In recent years, cannabis researchers have found many forms of THC. They are known as THC isomers. The most known THC isomer is Delta-9, Delta-8, whose synthesis is from legal hemp. But there is a new isomer, Delta-10, rising in popularity for its therapeutic effects.
Let’s learn more about Delta 10 flower, its use, production process, and effects.
What is Delta-10
Delta 10 is a cannabinoid naturally present in trace amounts in hemp and cannabis. Like any other THC, it gets you high, but it has a lower potency than Delta- 9. It is similar to Delta-8 in terms of strength and method of use. Delta-10 is legal all over the US, unlike Delta-8.
Fusion Farms accidentally discovered Delta-10 in California during THC distillation of cannabis biomass contaminated with fire retardants. The distillate formed mysterious white crystals that analysts mistakenly identified as cannabinoid CBC but, after further research, discovered to be Delta-10.
How is Delta-10 Made?
Delta-10 does not exist in a natural form; hence it is a semi-synthetic cannabinoid. It needs a chemical additive during production that will change the double bond of the other isomers and cannabinoids during the distillation process.
Distillation only is not enough to entirely alter the Delta-9 THC. Scientists add solvents and acids to complete the D9 double bond clockwise to create Delta-10. This process of adding acids and solvents is known as isomerization.
Forms of Delta-10
There are a lot of Delta-10 products one can consume. They include:
- Delta 10 Flower: A D10 flower is a THC hemp flower with a Delta 10 distillate. Just as with traditional cannabis flowers, you also smoke them. Its effects are fast-acting and long-lasting.
- Vape pens: it is preferred to take D10 because the effects are fast-acting but not long-lasting.
- Edibles: D10 edibles are available in various forms, such as gummies, hard candies, or baked goods. Each edible has different effects.
- Capsules
- Vape cartridges
- Vape oils or E-liquids
- Tinctures
- D10 dabs
- D10 distillates
Effects of Delta-10
Like all other forms of THC, Delta-10 can also make you high but is less potent than D9 and D8. Instead of a full-body high, Delta-10 causes a head buzz high. The high feeling lasts, depending on how your intake Delta-10 as the body metabolizes the products at different paces. For example, vaping D10 will cause short-lasting effects because the THC is metabolized faster, unlike when you swallow a capsule, which the body has to digest first.
Other effects of Delta-10 are:
- Increases energy levels.
- Mood booster.
- Relaxing effects.
- Smooth and manageable euphoric feelings.
- Increases focus and creativity.
- Mild stimulant.
Delta -10 has some side effects that are mild and rare. The chances of having these side effects depend on the quality of the products you take; low-quality products have the highest risk. They are:
- Fatigue and sleepiness
- Increased hunger and thirst
- Dry red eyes
- Headaches
- Dry mouth
- Increased anxiety
- Decreases blood pressure
What Are the Health Benefits of Delta 10
There is not yet detailed research on the health benefits of Delta-10 THC. But because the production of Delta-10 is similar to Delta-8, most people expect that their health benefits are similar. Those health benefits are:
- It provides pain relief.
- It increases the appetite of people with eating disorders.
- Stress reliever.
- Anti-inflammatory properties.
Is Delta 10 legal?
Delta-10 THC is legal according to the farm acts bill of 2018. It states that a naturally derived THC from any hemp material (plant, isomers, salts, or extracts) will be a legal product. But laws that govern cannabinoids are susceptible to change, and they vary from state to state.
There are some states where all forms of THC are banned. Hence, Delta-10 is illegal in the following countries:
Idaho
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Mississippi
- Iowa
- Montana
- Utah
- Rhode island
- Arizona
- Colorado
Is Delta-10 Detectable in a Drug Test?
Most drug tests are designed to find illegal or problematic substances such as performance-enhancing drugs for athletes. Essentially all drugs will detect THC, the primary compound in marijuana. Even though Delta-10 is federally legal, the drug test will not be able to differentiate between Delta-9 and Delta-10, making you fail the drug test.
Conclusion
Delta-10 lacks enough scientific research, which means there is no regulated intake dose. When you buy your Delta-10 products, start with a low amount and increase it gradually.
The federal legality of Delta-10 means that it will grow massively in popularity in the coming years. Its therapeutic benefits will be the driving force since that is what makes it in demand. You store Delta -10 in the same way all other hemp products are, in an airtight container, which you keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (degrades the potency of THC over time).
