Popular Ways to Consume Delta-8 THC

A new hemp product known as Delta 8 has only hit the scene in recent years. Although the community has known it for decades, it is only recently that growers began to rely on this plant hormone to bypass restrictions on THC in marijuana.

As a cannabinoid, Delta-8 acts on the nervous system through endocannabinoid receptors, causing feelings of high happiness and even mild pain relief. It’s unclear how long the new compound will maintain its steep surge in popularity, but for now, Delta-8 offers a convenient alternative for those unable to use regular old THC.

Since it’s so new, not all branches of the hemp market have had time to add Delta-8 THC to their catalog. In theory, there would be no barrier to replacing Delta-8 with any cannabinoid administered into the body through some route. Below we will introduce some of the simplest and most popular methods of consuming Delta-8 THC.

Edibles

A popular consumption method and often the first choice for new consumers, edible Delta-8 is available in various formats, such as capsules, gummy bears, or food and drinks mixed with oil. You can also purchase Delta-8 isolate or broad-spectrum oils, which you can mix in your own recipes in the desired amount. For all of these products, it usually takes an hour or two after ingestion for them to become active.

Sublingual

Ingesting Delta-8 tinctures drop by drop under the tongue with the help of a dropper is a quick and easy way to introduce the substance into your system. Since the oral mucosa is permeable and in close contact with the blood vessels, the drug reaches the brain and spinal cord in a relatively direct way, where it can affect the ECS.

When using this class of preparations, a few milliliters of the liquid containing delta-8 are held under the tongue for up to a minute, after which you can swallow the rest. Typically, you will see results in about fifteen minutes to half an hour when using this method.

Vaping

By inhaling vapor containing delta-8, the active ingredient reaches the lungs, where it can diffuse through the alveolar walls into the bloodstream. This is an exceptionally quick way of administering the substance, with effects starting around 10-15 minutes after consumption. Of course, there is also a downside to faster administration: the effects wear off much faster too, so you may need to take repeated doses throughout the day to replenish the effects and get a sweet spot.

When steaming, the molecules are converted into a gaseous form by heat, but they are not burned so that no carcinogenic substances are produced, as is the case with smoking. That said, the buds of delta-8 rich cannabis strains can also be smoked; one just needs to be aware of the health risks involved.…