{"id":35198,"date":"2024-06-17T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=35198"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:48:08","slug":"types-of-thc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/types-of-thc\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of THC: A Detailed Guide to Their Benefits &#038; Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New forms of THC are constantly being discovered and studied. But with so many cannabinoids at your disposal, how do you choose one that&#8217;s right for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will help you understand the differences between various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/understanding-thc-x-from-basics-to-pro-level-tips\/\">forms of THC<\/a>, both recreationally and medicinally, by exploring the science and collective knowledge of the cannabis community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Delta-9 THC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK563174\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta-9 THC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the cannabinoid that people think of when they hear the term \u201cTHC.\u201d It\u2019s the most prevalent and clinically studied form of THC found in the cannabis plant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has many medicinal properties, including treating nausea and loss of appetite in patients undergoing chemotherapy, as well as (but not nearly limited to):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/report-baby-boomers-largely-seek-cannabis-for-pain-relief\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK563174\/#:~:text=Randomized%20controlled%20trials%20have%20also%20demonstrated%20the%20efficacy%20of%20THC%20in%20effectively%20alleviating%20fibromyalgia%20and%20chronic%20neuropathic%20pain.%20However%2C%C2%A0the%20off%2Dlabel%20use%20of%20the%20drug%20remains%20a%20subject%20of%20controversy%20and%20demands%20further%20comprehensive%20research.%5B8%5D%5B9%5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic and neuropathic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> types<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/strains\/ptsd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTSD<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10890807\/#:~:text=Cannabis%20has%20been%20reported%20to,CUD)%20and%20anxiety%20remain%20unclear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9887656\/#:~:text=Cannabis%20and%20cannabinoids%20have%20very,anxiety%2C%20restlessness%2C%20psychomotor%20agitation%2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autism<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cannabinoid binds to both CB1 and CB2 receptors in your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabinoids-and-the-endocannabinoid-system-a-match-made-in-heaven\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endocannabinoid system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps regulate bodily functions including mood, appetite, sleep, pain levels, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta-9 THC even goes beyond your cannabinoid receptors to work on many other receptor families that further help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8803256\/#:~:text=Apart%20from%20their,medical%20disorders.21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alleviate pain and inflammation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> common to many conditions. It can also improve mood and enhance recreational, social, or pleasurable, and spiritual experiences as it has for millennia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Delta-8 THC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta-8 THC is probably, behind Delta-9, the second most popular form of THC. It<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is found naturally only in trace amounts in cannabis, so manufacturers produce Delta-8 from legal hemp CBD in order to meet mass retail demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It became federally legal thanks to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/can.2022.0126#:~:text=Through%20an%20unforeseen,the%20CSA.13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 Farm Bill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which legalized all substances derived from hemp &#8212; defined as a plant containing less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. Cannabis and hemp are otherwise the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta-8 is, as the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Cannabis Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> puts it, &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8725316\/#:~:text=The%202018%20Farm%20Bill%20did,1973%3B%20Razdan%201984).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta-9\u2019s nicer younger sibling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; This study cements that Delta-8 boomed in the market around 2020 thanks to its new-found, hemp-derived legality as a workaround for Delta-9\u2019s prohibition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some people&#8217;s findings from the self-reporting study:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71% experienced relaxation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">68% experienced euphoria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% experienced pain relief<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, Delta-8 is commonly favored due to its less intense side effects, with the study reporting that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74% did not experience anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83% did not experience paranoia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59% report substituting pharmaceutical drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57% report substituting Delta-9\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta-8 is usually chosen due to prohibition or its more forgiving qualities compared to Delta-9. In fact, the only chemical difference between the two cannabinoids is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8725316\/#:~:text=Delta%2D8%2DTHC%20differs%20in%20the%20molecular%20structure%20from%20delta%2D9%2DTHC%20in%20the%20location%20of%20a%20double%20bond%20between%20carbon%20atoms%208%20and%209%20rather%20than%20carbon%20atoms%209%20and%2010%20(Razdan%201984)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placement of one double bond<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the unique double bond placement, Delta-8 is estimated to have only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/can.2021.0124#:~:text=Delta%2D8%2DTHC%20has%20a%20lower%20affinity%20for%20the%20CB1%20receptor%20and%20therefore%20has%20a%20lower%20psychotropic%20potency%20than%20delta%2D9%2DTHC%2C%20estimated%20at%2050%E2%80%9375%25.5%2C6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 to 75%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the psychotropic potency of Delta-9 THC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Delta-10 THC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delta-10 THC is an isomer of Delta-9, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3678675\/#:~:text=Isomers%20by%20definition%20are%20the,formula.%5B3%E2%80%935%5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meaning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the atoms are the same but the composition is not. In other words, the ingredients are basically identical, it\u2019s just structurally rearranged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Delta-10 boom was largely successful because of the 2018 Farm Bill and how Delta-8 paved the way for the public to accept differing forms of THC. It<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t as widely studied, so we\u2019re a bit in the dark about its true therapeutic benefits or potential harms. Delta-10 is synthetically manufactured from hemp-derived CBD, and we don\u2019t yet know what health hazards result from these methods of production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like Delta-8, a Delta-10 high feels milder than what you\u2019ll feel when consuming the same amount of Delta-9. Delta-10 most prominently induces a buzz and head high.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><strong>THCP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scientific search for the potential of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/will-thcp-actually-get-you-30x-higher-than-thc\/\">THCP<\/a> is still in its infancy. In a groundbreaking 2019 discovery of THCP, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6937300\/#:~:text=The%20presence%20of%20this%20new%20phytocannabinoid%20could%20account%20for%20the%20pharmacological%20properties%20of%20some%20cannabis%20varieties%20difficult%20to%20explain%20by%20the%20presence%20of%20the%20sole%20%CE%949%2DTHC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">researchers in this study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific Reports<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> state: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe presence of this new phytocannabinoid could account for the pharmacological properties of some cannabis varieties difficult to explain by the presence of the sole \u03949-THC.