THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the non-psychoactive acid form of THC found in the plant when raw. THCa is important because it is a powerful analgesic and it can be used to help sharpen concentration and focus. When mechanically extracted through whole plant infusion, THCa can be incredibly powerful.
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