HHC, derived from hemp, is not the same as THC, the mind-altering compound in hemp, but it offers a similar experience to THC.
How does HHC differ from THC?
From a chemical perspective, HHC contains a hydrogen molecule that THC does not.
There are many similarities between these two cannabinoids. Both HHC and THC are psychoactive substances that can be produced from Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa. Consumers and scientists have observed that HHC produces less potent psychoactive effects than traditional delta-9 THC. But HHC is still a powerful compound.
What are the benefits of HHC? People use HHC for various reasons. Some use it for relaxation, to unwind, or to help with sleep difficulties, but the primary benefit of HHC is the experience it provides. HHC does not have any documented medical benefits, but many people enjoy using it for recreational purposes.
How is HHC made?
It's a multi-step process. First, CBD is extracted from raw hemp, distilled, and isolated in powder form. From here, things get a little more complicated.
The CBD derived from hemp serves as the basis for the chemical reaction that creates HHC. The process for producing HHC is patented, so the exact procedure is not public.
HHC was first created by American chemist Roger Adams in 1944 when he added hydrogen molecules to Delta-9 THC. This process, known as hydrogenation, converts THC to hexahydrocannabinol (HHC). The hydrogenation process itself is not an unknown procedure. It is used to turn plant oils into margarines.
Is HHC consumption safe?
Like any new cannabinoid derived from hemp, there is no standard dose, and little or no research has been conducted on the immediate or long-term effects of HHC consumption.
Caution is recommended, starting with a low dose and observing how it affects your body.
Is HHC safe to consume?
As with all new hemp-derived cannabinoids, there is no standard dosage, and there is little or no research into the immediate or long-term effects of HHC consumption.
He recommends careful use, starting with a low dose and observing how it affects our body.
What must be remembered is that the effects of HHC are subjective, as with any other cannabinoid. It really depends on body chemistry, tolerance to cannabinoids, fitness level, current mental state, but also on the environment the user is in, the purity of the HHC product and how much of it you use.
Is HHC legal?
As is often the case in the world of cannabis, many governments have not kept up with the times and many have yet to take a stand on HHC. Currently, HHC is not on the list of prohibited substances.