The great THC-A vs THC debate

[unclejoebob]

So if ya didn't know THC-A be the shit that be sold in your average gas station bodega "smoke shop" in a state where THC products are still not legal for recreational useage, partner. I dun tried me some of this shit a couple times, it's usually sold in weird little plastic baggies that have artful designs. Couldn't quite get the shake of it. It *almost" feels like getting high but it ain't. To my mind that there settles the debate, gashdern it all. Why waste yer gashdern money on some shit that probably has chemicals u can't even pronounce and it ain't even real weed dadgummit.

 

[ec121]

THCA drops a carboxyl acid when heated (decarboxylation) and converts the THCA (non-psychoactive) to THC (psychoactive) at a rate of 87.7%. In other words, THCA is the precursor to THC before heat is applied. For example, 25% THCA converts to 21.9% THC once heated. This is why on a MMJ dispensary label, one might see:

THCA: 17.8%
THC: 4.3%
Total THC: 19.9%

That said, who knows what kind of shit they're selling at bodegas, so it's probably best to not buy it.

 

[medidedicated]

THCA drops a carboxyl acid when heated (decarboxylation) and converts the THCA (non-psychoactive) to THC (psychoactive) at a rate of 87.7%. In other words, THCA is the precursor to THC before heat is applied. For example, 25% THCA converts to 21.9% THC once heated. This is why on a MMJ dispensary label, one might see:

THCA: 17.8%
THC: 4.3%
Total THC: 19.9%

That said, who knows what kind of shit they're selling at bodegas, so it's probably best to not buy it.

Thats such a age old question I had when buying from the store. Noone knew why they just had tried explaining but not make sense. I dont remember what they said but it just wasnt what you just said. That makes lots of sense!

 

[CarolinaPotheadsNew]

They sell THC-A weed here and most of the actual flower is just mids weed that was harvested a week early so as not to contain hardly any Delta 9. Some of it aint terrible but i like my homegrown better. The stuff theyre selling is basically commercial stuff that Aoesnt have to be tested . And B: was bought cheap. Now the Carts,,,, those things .. there's no telling what all is in them. The labels advertise delta 8,10,11. Also Thc-P, Thc-H and other crap. Harsh as hell and a very strange buzz. Store guy let me try a couple tokes from one and it made me dizzy and nauseous. NOT what you desire from weed. I suggest leaving that stuff alone and grow your own. They even have a few "Hemp" grow shops. My local guy has freaking tents full of clones. He sells seeds from several breeders and even Mushroom spore syringes. Its so easy to grow decent weed that you know whats in it/on it.

 

[Rsawr]

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[Fladawg01]

All cannabis starts with THCA, no plant produces THC by itself. It has to be burned or heated (decarboxylation) in order for THC to be predominant. That being said, supposedly Hemp which produces the similar compound, but supposedly the Hemp plant does not have the ability to create the Delta 9 cannabinoid which is the true psyco activator of THC, from actual cannabis. So this is how shops where Hemp is legal are getting away with selling actual cannabis. They also have to harvest before peak trichomes are done to keep the level below .3%, so the flower will never be as potent as what you can grow yourself.
Hemp is different than Cannabis, though cultivars of the same family. Hemp is much larger than cannabis plants and again is more of a commercial crop for industrial applications vs Cannabis and human consumption.

 

[medidedicated]

Dont smoke that hemp flower at the smoke shop lol. I smoked like a qp of it then years later realized they aint regulated at all. They can use whatever pesticides etc they want. I liked it tho it was relaxing when I needed a break from thc.

 

[Cottender]

I’ve had similar questions, especially with how effects vary so much between compounds. I noticed a clearer, more upbeat feel during the day when I added thcv isolate powder into my usual mix. It didn’t knock me out or get me fuzzy, just more alert without the jitters. Everyone’s different, but for daytime use, it gave me something I couldn’t get from regular flower or carts.

 

[CarolinaPotheadsNew]

My biggest concern with any of these synthetically derived cannabinoids is how they are made and what residual chemicals may remain. With my homegrown, i dont have to wonder about whats in/on it. I dont even trust buying weed from a buddy like i used to. The stuff ive read has been found in the stuff coming from Mexico and other unregulated places has grossed me out. How many of yall have found animal hair and mold? Buds smelling of real diesel fuel? We used to just have to smoke whatever was there. I love knowing there are no pesticides,mold or foreign matter in my smoke.

 

[medidedicated]

Ooo, yes. I didnt even read the original post. I could of sworn someone recently used that and developed immediate mental health issues. A mom felt like they lost their young kid. I might be thinking of something else but I recall synthetic cannabinoids. In a vape.

Might of been just one person but ouch.. Mental health issues are are to deal with.

 

[unclejoebob]

Ooo, yes. I didnt even read the original post. I could of sworn someone recently used that and developed immediate mental health issues. A mom felt like they lost their young kid. I might be thinking of something else but I recall synthetic cannabinoids. In a vape.

Might of been just one person but ouch.. Mental health issues are are to deal with.

Yeah i've struggled with some mental health issues of my own, allegedly. They had me on medicine and everything the works and I'm not sure being on medicine is any better than smoking weed. I just don't trust some "weed" lol. If in doubt nothing is safer than growing it yourself. Luckily looks like I should have a pretty hefty crop this year.

 

[medidedicated]

Yeah i've struggled with some mental health issues of my own, allegedly. They had me on medicine and everything the works and I'm not sure being on medicine is any better than smoking weed. I just don't trust some "weed" lol. If in doubt nothing is safer than growing it yourself. Luckily looks like I should have a pretty hefty crop this year.

Im sorry the meds didnt work for you. People have seen improvement but depends what you have, theres no real cure for certain things that are deteriorating to mental health. Its always a battle.

 

[CarolinaPotheadsNew]

I've been on and off several antidepressants and nerve pills since i was in the car wreck in 2024. Honestly, most of them did nothing but give side effects. Thirst, Sudden and crazy mood swings and other undesireable shit. I cant even smoke strong sativa leaning weed without getting panic attacks. My Indica leaning, daily smoke does me better than most everything the Dr. tried and theres no crazy withdrawal when i dont use. Im a pretty steady long time head and I know what i like and trust. Synthetic mystery cannabinoids are not for me. I am already crazy enough My doctor knows i smoke pot and She says that if it helps and im reasonably responsible using it then so be it. Shed rather not have to write me antidepressants and id rather not be taking more pills anyway.

 

[medidedicated]

Thats what I mean, idk anyone whos had help from depression with antidepressants. Depression is a tougher disease. Antipsycotics help a lot with rage from bi polar or issues from being skizzo.