CBD vs THC: What Is the Difference?
CBD and THC are the two best-known cannabinoids in hemp. They are often confused, even though they act very differently and have entirely different legal statuses. Here is the essential information, without jargon.
Two Molecules from the Same Plant
CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are two cannabinoids present in hemp. The variety and how it is grown determine their respective proportions.
The key difference lies in their effect on the body: one is psychoactive, the other is not.
THC: Psychoactive and Regulated
THC is the molecule responsible for the high associated with recreational cannabis. It is a psychoactive substance, strictly regulated by law.
Its content is what determines whether a product falls on the legal or illegal side.
CBD: Non-Psychoactive
CBD is not psychoactive: it does not cause intoxication or a high. It is sought primarily for its aromatic profile and its generally relaxing character, without any health claims.
CBD derived from legal hemp is freely sold when it complies with the applicable THC threshold.
The Key Line: THC Content
In Europe, the reference limit is a very low THC rate. Our products carry a THC content below 0.3%.
This threshold, combined with supply chain traceability, is what separates a legal CBD flower from a controlled substance.
How to Choose in Practice
On every product page, look at the CBD rate (the aromatic intensity and richness of the flower) and the THC rate (always below 0.3%). Then choose based on the aroma profile that appeals to you.
Our products are reserved for adults aged 18 and over and are not medicines.
Questions fréquentes
Can CBD cause a positive result on a THC test?
Roadside saliva tests target THC. A legal CBD product contains at most traces of THC (below 0.3%); as a precaution, refer to the rate shown on the product page and avoid driving immediately after consumption.
Is CBD a drug?
No. CBD is not psychoactive and is not classified as a controlled substance. THC is the regulated molecule.
What THC content is legal?
The European reference point is a very low THC rate; our flowers carry a THC content below 0.3%. Reserved for adults aged 18 and over.