Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, or THC-A, is a naturally occurring compound found in the cannabis plant. Unlike its more well-known cousin, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9 THC), THCA is not psychoactive. This means produce the "high" associated with cannabis consumption. Instead, THCA serves as a precursor for delta-9 THC. When heated or exposed