How much THC and CBD is in medical marijuana?

Medical marijuana is a term for derivatives of the Cannabis sativa plant that are used to ease symptoms caused by certain medical conditions. Medical marijuana is also known as medical cannabis.

In order to understand the content of THC and CBD in medical marijuana, we must first clarify these three concepts and their meanings. THC and CBD are compounds present in cannabis / cannabis.

CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are the most common cannabinoids found in cannabis products. THC and CBD are in both marijuana and hemp. Marijuana contains much more THC than hemp, while hemp has a lot of CBD

THC is famous for its spiritual function. It can lead to “excitement” associated with marijuana use. CBD is a non psychoactive compound that has been shown to have many therapeutic and medical benefits. Medical marijuana is to study the potential health benefits of marijuana. In addition to THC and CBD, there are many other compounds in cannabis, such as terpenes. Terpenes also have some health advantages because of their therapeutic aroma and have been shown to regulate stress levels.

U.S. federal law prohibits the use of whole plant Cannabis sativa or its derivatives for any purpose. In contrast, CBD derived from the hemp plant (less than 0.3% THC) is legal under federal law.