HHC vs. CBD: You Asked, We Answer
Get to know the important differences between HHC and CBD products.
We want to be your trusted source for high-quality hemp products, as well as information about all things hemp and cannabis. If you have a question, other people probably do, too. Drop us a line at info@forgehemp.com, we'll always reply as quickly as possible.
We received this message just today: "I was recently turned to HHC by a friend after discussing I was possibly looking into CBD options for sleep, anxiety, and moderate pain relief. I started researching and found your company and like how upfront everything is. What are the benefits of HHC vs CBD?”
Let’s dig in!
Quick Links
What is the biggest difference between HHC and CBD?
Will CBD or HHC show up on a drug test?
What are CBD and HHC good for?
Can I use CBD or HHC for sleep?
Is CBD or HHC better for anxiety?
Should I use CBD or HHC for pain relief?
What is the biggest difference between HHC and CBD?
First, let's define CBD and HHC.
What is CBD? Found in all cannabis plants, CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is considered one of the two “major” cannabinoids, along with the better-known THC. Unlike THC, CBD is non-intoxicating. It’s also non-addictive, according to studies from the World Health Organization.
What is HHC? HHC is hexahydrocannabinol, a rare cannabinoid found naturally in very small amounts in seeds and pollen of hemp plants. Because HHC occurs naturally in such small quantities, HHC is synthesized in a laboratory process that begins with pure hemp-derived CBD isolate. HHC is molecularly similar to THC, and produces similar effects.
The biggest difference between HHC and CBD is its potential for intoxication: CBD will not get you "high," but HHC can, depending on how much you consume. Some people don't want any possibility of intoxication, and in that case, we recommend CBD, CBN, and THCV products -- these are all beneficial non-intoxicating cannabinoids.
Will CBD or HHC show up on a drug test?
Even as our federal and state cannabis laws continue to evolve, millions of Americans are still subject to drug screening tests that can have very real implications for their careers and freedom. It's a hot topic. Some people think what a person does in their free time is not an employer's concern, so long as they're completely sober on the job. After all, there's no Monday morning test that says a person was really drunk on Friday night.
While our HHC and terpenes contain no THC (delta-9, delta-8, delta-10, etc), we always say: if your career, education, or freedom depend on a clean drug test, just don't risk it.
What are CBD and HHC good for?
Let's take a quick moment to inform or remind everyone that Forge Hemp Company can't make any claims that our products do anything for any reason.
"Why not," you ask, "wouldn't that help people decide whether or not they should consider trying a particular product?" Certainly, but our bank and credit card processor will get frightened and close our accounts if we make these connections explicit. A bank representative will audit this blog sometime in the next year to make sure we're in compliance, and we have to pay them to do it.
"But," you continue, "we're adults making decisions and if your products don't do what you say they should do, we'll hold you accountable with our purchasing power, or call you out on social media." Listen, we totally agree with you. We're still unsure why items that contain federally-legal hemp ingredients like CBD should be treated differently than the millions of homeopathic products and wellness supplements on the market.
Have you heard of Prevagen? That product claims to reverse the effects of early Alzheimers, and all they have to do is say quickly, "this product is not approved by the FDA to prevent, cure, or treat any disease." Since it doesn't include any hemp ingredients, they can say whatever they want.
Just to be clear, we agree 100% that there are some companies out there behaving very badly. They're making outrageous claims about CBD and other cannabinoids as magical miracle fairy dust that can cure everything, without any scientific support.
Can I use CBD or HHC for sleep?
We do, and many other people do, too. We like to use CBD, CBN, and HHC together. Finding the right mix of these cannabinoids is personal preference and may take some experimenting. Unless you're familiar with one or all, the best advice is to "start low, and go slow."
Is CBD or HHC better for anxiety?
Using CBD and/or HHC for anxiety is a matter of personal preference. Many people use CBD for anxiety. Our customers also use HHC for anxiety. Again, the amount of CBD or HHC for anxiety is up to you and, you guessed it, "start low, and go slow."
Should I use CBD or HHC for pain relief?
CBD for pain is popular (the Forge Team uses it all the time). CBD is unique because it's available in topical form to apply directly to painful places, like muscles and joints. We love Forge CBD topicals for pain because they're targeted and work fast. If you've tried other brands' CBD topicals for pain in the past and they didn't work, they likely didn't contain enough CBD. We also love 4X CBD tincture for pain because it contains enough CBD to have an anti-inflammatory effect: each dropper contains 200mg CBD.
Many Forge customers use HHC for pain in various forms: HHC chewable tablets and gummies, as well as disposable HHC vape cartridges and HHC 510-thread cartridges. HHC chewable tablets and gummies are great for precise dosing. Each Forge Hemp HHC Chewable Tablet contains 25mg HHC in a low-sugar, tasty chewable, with 48 tablets per tin (1200mg HHC per container). Each Forge HHC Gummy contains 20mg HHC, in packs of 10 or 20 pieces.
HHC Vapes are preferred by many customers because they're fast acting. While an HHC edible can take an hour to reach full effect, vaporized HHC works in minutes. Whether you prefer an HHC vape or HHC edible, the choice is yours.
Explore our lineup of high-quality CBD and HHC products.
