What You Need to Know About THC-O

Now that weed is becoming more legal in the United States with each passing year, we are beginning to see an influx of new marijuana strains, THC types, and marijuana products that add to the diversity of cannabis products available to consumers in the United States. The world of marijuana can be quite confusing, especially because there are so many different types of products to keep track of. If you are new to marijuana strains, I suggest reading one of my other posts about some of the best strains that you can get for certain conditions like anxiety, chronic pain, and more.

There are about 700-750 different types of marijuana strains that have been developed and cultivated for a specific purpose. However, there is also more to the variety of cannabis than strains alone. Numerous types of THC have been developed that allow marijuana users to really test and try out different things. THC types can waver between organic, semi synthetic, and synthetic types, and there are important differences to note between each type.

Today I wanted to take some time out of my busy schedule to write about a new type of THC that is hitting the market in the United States: it’s called THC-O. You may have heard of this THC before, or you may not have. Either way, I am going to be telling you all that you need to know about it and more, so make sure that you keep reading to the end of this article. 

So what is THC-O and what makes it unique? Well, the first thing that you need to know about THC-O is that it is synthetically developed from regular THC. This means that it is not as natural as other forms of THC that you may be used to. However, compared to other semi synthetic types of THC like Delta-8 or Delta-9, THC-O is extremely potent and powerful. Delta-8 and Delta-9 products are relatively easy to find across the country due to the fact that they are technically legal under federal law, due to the fact that they are derived from hemp and classify as CBD.

The downside to these types of THC is that they lack some of the psychoactive effects of regular THC found in medical grade cannabis. THC-O could be the solution to this problem. If you are living in a state that has not yet legalized THC for medical or recreational users, THC-O could be the ticket to actually enjoying more psychoactive THC effects without breaking the law. Keep in mind that THC-O has to be created in a lab, unlike regular, naturally occurring THC that is found in the cannabis plant.

THC-O is created by extracted CBD from a hemp bud that has 0.30% THC potency or lower. Then, Delta-8 THC is extracted from the hemp derived CBD. Finally, a solvent of THC is applied to the Delta-8, and after a bunch of very fancy scientific occurrences, THC-O is left as an isolate. It has a thick consistency, almost like molasses. 

So, if you are thinking about trying this stuff out for yourself, I definitely recommend learning a thing or two more about it before you get too involved. There are some advantages and disadvantages that one should keep in mind when considering whether to use this product. The first advantage, as I mentioned earlier, is that THC-O is much higher potency than regular Delta-8 or marijuana.

If you are a medical users that needs some really strong stuff to manage your levels of pain, or you are a recreational user looking to get absolutely blitzed, then this is a good type of THC for you to try.