THCA: A Psychologically Inactive Building Block of THC

THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, represents a fascinating compound found in cannabis. Unlike its more famous relative, THC, THCA does not produce mind-altering effects. Instead, it serves as the precursor to THC. When heated through processes like smoking or vaping, THCA undergoes a chemical reaction, losing a carboxyl group and becoming the p

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