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     THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the precursor to DELTA 9 THC, which occurs naturally in raw cannabis. When heated, THCa is converted to DELTA 9 THC, which is the form responsible for producing the high associated with marijuana. THCa is not psychoactive and does not produce any mind-altering effects when consumed.        So, is THCa federally legal? The answer depends on the source and concentration of the DELTA 9 THC. Hemp-derived THCa products that contain less than 0.3% DELTA 9 THC are considered federally legal, as long as the product complies with all other applicable laws and...

Deciphering the Potent Transformation of THCa to THC        THCA and THC are two very different compounds found in the cannabis plant. THCA is the non-intoxicating acidic precursor to THC, the intoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis. This blog post will explore the potent transformation of THCA to THC and the degree at which this activation takes place. By understanding the process of THCA converting to THC, we can better understand how THC interacts with the body and its effects on users.               The chemical compound THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is one of the...

Every purchase made at a cannabis dispensary includes a label indicating the percentage of Delta 9 THC, THCa, and other cannabis ingredients as measured by an independent, third-party laboratory. The numbers written on the package matter, but if you are like most people, you’re looking at that label wrong. Cannabis consumers often focus attention on the Delta 9 THC levels in their cannabis product, assuming it is the only number that affects the potency of the product. Delta 9 THC levels are important, so don’t neglect learning the THCa percentage. The levels of THCa contained in a product make a difference...