What Exactly is THCV?

THCV Isolate, or tetrahydrocannabivarin, was discovered in the 1970s and, as the name implies, has a chemical structure extremely similar to THC. However, THCV has a distinct set of properties that distinguishes it from all other cannabinoids.

As previously stated, THCV Isolate is a minor cannabinoid found in both cannabis and hemp flowers. Pure sativas from Afghanistan, Africa, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand are more likely to contain it.

However, it is found in such low concentrations in comparison to other cannabinoids that numerous companies have begun extracting and marketing it in the form of THCV isolate, gummies, and vapes.

What's the Distinction between THC and THCV?

The THCV molecule appears to be quite similar to THC at first appearance, although their relationship is actually fairly superficial.

THC has a substantially larger binding affinity for CB1 cannabinoid receptors due to its longer hydrocarbon chain, which may appear to be a little difference to the naked eye. THC is able to cause substantial psychoactive effects via attaching to CB1 receptors, which are numerous throughout the central nervous system.

THC and THCV Isolate are both produced from distinct parent chemicals and chemical processes. THC is formed when its acidic precursor, THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is exposed to heat, oxygen, or sunlight, whereas THCV Wholesale Isolate is formed when a separate acidic precursor, THCVA, is exposed to heat, oxygen, or sunshine.

Although research into the potential advantages and therapeutic impacts of THCV is still in its early stages, preclinical evidence suggests that these chemicals interact with our endocannabinoid systems in distinct ways, causing fundamentally different results.

Is THCV a Psychotropic Compound?

Despite its lower affinity for CB1 receptors in the brain, THCV Isolate is still a psychotropic substance. However, its intoxication ability is thought to be more akin to CBN than THC, as THCV can only engage CB1 receptors and cause some intoxicating effects similar to THC at very high concentrations.

What's more, at lower dosages, THCV Wholesale serves as an antagonist to CB1 receptors, which means that, like CBD, can suppress or block some of the effects of its intoxicating cousin THC. A tiny human investigation on ten male cannabis users found that THCV blocked some of THC's well-known effects, such as delayed verbal recall and elevated heart rate. However, it also appeared to potentiate others, implying that much more research is required to fully understand THCV's mode of action.

Is THCV legal to use?

To say the least, the legal situation of THCV is problematic. Technically, as long as the THCV you purchase is derived from hemp, the molecule is allowed under the 2018 Hemp Farming Act. However, some jurisdictions have outright prohibited all tetrahydrocannabinols (all forms of THC), so you should familiarise yourself with your local state laws before making a purchase.

The Federal Analog Act, which "refers to a yet-to-be-scheduled substance with a chemical structure and impact on people that is similar enough to a restricted substance that the law treats it as one," also places THCV Wholesale in a legal grey area.

Because of their structural resemblance to delta-9 THC, THCV and other "new" kinds of THC (delta 8, delta 10, and THC-O) are being studied. Many individuals want them completely prohibited, but others believe that THCV is sufficiently distinct from other tetrahydrocannabinols that the Analog Act does not apply.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of THCV

As previously indicated, the psychoactive effects of THCV are far milder than those of THC, but it doesn't imply you won't feel anything. The level of intoxication you experience may be directly connected to your current THC tolerance as well as the dosage you chose.

THC, for example, is commonly used as an appetite stimulant in the medical cannabis community, but preliminary evidence suggests that THCV may have the potential to operate as an appetite suppressor. This is why THCV Wholesale is frequently advertised as "diet weed." THCV is also widely advocated to those who wish to increase their energy and motivation, making it an excellent afternoon cannabinoid.

Side Effects and Safety of THCV

To present, there have only been a few, small human clinical trials employing THCV, and these trials used doses of up to 10mg per day for up to 13 weeks.

So far, no major side effects have been reported, but some trial participants reported feeling tireder than usual, which is odd given that it is advertised for the opposite. This could be because of the dosage used in the experiments, as CBD is known to have more stimulating effects at lower dosages and a more relaxed sensation at higher ones.