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ALL YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DELTA 8 TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (D8-THC)

What is Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (D8-THC)?

The cannabis plant is home to over 420 different compounds identified as phytocannabinoids, alkaloids, complex sugars, and terpenes. These compounds, especially the terpenes and cannabinoids, play a critical role in the plant's overall therapeutic potentials.

A cannabinoid is a large group of plant-based chemicals extracted from the cannabis or hemp plant. These plants are highly endowed with over 120 different cannabinoids belonging to either the CBD (cannabidiol), CBG (cannabigerol), CBN (cannabinol), THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBC (cannabichromene), and the uncategorized cannabinoids. These cannabinoids can interact with receptors to provide therapeutic benefits. Depending on the arrangement of atoms and class of cannabinoids, each cannabinoid possesses an excellent activity that makes it differ from others, and in this article, we shall focus on the unique characteristics of Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (D8-THC).

Delta 8 THC is one of the cannabinoids belonging to the tetrahydrocannabinol compounds. THCs are often identified as the most abundant compounds in the cannabis or hemp plant, and they are psychoactive. THCs are responsible for the feelings of highness after taking cannabis or hemp.

Although not as highly psychoactive as Delta 9 THC (its sister molecule), people who use Delta 8 THC have also displayed altered consciousness common with psychoactive activities. As a milder component, Delta 8 THC can interact with the cannabinoid receptors to reduce stress, improve and, above all, assist users in sleeping. Researchers have reported that Delta 8 THC comes with about 70% potency at producing therapeutic effects.

Recently, products containing Delta 8 THC have appeared in stores, and users believe since it has a milder psychoactive effect, it can help them relax, be happy and feel uplifted with little to no fear of failing a drug test.

Is it legal?

All THC family members possess varying degrees of psychoactive activities, which may be frowned at by regulatory bodies like the FDA. Since the law only identified Delta 9 THC as illegal, users believe Delta 8 THC is excluded from the law.

For Delta 8 THC to be legal in most regions where CBD is permitted, the compound must be extracted from the hemp plant and included within limits provided by the law (less than 0.3%).

What can I use it for?

As stated earlier, Delta 8 THC can also interact with the cannabinoid receptors to provide a wide range of activities, including anxiety, mood, pain relief, sleep, and stress. For now, Delta 8 is only formulated for adults. The products are not available as edibles, concentrates, and vapes. Delta 8 can also be combined with CBD for a 1:1 in CBD flower and concentrates.

For now, the stand of the FDA and other regulatory bodies concerning the safety of D8-THC is quite unknown since most of the regulations focus on D9-THC. It is therefore advisable to consult your local authorities and health experts before using one.

Conclusion

As more research unfolds the therapeutic potentials of the cannabis plant, the introduction of delta 8 THC into stores may create a perfect way to experience the power of cannabinoids in a new way. Let us know if you have any questions about cannabinoids. We will love to hear from you soon.