If you're new to the world of cannabis, you've probably heard of THC—the stuff that can make you feel "high" when you smoke or vape. But there's another related compound called THCA (short for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) that's a bit different and often gets confused with THC. THCA is the "Raw" Form of THCTHCA is a natural chemical (called a cannabinoid) found in fresh, unprocessed cannabis plant buds, before they're heated.Think of it as THC's "inactive" or "acidic" version. In raw cannabis, THCA is the most common form of this compound, making up a big part of what gives cannabis its potential health benefits.Unlike THC, THCA doesn't bind to the same brain receptors that cause a buzz, so it won't make you feel high if you eat it raw.

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Q: How can you use THCA?

Raw consumption: Juice fresh cannabis leaves or add them to smoothies. This keeps it as THCA and avoids the high, but it might taste bitter to you. Products: You can find THCA in tinctures, topicals (like creams for pain), or even patches that go on your skin. Some people vape or dab THCA crystals, but that might convert it to THC.Flower or buds: THCA-rich cannabis flower is sold legally in many places. Eating it raw or using it in salads is one way, but heating it turns it into THC.Pro tip: If you're making edibles, decide if you want the THCA benefits (no heat) or THC effects (bake it first).

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If you're new to the world of cannabis, you've probably heard of THC—the stuff that can make you feel "high" when you smoke or vape. But there's another related compound called THCA (short for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) that's a bit different and often gets confused with THC.

THCA is the "Raw" Form of THC

THCA is a natural chemical (called a cannabinoid) found in fresh, unprocessed cannabis plant buds, before they're heated.
Think of it as THC's "inactive" or "acidic" version. In raw cannabis, THCA is the most common form of this compound, making up a big part of what gives cannabis its potential health benefits.
Unlike THC, THCA doesn't bind to the same brain receptors that cause a buzz, so it won't make you feel high if you eat it raw.

The key difference between THCA and THC happens through a simple process called decarboxylation. This happens when you apply heat to cannabis.

When you smoke, vape, or cook cannabis (like in edibles), the heat removes a small acidic group from THCA's molecule, turning it into THC. That's when the psychoactive effects become possible. Ingested THC allows you start feeling relaxed, euphoric, or whatever THC does for you.

Fun fact: Drying or storing cannabis for a long time can slowly convert some THCA to THC over time. So can exposure to UV light, but heat speeds the process up a lot.

In short: Raw = THCA (no high). Heated = THC (potential high).

Since THCA isn't psychoactive, people often use it for wellness without the mind-altering effects. Removing Cannabis from the Schedule 1 narcotic list allowed studies to take place.

Early research suggests it might help with things like:

Reducing inflammation (great for conditions like arthritis).
Easing nausea or protecting brain cells (possibly helpful for things like chemotherapy side effects or even early studies on dementia).
Other possible perks include anti-cancer properties in lab tests or calming the immune system.

Keep in mind, most of this comes from animal or lab studies—human research is still limited, so it's not a proven compound.

Most claims of healing or wellness are individual and anecdotal. Always talk to a doctor before trying it for health reasons.

Raw consumption: Juice fresh cannabis leaves or add them to smoothies. This keeps it as THCA and avoids the high, but it might taste bitter to you.

Products: You can find THCA in tinctures, topicals (like creams for pain), or even patches that go on your skin. Some people vape or dab THCA crystals, but that might convert it to THC.

Flower or buds: THCA-rich cannabis flower is sold legally in many places. Eating it raw or using it in salads is one way, but heating it turns it into THC.

Pro tip: If you're making edibles, decide if you want the THCA benefits (no heat) or THC effects (bake it first).

In the U.S., raw THCA products (like hemp flower with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC) are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, as long as they don't exceed that THC limit before heating.

Laws vary by state—some places regulate it like marijuana, and heating it could push it over legal limits. Check your local rules, and buy from reputable sources to avoid contaminated or mislabeled products.

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What's Really in Your Preroll?

Discover the Burke's Best Difference

The Dirty Secret of Most Prerolls

Why Choose Burke's Best Prerolls?

Ready to Elevate Your Smoke?

Intro to THCA

What is THCA?

THCA is the "Raw" Form of THC

How does THCA turn into THC?

What Are the Potential Benefits of THCA?

How can you use THCA?

Is THCA Legal?