If you are curious about cannabis-related novelties, you might have encountered the name HHC in headshops or online. HHC stands for hexahydrocannabinol. It is a cannabinoid that has not yet been researched thoroughly and we know very little about its potential benefits and risks. It does however have some similarities to the more popular cannabis compounds THC and CBD.
Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is a compound that has recently gained attention in the media because it is being advertised as an alternative to cannabis. Hexahydrocannabinol is a minor cannabinoid detected in cannabis sativa plants, especially in pollen and seeds. However, there is minimal scientific research about this compound, and we still don’t know a lot about it.
There are over a hundred known cannabinoids, many of which have not been researched in depth, including hexahydrocannabinol (HHC). While the most prevalent cannabinoids THC and CBD, can make up 20-30% of the plant material, minor cannabinoids are only present in amounts of less than 1%. Hexahydrocannabinol’s concentration in the plants is so low that it has often been overlooked.
HHC – is it natural or synthetic?
Hexahydrocannabinol is…