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Difference Between Cannabis, Hemp, Weed, and Marijuana: Explained Easy!

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Other than getting high, cannabis, hemp, weed, and marijuana are also used for medicinal purposes. It might be hard for you to believe it but there are several diseases; mental and physical, that are treated with these magic molds.

The most common question asked by the stoners is called the difference between cannabis and hemp and weed, and marijuana. And we are here to tell you about the difference between this and the difference between the following questions as well:

  • What is the difference between cannabis and marijuana?
  • What is the difference between marijuana hemp and cannabis?
  • What is a weed?

Q: What is the Difference Between Cannabis and Marijuana?

Answer: Following is the difference between cannabis and marijuana;

Cannabis: Cannabis is a group of three plants which have psychoactive properties which are; 

  • Cannabis ruderalis.
  • Cannabis sativa.
  • Cannabis indica.

Cannabis is mostly used for calming and relaxing and it also treats the following diseases to somewhat extent; 

  • Glaucoma.
  • Chronic pain.
  • Poor appetite.

Marijuana: it is also called herb, weed, Mary Jane, pot, bud, ganja, and grass, though stoners call it a lot of things, the list doesn’t end. Marijuana is also used in tea and people have also used it different edibles like; cookies, candies, brownies. 

Q: What is the Difference Between Marijuana, Hemp, and Cannabis?

Answer: Above we have already explained what is cannabis and marijuana, below you will read what is hemp;

Hemp: you can and cannot say that this is similar to marijuana at the same time. It is another name of the Cannabis sativa plant. But some pharmacists and consumers say that these are two different varieties of the same plant. 

You will find oils, soap, shampoo, and lotion which contain hemp and it is also used in animal food.

Q: What is Weed?

Answer: Weed is any kind of plant that grows in the wrong place or in a place where it is not needed or wanted. Consumers of cannabis, pot, marijuana, and things like that call it weed. 

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