Oils and extracts 101
Cannabis oils and capsules provide an alternative method of consumption to smoking, with products available in measured amounts intended to be taken orally.
Cannabis oil can be consumed in several different formats. In liquid form, oils may be administered under the tongue using a dropper or oral spray, depending on the product. Some oils are packaged in bottles with droppers, while others are available in oral spray bottles designed to dispense a measured amount with each activation.
Capsules are often made with cannabis oil, and are intended to be ingested. Ingesting cannabis oil in the form of gel capsules, or swallowing cannabis oil rather than taking it under the tongue, slows the onset of effects as the body needs to digest and process the compounds, such as CBD and THC, before they reach the bloodstream.
Cannabis oil may have a slight earthy, nutty taste and carry the aroma of terpenes from the plant. Capsules allow consumers to consume oil without experiencing the taste. Both oils and capsules are available with different THC and CBD concentrations and ratios, including products containing THC, CBD, or a combination of both.
Cannabis oils and capsules are classified as cannabis extracts. Under the federal Cannabis Regulations, a cannabis extract must not contain more than 1,000mg of THC per immediate container.
Interested in learning more about extracts and concentrates, and the different types available? Read our Concentrates 101 blog.
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