Understanding THCA: The Precursor to THC
THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, serves as the non-psychoactive origin to THC, the famous psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Unlike THC, THCA does not bind to the CB1 receptors in the brain, meaning it fails to produce the "high" associated with cannabis use. When heated through methods like smoking or vaping, THCA undergoes a process ca