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Ready to party with ItsPurpl  prerolls, but wondering what exactly THCA is? We got you! THCA or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a cannabinoid compound found in raw cannabis plants. However, unlike ya boi THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), THCA isn’t psychoactive in itself. It’s the precursor to THC and must undergo something called “decarboxylation,” which is a process typically triggered by heat, to convert into the psychoactive form of THC (cool, huh?). In its raw state, THCA can produce various wellness benefits, all without inducing intoxication. But, when cannabis is heated through smoking, vaping, or cooking, THCA loses a carboxyl group and becomes THC, resulting in those elevated effects we blazers love so much!

How Does THCA Work?

Ready for some psychotropic science, Space Rangers? THCA works by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex network of receptors and neurotransmitters involved in regulating various physiological processes. While THCA doesn’t directly bind to cannabinoid receptors in the same way THC does, it still has some influence over the ECS.

Research suggests that THCA may modulate the ECS by inhibiting certain enzymes responsible for breaking down endocannabinoids, such as anandamide (a naturally occurring acid derivative that acts as a messenger molecule). This reaction leads to increased levels of endocannabinoids in the body, which can impact basic human functions, like pain sensation, sleep, appetite, and more.

THCA may have its own direct effects on other receptors and pathways in the body, contributing to its potential therapeutic properties. But with that said, more research is needed to fully understand its specific mechanisms of action and how exactly THCA works.