The two main medical cannabis product types in Australia are those that are ingested through oil, and those that are inhaled through vaporisers. These products contain varying amounts of both cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD products may be categorised as isolate, full spectrum, or broad spectrum, indicating the range of plant compounds contained in the product. Discuss medicinal cannabis products carefully with your doctor to ensure you receive the most effective product for your condition.
Cannabis oil
Medical cannabis oil is a natural product derived from the cannabis plant. It is used as a treatment option for a wide variety of conditions. Cannabis oil is made by extracting concentrated resin from the cannabis flower and diluting the resin with a pharmaceutical grade oil. The finished oil product has a defined concentration measured in mg of THC and mg of CBD per mL of oil. If a cannabis oil only contains CBD, it will not produce a ‘high’ effect that is commonly associated with cannabis. Cannabis oil is available in a range of forms, including capsules, tinctures, and sprays. Cannabis oil, like all medications, is a highly regulated treatment and requires a prescription to access.
Cannabis vaporisation
Medical cannabis products can be inhaled via a vaporiser device. Products include dried flower or cartridge extract. It’s important to note that cannabis oil made for ingestion should not be used in any kind of vaporiser. Using medicinal cannabis in a way other than its intended dosage method may result in unsafe or ineffective results. Please consult carefully with your doctor to ensure you are using cannabis medicines correctly.
Isolate vs broad vs full spectrum CBD products
Medicinal cannabis products in Australia may be categorised into three groups, isolate, broad spectrum, and full spectrum. Isolate, contains only one type of cannabis compound that has been isolated from other plant compounds. CBD isolate is the purest form of cannabidiol (CBD) and contains only CBD, the compound known for its potential therapeutic benefits without getting patients ‘high’. This purity makes it ideal for individuals who need to operate vehicles or attend work while undergoing treatment, since it is illegal to drive with THC in your system and many workplaces restrict the use of THC products in their drug policies. Broad spectrum CBD retains all the cannabinoids and other plant compounds found in the cannabis plant, except for THC. Full spectrum CBD encompasses the entire spectrum of cannabis plant compounds, including THC.
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