blog post dedicated to the subject here.   The Endocannabinoid System in the Human Body The bodies of multi celled organisms such as animals and humans contain a system of receptors called the Endocannabinoid System....