What are the differences between marijuana-cousin delta-8 and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? They are a natural compound found in marijuana plants that has recently gotten a lot more attention as the ingredient in pot black. The molecular makeup of these two chemical cousins is very similar, yet delta 8 has been shown to be five to ten times more potent than delta 9. It is an organic compound, which means it is made by living things. All forms of THC possess a similar basic molecular structure, however the slight difference in the structure of the atomic bonds creates a difference in potency.

Some of the possible causes for this disparity in potency are differences in how the body obtains them, and the efficiency of delta-9 in breaking down and eliminating free radicals, or TCA. Some studies have shown that delta-9 can retain more of the active ingredients of THC and be more effective at doing so. These same studies also suggest that delta-8 thc is not as efficient at eliminating THMs either. Also, there have been fewer studies performed on the subject since the more widely known and highly recommended use of cannabis has decreased, and marijuana-cousin delta-8 is now the drug of choice.

There are several different classes of marijuana-cousin delta-8 THC, including oral use in tinctures, and the smoking of herbal cigarettes. There are two main ways to ingest delta-9 THC, and three ways to get it into your system: by eating the dried flowers, by smoking the plant material, or by taking the recommended oral dosages of the compounds. It is important to note that tinctures containing delta-9THC are only recommended in medical situations where there is a real need for it, as in the case of an emergency patient undergoing cancer treatment, or a man or woman who has had strokes and heart attacks. People who are under investigation for depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder should never take delta-9 THC, as these substances do not make people feel good and can worsen the condition of these mental disorders. People who are not ill but want to use these herbs to alleviate the symptoms of chronic or cancer pain should discuss this with a doctor before trying to consume the compounds.