20/11/2019
Decades of prohibition has led to much confusion about cannabis.
Do you know the difference?
🌿H**p and marijuna fall under the Cannabis genus, and while these two terms are not legitimate nomenclature, they have been adopted by culture and used in US laws.
🌿H**p and ma*****na can appear indistinguishable from each other; the defining characteristic is the chemical composition within each plant. They contain dozens of different chemical compounds, known as cannabiniods. The most widely known of these cannabiniods are THC, known for its euphoric effect, and CBD, known for its health benefits.
🌿While each variety of Cannabis can produce high amounts of CBD, h**p classifies varieties that contain .3% THC or less and ma*****na classifies varieties with more than .3% THC.
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🌿Growing conditions are different for the two plants. H**p is a fast growing sturdy and husky plant. Its stocky frame allows it to be grown close together and to withstand many climates. Ma*****na needs a warm, humid climate and can need up to 6’ of space between each plant.
🌿H**p has a myriad of uses and has been grown for thousands of years. Many believed it to be the first cultivated crop. Food, oil, textiles, composite materials, jewelry, rope, paper, and w**d control are just a few of the uses for h**p.
🌿Cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years and abundant new research on CBD is showing just how beneficial it is for so many ailments.