What is the difference between cannabis oil and CBD oil? Cannabis oil and CBD oil are often compared. However, these two ‘siblings’ are very different. One causes a ‘high’ feeling, and with the other, you can take as much as you want without overdosing. One is legal and the other is illegal in the Netherlands. But why? What makes this oil so special, and why do we hear about it more often? We explain the difference between cannabis oil and CBD oil in the following blog article.
THC makes the difference…
The cannabis plant contains 104 different substances, of which two are very well known. The two most famous substances are CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Therefore, the cannabis plant can be divided into two types: the cannabis plant and the hemp plant. From the cannabis plant, you can make cannabis oil, also known as THC oil, and from the hemp plant, you make CBD oil. The biggest difference is the THC content. THC is a substance that gives you a ‘high’ feeling. Dutch law prohibits the free trade of the psychoactive substance THC. A product may not contain more than 0.05% THC. CBD oil contains less than 0.05% THC. This is a negligible amount, or ‘non-detectable.’ The biggest difference between cannabis oil and CBD oil is the THC content.
Biggest difference between CBD oil and cannabis oil
The presence of large amounts of THC in the cannabis plant causes a psychoactive effect. You do not experience this with CBD oil made from the hemp plant. THC also means that the dosage must be precise. If you use CBD oil, it does not matter if you take a few drops too many. Due to the low THC content, you cannot overdose or experience the psychoactive effect.
These are the biggest differences between THC and CBD oil:
CBD oil
- Derived from the hemp plant
- High CBD content
- Suitable for animals
- Suitable for children
- No psychoactive effect
- No overdose possible
- You may participate in traffic
- Legal in the Netherlands
Cannabis oil
- Derived from the cannabis plant
- High THC content
- Not suitable for children or animals
- Psychoactive effect
- Precise dosage required
- You may not participate in traffic
- Illegal in the Netherlands
The biggest difference between cannabis oil and CBD oil is the THC content. This also explains why CBD oil is legal in the Netherlands, as long as the THC content remains below 0.05%.
Different names for CBD oil and cannabis oil
In everyday language, CBD oil is often confused with cannabis oil and vice versa. Both cannabis oil and CBD oil also have other names. Below is a chart showing which names are correct and which are not.
Correct names for CBD oil:
- Cannabis oil
- Hemp oil
Incorrect names for CBD oil:
- Cannabis oil
- Medical cannabis oil
Because CBD oil comes from the hemp plant, it is also called hemp oil. This should not be confused with hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil contains hardly any cannabinoids and does not have the same effect as CBD oil. However, it is very healthy.
Correct names for cannabis oil:
- Cannabis oil
- THC oil
- Hash oil
- Medical cannabis oil
- RSO
- BHO
- AHO
Incorrect names for cannabis oil:
- Hemp oil
- CBD oil
Due to the amount of THC in cannabis oil, the most well-known name is THC oil. Cannabis oil is widely used among recreational users. BHO (butane hash oil) and AHO (alcohol hash oil) are both other names for cannabis oil. The only difference is the extraction method.
Which oil is used most, CBD oil or cannabis oil?
The most important factor is the reason why you want to use it. If you have complaints, it is important to know ‘which CBD product suits which complaint’. Cannabis oil users are often recreational users. Users who have complaints but want quick results, resulting in a ‘high’ feeling. This feeling can be experienced as pleasant or nice. You are free from your complaints for a moment, but you feel the pain again once the effect wears off. That is why most people with complaints choose CBD oil. Your body needs to absorb the CBD into your system. This can take a few weeks before the effect is really visible. Therefore, it is important to know ‘which dosage suits you.’ CBD oil is legal. You can freely buy and use it in the Netherlands. An advantage is that you may participate in traffic and you cannot overdose. These are reasons users choose CBD oil instead of cannabis oil. There are many different suppliers on the market offering CBD oil. It is therefore important that you first thoroughly research the supplier of CBD oil. Our tip is always to check if a test report is available when purchasing products via the website.
Alternative to CBD oil
CBD oil has a very strong taste by itself. Not everyone likes the herbal taste of CBD oil. This also applies to cannabis oil. When using both cannabis oil and CBD oil, it is important to drop the drops under your tongue. Leave it there for 90 to 120 seconds and then rinse it away with water. The glands under the tongue ensure that the oil is well absorbed and that as little as possible is lost. After 90 to 120 seconds, rinse the oil away with water.
What is the difference between cannabis oil and CBD oil?
The taste of the oil is herbal and not everyone likes it. Especially children or elderly people may find this unpleasant. (Note, never give cannabis oil to children.) There are alternatives to the CBD drops. These are CBD capsules. The capsules are tasteless and easy to swallow. Another advantage is that you always get the correct dosage. With drops, you can easily take too many drops.
CBD oil from ProHemp
ProHemp works with its own brand products. ProHemp searched for a long time for the ideal environment to grow the hemp plant. They succeeded! At two and a half kilometers high, where the wind blows nicely, the sun shines freely, and the soil is full of good minerals, the hemp plants are cultivated. The raw materials are transported to the Netherlands, and the CBD products are made in the Netherlands. Each batch is tested in a laboratory to ultimately ensure premium quality CBD oil. Each product comes with a test report. Besides CBD oil, ProHemp offers a wide range of CBD products. If you want to start with CBD oil, it is useful to first thoroughly research it. Ask yourself what your goal is for using it. What dosage do you need, and what complaint do you have.
If you want to start using CBD oil, it is always helpful to ask for personal advice.
We only provide advice. For (serious) complaints, we always recommend contacting your general practitioner or specialist.