Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ-8-THC) also known as Dronabinol, is a mild cannabinoid found in Cannabis, often with higher levels in medical strains or plants that are grown for hemp production. Delta-8 THC was first isolated by YechielGaoni and Raphael Mechoulam at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel back in 1975.
Delta 8 THC has an appearance similar to most other types of cannabis resin. It is typically dark green but can vary due to its variable growing conditions. The smell can be skunky with hints of pine needles, wood or even lemon-scented, but is most likely to have a strong herbal smell.
Delta 8 THC is considered one of the least psychoactive cannabinoids and has been used in trials to help relieve nausea associated with cancer chemotherapy. It can be useful in assisting patients suffering from appetite loss, pain relief and muscle spasms.
In this article we will discuss current market trends when it comes to quality delta 8 flower. Cannabis resin contains a high amount of trichomes which enhances its potency and makes it aesthetically pleasing. The science behind trichomes explain why these tiny glands are so important when understanding the potency of cannabis products today. Trichomes are small hair-like protrusions found on plant leaves, stems and flowers that serve as protection from UV light and insects. Every type of Cannabis plant has its own unique ratio of cannabinoids such as THC, CBD and CBG depending on the strain that is used for extraction purposes. The carbohydrate-rich trichomes produce an oil that contains high levels of THC, which provides consumers with a powerful ‘high’ while smoking or ingesting cannabis products.
Delta 8 flower typically have around 20%-30% THC and can range in color from golden green to deep purple. This flower will most likely be found in dispensaries throughout but also other states such as Washington, Oregon and Colorado due to the popularity of this product among medicinal cannabis consumers. Although not considered psychoactive like its sister cannabinoid (THC), it is still very potent whether ingested orally or smoked. Delta 8 THC is synthesized in the flower’s resin glands, which are most abundant on the floral calyxes and bracts of female cannabis plants. The male cannabis plant does not produce many cannabinoids and will only contain a small amount that can be found in its sticky pollen.
Cannabis dispensaries carry many different types of products when it comes to High-quality delta 8 flowers, ranging from dried out buds with seeds, to pre-rolled joints or even whole plants that are grown outside in greenhouses using organic methods. Generally higher quality flowers are more expensive but worth the money if consumed orally by baking it into edibles, making oils or tinctures or smoking/vaporizing it with a handheld vaporizer pen.
