The Difference Between Delta 8 & 9: A Guide to The Types of THC
If you’re familiar with THC, you might already know that its full name is tetrahydrocannabinol. So, where do the deltas come into the picture? Is there a difference between delta-8 and 9, and should it impact which products you pick?
The cannabis product contains a number of cannabinoids. The THC most commonly present in cannabis products is actually called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, and it’s different from delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol. All the similar scientific terminology makes it easy to get confused, so let’s unpack delta-9 vs. delta-8 – what they are and why it matters.
What is Delta 8 vs. Delta 9?
While they both come from the hemp or cannabis plant, and they both have a psychoactive effect, or “high,” there are significant differences. One factor to consider is whether 8 or 9 is available in your jurisdiction (both are legal here in Jamaica!).
Delta-8 is much less potent than delta-9, although it has many of the same benefits and risks. It is known for its gentle, calming effects. There is typically less delta-8 found naturally in the plant, but it can be manufactured using cannabidiol (CBD). Most of the products on the market use the synthetic compound, but due to a lack of oversight and regulation, many are wary of laboratory-created delta-8.
As the more prominent form of THC, delta-9 has been much more extensively studied. As a result, we know a lot more about its potential benefits for everything from chronic pain to anxiety and depression. Since it is much more readily available in the cannabis plant, delta-9 can be smoked straight from rolled flower without requiring intensive processing.
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