THCjd: What It Is and Where to Find It

With more states joining the bandwagon of adult-use cannabis legalization, the recreational cannabis market has grown significantly. Now, a lot of manufacturers are in a connection to synthesize and isolate the safest and most powerful compounds from the marijuana plant.

Considering the most popular and classic cannabinoid – Delta 9 THC is still prohibited at the federal level, manufacturers have gone into the lab to find alternative THCs that get the job done. With how far the industry has come, a lot of people are familiar with Delta 8 THC or THCV and Delta 10.

However, a lot more cannabinoids exist and more are still on the horizon. Nonetheless, there’s the latest cannabinoid making new waves in the industry and that is the THCjd. Keep reading to learn more about the cannabinoid and which brand offers one of the safest and most potent THCjd. Let’s begin!

Different types of THC

Except you’re a newbie, you should be relatively used to Delta 9 THC, how it affects the mind and its reaction to the level. At a fundamental level, a lot of consumers are aware that THC is the dominant psychoactive compound present in cannabis.

THC is the reason why consumers get high on weed. But what many are not aware of is the number of THC variants that exist, how they differ from one another, and which has more potency. Not quite long, the cannabis industry came off all bent on synthesizing and accessing hundreds of cannabis. This applied to both variants that have been synthesized in the marijuana plant and several isomers and analogs.

As it stands THC, and the idea of synthesizing different variants of THC has pushed the discussion door open in some circles. Discussions about various chain lengths of THCV, THC-O, THC-H, THCB, THCP, and many more are now being conversed. This variation in chain length is also said to apply to other cannabinoids such as HHC.

You should also note that all these are synthetic cannabinoids. However, defining “synthetic cannabinoids” applies in two dimensions. First, synthetic cannabinoids are compounds that are formulated in the lab and do not exist in nature e.g THC-O. Secondly, synthetic cannabinoids are compounds that do exist in nature but minute quantities. Hence, they have to be manufactured in the lab to be used in large quantities in consumer products. E.g Delta 8 THC.

What is THCjd?

As regards some of the latest cannabinoid compounds such as THCjd to be specific, there’s little to zero available information about the compound. In most cases, only a little information about THCjd is provided by the brand trying to sell its products.

THCjd is a remarkable and naturally occurring cannabinoid made from the separation and containing different cannabinoids. It is also popularly called phytocannabinoid and is believed to be more potent than usual THC.

THCjd  (Tetrahydrocannabioctyl) is an 8-carbon side-chain said to be 19 times more potent than THC. This is courtesy of its long carbon side chain. The theory behind this is, that the longer a cannabinoid sidechain, the higher the number of THC that locks with the receptors.

For a while, the THCP with a 7-carbon side-chain was recognized to be the cannabinoid with the longest carbon side chain and the most potent. Right now, THCjd seems to have taken the position making it the most powerful cannabinoid in this market.

According to manufacturers, THCjd is directly extracted from hemp or cannabis. This means, that producing the compound does not need any chemical alteration more than the usual method of THC processing.

Frankly, there’s still a lot to learn about THCjd as information about this compound is still lacking. But the few findings so far have suggested that more research is being done behind the scenes and more should be known about the cannabinoids soon enough.

Meanwhile, the general consensus about the THCjd compound is that it is a powerful cannabinoid and very safe for consumption. The cannabinoid gives on an indica-type, couch lock kind of high. As things are, possession and use of THCjd are legal given there are no laws governing the use and possession of this cannabinoid.

Where to get THCjd

Are you the curious type ready to experience a new kind of high with THCjd, well there are several brands and manufacturers that produce and sell the compound. Again, considering THCjd is a relatively new product, you should buy from a credible and reputable brand.

A credible brand we are sure of recommending is “Light Out” and they offer various THCjd funniest and disposable series. Let’s have a look at these products.

Lights Out Disposable Series

The “Light Out” disposable series weighing about 2 grams each consists of a distinct combination of powerful cannabinoids to produce a remarkable blend.

The brand offers a smooth blend of THC-JD, Delta 9 THC, THC-P, Live Resin Delta 8 THC, and THC-H. So far, the brand offers three different flavors one can choose from. These include Blueberry Skunk, Ekto Cooler, and Strawberry Kush. These products are incredibly powerful so get ready to have a wonderful experience.

Lights Out Gummies

Lights Out also launched a new line of cannabis products in the form of powerful gummies that contain the latest cannabinoids in the industry. The gummies contain exactly 125 milligrams of robust cannabinoids each. The gummies come in a smooth blend of THC-JD, Delta 9 THC, THC-P, Live Resin Delta 8 THC, and THC-H.

