What is Hemp?
Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis plant species that is often used to produce a wide range of products, including food, health supplements, textiles, paper, and biofuel.
Compared to its intoxicating cousin commonly known as cannabis, Hemp is known for its low concentration of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Hemp is legal in many parts of the world, including the United States, where the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp and hemp-derived products, provided they contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight.
What is Delta-9 THC?
The delta-9 THC cannabinoid is the form of THC that makes you feel “high”.
Cannabinoids are natural compounds present in the cannabis plant that affect the human body and mind through their interaction with special receptors throughout the body producing a variety of effects. Just like Vitamin C found in citrus fruits, cannabinoids may play a role in balancing your overall state of well-being.
Are Delta-9 THC from Hemp Plants and Delta-9 THC from Cannabis Different?
If you consume enough THC, regardless of its source, it can produce psychoactive effects, commonly referred to as a "high." Hemp contains a variety of compounds called cannabinoids including CBD and small amounts of THC. The cannabinoid THC (Delta-9) found in the hemp plant can get you high.
It’s all “cannabis.” The lower THC potency version of the cannabis plant is commonly referred to as “hemp” and the higher THC potency version of the plant is commonly referred to as “marijuana (cannabis).” The US 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp if it contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis.
Why Hemp?
Our Select Hemp THC products are designed to be within the legal 0.3% THC limits while also producing an elevated experience.
Select Hemp-Derived Products are the same products you know and love, but are made with the hemp plant. They utilize hemp derived Delta-9 THC to offer the same experience of our cannabis derived products.
A high-quality, hemp-derived THC product will provide you access to third-party lab testing results. View our lab results here.
All Select Hemp THC 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 Hemp THC products are made in a GMP certified facility in KY.
How to Consume: If you are new to THC, start low and slow at a beginner dose (also known as microdose). We suggest 2.5mg THC. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Use responsibly. Gradually increase dosage until the desired effect is achieved. Always pay attention to suggested dosage instructions on the packaging.
Tip: If you are new to THC, or consuming a new product, it is always suggested to wait at least 2 hours before consuming more THC.
It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before using hemp-derived THC if you are taking other medications.