WHAT ARE CBD, HEMP, THC, CANNABIS AND MARIJUANA OILS?

WHAT ARE CBD, HEMP, THC, CANNABIS AND MARIJUANA OILS?

The world is filled with information about cannabis helping with different problems. Currently, there are a plethora of claims regarding cannabis helping with various conditions. In fact, history traces back to more than 3,000 years ago, when cannabis was used for various challenges. However, there is not enough scientific evidence to show that cannabis can heal or treat any medical condition. Even with the much hype, it becomes more challenging to distinguish between common terms like CBD oil, hemp oil, THC oil, and marijuana oil. This article has information on various types of oils in the cannabis world. 

a) CBD Oil

Since its federal legalization in 2018, CBD oil has become the talk of the town. It is a chemical substance and one of the active compounds called cannabinoids in cannabis plants. It can come from hemp or marijuana plants, but it is mostly extracted from hemp plants to harmonize with the 2018 Farm Bill that decriminalized hemp-derived CBD oil with less than 0.3% THC. CBD oil is available as edibles (gummies, lozenges, and mints), tinctures (taken in drops), topicals (serums, bath bombs, lotions, massage oils, shampoos, and more), vapes (pen vaporizers, vape tanks, and vape cartridges), and capsules & softgels. Besides, CBD oil or any of its products comes in one of the following formulations;

Full-spectrum CBD oil

Has terpenes, flavonoids, CBD, THC, and multiple cannabinoids linked to the full entourage effect it is claimed to have.

Broad-spectrum CBD oil

Has as many compounds as full-spectrum CBD oil, only that it does not have the psychoactive THC and will not get the consumer high, yet it still has the full entourage effect.

Isolate CBD oil

CBD isolates only have pure CBD; no cannabinoids, terpenes, or flavonoids, and are not linked to the full entourage effect but still make a good choice for people who want nothing to do with THC.

Does CBD Oil Get the Consumer High?

The psychoactive THC makes one high, although the effect depends on the THC concentration. Contrarily, CBD oil should not make you high, at least for the largest part. However, a lot depends on the THC profile or concentration in the CBD oil product. Anything higher than 0.3% THC will make you ‘stoned’ or ‘high.’

Hemp Oil

Hemp(hemp seed) oil is an extract from the hemp seeds. Although CBD and hemp oils come from the same plant, they vary in composition. CBD oil comes from flowers, leaves, stalks, stems, and even buds of the hemp plant. Contrarily, hemp seed oil comes from hemp seeds and should contain no CBD oil or THC. However, it could bear some CBD oil, although they will be far from minimal.

Will Hemp Oil Make You High?

The next concern about hemp oil is whether it can make you high. Absolutely, no. As mentioned in the previous paragraph, hemp or hemp seed oil comes from hemp seeds. The CBD concentrations in the oil are negligible, and the same is true for THC. Consequently, you can use hemp oil without fearing for your psychoactive properties being affected.

Hemp Oil Promises Many Health Benefits

Hemp oil is a healthy compound, considering it’s rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). It is rich in omega 3 and 6, two essential oils obtained from the diet instead of being manufactured by the body. As such, one study by Kiecolt-Glaser, et al., (2011)., backs this up by suggesting that it might help improve the heart condition, specifically because it expresses unique anti-inflammatory properties. What’s more, the omega 3 to omega 6 ratio in hemp oil is 3:1, which studies consider ideal for overall health and heart wellness.

THC Oil

This compound is rich in the psychoactive THC, meaning that taking it will leave your psychoactive properties changed, and you will feel ‘high’ or ‘stoned’ for some time. THC oil is present in full-spectrum CBD oil in concentrations less than 0.3% THC. This is why CBD oil products from reputable brands do not cause the ‘high’ effect. THC oil stays in the system for 5 hours to 90 days, depending on the part of the body. For instance, it might clear off from blood in 5 hours but will take up to 90 days to clear off from hair. However, it stays in the saliva for up to 72 hours, during which you will test positive for a drug test. It is noteworthy that heavy THC consumption takes a toll on the system and takes longer to clear up.

Cannabis Oil

This is a semi-solid substance obtained by evaporating solvents from hashish or Cannabis sativa plants. It has terpenes, flavonoids, oils, vitamins, and cannabinoids. Depending on the strain, it can have high THC amounts. Cannabis oil will make you ‘high,’ but how long the effect lasts depends on the THC concentration. People consume cannabis oil by eating it (the semi-solid extract with resin), vaping it using vaporizers, vape tanks, vape cartridges, or smoking it. Unlike raw hemp with some peculiar smell, cannabis oil has a unique identifying smell.

Marijuana Oil

Marijuana is a strain of the cannabis plants, and the oil extracted from it is called marijuana oil. Marijuana has higher concentrations of the psychoactive THC, which is why it makes people ‘high’ and changes their psychoactive properties. Cannabis laws vary widely, where some states are zero-tolerant to marijuana while some allow medical cannabis or medical marijuana only. Still, others allow medical and recreational marijuana.

Conclusion

This article has described various oils from cannabis plants. Hemp oil will never make you high, but it has powerful health-related benefits. CBD oil may or may not make you high, depending on the THC concentration. THC oil has higher THC concentrations and definitely changes a person’s psychoactive properties. Marijuana has the highest THC concentrations, and consuming it makes one high.

References Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., Belury, M. A., Andridge, R., Malarkey, W. B., & Glaser, R. (2011). Omega-3 Supplementation Lowers Inflammation And Anxiety In Medical Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Brain, Behavior, And Immunity, 25(8), 1725-1734.

Anastasia Filipenko
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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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