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THCA - what is it?
THCA is a cannabinoid naturally found in cannabis. It is produced by the cannabis plant in the form of an acid and is one of the primary components of the cannabinoids from which other compounds such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are formed. THCA does not have psychoactive properties and does not cause a high, but research indicates that it may have some beneficial health properties, such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. By knowing what THCA is, you can try to take effective care of your health.
THCA and legal status
Due to its legal status and the fact that THCA does not alter a person's consciousness, it is worth noting that it is not covered by the UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances. However, it is worth knowing that under the influence of temperature, tetrahdrocannabinolic acid can transform into THC, and in Poland it is legal in concentrations of less than 0.2%.
In Poland, the use and possession of THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is currently illegal. Cannabis, including THCA, is considered a drug and its possession, production and sale are punishable by law. However, there have been recent calls to change this and allow THCA to be used legally for medicinal purposes.
In some countries, such as Canada and the United States, THCA is already legally used to treat various diseases, such as epilepsy and cancer. In Poland, the possibility of legalising the use of THCA for medicinal purposes is currently under discussion, but there are no concrete plans for the time being.
Before you decide to purchase products containing THCA abroad, it is important to familiarise yourself with the legal regulations in your country, as you may expose yourself to unpleasant legal consequences. In many countries, THCA is treated in the same way as THC and therefore fully illegal above a concentration of 0.2%.
What are the uses of THCA?
The main use of THCA is as an ingredient in dietary supplements and hemp products. THCA is also used in cosmetics and has moisturising and soothing properties. In some countries, THCA is also legally used to treat diseases such as epilepsy and cancer. In addition to its beneficial health properties, THCA is also used for research purposes to better understand the mechanisms of action of cannabinoids and their effects on the human body.
THCA and THC - what are the differences?
THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are cannabinoids naturally found in cannabis. THCA is produced by the cannabis plant in the form of an acid and is one of the primary components of cannabinoids, while THC, on the other hand, is produced by the cannabis plant in the form of a salt and is one of the main cannabinoids responsible for the psychoactive, or 'high', effect.
The difference between THCA and THC is that THCA does not have psychoactive properties, while THC does. However, THCA may have some beneficial health properties, such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Both cannabinoids are used to treat a variety of diseases, but THC is more widely used due to its psychoactive properties.