What is Delta 9 THC?
THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol — it’s the primary psychoactive component found in cannabis that makes users high. THC works by activating specific receptors in the brain involved with memory, appetite, visual and auditory perception, coordination, and much more. While THC has been widely known for its recreational uses, many people rely on it for its wellness benefits. For instance, initial and ongoing research suggests that it can be used to support sleep quality, physical discomfort, balance, and overall mood.
Similarly, to CBD, Delta 9 THC interacts with your endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is known for regulating your body’s natural balance or homeostasis. This is why THC, like CBD, can have an effect on a whole host of things like sleep, mood, and appetite, because those functions all contribute to your body’s natural balance. By interacting with these receptors, THC has an effect on all these processes — resulting in the characteristic high produced by marijuana.
Delta 9 THC (Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary cannabinoid in marijuana plants, accounting for up to 25% of the plant’s weight but it also presents in low concentrations in hemp plants. The Delta-9 THC in our products is 100% hemp-derived.
What Does THC Feel Like?
The high from using THC products can vary a lot from one person to the next. Factors such as dose, tolerance, metabolism, and strain can all dramatically alter the experience. While under the effects of THC, you may feel euphoria, relaxation, increased motivation, a feeling of wakefulness, giddiness, hunger, or creativity. The THC high can feel very calming and relaxing, but if too much is consumed it can also trigger anxiety and paranoia.
The best way to ensure your experience remains positive is to avoid using too much THC and only use it in a place you feel comfortable and safe. Many people use THC to help stimulate the creative thought process and relax the mind after a stressful day of work.