According to history, CBD and hemp oil were first created in the 1940s; however, it’s 2020 and still, the CBD/hemp industry is very mysterious to some. CBD hemp oil comes off as a taboo product that always has a ton of questions associated with it, which is great because that’s where we, at Straight Hemp, come in! Here is a full guide explaining the ins and outs of CBD hemp oil and how we create CBD hemp oil products to help people all over the United States. Understanding the CBD Vs. Hemp Ba...

The term “industrial hemp” is somewhat redundant, as it can be applied to any C. sativa plants. Many varieties can be raised to express specific chemical profiles for specific uses. Essential oil cultivars are bred and grown for their essential oils (cannabinoids and terpenes), while textile cultivars are selected for fiber (used in rope, paper, and clothing) or hempseed oil (for cooking, lamps, paint production, etc.). Straight Hemp is proud to use only premium essential oil cultivars for ou...

CBD comes in multiple forms other than oil. On the market today, you can find CBD-infused clothing, beverages, even mattresses. Another CBD delivery system that Straight Hemp offers is topically, for example CBD creams, lotions and balms.Like other CBD products, they are credited for relieving pain, but do they? What are CBD-Infused Topicals? CBD topicals are CBD products that are applied directly to the intended area on the body. They are created by immersing high quality cannabis flowers in...

Many people think CBD oil is like marijuana. While they may both come from the same plant, they are not the same thing. When it comes to drug testing, there is even more confusion about whether or not CBD can result in a positive drug test. Can CBD oil result in a positive drug test? Well, it depends on a few things. What is in CBD Oil? CBD oil is made from hemp and is derived from the ingredient cannabidiol, or CBD. Hemp & marijuana both produce CBD, as well as THC, but FDA regulations r...

CBD Oil, a product that contains cannabidiol, has grown in immense popularity in the cannabidiol market, which is expected to reach $20 billion by 2024.It’s no wonder so many companies sprouting up in the industry, but when there’s still little regulation by the FDA, how do you know what CBD oil is the best? What to Look For There are several things to look for in CBD oil to see if it’s at the highest standards. The top three things to consider when choosing CBD oil products are: What it con...

Between June and July 2019, Gallup asked survey participants, "For what condition or purpose do you use CBD products?" (source: 14% of Americans Say They Use CBD Products, Gallup, August 7, 2019) Below is a summary for which conditions or purposes survey respondents use CBD products. Condition % Users Pain (nonspecific) 40% Anxiety 20% Sleep / Insomnia 11% Arthritis 8% Migraines / Headaches 5% Stress 5% Muscle spasms / Soreness 4% General health (nonspecific) 4% Mental h...

We strongly favor full spectrum products that include terpenes and a wide variety of cannabinoids, as naturally produced by hemp. When we talk about full spectrum we mean that we extract from the whole plant: CBD and other cannabinoids and terpenes. In fact, we don't offer any isolate products. Why not? CBD and THC are the power couple of cannabis therapeutics. Both compounds have remarkable medicinal attributes, and they work better in combination than as stand-alones. CBD can magnify the im...

The Straight Hemp secret sauce While terpenes are considered the flavor and scent compounds of plants, they deliver so much more as they also produce amazing benefits of their own. Terpenes interact with many of the same body parts as cannabinoids, but in different ways. While they may show little or no effect on their own, they synergize and amplify the effects of other terpenes and cannabinoids. This phenomenon is called the "entourage effect," and is the result of hundreds of natural plant...

Straight Hemp is exclusively a hemp company. Hemp vs Marijuana Hemp and marijuana are different. While both plants are members of the same plant family (Cannabis sativa), they possess different chemical profiles and have distinct uses. While both produce cannabinoids and terpenes, the relative quantities of each are different. Hemp-based products have far less tetrahydrocannabinol —the compound that gives recreational weed users a "high”—than a marijuana-based product. Hemp is legally defi...

A Deeper Look into Terpenes, Beyond their Aromas and Scents What are Terpenes? Terpenes are a large and diverse group of organic compounds that are responsible for nature's pungent and subtle aromas. Terpenes are essential for plants. They both repel insects and lure in pollinators. Unlike cannabinoids, terpenes are responsible for the aromas and the primary components of essential oils. As you take a deeper look, you will notice that terpenes are more than just aromas and scents. They play a...

Know the difference between hemp and marijuana What is CBD? CBD stands for cannabidiol and is a chemical compound found in the cannabis sativa plant. Therapeutic grade CBD is extracted from hemp plants. This compound works in our bodies through our Endocannabinoid System. CBD is considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. CBD does not have intoxicating effects on the body, instead CBD offers different effects. Research shows its ability...