For example, a 2017 study found that THCA had neuroprotective properties in mice, who were injected with toxins, suggesting that it may have similar effects in humans.

When THCA is heated, for example in hell, the carboxylic acid (yellow arrow), breaks down, losing CO 2, and leaving in its place a hydrogen atom. This is a well-known reaction in organic chemistry, ...

THCA is hard to come by and doesn't store easily, primarily because it is extracted from living raw cannabis plants. "Juicing THCA would have a short shelf life with – I'd call it – limited benefits.

The TBI has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to differentiate between THCA and THC. The TBI said it’s hoping to test them for both in 2025.