What does THCA stand for?
THCA: Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid
The form in which THC is found in the raw plant. Heat, as in a vaporiser, turns it into THC. Some labels give THCA separately from THC.
Where you will see it
On some product pages, in the strength details.
Browse productsRelated terms
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Responsible for the "high" associated with recreational use. At controlled therapeutic doses, THC has analgesic, antiemetic, muscle-relaxant, and sleep-promoting effects. The main active compound in most CBPM flower and high-THC oil prescriptions.
- Balanced
A label for a product with similar amounts of THC and CBD, such as an oil named T10:C10.
- Bisabolol
An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as sweet. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.
- Brand
The company name a product is sold under. A brand may grow its own plants or buy them from a cultivator.
- Cannabinoid
A chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. THC and CBD are the two given on every product; others, such as CBG and CBN, appear on some labels.
This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.
All 101 terms