HHC : hexahydrocannabinol
So I’m guessing it’s regular THC rich cannabis grown where it’s legal, then mixed with hydrogen under pressure, changing the THC molecule into HHC which is legal, then transported to countries where THC isn’t legal. Laws change so check before ordering.
So they call this “legal THC”, I was quite skeptical about HHC and expected the effect to be similar to CBD.
I ordered both CBD and HHC oils with pure MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil as carrier from a Dutch company and I was very pleasantly surprised at the potency and immediacy of the effect.
The moment the drop hit my tongue my body instantly relaxed. When taking one drop of both CBD and HHC it feels very similar to my THC home grow but more felt in the body than the head. More sedative.
Be careful to rise slowly and shake your butt when standing up, blood pressure drops can happen.
So now I’m switching to two drops of CBD to start the day and two drops of HHC later in the day.
Edit: Got a headache after the two drops of HHC wore off. It feels much better and more potent when combined with full spectrum CBD.
The CBD relaxes the body and the HHC brings the happy feeling.
The entourage effect is real. Combining is better than isolating when it comes to cannabinoids.
Edit 2: woke up with a headache again, no more of this stuff for me.
How does the liver process HHC?
Below is Grok’s response;
When hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) enters the human body, the liver plays a key role in its metabolism, primarily through the action of cytochrome P450 enzymes. These enzymes, found predominantly in the liver, facilitate the breakdown of HHC into various metabolites through a process known as Phase I metabolism, which typically involves oxidation. This process transforms HHC into more water-soluble compounds that can be further processed and eventually excreted.
In the liver, HHC undergoes oxidation at specific positions on its molecular structure, leading to the formation of hydroxylated metabolites. The most prominent of these are 11-hydroxy-hexahydrocannabinol (11-OH-HHC) and 8-hydroxy-hexahydrocannabinol (8-OH-HHC).
The 11-OH-HHC metabolite is particularly significant, as it mirrors the metabolism of THC, where 11-hydroxy-THC is a major active metabolite.
Studies suggest that 11-OH-HHC retains some psychoactive properties similar to HHC itself, though its potency may vary depending on its stereochemistry (e.g., 9R vs. 9S epimers). The 8-OH-HHC metabolite has also been identified, though it appears less frequently and its activity is less well-characterized.
Following the initial oxidation, these hydroxylated metabolites can undergo further transformation. For instance, 11-OH-HHC can be oxidized further into 11-nor-9-carboxy-hexahydrocannabinol (HHC-COOH), a carboxylic acid derivative. This step involves the conversion of the hydroxyl group at the 11-position into a carboxyl group, making it even more water-soluble and typically inactive in terms of psychoactive effects. This metabolite is analogous to THC-COOH, the well-known inactive metabolite of THC used in drug testing.
Additionally, during Phase II metabolism, the liver conjugates these Phase I metabolites—such as 11-OH-HHC and HHC-COOH—with glucuronic acid, a process called glucuronidation. This conjugation enhances their solubility, facilitating their excretion through urine or bile. Research indicates that in human urine, a significant portion of HHC metabolites, especially the hydroxylated ones, are found in this glucuronidated form, suggesting that this is a major pathway for clearing HHC from the body.
In summary, the liver metabolizes HHC primarily into 11-OH-HHC and 8-OH-HHC through oxidation, with 11-OH-HHC being a key active metabolite. Subsequently, 11-OH-HHC can be further transformed into the inactive HHC-COOH, and both metabolites are often glucuronidated for excretion. The exact profile of these transformations can vary based on factors like individual metabolism and the specific HHC epimer (9R or 9S) consumed, but this outlines the general process in the human body.
Feel free to share your own experiences here.
Especially if it helps with medical issues.
If it heals as powerfully as THC then this development is truly revolutionary and a great blessing to those suffering in countries where THC is illegal.
Sooner or later there’s a solution for everything. Onwards through the fog!
Much love to all.