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THCA FLOWER

THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, can be thought of as the precursor to THC that’s found in cannabis and hemp. Think of THCA as the hops plants used in beer, once fermented it produces intoxicating properties. This process is similar to THCA, because it is non-psychoactive in its raw form, but  transforms into Delta-9 THC when heated. This causes psychoactive effects..

Yes, THCA will get you high. Once heated, THCA becomes psychoactive and produces similar properties to Delta 9 THC.  You can expect potential effects such as relaxation, heightened creativity, and euphoria. The impact of THCA depends on whether it's raw or heated. 

THCA isn’t just for smoking – many use raw THCA in formulations like creams, tinctures, or oils. This form of THCA doesn't trigger a psychoactive high, but user reports and some research point to its potential for pain relief, reducing inflammation, stimulating appetite, and easing nausea.

The most common way to use flower is in a prerolled joint. You can also smoke flower via a glass piece or bong. Smoking THCA flower allows for quick absorption and near-immediate effects while keeping the plant’s flavors and aromas intact. 

Other ways to use THCA flower include:

• Dry Herb Vaporizers

• Cooking or Baking

• Saturating Flower to Use in Oils and Tinctures

The best places to store THCA flower are in a drawer, a closet, or a stash box. If it comes in resealable packaging, even better. Humidity, heat, and excessive light can all break down or destabilize the compounds in cannabis, causing it to lose its potency and/or flavor over time. Absolutely avoid storing outdoors, such as in a car or garage.

When storing any THCA flower, the environment where you’re storing it should be:

• Cool

• Dark

• Dry 

• Airtight

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, THCA is legal at the federal level as long as the products contain no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC and originate from hemp. However, it's important to note that various states have enacted strict restrictions on THC and related cannabinoids, which might impact the availability of THCA. 

Before buying any cannabis products, it's wise to check your state's laws regarding hemp-derived cannabinoids and THC. You can visit the Shipping section on our product pages to see if THCA flower can be shipped to your location.

For more information on the compliance lab results of our THCA products, click here.

Yes. Given that modern drug tests screen for all cannabinoids, not solely THC, products containing THCA are likely to be detected in a drug test. It's advisable to hold off on using our Imperial products until after you've completed any upcoming drug tests.

Cannabinoid-containing products can remain in your system for several weeks or in some cases, even longer. The amount of cannabinoids in an individual's system varies based on numerous factors, including weight, age, how often they use cannabinoids, and the specific types of products consumed.

More information about how long THCA stays in your system.