Should Your Dispensary Care about THCa & CBDa?
Anyone who works in cannabis retail has heard of THC and CBD – two of the most well-known cannabinoids in the market – but what about the hundreds of other cannabinoids that may be found in the plant? Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCa) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDa) are two increasingly popular cannabinoid acids the industry is paying attention to, due to their promise of potential health benefits without any of the psychoactive high typically associated with THC-rich products. But what exactly are these acid forms? THC vs THCA illustrations: PNOIARSA / Shutterstock THC vs THCa THC is easily the #1 most recognized cannabinoid in the industry, largely responsible for weed’s famous psychoactive “high” that many consumers aim to experience. But what if your customers are looking for the health benefits of cannabis plants without any of the intoxication? Enter: the THCa molecule, a non-intoxicating acid that can be found in abundance in the raw form of a cannabis plant. I...