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THCA : Deep Herbal Healing Without the “High”

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About THCA :

THCA occurs when cannabigerol (CBG) is converted to THCA, before being decarboxylated to THC in the trichome of the Cannabis flower. THCA is a non-psychoactive, acidic precursor of THC  which alleviates: anxiety, depression, anorexia, pain, IBS/Crohn’s, spasticity, seizure (neuromuscular), nausea, and much more without the psychoactivity of THC. Studies have even shown tumor suppression of some cancers with THCA administration. In fact, recent studies have shown that THCA is far superior to CBD and THC for nausea and the cessation of vomiting. Although THC and THCA with CBD are always recommended for any serious cancer cannabinoid therapy, some cancers may be responsive to concentrated THCA medicines as well.

Scientific studies show..

THCA does not have any known psychoactive effects on humans  but  it has anti inflammatory, neuroprotective, antiemetic (anti-vomiting) and anti-prostate cancer effects. It inhibits COX  enzymes that are involved in inflammation in human colon cell cultures. THC-A has also been shown to decrease oxidative stress, caused by impaired mitochondria, a major mechanism in neural degeneration in mouse brain cell cultures. At our collective, we have tested our products vigorously and have seen a lot of promise for THCA. In prostate and lymphatic cancer patients, we have seen real progress with THCA-enriched therapies. We believe this is through complicated interactions with, not only cannabinoid receptors (such as CB1, CB2, GPR55, etc.) but the TRP family of calcium channels, due to the targeted effects we see and the types of clinical ailments we are able to alleviate.

The Experience

Taking THCA makes you feel energized, motivated and calm at the same time while relieving pain, and anxiety and increasing appetite. THCA is a great molecule for nausea as stated and pain, especially chronic pain. You really feel like a new person, thus many people take it in the morning. Personally, I take it in the morning for insomnia, because it helps me sleep much later in the evening and is very subtle and soothing- rather than taking a sleeping pill at night. Instead, I have energy, zest, and focus all day long and just as easily calm by night time and get into slumber. That is the other great thing – focus! THCA is terrific for people with ADH/D because it helps to focus the mind on the tasks at hand. THCA has been a miracle for so many patients including myself, it’s truly amazing. If you are one of those people who do not like the high of THC, THCA actually mitigates that anxiety, in case you need high THC therapy, and were unable to tolerate the “high”, THCA can alleviate that issue. Side note: I have also received word from some more adventurous souls, that THCA (at least our Purified Trichome Extract (THCA) is really good at relaxing people, physically when having a “bad trip” when using psychedelic substances.

Legality in the United States

THCA is not scheduled by the United Nations’ Convention on Psychotropic Substances. THCA is not scheduled at the federal level in the United States and is therefore legal to possess, buy, and sell. It is possible that THC-A could legally be considered an analog (of THC) although that is somewhat unlikely since it does not provide a high and THC does. If it were legally considered an analog, sales or possession with intent for human consumption could be prosecuted under the Federal Analogue Act. We actually inquired with FDA officials about the proposed legality of our product and were surprised and relieved that THCA seems to outright be OK nationally, so long as it doesn’t get anyone “high”.

THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) Chemical Structure

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The article originally published at ThePotLab.com in 2014