Short for Cannabidiol (pronounced “keh-nih-bih-DYE-all”), CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis. While CBD is an essential component of medical cannabis, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. While CBD is a component of marijuana (one of hundreds), by itself it does not cause the “high” associated with marijuana.

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While marijuana and hemp are technically related, one of the primary differences between industrial hemp and marijuana is their concentrations of THC. Short for Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC is the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that is responsible for the “high” feeling associated with its consumption. All strains of marijuana plants have concentrations of THC ranging anywhere between 4-17%. Conversely, industrial hemp plants contain only trace amounts of THC - 0.3% or less by dry weight. Not only is this small amount of THC not enough to get you high, at Curaleaf Hemp, we completely eliminate that trace amount during the manufacturing process so there is zero THC in our CBD products.

The research of the pharmacology of CBD is ongoing about the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) and CBD’s role in health and wellness. However, these studies are still ongoing and have not been approved by the FDA.

Curaleaf Hemp is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Curaleaf, a leading medical and wellness cannabis operator with over 40 dispensaries in the United States. While Curaleaf had primarily been engaged in the cultivation and sale of marijuana, it received countless requests and recommendations from patients seeking a non-intoxicating alternative. In order to focus exclusively on the needs of customers who want a natural supplement to their health and wellness with no “high,” Curaleaf Hemp was launched in 2018.

At Curaleaf Hemp, we’re committed to ensuring total quality from seed to sale. That means maintaining exceptional relationships with our growers, constant visibility into their growing operations and total transparency with our consumers. By working with farmers here in the US, we are able to closely control the quality and safety of all our products. We are also helping to support our farming communities.

Curaleaf Hemp utilizes a process called full spectrum CO2 extraction to pull the raw CBD extract from industrial hemp plants that we use to make all of our products. CO2 produces the purest extract.

Isolate CBD is just what it sounds like. After the CBD is extracted from the plant and run through a complicated distillation process, the end product is “isolated” CBD in pure, crystal form. Broad Spectrum CBD is any CBD product that also contains the natural array of other cannabinoids, but with ZERO THC.

Every Curaleaf Hemp product is tested to ensure the concentration and consistency of our products. We also test to ensure our products are free of pesticides, solvents and other harmful contaminants. Rigorous testing at every phase of the process from extraction to packaging ensures our customers get the purest and most consistent CBD on the market. Click here to view the certificate of analysis for your Curaleaf Hemp or Select CBD product.

At Curaleaf Hemp, our consumers tell us they use our products in a number of ways to support their overall health and wellness.

We recommend discussing your interest in CBD with your doctor and listening to their thoughts and suggestions. If you decide that our products are for you, we recommend a “start low and go slow” strategy. This involves applying small doses of our product, documenting in a journal the amount you used and how your body responded and then increasing the amount/frequency of applications if necessary.

At Curaleaf Hemp, we believe the purest CBD comes from the purest source. As we explained in FAQ #2, CBD can be extracted from hemp and marijuana plants. In addition to CBD, marijuana plants also contain anywhere from 4-17% THC, the intoxicating compound that gets you “high.” We eliminate any possibility of THC influencing our CBD products by extracting our CBD exclusively from hemp plants with no more than 0.3% THC. As a result, our hemp-based CBD can be shipped across state lines and sold anywhere local rules permit, whereas marijuana-based CBD may only be purchased in a dispensary.

As more research is done and the true potential of CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids is unlocked, we expect CBD and hemp to become primary wellness supplements.

The most common misconception about hemp is that it is the same as marijuana. As a result of this misconception, people who want nothing to do with marijuana have a hard time believing that CBD is natural and non-intoxicating. At Curaleaf Hemp, it’s our job to help provide some guidance on the facts about hemp and CBD while making sure to avoid any claims not confirmed by proper clinical research.

Essential oils contain many bio-active compounds like terpenes that are the building blocks of aromatherapy. We have chosen to marry some of our CBD products with essential oils we believe provide a synergistic benefit.

Although we have received countless letters, emails and testimonials from satisfied consumers, the only FDA-approved CBD product is Epidiolex (a pharmaceutical drug primarily prescribed to children with certain seizures). For that reason, we are unable to make claims about any health benefits of our CBD products.We stand by the quality of all our CBD products and the fact that they all contain 0.0% THC.We encourage you to ask your physician for his/her thoughts on CBD. Once you have all the facts, make an informed decision about whether CBD is right for you.

Delta-9 THC stands for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. Delta-9 THC is one of primary cannabinoids found in cannabis. There are more than 500 substances and 100 different cannabinoid molecules in the cannabis plant. Medical or adult-use cannabis (“marijuana”) and hemp are both members of the cannabis plant family and Delta-9 THC can be found in both. All Curaleaf Hemp D-9 products are derived from industrial hemp and are federally compliant with the 2018 Farm Bill.

The feeling of being “high” is most commonly associated with consuming Delta-9 THC. If you ingest Delta-9 THC you may experience psychoactive effects that could cause you to feel “high.” We recommend you follow the golden rule – “start low, go slow.” Begin with our suggested dose of one-quarter of any of our Select Delta-9 THC Edibles (1.25mg) and then adjust as you see fit.

Curaleaf is the parent company for the Select brand, however we do not currently sell this product at Curaleaf retail locations. As such, Curaleaf does not accept returns or exchanges for any products not purchased at our dispensaries, including Select Delta-9 products Please contact the retailer you purchased the product from for further inquiry.

Products containing hemp-derived Delta-9 THC are legal at the federal level as long as the THC is derived from hemp and contains no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, when measured by dry weight. Our products are well within that standard.

However, some states do not allow certain products, so it’s important to check the laws in your specific area before purchasing and using any product containing hemp-derived Delta-9 THC.

It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before using hemp-derived Delta-9 THC if you are taking other medications.

A high-quality, hemp-derived Delta-9 THC product will provide you access to third-party lab testing results. View our lab results here (insert link).

All Select Delta-9 products are tested for potency, microbiological contaminants, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins and residual solvents through an ISO accredited testing laboratory.

Curaleaf is proud to relentlessly monitor and improve our testing, quality-control and compliance teams, capabilities and resources, which are often stricter than industry and state standards. Our Select Delta-9 products are made in a GMP certified facility in KY.

As industry pioneers, Curaleaf was one of the first companies to invest in advanced testing laboratories. We led the way in bringing this testing into standard industry practice and were among the first companies to invest in quality control expertise and systems.

We are bringing this legacy and these industry-leading standards to the legal, but largely unregulated market for adult use hemp-derived Delta-9 THC products.

If you have a question or concern about a Select Delta-9 product that you purchased, purchased, please click here.

View our lab results here.