I get that you don't wanna jump thru the hoops to get access to it, but I can tell you that the whole plant is WAY better than any one of the single compounds/extracts that we have access to here in GA.
I think the problem may be the fact that some CBD items still have trace amounts of THC. But its easy these days to find quality CBD with or without traces of THC.
https://www.coppermountainhemp.com/
There’s lot of bad CBD product out there. I wouldn’t get it at my local gas station. Everything this guy sells is lab tested and high quality. Reach out to him via call or email and he can help you figure out the best product for your needs. For pain relief...