Broad-Spectrum
Category: Extraction & Processing · Level: Intermediate
Broad-spectrum cannabis extract retains multiple cannabinoids and terpenes but has THC removed or reduced to non-detectable levels.
Broad-spectrum extracts occupy a middle position between full-spectrum and CBD isolate products. They are processed to remove or reduce THC to below detectable thresholds while retaining other cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC) and terpenes. This makes them suitable for consumers who wish to avoid THC — including those subject to drug testing or in jurisdictions with strict THC limits — while still potentially benefiting from synergistic cannabinoid interactions. Production typically involves an additional chromatography step to selectively remove THC.
Also known as
THC-free spectrum extract
Usage
- Medical
- Recreational
Related terms
- THC — Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis, responsible for the 'high' associated with its use.
- Full-Spectrum — Full-spectrum cannabis extract contains all naturally occurring cannabinoids, terpenes, and other plant compounds, including trace amounts of THC.
- Cannabinoid — Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system, found naturally in cannabis or produced synthetically.
- Cannabidiol Isolate — CBD isolate is a pure, crystalline form of cannabidiol containing 99%+ CBD with all other plant compounds removed.