Cannabis Guides

Cannabidiol (CBD) was discovered in the year 1940 it is extracted from the plant cannabis. Cannabidiol (CBD) is known for its medical healing properties and an element which releases the sense of relaxation and calmness. The plant cannabis is very popularly known for its psychoactive effects but CBD extracted from the same plant doesn’t contain any psychoactive effects.

There are different types of CBD edibles which are manufactured but the psychoactive effects are limited in every type of edibles as the percentage of THC concentration is limited by the regulators in the production of CBD edibles for decreased psychoactive effects. Cannabis is a part of the Cannabaceae family which consists of three main species cannabis-sativa, cannabis-indica, and cannabis-ruderalis.

The concentration of CBD and THC in cannabis sativa, indica, and ruderalis

• The cannabis Sativa edibles have a higher concentration of THC and a lower concentration of CBD.
• The cannabis indica edibles have a higher concentration of CBD and less concentration of THC.
• The cannabis ruderalis edibles are different from the other two types as it doesn’t contain any type of medical healing property. The edibles have a higher concentration of CBD and less concentration of THC.

Difference between CBD edibles and THC edibles

• People usually confuse the two CBD and THC, even though both of them are extracted from the same plant but each has its own properties and psychoactive effects. CBD stands for Cannabidiol and THC stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol.
• CBD edibles have less or no psychoactive effects as the concentration of THC is limited. The concentration of THC cannot exceed the limit of 0.3 per cent. The consumer can benefit from CBD edibles without getting high. Elements Gummies is one of an example of CBD edibles
• THC edibles have more psychoactive effects as compared to CBD edibles as THC edibles have more than 0.3 per cent concentration of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) present. For instance Elements THC Candy has more psychoactive effects than CBD edibles.

Are CBD edibles legal?

CBD edibles are legal in most of the countries as it doesn’t contain any psychoactive effects which make the edibles a non-intoxicating substance. Even though CBD is extracted from the plant cannabis the THC concentration limit is regulated and limited by the authorities while the manufacturing process of CBD edibles which make the edibles legal in many countries.

Where can you buy CBD edibles?

CBD edibles are not easily available in most of the countries even though it is a legal product in the eyes of the authorities. For instance, to buy the cannabis product in the country of Canada the patient requires a medical prescription for their medical expert or professional. The CBD edibles manufacturing companies cannot sell their products legally to patients without medical prescription.

What are the different types of CBD edibles?

CBD edibles come in different forms such as gummies, candies, baked goods, pastries, bars, CBD chocolates, CBD oil and many more. The CBD oil edibles can be mixed with foods and drinks for consumption. CBD edibles are consumed for medical properties as well as for relaxing effects.