Delta 8 THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the current cannabinoid trending at the moment. It has many people talking because it is mildly psychoactive, and it's a legal compound. It is now possible to buy for instance, Delta 8 gummies, Delta 8 flower, Delta 8 oil & tinctures, Delta 8 hash, Delta 8 golden kief, Delta 8 shake, Delta 8 vapes & cartridges, and so much more.
Throughout the centuries the cannabis plant has given us beneficial healing properties favoured by many cultures. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, some we are familiar with, some not so much. It has been used in medicine, rituals, spirituality, and more, it is a trusted and powerful compound.
When we think of cannabis, we usually relate to Delta 9 THC, Delta 8's close cousin. Delta 9, is of course, the mind-altering cannabinoid often referred to as 'pot', 'grass', 'weed', 'green', 'Mary Jane', and others.
However, Delta 9 is illegal to possess, cultivate, supply, or use, in most countries, and this is due to it's psychoactive component. There are varying penalties for breaking the laws surrounding Delta 9 THC, although this depends on where in the world the misdemeanor occurs.
There has been a lot of interest in Delta 8 THC, since in 2018 the American Farm Bill deemed anything derived from hemp was lawful. However, there seems to be a grey area surrounding Delta 8, and this is mainly due to it's psychoactive effects, albeit mild.
In simple terms, Delta 8 is a by-product of CBD (cannabidiol). CBD is derived from hemp. However, the use of specific chemicals converts CBD to Delta 8 THC. Therefore, Delta 8 does derive from hemp in a roundabout way!
The sales and demand for Delta 8 products is increasing at a rapid rate. You are now able to buy numerous Delta 8 products online, as many become aware of it's health and wellbeing benefits.
Health conditions such as :
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anxiety
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chronic pain
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poor sleep
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nausea
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stress
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depression . . . . . . can be helped with Delta 8 THC.
Although some may be concerned about the mind-altering effects of Delta 8, it has shown that it can improve cognitive function. In addition to this, it can give the user focus and clarity. This is in contrast to Delta 9, a robustly psychoactive compound that imparts a 'stoned' effect on the user.
Probably one of the most popular choices of Delta 8 products is gummies. Gummies are the jelly-like sweets that are usually soft and fruity. However, they have been dosed with Delta 8. Each gummy should have the exact same amount of Delta 8 THC.
There is normally between 10-40mg of Delta 8 THC per gummy. The lesser dosage is recommended for those who are using gummies for the first time, or who believe a small amount is enough for them to experience the benefits.
Factors such as gender, weight, height, and if you are taking prescribed medication, should be taken into consideration, as physiologically, everyone is different.
Gummies are a versatile and convenient way to supplement a healthy routine. It can take anything between 30 minutes to 2 hours for one to take effect. Therefore, it is advisable to take one at a time to monitor the effect.
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