What Is THCA Flower?

THCA Flower is a relatively new type of hemp-derived cannabis that’s been getting a lot of buzz. But what is it, and how does it differ from THC flower? In this article, we’ll take a deeper dive into this intriguing product to answer these questions and more.

Basically, THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the compound in marijuana that causes psychoactive effects. To produce a high, THCA must be heated through combustion or baking, which converts it into THC and produces its psychoactive effects. THCA flower contains a significant amount of THCA, but it does not contain THC and therefore is not intoxicating in its raw, unheated form. Because of this, THCA flower’s legal status is somewhat ambiguous. The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp-derived products that contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC federally legal, but the Controlled Substances Act still categorizes THC as a Schedule I substance.

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If THCA flower is seized and tested using gas chromatography, it will show very high levels of delta-9 THC. This could potentially lead to legal complications for retailers.

Another important factor to keep in mind is that THCA does not cause a high when consumed raw. However, it can cause a variety of side effects like dry mouth, dizziness, and increased heart rate. Additionally, consuming THCA flower could trigger a false positive on a drug test. For this reason, it is recommended to use THCA flower only if you know you will not be subjected to any drug testing in the near future.

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