Glossary

Cannabis-Derived

aka plant-derived

Cannabis-derived is a broad term covering any cannabinoid extracted from a Cannabis sativa plant — whether that plant qualifies as hemp (≤0.3% Delta-9 THC) or marijuana (>0.3% Delta-9 THC). It distinguishes plant-sourced cannabinoids from synthetic or biosynthesized equivalents.

Example: All our cannabinoids are cannabis-derived; none are synthetically produced.

Etymology: Industry term that emerged as synthetic cannabinoids became commercially relevant.

Related: hemp-derived , marijuana-derived , synthetic , cannabinoid , cbd