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Cannabinoids, including CBD, delta-9-THC, and delta-8-THC cause their effects by interacting with the cannabinoid receptors of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a complex system in mammals that is responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body. The ECS is responsible for regulating mood, pain and inflammation response, appetite, memory, the immune response, among other important bodily functions. Delta-8-THC like its famous precursor binds to the CB1 receptors of the ECS. These are mainly concentrated in the brain, which could explain its psychoactive effects. But unlike delta-9-THC, it has less affinity for the CB1 receptors, which could be the reason...

There are several ways to look at it. Short answer, Yes. Delta-8 will make you high. Not many producers advertise that the cannabinoid, like its precursor- delta-9-THC, is psychoactive. However, the cannabinoid is only as half as potent as the infamous delta-9-THC. So, its high is not characterized by intense intoxication and overbearing effects such as confusion and anxiety. For years, people were only familiar with delta-9-THC as the only psychoactive cannabinoid in the cannabis plant.  This is because delta-8-THC is only found in very low concentrations, not much was known about it until the hemp was legalized in 2018....

CBD, Curcumin, and Boswellia for Chronic Inflammation Inflammation is incredibly complex — entire textbooks are dedicated to the topic without even grazing the surface. Inflammation can vary a lot depending on the cause of the inflammation, which means that the inflammation experienced during an autoimmune disorder is very different from the inflammation experienced when you injure yourself. Long-term (chronic) inflammation is also very different from short-term (acute) inflammation. CBD is excellent for addressing both chronic and acute inflammation because it blocks many of the molecules involved with triggering inflammation. However, it has its limits. Adding curcumin (the active constituent in turmeric) and...

As per the actual definition of delta-8 THC according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the molecule has “antiemetic, anxiolytic, appetite-stimulating, analgesic, and neuroprotective properties.” Much like delta-9 it binds to the CB1 receptor, but unlike delta-9 it is not associated with as strong psychoactive properties.                          Delta-8 is not a newly found molecule, and research into it didn’t just begin. As early as 1974 a study came out that had been done to see if delta-8 had an effect on the immune system. What they found is that not only did...