Broad Spectrum: Broad spectrum products contain an array of cannabinoids and terpenes but zero THC based on the manufacturer's lab testing. Third party lab reports that are readily available from reputable companies can tell you which cannabinoids and terpenes are in the product and at what levels. These products have often gone through additional processing to try to isolate and remove as much THC as possible while still maintaining the other cannabinoids and terpenes. In other cases, they are isolate-based with additional cannabinoids and terpenes added in.

Full Spectrum: Full spectrum (or "whole plant") products contain CBD as well as terpenes and other cannabinoids such as CBG, CBN and trace amounts of THC. Usually these will be in ratios that were naturally-occurring and extracted from the plant and specific strain. Terpenes and cannabinoids are occasionally added back into products as an isolated form to raise the potency of the product. Full spectrum products are by far the most popular. With full spectrum CBD oil products, you have the advantage of something called the "entourage effect."" This is where all the cannabinoids and terpenes are working together in synergy, something that broad spectrum and isolate products will lack. Those subject to drug testing should be cautious when it comes to full spectrum products. The THC found in full spectrum hemp oil products is minimal (less than 0.3%), but can still trigger a positive drug test.