Medical cannabis refers to cannabis plants that contain cannabinoids, primarily CBD and a higher amount of THC — the compound responsible for the psychoactive “high.” Medical cannabis is cultivated mainly for therapeutic purposes and contains significant levels of THC.

What Is Hemp?

Hemp is a variety of the cannabis plant defined by U.S. law as containing less than 0.2% THC by dry weight. Because of its low THC content, hemp does not produce intoxicating effects and is the primary source for producing CBD oil.

Legally grown industrial hemp is used to manufacture most CBD products. While hemp extracts may contain trace amounts of THC, many products on the market are THC-free broad-spectrum CBD oils to avoid any psychoactive effects.

Medical Cannabis Oil vs. Hemp-Derived CBD Oil

CBD oil can also be extracted from marijuana plants, which have higher THC levels. Such oils are used strictly for medical applications and are subject to tight regulations. They typically require a prescription and medical supervision due to their psychoactive effects.

THC-free extracts from marijuana plants can be sold as CBD oil but cannot be marketed as hemp oil.

Why Choose THC-Free CBD Products?

Because medical cannabis contains THC and is only legally available with a prescription, many prefer THC-free broad-spectrum CBD oils. These products provide the benefits of cannabinoids without the intoxicating effects of THC, making them accessible and safe for daily wellness use.