A carrier oil is a natural, fat-rich oil used as a solvent for concentrated cannabis extracts to create medical cannabis products to be taken by mouth or held under the tongue. It also helps make the total dose of each cannabinoid easier to measure and absorb into the body.
One of the most common carrier oils is medium-chain triglyceride oil (MCT oil), which is typically mild and non-irritating. Carrier oils help deliver active ingredients into the body, reduce the potency of highly concentrated extracts to a usable dose, and help the product last longer by keeping the cannabis ingredients stable and effective.
