CBD and THC are the two most common chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. Although the plant contains more than 140 chemical compounds that are unique to cannabis, CBD and THC are most ...

CBD was first isolated in 1940 whilst THC was isolated in 1964 by the preeminent cannabis scientist Raphael Mechoulam. At the most fundamental level, THC and CBD are different because of their ...

The Drug Enforcement Administration recently decided to add cannabidiol to its Schedule I substance list. The change directly affects both hemp and cannabis-derived CBD oil, a substance that is ...

A pharmacist explains the nuances of these two cannabis plant compounds Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Fact checked by ...

Both sativas and indicas refer to the species of the cannabis plant. While sativas are generally more uplifting and energizing, indicas are believed to be more relaxing and may have a sedating effect.

Marijuana − medical and recreational − is legal throughout more than half of the United States, and for some looking to familiarize themselves with the plant and its effects, learning all of the ...

Phase two of Canada’s cannabis laws come into effect Oct. 17, making it legal to buy a whole new generation of products, such as edibles, vapes, drinkables, extracts and topicals that include hemp and ...

CBD is seemingly everywhere from medicines, to supplements, to foods and beauty products. But what exactly is CBD? And why is it different from THC used to get high?