In 2021, the demand for Delta 8 THC is booming. There are numerous product types available at countless stores and consumers can choose between vape products, smoke flower, edibles, softgels, and tinctures. Each product produces a different effect on the user, depending on the consumption method, the dosage, the quality, and the ingredients it contains.
Getting started with Delta 8 THC may raise many questions, and selecting the right product for your needs may get challenging. Many will wonder if the compound they have purchased comes from an Indica or Sativa strain of the cannabis plant, as these strains can influence how the cannabinoid interacts with the human body. Here is everything you need to know about the Delta 8 THC and the cannabis strains.
What Is Delta 8 THC?
Delta 8 THC is an analog of the more well-known cannabinoid, Delta 9 THC, commonly referred to as THC. Although these two share many similarities, they have different chemical structures and therefore produce varied effects.
Delta 8 is much less psychoactive than Delta 9 THC and is becoming increasingly popular in the CBD market space.
Delta 8 THC is a much rarer compound than Delta 9 THC, and its concentrations reach only 1 percent in cannabis strains. The only way to acquire usable amounts of the cannabinoid to produce Delta 8 THC products is to use a scientifically advanced process to convert Delta 9 into Delta 8, or use an advanced manufacturing process to extract, separate, convert and refine Delta 8 from the dried hemp plant.
Cannabis Strains
Delta 8 THC, like CBD and THC, derives from the cannabis plant. There are numerous different strains of cannabis, with each having its own unique properties and chemical profile. Even though all strains of cannabis contain similar cannabinoids, the primary difference between these lies in their concentrations.
Although many use the term cannabis to refer to marijuana, it’s not a single plant. Rather, it’s a group of plants that include Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis. Ruderalis plants are much smaller in size, and their chemical profile lacks potency, therefore, breeders and cultivators focus more on Indica and Sativa strains.
Indica, Sativa, and Hybrids
Different cannabis strains provide variable effects and potency. Two primary strains used for CBD and Delta 8 THC products are Sativa and Indica. Producers also grow hybrids of the two. As the name implies, hybrids are a crossbreeding product of Indica and Sativa strains.
What Effects Do Different Cannabis Strains Produce?
The primary difference between Indica and Sativa is the effect they produce on consumers.
Indica strains are known for their sedative properties. It generally has a higher CBD content. CBD is known to reduce THC’s possible side effects in some consumers, such as anxiousness.
On the other hand, Sativa strains are more stimulating and have a more uplifting effect on consumers who wish to feel more energized and focused.
Depending on the breeding and the proportion of the two specific strains, hybrids may provide more balanced results. They may also relax the body and mind while still helping the consumer to remain focused and clear.
Delta 8 Concentrate
When manufacturers extract Delta 8 from the hemp plant it’s a sticky liquid that never solidifies. The concentrate needs to undergo a purification process to remove unwanted elements while preserving the necessary cannabinoids.
Delta 8 THC distillate is nearly pure Delta 8 THC without unwanted elements or waxes. The oil is a potent extract that manufacturers can add to various products, such as Delta 8 Gummies, Delta 8 carts, Delta 8 softgels, tinctures, etc. Syringes provide the most convenient way to consume Delta 8 distillate. Consumers can ingest the distillate or dissolve it in drinks such as coffee or tea. The distillate can also be used in the kitchen for baking and cooking, or for vaping and dabbing.
What Is Delta 8 Flower?
The cannabis flower is a smokable section of the cannabis plant. It is the most popular form of cannabis among smokers who consume it using a pipe or bong, or who roll it in a joint or blunt.
No hemp strains feature Delta 8 concentrations high enough to make a Delta 8 flower, manufacturers add the compound to hemp flower to create one. They infuse Delta 8 Distillate into different hemp flower strains: Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid.
Is Delta 8 Flower Indica or Sativa?
Delta 8 can be both. Many brands offer Delta 8 THC flower, prerolls, or vape carts in different strain options such as Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid.
The strain you choose for your Delta 8 THC plays a role in the way it affects you. Some products may be uplifting, while others may promote relaxation. Choosing the right type of product depends on your desired outcomes.
The Hemp Doctor: Top Quality Products in Different Varieties
At the Hemp Doctor, America’s Premier Hemp & CBD Dispensary, we specialize in everything hemp-related to deliver top-grade products. We adopt every innovation in the industry, including the extraction and purification of the rising star of cannabinoids – Delta 8 THC.
The base of all our products is a natural proprietary strain of phytocannabinoid-rich hemp. Our hemp grows in the nutrient-rich soils of Colorado and North Carolina using 100% organic practices.
All our products are:
- Farm-Bill Compliant
- Safe
- Uncontaminated
- Pure
- Unrivaled in their Potency and Consistency
Our top-grade Delta 8 THC Vape Cartridge contains 95%+ Delta 8 THC Distillate from hemp and delivers an experience unlike any other. Here you can choose from Indica/Sativa/Hybrid and various strains, depending on your preferences.
At the Hemp Doctor, we make third-party lab reports available for all products, including Delta 8 prerolls and vape carts. Third-party lab test results prove our products’ purity and potency, so you can use them without worrying about unwanted ingredients or side effects. Those lab results are available on our website for your convenience.
We also aim to educate our customers. To learn more about our products, including the different strains we use, contact us online today. We provide personalized and supportive customer service. We are always happy to answer your questions.
