iHemp Magazine iHemp - Issue 8 - Sep 2019 | Page 36

Charlotte's Web A specific strain of cannabis high in CBD and low in THC C harlotte's Web is a hemp cultivar that was specifically bred by the Stanley Brothers of Colorado for its high CBD and low THC content . These unique and proprietary genetics are used by Charlotte's Web (the company) to create extracts for a variety of health and wellness products. Contrary to popular belief, Charlotte’s Web products are hemp- derived and are non-intoxicating. Charlotte’s Web gained popularity after being featured on CNN’s Weed 2, for the effects it had on Charlotte Figi, a young girl with a rare seizure disorder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxrKyjeClTk 36 C harlotte's Web was developed in 2011 by the Stanley brothers through crossbreeding a strain of marijuana with industrial hemp. This process created a variety with less tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and more cannabidiol (CBD) than typical varieties of marijuana. The variety shows potential for medical usage, especially for those who do not wish to experience the typical high of recreational marijuana use. As it is so low in THC, the variety was originally called: "Hippie's Disappointment" and also has been labeled "boring". It is a less profitable plant with "close to no value to traditional marijuana smokers." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tQWxjNcZsI 37