Have you heard of H4-CBD for the first time today and are now wondering what it is? Don’t worry, we certainly won’t leave you in the dark. In this blog article we explain everything you need to know about it.
What is H4-CBD?
H4-CBD is short for hexahydrocannabidiol and is not to be confused with hexahydrocannabinol (HHC). The cannabinoid was first synthesised in 1940. It is produced by a chemical process (hydrogenation) in which four hydrogen atoms are attached to a CBD molecule.
How does it work?
The exact effects of H4-CBD are still largely unknown. Experience reports show that hexahydrocannabidiol has a similar effect to CBD. Initial internal tests show that it acts on CB1 receptors and relaxes the body very strongly.
That leaves the exciting question of whether it is legal at all. According to current knowledge, H4-CBD is not illegal. However, the molecules show great similarities to HHC, and that has been banned in Austria since 23.03.2023.
What is the difference between H4-CBD and CBD?
As the name suggests, the two cannabinoids are very similar but not the same. CBD and H4-CBD are credited with different effects. They are similar in structure, but the active centre is hydrogenated. It can therefore be assumed that the effects are also different.
Interest in this special cannabinoid is very high, but there are hardly any studies yet and only little knowledge about it. Hexahydrocannabidiol is said to be 100 times stronger than CBD. One study found that the hydrogenated form of CBD has a high affinity for the CB1 receptors in the brain. Almost like THC. What is exciting, however, is that pure CBD acts almost only on CB2 receptors and hardly at all on CB1 receptors.
We have now explained everything you really should know about the new cannabinoid H4-CBD in this blog article. If you are looking for high-quality CBD products, feel free to browse through our range of products.