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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #2: What is Hemp?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #2: What is Hemp?

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants. Through the extensive hybridization in the past decade, the lines between cannabis sativa and cannabis indica have been blurred. That being said, hemp is a variety of cannabis plants that are CBD dominant, meaning that they have relatively high concentrations of CBD and low concentrations of THC. As per the 2018 farm bill - also known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - farmers are now legally allowed to cultivate hemp plants in the United States as long as it has less than 0.3% THC. This has led to the surge and the competition in the hemp and hemp derived products market. The hemp plant has been used in many industrial and practical applications including, but not limited to, apparel, food, and paper.

For more in-depth information about the history on hemp, check out our blog post here.

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The Key Health Benefits of Mindful Eating
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The Key Health Benefits of Mindful Eating

Are you a fast eater? Do you eat while working? How often do you eat while standing up, on the go, or maybe sitting down but in a distressed mood? Most of us can relate to one or more of these sce...

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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #3: What is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
Cannabis

Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #3: What is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?

While hemp and marijuana are both varieties of the cannabis plant, there are two key differentiators. In terms of their chemical makeup, marijuana often has high concentrations of THC, which is the...

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