While CBD was still unknown to most French people a few months ago, a brand new product has appeared. H4CBD is part of the CBD family, but with some differences all the same. Let's take stock of this new molecule that is making waves.
What is H4CBD?
The existence of H4CBD has been known since the last century. Long sidelined, it is the legalization of CBD that allows H4CBD to return to the forefront. It was first in the United States that the popularity of H4CBD soared, before invading Europe.
If CBD is natural, H4CBD is semi-synthetic. It is a cannabinoid created in the laboratory from CBD. For budding physicists, this molecule is obtained from 4 hydrogen atoms and 1 CBD molecule. This is where its name and its status as a half-natural and half-synthetic product come from. H4CBD is seen as an alternative to CBD, since it is consumed in the same way: in its classic form (flower), in the form of resin, oils and liquid. However, the effects are stronger than those obtained with CBD.
What are the effects of H4CBD?
No study is currently able to answer this question. Only customer returns provide information. By grouping the opinions, several effects arise, namely:
- A relaxing effect,
- A soothing effect against stress and anti-anxiety,
- Help to find restful sleep,
- Helps regulate the circadian rhythm,
- A more powerful effect than that of CBD,
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties
However, according to consumers, there are also some side effects in some of them, such as mild nausea, dizziness as well as bouts of drowsiness. Thus, like any consumption of cannabinoids and synthesized substances, it is important to remain cautious with H4CBD. Ideally, the advice of a healthcare professional remains essential, particularly for people who already have specific pathologies.
What about the legislation around H4CBD?
Like most new products, the legislative framework around H4CBD is still quite vague. Given this lack of legislation and given that H4CBD comes from CBD, itself legal, we can assume that its consumption is legal in the territory as long as the THC level does not exceed 0.02 %. This is not the case for HHC and its various derivatives which have been banned in France since June 2023.
