“THC” is a common colloquial catchall, but there are several states of the cannabinoid relevant to the use of cannabis. What many people don’t realize is that cannabis plants don’t produce THC, they produce tetrahydrocannabolic acid, or THCA. This is the non-psychoactive precursor to TH...
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is a cannabinoid that has recently been thrust into the limelight for its unique properties and potential health benefits. Found primarily in raw and live cannabis, THCA is the acidic precursor to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the most well-known psychoactive compound ...
A closer look at the benefits of cannabis terpenes 3 min Trichomes: What Are They Used For? We put trichomes under the microscope 1 5 min What Is THCA? [Exploring the “Other” THC…] Know the difference 11 6 min All About Delta 10 THC ...
Hemp-derived Delta-9 THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid. It's typically found in high concentrations in marijuana and much smaller amounts in hemp. The full spectrum oil extracted from hemp flower has a CBD to THC ratio of 15-20:1. Reputable product manufacturers rely on food-safe ext...
What Is THC-P? THC-P is short for tetrahydrocannabiphorol. The most notable characteristic of THC-P is, to nobody’s surprise, its psychoactive activity, as this is always the aspect of a THC cannabinoid that gets the most interest. So, what is the psychoactive nature of THC-P andTH...
Left with THCA, CBDA, and CBCA, we're almost at the end of the journey. Only one more step is needed to turn these cannabinoid acids into THC, CBD, and CBC, respectively: decarboxylation. The term simply refers to the process of heating up cannabinoid acids to convert them into "...
What is a drug?Question:What is a drug?Medicinal Chemistry:Medicinal chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with drugs. Individuals who work in this branch of chemistry study the benefits and risks of drugs and provide information to assist in the manufacturing and development of drugs....
In contrast, CBN and CBNA is a by-product of another plant cannabinoid THCA/THC. However, both CBD and CBN share some similarities. Because both these compounds interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, they have similar uses.CBD is claimed to help prevent the harmful effects of THC,...
THCa (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid) can help kill certain cancer cells, reduce seizures and convulsions, and reduce inflammation. This is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC. If you’ve ever seen a gram of concentrates labeled as diamonds, they’re made from this type of THC. THCa is an una...
The mixture is then strained and heated until leftover alcohol evaporates. Due to how it’s prepared, the THC in RSO is activated during production, not after. You don’t need to dab it like you would with THCA into psychotropic THC. That step has already been taken care of. (Plus,...