Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds that are found in the Cannabis Sativa plant and are responsible for the beneficial effects that it has. The most well known cannabinoid in the plant is the Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (known as Delta-9-THC or simply delta 9) has been identified as producing its psychotropic effects when smoked or otherwise consumed (i.e. the one that gets you high). Scientists believe that there are more than 100 other cannabinoids that have yet to be fully studied and identified.
One of them, buy delta 8, has been studied by the National Cancer Institute. They have isolated and identified it as a THC analogue with neuroprotective properties that increases a person’s appetite and has the effects of reducing nausea, anxiety and pain. It was also shown to produce some psychotropic effects but these are much less potent than those produced by its cousin delta 9 (which is the primary source of THC in cannabis).
People that wish to buy delta 8 products have sometimes been confused about whether it is legally available. The US 2018 Farm Bill made hemp products and CBD oil legal and this included delta 8 extracts. Delta 8 exists in only very small amounts in the cannabis plant and has required sophisticated breeding and isolation techniques to produce a plant that contains enough of the compound to be useful but now that they have seem some success, delta 8 can usually be purchased in both online and physical cannabis stores.
Users have said that delta 8 produces a unique high that is characterized as being less potent than that produced by delta 9. They say that it has a milder effect which is also more relaxing and uplifting as well as having other positive benefits for recreational users. More potent doses or delta 8, however, are also being used to help treat cancer patients where it has shown the following benefits:
• Alleviates and reduces patient anxiety
• Helps with, or eliminates, nausea
• Helps stimulate appetite (although a contrary effect is also reported)
• Enables full-body relaxation
• Helps with libido issues
• Can help with traumatic brain injuries
People that want to buy delta 8 for its unique qualities should ensure that they buy from a reputable store that can guarantee the concentration of the compound in the product. This is determined using the liquid chromatography method for testing and consumers should always ask their provider whether they can show how its concentration has been determined and whether standardized methods are used.