{"id":29924,"date":"2020-05-13T18:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realleaf.de\/?p=29924"},"modified":"2026-07-09T01:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T23:37:47","slug":"thc-oil-and-other-cannabis-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realleaf.de\/en\/magazine\/thc-oil-and-other-cannabis-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"THC Oil and Other Cannabis Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>THC oil<\/strong> &#8211; what is it, exactly? Have you ever wondered what all the different oils made from the cannabis plant are about? Alongside <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">THC oil<\/span>, there is cannabis oil, hash oil, hemp oil and CBD oil. It is easy to lose track. Here is a clear look at what THC oil actually is.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hash oil, THC oil &#038; cannabis oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These names usually refer to the same kind of oil, with <em>THC oil<\/em> being one of the most common terms. The oil is extracted from cannabis and contains a particularly high concentration of the active compound THC. THC is not only used for its intoxicating effect; it is also becoming increasingly relevant in medical settings.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realleaf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thc_ol_zusammensetzung_large.jpg?v=1589385220\" alt=\"what is thc oil used for\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"><em>THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the two best-known cannabinoids<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>THC oil composition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>THC stands for <\/span>tetrahydrocannabinol and is an active compound from the female hemp plant. THC oil is made by extracting the resin of female cannabis with alcohol. THC has a psychoactive effect and is available in Germany only on prescription.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Oils such as hemp oil or CBD oil, on the other hand, contain no THC or only very small amounts. That is why these oils are freely available. To avoid being classified under the German Narcotics Act, however, they must not contain more than 0.2% THC.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>THC oil and pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>CBD and THC also play a role in medical use. It helps to know that a marijuana plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids. The human body also has an endocannabinoid system, which is involved in processes such as hormone production and immune-system regulation.<\/p>\n<p>THC oil is said to affect the human body in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>anxiety-reducing<\/li>\n<li>calming<\/li>\n<li>anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n<li>relaxing<\/li>\n<li>pain-relieving<\/li>\n<li>appetite-stimulating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jneurosci.org\/content\/21\/17\/6475.abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">current research<\/a>, THC may also have an influence on acute brain injury and could be relevant in the context of degenerative diseases. THC oil has long been used in pain therapy, including for cancer patients, and research has examined its potential influence on tumor growth.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<p>Important: Anyone with mental health conditions should never take THC oil without medical supervision.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realleaf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/thc_ol_large.jpg?v=1589386602\" alt=\"thc oil depression\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"><em>Making THC oil yourself &#8211; is it possible?<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Making THC oil yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Can you make THC oil yourself? In theory, yes, but it is very involved. You need 99% alcohol and have to work with extreme care. THC oil is not a cannabis oil used for cooking or making hash brownies. It is highly concentrated and is prescription-only for good reason. We therefore advise against making it yourself.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How THC oil is used<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hash oil is taken orally and usually takes effect after around two hours. Pure THC oil has a very unpleasant taste, so it is often taken with juice or food.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<p>It is sometimes also available in capsules, which makes dosing easier. To find the right dose, you should always speak with your doctor. That is another reason why the oil is available only on prescription.<\/p>\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/realleaf.de\/en\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">smoking cannabis<\/a>, the effect usually sets in faster, often after around 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you enjoy trying something new, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/realleaf.de\/en\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">herbal blends with cannabis terpenes<\/a>. We offer three different flavor profiles made with natural cannabis terpenes. A fitting <a href=\"https:\/\/realleaf.de\/en\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tobacco substitute<\/a> for cannabis smokers who want a tobacco-free ritual.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n<p>And by the way, our herbal blends are completely free from <a href=\"https:\/\/realleaf.de\/en\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nicotine<\/a>. A good fit if you want to move your smoking ritual away from tobacco.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The active compound THC is extracted from the female hemp plant. THC is known for its intoxicating effect and is also used in medical contexts. THC oil is highly concentrated and, in Germany, is currently available only from pharmacies with a prescription. So what exactly is THC oil used for, and how is it different from other cannabis oils?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":30288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[655],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-magazine"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>THC Oil and Other Cannabis Oils | Real Leaf<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is THC oil, how is it used, and how does it differ from hemp, CBD and other cannabis oils? 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