Before looking at the specific benefits of cannabis oil, let’s try to understand the different types of cannabis oil that are available for consumption. Cannabisor marijuana and hemp plants are composed of different cannabinoids which consist of chemical components that have some effect on the body when consumed. The two most common cannabinoids are THC and CBD. Most extract, oils, and marijuana products today contain some ratio of THC and CBD. It should be noted that THC has psychoactive characteristics and is the one that produces the “high” most people associate with marijuana while CBD, on the other hand, is typically used for therapeutic or medical purposes.

The main and common types of cannabis oil include:

• CBD oil which is a nonpsychoactive marijuana product and It doesn’t contain THC, so it won’t produce a “high.” CBD oil is preferred for its therapeutic effects, such as easing anxiety, pain, and side effects of chemotherapy.
• Hemp-derived oil.It  is very similar to the marijuana plant, but it doesn’t have any THC. It can contain CBD, but of inferior quality.
• Marijuana-derived oil.  This is Cannabis oil extracted from the same plant as dried marijuana leaves and buds but differs in that it has a higher ratio of THC thus has psychoactive effects.
• Rick Simpson oil (RSO). RSO contains high levels of THC with little or no CBD.

When choosing a cannabis oil, it is always advisable to carefully look at the label so as to know THC to CBD ratio  you’re getting.