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Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil – What is the Difference?
Hemp Oil and CBD Oil are two terms you might come across when looking for the right CBD product that could mean the same thing or be completely different so it is important to understand them.
Therefore CBD is a molecule found in the oil extracted from the hemp plant which is where the name hemp oil comes from.
Things to look for when purchasing a CBD product.
At the CBD Oil NZ team we're looking to provide you with up to date information on CBD in New Zealand regarding new research and regulation.
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Cannabinoids
Cannabis contains over 100 different compounds called cannabinoids where CBD and THC are a couple of the most abundant and well researched. The cannabis flower, present on the female cannabis plant is covered in resin glands where cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are extracted from. Cannabis resin is a dark to light brown substance which is scraped off the surface of the cannabis plant and pressed into a solid lump, sometimes referred to as hashish.
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CBD (Cannabidiol) belongs to a large group of plant-based chemicals (phytochemicals) present from the cannabis plant. In the cannabis plant CBD is typically the second most abundant compound by concentration after tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is highly psychoactive. The therapeutic activities of CBD have been utilised for a wide range of disease conditions including those affecting the skin, immune and musculoskeletal system.
CBD and Cannabis Infographic
Check out our easy to read infographic about the cannabis plant, its key molecules, therapeutic benefits and ways to consume it.