![]() Since using it for therapeutic purposes requires concentrated products, some modern growers have developed different breeding and extraction techniques to obtain greater quantities of this cannabinoid naturally. Economical extraction of delta-8-THC from cannabis requires levels of about 15–20%. There are reports of plants containing as much as 1%, but they are exceptions. The reason it’s not as popular as Δ-9 THC or CBD - despite being psychotropic - is that it’s only present in cannabis in very low concentrations, about 0.01% – 0.1% in most marijuana plants. Δ-8 THC was discovered in the early 1970s but has only achieved popular interest in the last year or two. Unfortunately there are no long term studies evaluating the safety of long term or repeated use of Δ-8 THC. Using Δ-8 THC is much less likely to trigger severe anxiety or paranoia compared with Δ-9 THC so it appears safer for use. Δ-8 THC is often marketed in edible forms, as cartridges of vape blends or sprayed onto hemp flowers which are then smoked or vaped. The safety of Δ-8 THC use has not been established nor has the safety of vape blends. Users of delta-9-THC often report a clearer mind and more energetic mood when using delta-8 THC. Survey participants compared Δ-8 THC very favorably with both delta-9-THC and prescription medications, often substituting Δ-8 THC for either or both. Other methods include sublingual use, administered and absorbed under the tongue, such as oils and tinctures.Ībout half of the participants (51%) use Δ-8 THC to treat medical conditions, primarily anxiety or panic attacks (69%), stress (52%), depression or bipolar disorder (46%), and chronic pain (41%). Administration methods are primarily edibles (64%) and vaping concentrates (48%). Integrative, Complementary and Alternative Medicineīased on an online survey of Δ-8 THC consumers, patterns of Δ-8 THC use has both similarities with and differences from the use of Δ-9 THC cannabis and products.Integrative, Complementary & Alternative Medicine.
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