On this continuously updated page, you will find various definitions that can help you better understand some topics related to hemp.
Contact us if you need explanations or are curious about anything.

Alpha-Linolenic Acid

Alpha-linolenic acid is one of the fatty acids that belong to the Omega 3 group and is naturally present in certain foods.
One of the main effects of this acid is its vasoprotective action.

Bedrocan

A Dutch company now commonly understood as a global enterprise. One of the first companies to market pharmacological cannabis flowers with various CBD/THC ratios.

Organic (cannabis)

Cannabis grown according to natural standards, without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Currently, in order to be defined as "organic", the plant must be certified by a relevant authority.

Butyrospermum Parkii butter

Commonly referred to as shea butter.

Deactivated (cannabis)

The term “deactivated cannabis” refers to feminized flowers of Cannabis sativa L. from seeds certified by the European Union, that is, what is currently sold as “light” cannabis. This complies with Law 242/2016, which sets a THC limit of 0.2% with a tolerance up to 0.6%. Currently, following the Supreme Court ruling of February 1, the maximum limit has been raised to 0.6%.

Caryophyllene

Caryophyllene is a naturally occurring molecule from which the oil present in certain products is extracted.

CBD

Acronym for CBD. Cannabidiol is one of about 120 cannabinoids found in cannabis resins.
Currently known for its nutritional and therapeutic properties.

Gel and ointment (difference)

The ointment, technically applied in “layers”, penetrates more slowly compared to gel, which is able to pass through the pores.

Female inflorescence

The flower of the female hemp plant. Currently, for most commercial, recreational, and medical uses, resins from this type of plant are employed.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil

More commonly known as tea tree oil.

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil

More commonly known as almond oil.

Sativa (cannabis)

Adjective linked to the Latin scientific term cannabis. Indicates the plant’s genetic nature and means "useful" (Linnaeus 1753).
This is because since the time of Emperor Shen Nong, its use has always been aimed at practicality: fabrics, ropes, bricks, and so on.

THC

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. The psychoactive molecule present in every cannabis flower in the form of resin.
It is the only cannabinoid currently listed as a narcotic internationally and in Italy under Tables I and II of Law 309/1990.

Zingiber officinale Root extract

Commonly referred to as ginger root extract.