Hexahydrocannabinol, also known as HHC, is a cannabinoid found in hemp. It was discovered in the 1940s by the American chemist Roger Adams. It is only recently that it has begun to rise in popularity. It is often referred to as a more potent cannabinoid than CBD with effects similar to THC, but softer.
HHC is mostly found in pollen and hemp seeds but in low concentrations. It is often synthesized in a laboratory via a process called hydrogenation.

According to the consumers, the HHC would be more powerful than the CBD. Its effects would be similar to those of THC.
The identified benefits are notably the improvement of the mood, the appeasement of the muscular discomforts, the physical and psychic relaxation as well as a light high effect.
For the moment, there are still few studies on HHC to specify exactly the actions of HHC and its possible side effects. Here is a non-exhaustive list, some are speculated, some are confirmed: increased appetite, increased body temperature, mood change, dry mouth, red eyes, palpitations.
As a precautionary measure, it is necessary to be careful with its consumption and avoid any excess.

Hexahydrocannabinol and tetrahydrocannabinol have a similar chemical structure. HHC was discovered following the hydrogenation of THC, in 1944, by Roger Adams, an American chemist.

As the molecular structure of these two cannabinoids are similar, they also act on the same endocannabinoid receptors. This may explain the similarity of their effects. Therefore, it is possible that HHC is psychoactive.

To confirm this, further studies are needed. 

For now, HHC does not appear in the black list of narcotics established by the European Union. It is free both for consumption and for sale.

However, the products enriched in HHC respect the European standard. The level of THC must be less than 0.2%.