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The cannabis industry is bustling with the rise of a new cannabinoid, THCA! But what are the THCA benefits? And why is it so famous right now?
We’re here with some answers about this amazing compound.
THCA is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant.
THCA is the acidic precursor to THC in cannabis plants.
Research shows that THCA has many potential health benefits. including reducing chronic pain, inflammation, and nausea.
THCA is non-psychoactive, meaning it does not have the same intoxicating effects as THC.
Hemp-Sourced THCA is federally legal. (Must contain less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC of total dry weight)
THCA Diamonds are gaining popularity as a way to get pure THC.
Always buy from well-known brands to ensure safety since unknown brands may use cheap methods of extracting THCA, which can be unsafe for consumers.
Research suggests that THCA has some amazing potential benefits thanks to its therapeutic properties.
Here are some of THCA’s properties and their therapeutic potential:
Analgesic – Can help alleviate chronic pain.
Anti-Inflammatory, which can reduce inflammation and pain resulting from it, could aid in the treatment of arthritis and lupus.
Anti-Emetic – Helps control vomiting, nausea, and appetite loss.
Anti-Proliferative which might inhibit cancer cell growth, as noted in prostate cancer studies.
Neuroprotective Properties which is said to slow damage to the nervous system and brain; for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Antispasmodic helps suppress muscle spasms and seizures resulting from epilepsy.
Studies show some promising medicinal benefits of THCA, and even though the studies are still recent, it suggests some amazing potential.
A 2011 study suggests THCa, along with other cannabinoids, possess anti-inflammatory properties which can help alleviate chronic pain in lab studies.
In another study, THCA’s anti-inflammatory traits show great potential as a treatment for fatty liver disease.
A study suggests that THCA might have the ability to help protect against neurodegenerative diseases.
Also, studies suggest that THCA may also help with seizure disorders.
A study found that THCA was even more effective than THC and CBD in reducing nausea and vomiting in rat models.
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) is an acidic form of THC found in cannabis plants. And before you yell: “What the heck is an acidic form” let us explain.
When cannabis plants are young, they produce cannabinoid acids CBGA, CBDA, THCA, etc. These cannabinoid acids help the plant develop and give it its medical benefits. Read more about the original cannabinoid acid CBGA
As the cannabis plant matures, sunlight and heat cause these cannabinoid acids to break down and convert into the more popular chemical compounds that we know. THCA converts to THC, CBDA converts to CBD, etc.
THCA and THC are very similar in molecular structure, but a small difference in their chemical structure makes one big difference! THCA is non-psychoactive…
Unlike THC, THCA doesn’t have intoxicating effects, that’s why users try consuming raw cannabis to avoid getting high.
Learn more about THCa here with our beginner’s guide.
That depends on what you’re looking for! THCA has numerous health benefits similar to those of THC but without the high. Both THCA and THC interact with the endocannabinoid system, but while THC activates the CB1 receptors making you feel high, THCA doesn’t seem to activate them.
Learn more about the difference between THCa vs THC in our guide here.
If you want pain relief without the high, get yourself some THCA tincture or THCA edible.
But if you prefer both the medical benefits and an incredible high, try some of our Delta-8 Gummies or Delta-9 Gummies.
And if you’re feeling adventurous, try the purest THC you could find with THCA Diamonds!
Read more about Delta-8 for pain relief.
Also, check more options with Is Delta-8 or CBD better for pain
Cannabis consumers used to ingest THCa by juicing or eating raw cannabis. But now that the cannabis medical industry is more aware of the therapeutic potential of THCA, more products are hitting the shelves.
You can find THCA tinctures and edibles from reputable companies, but most users are interested in THCA Diamonds that contain pure THCA content.
There are numerous THCA products you can find on the market to suit your every need, such as:
THCA Tinctures
THCA Flowers
THCA Edibles
Thanks to the Farm Bill of 2018, hemp and all hemp-derived products are federally legal, as long as the product’s Delta-9 THC levels are below 0.3% of total dry weight.
Many states follow the same federal regulation; however, some states have different laws. Check your local laws before buying, or check our article here and see how we can help ship to your State.
THCA, as a cannabinoid acid, is safe; chances are you’ve already had THCA before!
If you smoke weed, consume raw cannabis, or indulge in a raw flower, they all have some percentage of THCA.
The only thing that can be unsafe is the extraction and manufacturing process! Unknown brands use cheap methods of extracting THCA and making THCA products; some don’t even test their products for safety.
Always ask for a certificate of analysis or a lab report before buying or consuming cannabis products, and always buy from well-known brands.
While THCA’s effects are non-intoxicating, they can change when you heat it or smoke it!
THCa converts to normal THC when exposed to heat; it loses the extra carboxylic acid group and converts to THC. So when you heat it or smoke it, expect the same intoxicating effects of THC.
Just be careful; when you get THCA, it tends to be pure, and the effect will hit hard.
Learn more about the THCA high in our guide here.
Most users who use THCA don’t notice any side effects, some users noted mild effects such as red eyes or dry mouth.
Users who use high-potency THCA diamonds and have low THC tolerance reported feelings of paranoia and anxiety.
Learn more about what THCA Diamonds is all about here.
THCA is certainly a tiny cannabinoid with major potential, users can use it to ease chronic pain without having to deal with the THC high. Or, users can use THCA Diamonds to get a pure THC experience more unique than THC edibles or marijuana flowers.
Resources
THCA reduces adiposity and prevents metabolic disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31706843/
THC is a potent PPARγ agonist with neuroprotective activity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28853159/
THCa markedly alleviates liver fibrosis and inflammation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33341026/
THCa inhibits prostate cancer tumor growth https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/can.2017.0027
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With THCA, you can expect pain relief without getting high! Unless you decide to smoke it or heat it, then it can make you high.
By itself with heat, no! But if you heat some THCA diamonds or indulge in a smoking flower, then it will get you high. Because heat converts THCA into THC, the compound that makes you high when you consume cannabis.
Chances are it will, even if you don’t heat it! A drug test detects THC metabolites in the body, and THCA is pretty similar in structure to THC.
Marijuana-sourced THCA is now federally illegal, while hemp-sourced THCA with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC is federally legal!
The two chemical compounds may share some medicinal properties, but the main distinction is that THC is psychoactive and gets you high, while THCA doesn’t.
The potential benefits of both cannabinoids may seem similar; after all, THCA is what gives birth to THC; however, studies show that they have different efficacies. The biggest difference remains that THCA by itself is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, while THC is the main psychoactive cannabinoid.
