Definitions
- Referring to a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown for industrial use. - Talking about the fibers, seeds, and oil extracted from the hemp plant. - Describing products made from hemp, such as clothing, paper, and building materials.
- Referring to a genus of flowering plants that includes several species, including Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. - Talking about the dried leaves, flowers, and stems of the cannabis plant that are used for medicinal or recreational purposes. - Describing products made from cannabis, such as edibles, oils, and tinctures.
List of Similarities
- 1Both hemp and cannabis come from the same plant species, Cannabis sativa.
- 2Both have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries.
- 3Both contain cannabinoids, chemical compounds that interact with the body's endocannabinoid system.
- 4Both have been subject to legal restrictions and regulations in many countries.
- 5Both have potential uses in various industries, such as medicine, textiles, and construction.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Hemp contains low levels of THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, while cannabis can contain high levels of THC.
- 2Uses: Hemp is primarily grown for industrial use, while cannabis is primarily used for medicinal or recreational purposes.
- 3Legal status: Hemp is legal to grow and use in many countries, while cannabis is illegal in many countries or heavily regulated.
- 4Cultivation: Hemp can be grown in a variety of climates and soil types, while cannabis requires specific growing conditions and techniques.
- 5Products: Hemp is used to make products such as clothing, paper, and building materials, while cannabis is used to make products such as edibles, oils, and tinctures.
Remember this!
While hemp and cannabis come from the same plant species, they have significant differences in composition, uses, legal status, cultivation, and products. Hemp is primarily grown for industrial use and contains low levels of THC, while cannabis is primarily used for medicinal or recreational purposes and can contain high levels of THC. Hemp is legal to grow and use in many countries, while cannabis is illegal in many countries or heavily regulated.