Similar to the disposable series, the brand offers three different flavors one can choose from. These include Sour Peach, Root Beer, and Purple Berry.  The gummies are incredibly powerful, offering one of the best high experiences. Each of the gummies sells for $19.49.

Conclusion

If you’re a newbie and you need to experience something different,  THCjd is definitely a cannabinoid you can try out. While enough information about the product is still lacking, you can carry out more personal research on various cannabis websites or check out various YouTube channels. However, from the experiences of many, THCjd is a cannabinoid that is safe and worth experiencing.

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Did you know? Apart from buying edibles at retail stores or dispensaries, you can make some delicious ones at home. And it all starts from the basic, the best, the allrounder – Cannabutter. To make the process simpler, our weed butter enthusiasts at Online Marijuana Card have documented the perfect recipe for you to follow. 

In this blog, we’ll start by covering some basics about cannabutter. If you wish to avoid that, you can directly jump to the recipe. (Use the table of contents). 

What is Cannabutter?

Cannabutter is cannabis-infused butter, one of the easiest and most commonly DIY-ed edibles. This is also one edible that is used to make a multitude of other delicious edibles at home. 

The cannabis flower used needs to be infused with butter, coconut oil, olive oil, or even vegetable oil. This is because the cannabinoid THC, found commonly in cannabis flowers, needs to bind with fat molecules that are abundantly present in butter and these oils. At the same time, butter has a rich flavor and is versatile to use, making it the perfect choice to combine with cannabis. 

This is to say, that while butter is the best option, there are other alternatives for you to use. 

How to Make Cannabutter?

The process is easy to follow but a little time-consuming. With a little patience, even a beginner can make some incredibly delicious and potent cannabutter. 

It is best remembered that before you make cannabutter, you need to decarboxylate your cannabis flower. 

Decarbing Cannabis – Before infusing the weed with butter, you must first decarboxylate the cannabis flowers. What this means is that the flower will go through a heating process that will convert the THCA into THC, thereby activating the cannabinoid. 

If you consume the flower in its base form or infuse it with butter without decarboxylating it, you won’t experience much. Without the heating process, the cannabinoids present in the cannabis will remain dormant and you won’t feel any psychoactive effects. 

To experience the “high-like” effects, it is crucial to convert THCV into THC. We’ll explain the process of decarboxylating your cannabis further in the blog. 

Before we get into the recipe, here are some things and ingredients you’ll need during the process: 

Material Required

• Oven

• Baking Sheet

• Parchment Paper

• Saucepan (or Stock Pot, Double Boiler, Slow Cooker)

• Mesh Strainer (or Cheesecloth)

• Cannabis Grinder

• Jar

Ingredients Required

Recipe on How to Make Cannabutter

While following the recipe, ensure you’re using high-cannabis strain and butter. The quality of both these ingredients will determine the quality of your cannabutter. Also, avoid using margarine or fat-free butter. The cannabinoid (THC) needs to bind with fat molecules to become digestible and show effects. 

Here are 7 steps to make weed butter: 

Step 1: Grind or Break the Flower

You can use a grinder for this purpose as they will break the cannabis flower down to consistent small bits, and won’t waste any time. Do not grind the flower into a powder as it will get through the mesh strain and into your butter. (You do not want pieces of the flower in your butter). 

Grinding the flower before decarbing makes the process easier. Grinding a toasty flower can be a little difficult and can even ruin your grinder. 

Step 2: Decarboxylate the Cannabis Flower

• Start by preheating the oven to 230-245ºF. 

• Grab your non-stick baking sheet, cover it with parchment paper and place the ground cannabis on it. 

• Heat the cannabis in the oven for 30-40 minutes. 

• Continue stirring the ground cannabis every 5-10 minutes to ensure it is decarbed evenly. 

• Do not exceed the 40-minute limit. Overheating might damage the overall efficacy of the cannabinoids and terpenes. 

Step 3: Melt the Butter

Meanwhile, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter in a saucepan and add 1 cup of water to it. This will help the butter heat more evenly, without scorching. It is preferable to cook the butter at 150-200ºF. Let the butter simmer on low heat and check the temperature with a thermometer if unsure. 

Step 4: Add Cannabis to the Butter

Once the butter is melted, add the decarbed cannabis into it to start the infusion. Cover the pot with a lid. 

Step 5: Simmer for a Few Hours

Let the concoction simmer on low heat for approximately 2-3 hours. For a more potent cannabutter, increase the time duration to 4 hours. Add more water if you wish to extend the time duration. Also, ensure that you stir the mixture after some time to avoid burning. Do not let the butter come to a boil. 

Step 6: Strain the Mixture

Cover a jar with a mesh cloth and pour the weed butter through it. Once fully strained, use the leftover as compost or throw it away. Do not try to squeeze too much butter out of the leftover. This might push some undesirable components into the butter and ruin the overall taste. 

