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What Is THCA?

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Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in raw cannabis. It’s the precursor to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the compound responsible for the “high” associated with marijuana use. When THCA is exposed to heat through a process called decarboxylation—such as smoking, vaping, or baking—it converts to THC. In its raw form, THCA does not produce intoxicating […]