Name: THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid)
Boiling Point : 120°C
Description:
THCA is the main constituent in raw cannabis. THCA converts to Δ9-THC when burned, vaporized, or heated at a certain temperature. THCA, CBDA, CBGA, and other acidic cannabinoids hold the most COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition, contributing to cannabis’ anti-inflammatory effects. This cannabinoid also acts as an antiproliferative and antispasmodic. (via medicaljane.com)
Reported Effects:
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Neuroprotective
- Antiemetic
- Antiproliferative
Studies:
- Non-THC cannabinoids inhibit prostate carcinoma growth in vitro and in vivo: pro-apoptotic effects and underlying mechanisms.
- Evaluation of the cyclooxygenase inhibiting effects of six major cannabinoids isolated from Cannabis sativa.
- Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid reduces nausea‐induced conditioned gaping in rats and vomiting in Suncus murinus.
