Does THCA flower get you high?
THCA itself is non-intoxicating in its raw form. When THCA flower is heated, through smoking, vaping, or cooking, a natural process called decarboxylation converts THCA into THC. Compliant THCA flower is tested to stay at or below the federal 0.3% delta-9 THC threshold on a dry-weight basis. This product is intended for adults 21 and older only.
What is decarboxylation?
Decarboxylation is the chemical reaction that happens when THCA is exposed to heat. The reaction removes a carboxyl group from the THCA molecule, converting it into THC. This is a well-documented, natural chemical process, not something a manufacturer adds.
Does raw THCA flower do anything before it's heated?
In its raw, unheated state, THCA flower is valued the same way any premium hemp flower is valued: for its aroma, flavor, and terpene profile. Distro California's THCA flower is lab-tested and sold in its natural, unheated state.
Is THCA flower legal given this conversion?
Yes. The federal Farm Bill defines hemp by its delta-9 THC content on a dry-weight basis, not by its THCA content. Compliant THCA flower, including what's sold at Distro California, meets that threshold and is lab-tested to confirm it.
Note: This content is educational and is not medical advice.
