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Is Delta 8 Flower Safe to Smoke?

Published November 15, 2021
Is Delta 8 Flower Safe to Smoke? - Secret Nature

In the early days of the delta 8 craze, only D8 extracts were available. Delta 8 flower is now just as popular as delta 8 vape cartridges, though, despite the fact that many D8 consumers know very little about what they’re smoking.

Is delta 8 flower safe? The short answer is that some delta 8 flower shouldn’t be any more dangerous to smoke than top-shelf delta 9 THC buds. Due to the inherent trickiness of delta 8 production, however, it’s certainly true that there are a lot of low-quality D8 buds out there.

In this guide, learn how to tell high-quality delta 8 flower from D8 buds that might be unsafe. Find out how delta 8 flower is made, and discover the best delta 8 hemp buds available online.

What is D8 hemp flower?

Delta 8 hemp flower is hemp flower naturally containing a different cannabinoid that is sprayed with delta 8 isolate or distillate after the drying and curing process. The quality and safety of delta 8 flower is largely determined by the type of delta 8 that has been sprayed and the way it was applied.

Is delta 8 toxic?

According to everything we know about this THC analog so far, it appears that the delta 8 molecule itself has a very similar safety profile to that of delta 9 THC. These two cannabinoids are only very slightly different from each other, after all, so it would be logical to assume that they affect the body similarly.

The main reason delta 8 might become toxic is inferior production processes. Delta 8 is usually converted from another cannabinoid, and there are both safe and unsafe ways to accomplish this task.

Does delta 8 grow naturally?

Yes, delta 8 is considered a natural cannabinoid because it is naturally found in cannabis. In most strains of cannabis and hemp, though, delta 8 THC is only available in tiny quantities, making it necessary to convert D8 from another cannabinoid to make products potent enough to have the expected effect.

Natural concentrations of delta 8 THC available in hemp are increasing all the time, though. It won’t be long until D8 is available in hemp in concentrations exceeding 5% and then 10%. Eventually, delta 8 should be available in concentrations matching those of CBD and delta 9 THC.

Is delta 8 flower sprayed?

Yes, to achieve delta 8 THC levels necessary to exert noticeable effects, it’s usually necessary to spray hemp flower with delta 8 isolate or distillate. High-quality delta 8 flower is sprayed with D8 distillate, which also contains minor cannabinoids and terpenes, resulting in a better taste and improved effects.

Does delta 8 have side effects?

According to scientific research, the side effects of delta 8 THC should be similar to those of delta 9 THC, which are generally considered to be relatively mild. THC isn’t for everyone, though, whether in its delta 8 or delta 9 forms.

As long as you recognize that D8 is an intoxicating cannabinoid that’s very different from CBD, CBG, or other hemp cannabinoids you might have smoked, feel free make the best educated choice for your needs. Always choose high-quality hemp products to ensure the purest and safest experience.

Are delta 8 edibles safe?

Delta 8 edibles most commonly consist of low-quality D8 distillate combined with processed sugar, corn starch, artificial flavorings, and other toxic ingredients. In general, it’s best to consume your delta 8 in the least-processed form possible, which would be either organic distillate-sprayed delta 8 flower or top-shelf delta 8 distillate itself. Edibles bring too many unnecessary variables into the equation, and there is usually an unhealthy emphasis on how products taste rather than the efficiency of their effects.

Will delta 8 make you sick?

The delta 8 THC cannabinoid itself shouldn’t cause most people to feel sick since it’s very similar to delta 9 THC, which only rarely has serious side effects. Delta 8 extracts available online are often low-quality, though, and they can be combined with unnecessary ingredients that can make you feel sick.

If you feel sick after using a delta 8 product, take a close look at the ingredients label, and find out which kind of delta 8 extract it contains. If you still can’t find the culprit, contact the company that produced the delta 8 product, and ask for more information on how it was made and the ingredients it contains.

Will delta 8 flowers get you high?

Yes, delta 8 is a psychoactive cannabinoid, and smoking delta 8 flower usually has an effect that is very reminiscent of delta 9 THC. The intensity of your high will depend on the percentage of delta 8 THC your flower contains and the other cannabinoids that accompany it.

How long does a delta 8 high last?

Inhaling delta 8 THC generally imparts an effect that lasts 45 minutes to an hour. You might feel residual effects for an hour or so after the primary high dissipates.

To maintain a steady delta 8 buzz throughout the day, take a hit or two every hour or so. Consider switching to CBD during the daylight hours to maintain a clear head.

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What’s better: delta 8 or CBD flower?

Right now, CBD flower might be considered objectively better than delta 8 flower simply because it’s usually all-natural. As long as it’s sprayed with naturally converted delta 8 distillate, though, delta 8 flower should taste the same (or even better than) all-natural CBD flower, and it shouldn’t present any additional safety concerns.

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How much does an ounce of delta 8 flower cost?

The price for an ounce of delta 8 flower online varies from less than $100 to more than $300. Generally speaking, any ounces that cost less than $150 are likely to be prohibitively low-quality, but it’s just as possible for delta 8 flower producers to charge too much for their buds simply because they can get away with it.

To get the best value for your delta 8 purchase, aim somewhere in the middle of the road price-wise, and check customer reviews to find out if people who purchased the delta 8 flower you’re considering ended up satisfied with what they bought.

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