Step 7: Refrigerate

First, allow the cannabutter to cool down for 30 minutes at room temperature. Then transfer the jar to the fridge. If there is any excess water left behind, it’ll be clearly visible once the butter solidifies. You can carefully remove the layer of water on the bottom of the jar. 

Following these 7 simple steps, you should have your cannabutter, ready to be consumed or used to make other edibles. 

Can You Calculate the Edible Dosage Precisely?

Dosing homemade cannabutter can be difficult. Not because you’re unaware of how much THC or CBD is in the edible but because even with those quantities you can never be precisely certain about its potency. 

The potency of your cannabutter depends on the quality of your cannabis and butter, the cannabis strain used, as well as the cooking technique, and the time period. As you change these parameters, the potency of your cannabutter might also change. However, that does not mean you cannot make a rough estimate of the potency and use it as a guide. 

To calculate the amount of THC in the cannabutter, you should be aware of how much cannabis you’ve used to make the butter and the amount of THCV in it. Dispensary-bought cannabis comes with a certificate of analysis. This lab result will have details of the total quantities of all cannabinoids, including THCV and THC. To ensure that you only buy quality cannabis from licensed sellers, you can look up your local dispensary at cannabis.net/find/dispensary. 

You can find a variety of cannabutter ratio calculators that require you to enter the amount of THCV or THC in the cannabis flower you’ve used, the total quantity of cannabis used, and the amount of butter that you’ve infused with the cannabis. 

The least you can do is calculate the maximum amount of THC that will be present in the butter. To do this, follow a simple formula:

This means, with 7gram of flower that has a THCA potency of 20%, you’ll have 1400 mg of THCA (7g x 1000 x 0.2 = 1400mg)

1400 mg x 0.88 = 1232 mg of THC

This is the amount of THC present in the flower before being infused with the butter. 

• During home cooking, it is expected that only 70% of the THC is extracted efficiently. Keeping this stat in mind, 

1232 mg x 0.7 = 862.4 mg of THC

This is the quantity of THC that is expected to be in the butter. Keeping this formula in mind, you can decide if you want a strain with 15% THC or 25% THC. Only experienced cannabis consumers should opt for any strain with more than 20% THC. Also, be careful if your experience has been restricted to smoking cannabis. Edibles are much more potent and have a long-lasting effect, so make your choice carefully. 

To make cannabis flower quantities clearer, read this blog about weed measurements. 

Cannabis to Butter Ratio: Making the Weed Butter Milder or Stronger 

For personal consumption, being aware of the potency of your cannabis flower can help you figure out the quantity you need. Generally, we recommend using a 1:1 ratio of cannabis and butter, which will amount to 1 cup of cannabis and 1 cup of butter. If you want to experience milder effects, you can cut down the cannabis to ½ cup or ¾ cup while the quantity of butter remains the same. 

If you want to experience stronger effects, you can increase the dose of cannabis (1 ¼ or 1 ½  cup of weed and 1 cup of butter). 

If the cannabutter is still too strong, you can mix it with regular butter, while spreading it on toast or adding it to any edible. If the cannabutter is weak, there isn’t much you can do except consume more of it to experience the effects. 

How to Make Edibles With Cannabutter? 

Can you remember how many things you bake or consume that have butter in them? Plenty would be our guess. 

Now, you can use cannabutter in just every bit of them. Once you’ve infused the cannabis with the butter, you can use it to make brownies, cookies, cakes, and more or simply spread it over some toast. 

If you’re hoping to bake some potent edibles, you might have to double up on your cannabis dosage in the butter. On the contrary, if you’re hoping for some mild effects, prefer mixing the cannabutter with regular butter to manage the dosage. 

If you’re hoping to bake some potent edibles, you might have to double up on your cannabis dosage in the butter. This butter is best used in smaller quantities, 

Some Things to Remember

• At the same time, if you don’t follow the procedure precisely, the effects might fall short of satisfactory. 

• If your cannabutter seems extremely potent, you can add regular butter to it. This will change the ratio of cannabis to butter, leading to milder effects. 

• Skipping out on decarboxylation might still provide some benefits of cannabis. This is because the cannabis does get heated while being infused with butter. This cannabutter, however, will not be very potent, proving to be the perfect fit for newbies. 

Now you know how to make cannabis butter!

Now that you know how easy the process of making weed butter is, you can go ahead and try your hand at it. Once done, spread it over a piece of toast and wait for the effects to take place. This will help you evaluate just how your body reacts to its potency. You’ll now be more aware of how much of the cannabutter must be used to make other edibles.

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One of the common questions novice and regular tokers have about their joints is, “what’s the estimated milligrams of THC in a joint?”

The answer to this isn’t as straightforward as you’d like.