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, THCP may be the secret ingredient behind some effects of cannabis that can\u2019t be explained by the presence of Delta-9 alone. Incredibly, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THCP is 33% more active than Delta-9 THC at binding to CB1 and CB2 receptors in the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>THCV<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike all the forms of THC we\u2019ve talked about thus far, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7819335\/#:~:text=%CE%949%2DTetrahydrocannabivarin%20(THCV)%20is,the%20lack%20of%20psychoactive%20effects.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THCV lacks psychoactive effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The therapeutic benefits of THCV are being studied in rodents, and it\u2019s showing promising results for potential diabetes management, including benefits such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decrease in appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase in satiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism boost<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it doesn\u2019t stop there. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7819335\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Cannabis Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe uniquely diverse properties of THCV provide neuroprotection, appetite suppression, glycemic control, and reduced side effects, etc.; therefore, making it a potential priority candidate for the development of clinically useful therapies in the future. Hopefully, THCV could provide an optional platform for the treatment of life-threatening diseases.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THCV is naturally occurring and similar to Delta-9 in molecular structure, although it interacts with the endocannabinoid system in different ways. It <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also acts on therapeutic targets outside the endocannabinoid system. Through these, THCV shares <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8669157\/#:~:text=Tetrahydrocannabivarin%20THCV%20is,management%20of%20acne.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain-relieving, antipsychotic, antiepileptic effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more. There are likely other targets, but we don&#8217;t exactly know which ones just yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>THCO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THCO is a semisynthetic cannabinoid that was formerly hailed for its psychedelic effects, but that is starting to change.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Psychedelic Drugs<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37381980\/#:~:text=When%20asked%20directly%2C%2079%25%20responded%20that%20using%20THC%2DOac%20is%20%22not%20at%20all%22%20or%20%22a%20little%22%20of%20a%20psychedelic%20experience.%20Some%20reports%20of%20psychedelic%20experiences%20may%20be%20due%20to%20expectations%20or%20contaminants.%20Those%20having%20prior%20experience%20with%20classic%20psychedelics%20had%20lower%20ratings%20of%20mystical%20experiences.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of THCO users, in which they wrote: \u201cWhen asked directly, 79% responded that using THC-O is \u2018not at all\u2019 or \u2018a little\u2019 of a psychedelic experience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More research is needed in order to make confident claims about the potential benefits and risks of consuming THCO products. Keep in mind that THC-O is not found in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One claim that can be taken seriously is that vaping THC-O presents a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9813278\/#:~:text=Introduction,)%20%5B6%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potential risk for lung injury<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, it may be best to avoid vaporized forms of THC-O until the research is better able to guide us.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to Look For When Buying THC Products<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The very first thing to look for when purchasing a THC product is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/safe-consumption-guide-how-to-read-a-certificate-of-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (COA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COA\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/all-about-cannabis-third-party-testing-and-certificates-of-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure third party testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is done and report back any presence of heavy metals, pesticides, or other contaminants that may be found in your THC product. It\u2019s important to look at the COA closely to make sure no contaminants were found. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t find a COA for your product, <\/span>we don&#8217;t recommend purchasing it<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This typically will be in a QR code on the side of the product or on the brand\u2019s website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COA\u2019s are one of the few ways we have to regulate the safety of THC products, and without it, you have no idea what you may end up consuming due to an unregulated market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If one exists, the COA should be relatively easy to find. Third-party testing costs money, and positive results are a huge selling point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get anything out of this article, it should be to <\/span>always look for a Certificate of Analysis when purchasing a THC product<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will ensure quality, safety, and make sure you have an unadulterated good time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, lots of research is being done to try to catch up with the amount of products and cannabinoids being thrown on the market. But there\u2019s quite a ways to go, with many studies currently limited to rodents or small, self-reporting sample sizes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, more and more scientists are committing their careers to unlocking the benefits of cannabis and expanding knowledge for doctors and the public alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always stay as informed as you can so that you can safely achieve the medicinal or recreational effects you\u2019re looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>What type of THC is good for sleep?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Delta-8 will likely prove the most effective for sleep due to its CBD derivation, potent but not overwhelming effects, and anti-anxiety properties.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What type of THC is in edibles?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Delta-9 is the most common form of THC and is the primary cannabinoid in edibles purchased at a dispensary.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is Delta-8 or 9 stronger?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Delta-9 is considered the stronger of the two variants since Delta-8 is often derived from CBD.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many types of THC are there?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Currently, scientists have discovered about 20 different types of THC. However, more may be discovered in the future as cannabis research and medicine improves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New forms of THC are constantly being discovered and studied. But with so many cannabinoids at your disposal, how do you choose one that&#8217;s right for you? This guide will help you understand the differences between various forms of THC, both recreationally and medicinally, by exploring the science and collective knowledge of the cannabis community&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":35209,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15362],"tags":[12859,5963,13603,16622,207,16621,6392,16620,16618,16619],"class_list":["post-35198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","tag-delta-10","tag-delta-8","tag-delta-9","tag-thc-variants","tag-thca","tag-thcp","tag-thcv","tag-types-of-cannabis","tag-types-of-thc","tag-types-of-weed"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cannabis Central<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With so many types of THC emerging, it can be hard to keep track of them all. 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