The Ultimate Guide for Delta 8 MoonRock
What is Delta 8 CBD Flower?
Delta 8 CBD Flower also known as delta 8 hemp flower , is a cannabinoid that is one of the most actively researched cannabinoid going on right now. Its new attention comes from an increasing awareness that it exists; this is due to new media attention and its similar characteristics to that of “THC”.
Delta 8 CBD does have a variety of benefits that it’s users can find joyous comfort in.
Delta 8 Hemp Flower vs Traditional CBD flower
Delta 8 CBD vs traditional CBD flower, what’s the difference? The main difference is the naturally occurring compound delta 8. Delta 8 is a THC compound meaning it’s effects are psychoactive.
When it comes to traditional CBD flower the body is more stimulated than the mind. CBD will give its users a “body high” and relax the mind.
Terpenes in Delta 8 Hemp Flower
There are over 20,000 different terpene profiles found naturally occurring in delta 8 flower, to list a few there are Pinene, Sabinene, Phellandrene, Borneol, Isoborneol, Caryophyllene, Ocimene, Limonene, Humulene, Terpinolene, Linalool, Myrcene, Phytol.
Each profile has their own unique smell, taste, and curing properties. For example Myrcene.
How does Delta 8 Hemp flower Smoke?
Delta 8 Hemp flower is constructed of traditional CBD hemp flower but has been coated with the cannabinoid delta 8. Delta 8 is a naturally occurring substance found in hemp buds when growing / cultivating hemp.
The delta 8 is extracted and singularized into its own pool and then sprayed on / coated on to the raw CBD flower / material. The flower / buds are then left to dry and the result is a hemp bud that has been “infused” with delta 8.
Compared with traditional CBD flower / buds delta 8 smokes comparatively to normal “THC” sativas. The compound delta 8 is know to produce a psychoactive “high” that mimics that of traditional “THC” sativas.
The smoke emitted is denser than traditional CBD smoke and the brain responds in a sharper manner to delta 8 vs traditional CBD flower.
Is Delta 8 Hemp Flower Legal?
The legality of delta 8 hemp flower stems from the 2018 farm bill which can be found here.
The farm bill states that all products and byproduct from the production of hemp and CBD plants are legal as long as the delta 9 percentage is under 0.3%.
Since delta 8 is not delta 9, the percentages of delta 8 do not fall under this stipulation giving the space for delta 8 to be legal federally.
Every state has its own right to limit the purchase of delta 8 hemp flower. In recent news the following states have implemented restrictions on delta 8 hemp flower.
Please see the list below:
As of May 3rd 2021 the following US states have banned or limited delta 8.
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Kentucky, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and Washington
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