To ward off animals, some plants grow bark, spines, or thorns. When damaged, certain plants produce scents, repulsive flavors, or toxic substances.
THC, a molecule generated by the cannabis plant, is one such poison.
It’s a biomolecule the plant makes, according to Dr. Michael Budziszek, professor of Cannabis Cultivation at Johnson & Wales University. It is a biochemical process that lessens herbivory. This is a plant defense mechanism because it doesn’t want to be eaten.
The dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant are referred to as cannabis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids, which are chemical substances.
Many different cannabinoids exist. THC is the one that is highlighted. Tetrahydrocannabinol-cannabidiol. Consequently, that is a cannabinoid, said Budziszek.
The term “cannabis” refers to all of the different ways the plant is utilized. The amount of THC in each group differs from the others.
Tetrahydrocannabinol is categorized as marijuana when it is above 0.3% and is deemed intoxicating, mentally changing, and psychotropic. CBD (cannabidiol) and hemp are both non-psychoactive cannabis products with less than 0.3% THC.
Cannabis, hemp, and marijuana are all the same plant, but we use them in various ways for various purposes, according to Budziszek.
Hemp is primarily used as a fiber for industry. The marijuana-classified psychoactive varieties of the plant are offered for both recreational and therapeutic purposes.
Despite the fact that CBD is not psychoactive, it can be used as a food additive and is frequently combined with marijuana products.
Since many years, hemp seeds, which are rich in protein, have been sold for human consumption.
There are numerous applications for the cannabis plant across numerous industries. Its terms in the economy are derived from hemp, CBD, and marijuana.
Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize marijuana for recreational use back in May. Anyone in the state who is 21 or older will be able to possess marijuana and grow it at home under the new law.
Sales of recreational goods will begin in precisely two weeks.
