THC-A, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a cannabinoid compound found in raw cannabis plants. It is the precursor to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive component that produces the "high" associated with marijuana use. Unlike THC, THC-A does not have psychoactive effects. Instead, it offers potential therapeutic benefits such as anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-nausea properties.

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