That's the delivery system. Marijuana with practically no THC but a high CBD content in a syrup form. All the medicinal qualities, none of the high. I have a friend in Denver who uses it It has multiple benefits for a menu of problems.
Please read what I write before going off half-cocked. I wrote "whether or not" which means I am not passing judgement on it. You, yourself, acknowledged the concept might be seen with a jaundiced eye.