CBD Glossary
Cannabis sativa L.
Definition
Cannabis sativa L. is a flowering plant species within the Cannabaceae family. The designation “L.” refers to Carl Linnaeus, who formally classified the species in botanical taxonomy.
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The species is cultivated globally and may be categorized differently under agricultural, industrial, and regulatory frameworks based on defined characteristics.
Related Terms
Hemp, Cannabidiol (CBD), Hemp extract
Hemp
Definition
Hemp refers to specific cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. that are classified under regulatory frameworks based on defined thresholds of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration.
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The term is used in agricultural, industrial, and regulatory contexts. Classification is determined by statutory criteria rather than botanical distinction.
Related Terms
Cannabis sativa L., Cannabidiol (CBD), Hemp extract
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Definition
Cannabidiol, abbreviated as CBD, is a naturally occurring phytocannabinoid identified in the plant species Cannabis sativa L. It is one of multiple cannabinoids present in the plant’s chemical profile and is structurally classified as a terpenophenolic compound.
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CBD is chemically distinct from tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and is categorized separately in scientific, analytical, and regulatory literature based on molecular structure.
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Cannabis sativa L., Hemp, Hemp extract, Full-spectrum, Broad-spectrum
Hemp extract
Definition
Hemp extract is a collective term describing substances obtained from hemp plant material through mechanical or chemical extraction processes. The extract may contain cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, lipids, and other naturally occurring plant constituents.
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The composition of hemp extract varies based on plant material selection, extraction methodology, and post-processing steps such as filtration or fractionation.
Related Terms
Hemp, Cannabis sativa L., Cannabidiol (CBD), Extraction method
Full-spectrum
Definition
Full-spectrum refers to a classification of hemp extract that retains a broad range of naturally occurring plant compounds present in the source material, including multiple cannabinoids and other chemical constituents.
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The term is used to describe extract composition at a categorical level and does not specify concentration, proportion, or functional characteristics of individual compounds.
Related Terms
Hemp extract, Broad-spectrum, Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabis sativa L.
Broad-spectrum
Definition
Broad-spectrum refers to a classification of hemp extract in which multiple plant-derived compounds are present while certain cannabinoids may be selectively removed during processing.
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The term describes extract composition at a categorical level and does not indicate concentration, efficacy, or functional characteristics of the remaining compounds.
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Hemp extract, Full-spectrum, Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabis sativa L.
CBD isolate
Definition
CBD isolate refers to a form of cannabidiol that has been separated from other plant-derived compounds through refinement and purification processes, resulting in a material composed primarily of cannabidiol.
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The term describes a compositional category based on the absence of other cannabinoids and plant constituents rather than any functional or performance-related attributes.
Related Terms
Cannabidiol (CBD), Hemp extract, Full-spectrum, Broad-spectrum
Extraction method
Definition
Extraction method refers to the technical process used to separate chemical constituents from plant material. In the context of hemp, this involves isolating compounds from the plant matrix using mechanical, thermal, or solvent-based techniques.
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Extraction methods influence the resulting composition of an extract but do not, by themselves, define concentration, classification, or functional characteristics.
Related Terms
Hemp extract, Full-spectrum, Broad-spectrum, CBD isolate
Terpenes
Definition
Terpenes are a class of naturally occurring organic compounds produced by many plants. They are responsible for characteristic aromatic profiles and are classified based on their molecular structure.
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In hemp, terpenes are present alongside cannabinoids and other plant constituents as part of the overall chemical composition.
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Hemp extract, Cannabis sativa L., Flavonoids, Full-spectrum
Flavonoids
Definition
Flavonoids are a class of naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds found in plants. They are part of the plant’s secondary metabolite system and are classified based on chemical structure.
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In hemp, flavonoids occur alongside cannabinoids and terpenes as components of the plant’s overall chemical profile.
Related Terms
Hemp extract, Cannabis sativa L., Terpenes, Full-spectrum
Carrier oil
Definition
Carrier oil refers to a neutral plant-derived oil used as a medium to dissolve, suspend, or deliver extracted compounds. Carrier oils are selected for stability, compatibility, and inert characteristics.
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In hemp-derived formulations, carrier oils function as a base material and do not alter the categorical classification of the extracted compounds.
Related Terms
Hemp extract, Cannabidiol (CBD), Extraction method
