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· 03 Sep 2020

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Cannabis oil: what you need to know

#Wietolie is exclusively derived from marijuana; a type of cannabis known for its psychotropic effect. But often people confuse cannabis oil with CBD oil. Read on and find out everything you need to know about cannabis oil.

What is marijuana oil?
Cannabis oil is a type of concentrate that contains a high content of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Sometimes there are other cannabinoids and terpenes, but the primary purpose of cannabis oil is to cause a psychotropic effect.

In order to understand where cannabis oil comes from, we briefly explain how the classification of the genus Cannabis sativa is composed. Many people use cannabis as a term for all species of this plant. However, there are many subspecies of Cannabis sativa that not only look different, but also have different chemical structures.

How does cannabis oil work?
We have already mentioned that a high concentration of THC is the determining factor in cannabis oil. Like other cannabinoids, THC affects the body through receptors connected to the ECS. In addition, it has a specific affinity for CB1 receptors.

CB1 receptors are mainly present in the brain, spine and parts of the digestive system. THC does not cause cautious activation of those receptors, but overwhelms them. That ensures:

• Reduced reaction rate
• Euphoria
• More appetite
• Reduced coordination capacity
• Memory loss
• Changes in the mental state

How is cannabis oil made?
The production process of cannabis oil is surprisingly similar to that of CBD oil. Both types of oil extract cannabinoids from raw plant material. After that, the active ingredients are added to a bearing oil.

In cannabis oil, however, less attention is paid to extraction, because there is no need to extract specific substances from it. As this is less accurate, less advanced techniques are also needed. Extraction with butane or olive oil is used instead. There is no need to adjust the level of THC and no attention is paid to the concentration of other cannabinoids.

Cannabis oil, THC oil and cannabis oil: what do these names say?
So far, we have only used the term 'weed oil' for oil that contains a lot of THC. But you may have come across the term 'THC oil' or 'cannabis oil' in this context.

All three names refer to the same; oil containing mainly THC. THC oil, as the name suggests, contains tetrahydrocannabinol, and cannabis oil (the term cannabis is also used for marijuana) is also about cannabinoid. The only noticeable difference between cannabis oil, THC oil and cannabis oil are the names.

Is weed oil legal?
Whatever you call it, any oil with more than the legal threshold of 0.2% THC (for Europe) is illegal. This threshold is slightly higher in America (0.3%), but basically amounts to the same: Cannabis oil, THC oil and cannabis oil are not allowed in most of the modern world. There are places where marijuana is allowed to be used for recreation or to promote well-being. However, this is the exception rather than the rule.

Are cannabis oil and CBD oil the same?
Marijuana oil and CBD oil are both derived from the same plant species, but the difference in the chemical structure makes the final result drastically different. To better understand how they differ from each other, we listed the main features:

Marijuana oil
• Extracted from marijuana
• Provides a high
• High content of THC
• Signature black color and thicker than CBD oil
• Overwhelms the ECS
• Contains a spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes

CBD oil
• Extracted from industrial hemp
• Contains less than 0.2% THC
• Supports well-being
• No high or psychotropic side effects
• Works separately from the ECS
• High quality CBD oil is gold coloured
• Available as full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate

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