THCA

THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is a naturally occurring compound found in cannabis plants. It's the precursor to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound responsible for the "high" associated with marijuana use.

Of course! THCa converts to regular THC when cannabis is heated through smoking, vaping, or cooking, THCa undergoes a process called decarboxylation, where it loses a carboxyl group and converts it into THC, allowing it to bond with CB1 endocannabinoid receptors in the brain, resulting in your high. 

Put simply, think of THC as water and THCA as ice. When ice melts, it becomes what? Congrats on your new degree in chemistry!

Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, THCA and other hemp products are legal as long as they contain less than 0.3% of delta 9 THC. However this does vary in different states so make sure to do your research. States that don't allow THCA are: Arkansas, Idaho, Minnesota, Oregon, and Rhode Island. 

THCA is the same cannabinoid as THC once you smoke, vape, or bake it. In fact you may have already smoked a THCA product and didn't know. Take a look at some of the cannabis products that you purchased. There should be a break down of each cannabinoid, and you might even find that it just says Total THC. This isn't done just to save ink and paper. A lot of times its done not to confuse consumers on if they have actual cannabis or not. 

As it relates to other cannabinoids, THCA is different based on its effect. Think of each sensation or feeling you experience when you consume. Yes this is because you're getting high, but each cannabinoid is responsible for a different effect. Check out our Instagram and Knowledge tab for more info.