A Primer on THCA
THC and CBD are two of the major cannabinoids found in hemp and are present in the greatest concentrations in the plant and its extracts.
Yet, these are only two of many hundreds of cannabinoids, all of which have what are (mostly) dizzyingly similar names and acronyms, like CBC, CBN, Delta 8, 9, and 10 THC, and so on.
Another of these is THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, the popularity of which is growing, along with that of many other minor cannabinoids, mostly due to their potential effects and benefits. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know.
What Is THCA? How Different Is It from THC?
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, or THCA, is basically a form of THC in an acidic form. In layman’s terms, THCA is sort of the precursor to THC. It is the form of THC that exists before the plant is decarboxylated, which itself is the process of converting THCA to THC.
While THCA is like THC, in this “raw” form, it does not produce psychoactive effects, which is the reason that cannabis must be decarbed before creating edibles.
How Does THCA Work?
THCA, like other cannabinoids, interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system. However, THCA is a much larger molecule than THC and has a different structure that does not show strong binding affinity for the CB1 and CB2 receptors in the same way that THC does. Therefore, most users report no psychoactive effects.
However, THCA interacts with the body in different ways and is believed to offer a number of purported effects and benefits.
Why Would Someone Want to Try THCA?
Even though THCA does not cause psychoactive effects, it is believed to produce several desirable effects. For one, some studies show that THCA has potential anti-inflammatory properties, which may be beneficial for those dealing with inflammation or chronic pain, such as those suffering from the effects of arthritis. In fact, THCA may even be more effective at fighting inflammation than THC is.1
Some users report that THCA may also help control feelings of nausea as well as vomiting, which can be beneficial to those that struggle with issues associated with their appetite. It can also be potentially beneficial to those who struggle with conditions such as IBS or colitis.
THCA is also believed to be a neuroprotectant, and as a result is believed to be able to help those with conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Diseases.
How Do People Consume THCA?
There are numerous ways in which THCA can be consumed. Some people consume THCA in the form of raw cannabis by adding it to food, but it is also available in the form of capsules, tinctures, and topical products. Others dab THCA extracts or even vape THCA.
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