In 2016, a Drug and Alcohol Dependence study suggested that a 0.3g cannabis blunt contains approximately 20mg of tetrahydrocannabinol. They also pointed out that this amount isn’t definite, as there are different strains of cannabis. In addition, the study noted that the total milligrams of THC in a joint could be determined by the part of the plant being smoked and the strain’s potency.

The amount of THC in a regular joint depends on so many variables. However, if you don’t mind a little arithmetic, calculating the accurate measure of THC in your joint would be like a walk in the park once you’re done with this piece. You will also get to understand the various factors that determine how much THC is in your joint, as well as their impact on your health.

Calculating the Total Amount Of THC in a Joint

A standard analytical testing lab measures the theoretical maximum amount of THC that could be in a joint using the mathematical expression;

“THC max = THC + THCA / 358.48 * 314.47.”

This expression gives the lab an estimated amount of THC in a blunt. If you often purchase blunts from legal dispensaries, you may notice this estimate written on the product’s package. This mathematical formula can estimate the strength of various cannabis strains.

It all gets a bit complicated here. There could be a notable difference in how much THC you have in your joint and how much THC you can consume in one session.

The fact that a joint contains upto 20mg of THC does not mean you would ingest the entire 20mg. This situation can be traced to the availability of THCA (THC in its non-psychotropic form) in an unignited joint.  THCA in a joint is converted to THC when ignited. This process is chemically known as decarboxylation.  It describes the removal of carboxyl from THC acid.

The temperature, as well as the amount of time it takes for decarboxylation to occur in the joint, determines the total milligrams of THC you would consume in one joint. According to the UK cannabis activities in the 1990s, at least 40% of THC is lost when smoking a joint.

Factors to Consider When Calculating THC

Four factors determine how many milligrams of THC you can consume in a joint.

Potency

The amount of smoke you inhale from a joint determines how much THC would be delivered. The more you inhale and the higher the strength of the weed, the more THC would be ingested. It’s important to stress that it is impossible to ingest all the THC present in the joint due to loss from combustion, inhalation, and uneven decarboxylation.

Joint Size

Joint sizes vary. Some weigh 0.3g, while some could weigh 0.66g and above. The amount of weed rolled up in your joint significantly affects how much THC is ingested. The smaller the joint, the lower the amount of THC delivered into your system. The longer or wider the joint, the more THC would be available for consumption.

Note that it is preferable to avoid longer and wider joints because they take more time to burn. The THC molecules are either burned off before you can consume them, or they’re taken away by air resistance. It’s best to have multiple smaller joints than a single big joint. More cannabis per joint; hence more THC enters your bloodstream.

Bioavailability

Bioavailability is a term that describes the amount of a cannabinoid that makes its way into a body’s circulation after consumption.

Smoking joints is one of the easiest ways of increasing the bioavailability of cannabinoids, unlike eating edibles or other cannabis-infused products. When you smoke, the THC gets to your endocannabinoid system and brain in no time, as it is almost immediately absorbed into the bloodstream. When inhaled into the lungs, the smoke has a unique ability to cross the blood-brain barrier easily. There’s no waiting period for the cannabinoids to breakdown. They are absorbed quickly.

However, all these don’t mean no THC is lost after inhalation. Most studies show that THC bioavailability is capped at 30%. However, this may vary based on the toker.

How Bioavailability Determines Your Buzz

The more bioavailable THC is in your bloodstream, the higher your buzz would be. For instance, since a 0.3g joint contains 20mg THC, 20% of this gives you a low buzz, 30 to 40% delivers a medium buzz, and 50% is highly potent.

The Smoker’s Physiology

Everyone has different body chemistry. There is no standard way for the human body to break down or tolerate THC. How your body takes in THC is determined by how much smoke you’ve inhaled, your lungs’ capacity, and how much THC is exhaled with the smoke.

A novice reacts differently to THC than a regular or consistent user. The more you consume joints, the higher your tolerance gets; hence, the more THC your body can handle. Also, users react differently to THC, regardless of the strain’s potency.

Final Note: How Much THC Can I Take In

Here’s an easy experiment you could try to figure out how much THC you consume in a blunt.

Step 1: Check the label to find out how many milligrams of THC is in the joint you’re about to smoke.

Starting from the first puff, count the total drag you take till you’re either satisfied or done with the joint.

Step 3: Using the Max THC expression, figure out the total milligrams of THC in the joint.

Step 4: Divide the Max THC by the total number of puffs taken. This would give your an estimate of your THC consumed.

Note that there’ll always be an error factor in this experiment.

Final Note

If you don’t have the patience to do these arithmetics, a more leisurely, though expensive way to determine how much THC you’ve consumed accurately is through blood tests.

It’s the only way to know for sure.

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