What is THCa? THCa vs THC

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What is THC? THC is an acronym for tetrahydrocannabinol. It is the cannabinoid associated with “giving a high” when users use cannabis. While it’s true that there are dozens of other cannabinoids and hundreds of other active substances in cannabis, THC remains the most popular and effective for that matter. When purchasing cannabis products, users concentrate on their THC levels. What is THCa? Tetrahydrocannabinol acid (THCa) is the non-psychotropic cannabinoid found in raw and live cannabis. All the major cannabinoids come from cannabigerol acid (CBGA), which is basically the “mother of all cannabinoids.” As the cannabis plant grows, it produces enzymes responsible for converting the CBGA into other cannabinoids such as: Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) Tetrahydrocannabinol acid (THCA) Cannabichromenic acid (CBCA)