DELTA 8 AND TERPENES

DELTA 8 AND TERPENES 

Because Delta 8 is a cannabinoid like THC or CBD, it can extracted and distilled into a concentrate which can be flavored to taste your preferred cannabis strain. 

Delta-8 THC works better with terpenes because the terpenes can be used to enhance Delta-8 or even counteract some of its flaws. To give you a clear example, Leafly, the industry’s go-to source for all things related to cannabis and cannabis strains, shares that the Grape God strain uses myrcene, beta-caryophyllene, and beta-pinene, which may help exhibit better sleep (thanks to myrcene), while also reducing pain and inflammation (due to both the THC and beta-caryophyllene).

To go further in-depth of these terpenes and how Delta-8 THC works better with them, one example included in a review by Dr. Ethan Russo (neurologist and pharmacologist who studies cannabis compounds) titled “Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects” shared that Pinene helps counteract compromised memory caused by THC. And, there are many more terpenes that can be combined with Delta-8 THC to enhance its effects and boost its powerful benefits. 

MIXING DELTA 8 WITH TERPENES

There are many different instructional blogs and videos about preparing to mix your Delta 8 with terpenes. The most crucial bit of information needed is the ratio - which we have found commonly is:

1 ML OF DELTA 8 CONCENTRATE : .6 - 1.0 ML 

OR

90% DELTA 8 CONCENTRATE : 6-10% TERPENE BLEND 

However, 10% my be too generous. If possible, try less like 6-8% and test your products flavor and aroma, and go from there. You can always add delicious terpenes more as you see fit. 

If you are cooking your Delta 8 - this will most certainly burn off many of the terpenes and would be a waste. Be aware of the boiling points of terpenes whenever putting them in an oven. As the are VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds), they will combust at rather low temperatures. 

Some products and companies will advertise their terpenes as 'Delta 8 Terpenes.' This is a marketing ploy, as terpenes used for Delta 8 and other delta 8 products like delta 8 syringe would be the same used for any cannabis concentrate. The only true distinction terpene companies can make is their plant source. Most are botanically derived, but some are cannabis-derived. Being cannabis-derived means that it may keep the cannabis aroma while botanically-derived terpenes are going to smell more like food, flowers, and flavors. It's all up to personal preference - if you're looking for a tastier (and often more affordable) terpene blend for your Delta 8 concentrate, you'd want to go with a botanically-derived blend. If you prefer a "gassier" and "skunked" aroma that smells of cannabis, try cannabis-derived terpenes.