What Is Full Spectrum THC and How to Get the Most from Your Full Spectrum Oil?

Many cannabis consumers prefer products that keep as much of the plant’s natural character as possible.

But when it comes to taking in the natural goodness of cannabis through vaping - not all options are the same.

The majority of THC oils available today are distillate oils. THC distillate oil is highly purified and is created by extracting a specific compound of the cannabis plant. Heat is used as part of the distillation process to vaporize cannabis oil and capture the desired cannabinoids, like THC.

A major drawback of THC distillate oils is that they are low in terpenes, which means less of the plant’s natural flavor and aroma. We’ll explain why that matters in a bit.

First let’s consider what full spectrum means.

What Is Full Spectrum THC?

Full spectrum means the THC oil is extracted from the whole cannabis plant - allowing the oil to maintain the full profile of active compounds in the plant. This includes terpenes, flavonoids, sterols, and cannabinoids like THC, CBD, CBG, and CBN.

This is why full spectrum cannabis extracts are also called whole plant extracts. Why does this matter?

Well, when it comes to enjoying the full potential of the active compounds found in cannabis - taking in a wide range of cannabinoids and terpenes, could open the door to potential benefits that can be achieved through what is known as the Entourage Effect.

Terpenes and the Entourage Effect

An often overlooked element in unlocking the true potency of cannabis is striking the right balance of cannabinoids and terpenes for you and your endocannabinoid system.

Terpenes are aromatic compounds naturally produced by plants. They’re what give plants like jasmine, lemongrass, and cannabis their unique scents. Researchers are studying terpenes in the lab, but their effects in people are still being worked out.

What Is the Entourage Effect?

Terpenes are also central to what is known as The Entourage Effect: the idea that cannabinoids and terpenes work together, so the whole plant feels different from any single compound on its own. It’s an active area of research, and there’s still a lot to learn.

Effects Will Be Different for All

The way terpenes and cannabinoids in cannabis interact with our endocannabinoid systems will be different for all. That’s why it’s possible for cannabis strains with similar THC percentages to affect two people differently.

Learn more about: What Gets You High - THC or Terpenes?

For a closer look at how cannabinoids and terpenes work together, see The Entourage Effect.

Full Spectrum Oil

Full Spectrum THC oil is one way to enjoy more of the plant’s natural profile. And although there are many options available to vape cannabis oil, one common way is through a full spectrum vape cart.

What is a full spectrum cart? Let us explain.

Full Spectrum Cartridge

One method of vaping marijuana oil that’s popular today is with a vape pen. Some refer to vape pens as THC oil pens or weed pens. Vape pens have two key components: a battery and a cartridge, or “cart” for short.

The cartridge is the part that contains cannabis oil and attaches to the battery.

When it comes to the type of oil found in vape cartridges, the most common type is distillate oil - which is low in terpenes. Not only could you miss out on the entourage effect, but you may end up consuming terpenes that have been added back into the cannabis oil.

You see, some companies will add terpenes back into their cannabis oil. Sometimes these terpenes come from cannabis and other times they are synthetic or come from other types of plants. So, if you are looking to keep your cannabis vape experience as natural as possible, you’ll want to avoid these types of vape carts.

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Full Spectrum THC Vape Carts

Full spectrum THC vape carts, on the other hand, give you access to the wide range of active compounds found in cannabis. Full spectrum oil vape carts also tend to maintain the natural flavor and aroma of the cannabis plant.

Since full spectrum THC vape carts are filled with THC oil that includes cannabinoids and terpenes - they offer access to the enhanced experience that’s possible through the entourage effect.

Does Full Spectrum CBD Have THC In It?

When it comes to CBD, there are basically three types:

1. CBD Isolate: the purest form of CBD, contains zero THC.
2. Broad Spectrum CBD: contains the natural compounds of the marijuana plant. Although manufacturers try to remove all of the THC, it can still contain trace amounts.
3. Full Spectrum CBD: contains all of the natural compounds found in the plant, including THC. But, in order to comply with federal hemp regulations, the amount of THC must be less than 0.3%.

Although full spectrum CBD contains less than 0.3% THC that might be enough to allow users to experience the enhanced cannabis experience known as the entourage effect.

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