I know that THC is the psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, but does cannabis sativa seed oil contain THC? I have seen it marketed as a health product, but I want to make sure I understand what I’m buying.
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Cannabis sativa seed oil, often referred to as hemp seed oil, is a popular health and wellness product. It’s natural, cold-pressed, and non-GMO – but does it contain THC? THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, which gives users the “high” associated with cannabis use. Understanding whether or not cannabis sativa seed oil contains THC is important, as a positive test result can have serious legal implications.
Since the cannabis plant is made up of two main species – Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica – understanding which type of cannabis the product comes from is key. Cannabis Sativa seed oil grows from Hemp plants, which are non-psychoactive and don’t contain THC. CBD, or cannabidiol, is found in Cannabis Sativa plants, however it does not contain THC either. In general, Cannabis Sativa seed oil does not contain THC, however there are a few exceptions.
If the hemp used to produce hemp oil is grown in countries where the cultivation of cannabis is legal, it may contain small traces of THC. In Europe, for example, the law does allow for a 0.2% maximum THC level in hemp, which is too low for users to get a ‘high’ from the product. That said, the presence of THC at all can trigger a false positive on a drug test, so it is important that consumers double-check lab testing results on products they’re purchasing.
Understanding how the product is made is equally important. If the process of extraction involves using a solvent like butane or alcohol, it can increase the levels of THC in hemp oil, since butane and alcohol molecules can interact with THC molecules. That said, most hemp oil is made using mechanical processes that don’t involve any solvents, and therefore don’t increase the risk of THC contamination.
Consumer safety is of the utmost importance, and so cannabis sativa seed oil products should carry a detailed description of the product, including where and how the hemp was grown and processed, and the results of any third party testing. Bottom line: if the hemp was grown and processed in a country where the cultivation of cannabis is legal and the independent lab analysis shows no THC present, then you can rest assured that the product is non-psychoactive and safe to use.