The cannabis plant is complex and keeping up with the latest brands, trends, and products within the 420 community is even more multifaceted, to say the least. Your parents and grandparents may have been stoners back in their day, but they have probably never heard of Delta 10, HHC, or THC-O and maybe you haven’t either. Not to worry, let’s get you up to speed on the latest cannabis concentrates derived from legal hemp plants that are sure to get you blazed. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to explain exactly what Delta concentrates are, know what the strongest legal THC concentrate is, understand which type of weed wax is best for your personal needs and smoking style, and most importantly, where to buy legal THC concentrates online. Let’s start off with the basics.
What are legal THC concentrates?
The world of legal cannabis in the United States is a complicated one. The regulations regarding cannabis are hazy at best despite being legalized and decriminalized in more states than ever before. When speaking about legal THC, we’re not talking about flower or vape carts that need to be purchased at a dispensary or require a medical marijuana card. We’re referring to the latest Delta THC products that can be purchased online.
It all started when former President Trump passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed hemp plants from the D.E.A. Schedule of Controlled Substances and legalized the production of hemp at the federal level (marijuana is still a Schedule I controlled substance). To comply with the bill, the hemp must have 0.3% or less tetrahydrocannabinol (THC or Delta-9). None of the other cannabinoids (chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant), of which more than 100 are known, were mentioned in the bill. Stoners like to bend the rules and find loopholes, so of course, innovators found a way to create legal dabs from non-psychoactive hemp. Delta-9 THC may be the most well-known compound, but there are also other cannabinoids that get smokers high. These are only produced by the plant in very trace amounts, so it took the brightest minds to figure out how to get enough of these compounds for consumption. Because all cannabinoids are similar at the molecular level, scientists discovered how to chemically convert hemp-produced CBD into psychoactive compounds like Delta 8, Delta 10, HHC, THC-P, THC-O, and others.
What are the strongest legal hemp cannabinoids?
You’re here because you’re trying to get baked out of your mind and we’re going to help. The potency of cannabis comes from how well the chemical compounds are absorbed into the bloodstream and how efficient it is at binding to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. We listed the strongest legal cannabis concentrates for purchase online by potency, with the strongest at the top of the list. Keep in mind that stronger isn’t always better and legal THC concentrate can have different effects from “normal” Delta-9 THC products.
THC-P
Ready to blow your socks off and send your psyche into the stratosphere? THC-P (Tetrahydrocannabiphorol) is believed to fall somewhere in the range of 10 to 30 times more potent than “regular” THC. This phytocannabinoid was discovered in a sativa plant by accident during a 1999 research study that was looking at the compounds of a specific cannabis strain. Because of its high potency, be sure to start out slow as THC-P can have some unwanted side effects when consumed at high levels such as dry mouth, increased anxiety, paranoia, a distorted sense of time, and auditory and visual changes.
THC-O
Roughly three times more potent than Delta-9, THC-O-acetate (also called THC Acetate) is an ester of THC. When consumed it converts to Delta-9, but is more potent due binding better to the CB1 receptor in the brain and quicker absorption by the body.
THC-A
THC-A is Delta-9 in its acid form and has no effects on its own prior to undergoing decarboxylation (heated). It then turns into Delta-9 THC and has the same potency as your average weed concentrate.
HHC
Discovered in the 1940s by an American scientist, Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is simply THC with added hydrogen molecules, which makes it much more stable than Delta-9. HHC is roughly 20% less potent than Delta-9.
Delta-8
At the molecular level, Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8) is the most similar psychoactive cannabinoid to Delta-9. The level of potency varies widely, but most Delta-8 THC will be between 40% to 60% less potent than Delta-9. Despite its low strength, Delta-8 products are a favorite due to almost never producing negative effects often associated with cannabis like paranoia and increased anxiety. Instead, Delta-8 is described like an indica strain with mellow and sedating effects.
Delta-10
Delta 10 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-10) also has a similar chemical structure to Delta-9, but has a potency closer to Delta-8. While Delta-8 is more like an indica, Delta-10 resembles an energizing sativa strain with an uplifting, buzz that’s great for socializing and events. It’s around 50% less strong than Delta-9.
Other legal cannabinoids
It may already seem like a lot, but we only listed the most popular hemp-derived concentrates. There are several other dabs that didn’t make this list such as THC-V and many cannabinoids that do not produce euphoric effects like CBD, CBC, CBG, CBCV, CBDV, and THCC.
Where to buy Delta THC online
Now you know all about the different types of hemp-derived THC available, their strengths, and a little bit about their effects. So, it’s time to add a weed wax to your shopping cart, buckle up, and give it a test drive!
We’re not going to beat around the bush, here at EF420, we have some of the best legal THC concentrates online from top brands like Mellow Fellow, Binoid CBD, Puro, and more! Our rotating selection of products includes wax dabs, shatter, diamonds, and others. While you’re here, don’t forget to also pick up dab accessories like a dab pen, heat-resistant dab mat, scorch torch, a cool tab tool, nectar collector, or a dab storage container.
