Colorado became the envy of the nation when we passed a law to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in 2012. Living in Colorado gave us as Colorado CBD Products the opportunity to learn about cannabis and its benefits without the risk of punishment or shame. Our company was founded by a group of Colorado natives that have several years of experience working in the cannabis industry. Our mission is to educate people to the benefits of cannabis, especially for pain. We also are strong supporters of using cannabis for mental illnesses like depression and PTSD. In an age where the abuse of pharmaceutical drugs is out of control, we want to teach people about using cannabis as a natural remedy to combat physical and mental ailments.
Cannabis: Hemp v. Marijuana
In years past, cannabis was primarily thought to get you “high”. However, cannabis is a very complex plant. There are different varietals of cannabis. Both marijuana and hemp come from the cannabis sativa species, but marijuana also comes from the cannabis indica species. Hemp differs from marijuana in appearance; marijuana has full, flowering leaves and hemp has thin and shiny leaves. But, they don’t just look different, their chemical makeup varies as well.
Perhaps the biggest difference between hemp and marijuana is the level of THC; the psychoactive element that leads to the feeling of being “high” when consumed. THC is a cannabinoid; naturally occurring elements in the cannabis plant. Marijuana, depending on the strain, can contain THC levels of up to 30%. On the other hand, the THC concentration in hemp is minimal. In order to be legal to be consumed in the United States, the THC level in hemp products needs to be 0.3% or less.
Hemp, on the other hand is extremely rich in cannabidiol, also known as CBD; another one of the hundreds of cannabinoids found in both marijuana and hemp. However, because of hemp’s extremely low THC levels, CBD derived from hemp has become liquid gold in the area of natural and holistic medicine.
Hemp Oil for Pain
Surely, everyone has experienced physical pain. Whether you are dealing with chronic pain diseases such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, or you are in pain after working out, heavy lifting, or a car accident, you’ve probably resorted to Tylenol or Motrin for relief. However, more and more people are passing on traditional medicine favor of hemp oil, an all-natural treatment for pain and inflammation.
Hemp oil is being infused into balms, oils, creams, lotions, rubs and salves to treat pain topically. The benefit of treating pain with topical hemp oil products is that you can target a specific area. Using hemp oil for pain is fast acting because it penetrates the pores and enters the blood stream and begins working immediately. To learn more about the benefits of using hemp oil for pain, we have provided a comprehensive overview on our website. Head over to Colorado CBD Products to check it out!