Although consuming CBD (cannabidiol) is ever more popular for a number of health benefits and is now federally legal, it will never replace Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or Delta-9 THC, in the hearts and minds of stoners. But, Delta-9 THC, which gives cannabis its “high,” has a cousin. Meet Delta 8 THC, a cannabinoid that left us high, happy, and hungry.
“The benefit is a very clear-headed, engaged high, without anxiety or fogginess, and this is ideal for Delta-9 THC patients.
Chemically, Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC have almost identical properties. Delta-8 has a less psychotropic effect than Delta-9, but it’s also less common in nature. Only traces of Delta-8 are found in the cannabis plant, which means extracting it directly from hemp isn’t economically feasible. Delta-8 THC could, however, be derived from hemp’s plentiful CBD through the wonders of chemistry, which raises a thorny question over legality.
According to research studies done over the years, Delta 8 is a pain reliever, inhibits tumor growth, counteracts nausea, and is an appetite stimulant. That is just the tip of what scientists know about Delta-8’s medicinal properties. That said, Delta-8 THC can also leave users feeling clear-headed, calm, focused, and motivated.
“While it can alter and elevate your mood, it is far less intoxicating and much more functional without the paranoia associated with Delta-9 THC,” Than says. Delta-8 is also great for pain management and helps with relaxation, in a manner similar to CBD.
We were lucky enough to try some Delta-8 THC. Once we recovered from the standard teary-eyed cough aftermath that comes to inhaling a large amount of smoke, we were, clinically speaking, high as shit. It was unlike any other feeling we had experienced from cannabis products.
Delta-8 could benefit people in a state like California, which doesn’t seem to be letting up on its war against cannabis anytime soon. The legalization of hemp and CBD was a step in the right direction, but CBD may not be the best suited cannabinoid for some people, depending on their conditions. There are other cannabinoids like CBN, CBG and now Delta-8 THC, that could help users find the relief they need.
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