“THCA is the main cannabinoid found in large amounts in raw unheated cannabis flower. When this compound is exposed to heat (about 230°-300°F) it is converted to THC by a process called decarboxylation. #THCA is not psychoactive. Studies show that THCA is a potent anti-inflamatory. Other medicinal properties include antispasmodic, anti-tumor and anticonvulsant. Additionally, THCA blocks anticipatory nausea (a type of conditioned nausea that occurs when a person who has terrible nausea from chemotherapy develops nausea upon thinking about the future chemo treatment). A number of patients are using THCA successfully for inflammatory conditions and for seizure disorders. Some also find relief from pain, including nerve pain, which is notoriously difficult to treat. Some patients have reported excellent results from regularly drinking juices made from raw cannabis flowers and leaves. This method of taking THCA is challenging, as a large number of plants are required to regularly juice fresh leaves. Fortunately, THCA-rich sublingual #cannabistinctures and oils have become available over the past few years.” Information about THCA by @bonnigoldsteinmd from her book Cannabis Revealed available now at #Skunkleberrys. #THCAtinctures also available at Skunkleberry’s! 📷 by @jweckschmied #unsplash (at Nekter Juice Bar)