The non-psychoactive precursor to THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) found in raw cannabis. THCA is produced in the plant’s trichomes and converts to THC through decarboxylation—a process that occurs when cannabis is heated through smoking, vaporizing, or cooking. THCA offers its own potential therapeutic benefits without the intoxicating effects associated with THC and is often used in raw cannabis juicing, tinctures, or low-temperature applications to retain its form.
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In the Wild — Example
THCA is the dominant cannabinoid in most cannabis flower before heat converts it to THC.
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