Scientifically, Industrial Hemp and Marijuana are types of Cannabis, but they have a significantly different genetic profile though due to how they were bred. Breeders around the world have been selectively breeding strains to produce different qualities like High THC, High CBD or High Fiber content for different reasons. Industrial Hemp is closer to the strains grown thousands of years ago to make paper, ropes and fabrics. However, newer hemp varieties in the USA are being bred to have more flowers and higher yields of cannabinoids and terpenes, such as our hemp we’re now using!
Marijuana has been selectively bred to produce a high amount of THC and only a very low amount of CBD. Our hemp, on the other hand, has been selectively bred to produce a very high amount of CBD and only a trace amount of THC. Fortunately, the cannabinoid profile of hemp is ideal for people looking for benefits from cannabis without the intoxicating effects commonly associated with marijuana. In the USA the legal definition of “industrial hemp,” comes from the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act (2018 Farm Bill), which defines hemp as: "The plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers... with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis."
Note: While hemp-derived CBD products are not intended to produce intoxication, individual products may vary. Always use hemp products as directed and consult your healthcare provider if you have questions about their use.