What is a full-spectrum?
Full-Spectrum
A cannabis extract containing the full range of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds found in the original plant material — as opposed to an isolate (CBD alone) or broad-spectrum (CBD plus some other compounds, THC removed).
Where you will see it
On some oil and cartridge products.
Browse oilsRelated terms
- CBD (Cannabidiol)
The second most studied cannabinoid. Non-intoxicating. Has anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and analgesic properties. Used in Epidyolex (licensed for epilepsy) and as a component in many unlicensed CBPMs.
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Responsible for the "high" associated with recreational use. At controlled therapeutic doses, THC has analgesic, antiemetic, muscle-relaxant, and sleep-promoting effects. The main active compound in most CBPM flower and high-THC oil prescriptions.
- Balanced
A label for a product with similar amounts of THC and CBD, such as an oil named T10:C10.
- Bisabolol
An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as sweet. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.
- Brand
The company name a product is sold under. A brand may grow its own plants or buy them from a cultivator.
This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.
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