{"id":1774,"date":"2023-09-13T17:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T22:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jessicawolffonline.com\/cbd\/what-is-the-difference-between-thc-and-thca\/"},"modified":"2023-09-04T05:55:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T10:55:11","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-thc-and-thca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jessicawolffonline.com\/cbd-products\/cbd-edibles\/what-is-the-difference-between-thc-and-thca\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Differences Between THC and THCA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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<\/th>\nTHC<\/th>\nTHCA<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Structure<\/td>\nFully decarboxylated cannabinoid<\/td>\nRaw cannabinoid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Psychoactive<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Found in<\/td>\nAged and dried cannabis flowers<\/td>\nFreshly harvested cannabis flowers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Effects<\/td>\nEuphoria, relaxation, altered perception of time and space, increased appetite<\/td>\nAnti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiemetic, antiproliferative, neuroprotective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Consumption<\/td>\nSmoking, vaporizing, edibles<\/td>\nJuicing, tinctures, topicals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical benefits<\/td>\nTreats chronic pain, nausea, muscle spasms, anti-cancer properties<\/td>\nTreats arthritis, epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potential side effects<\/td>\nDry mouth, red eyes, increased heart rate, impaired coordination, memory impairment, cognitive decline, addiction<\/td>\nDigestive issues such as nausea and vomiting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n

If you're new to cannabis, you may wonder about the differences between THC and THCA. Both are compounds found in the cannabis plant, but they have different chemical structures and effects on the body. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at THC and THCA, explore their differences, and discuss their potential benefits and side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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