Raw or fresh cannabis is a little different than what most people use. Availability is probably the biggest problem, it’s best if you grow your own or have a trusted source for raw product so you know for sure it’s completely free of any pesticides or leftover fertilizer, these will negate any positive effects of the raw vegetable. Yes, cannabis is a vegetable.
Raw cannabis provides a number of outstanding nutritional benefits. However, it will not get you high. There is no psychoactive component to raw cannabis because heat must be applied to activate THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. In its raw form, cannabis contains THCA– the precursor to THC and CBDA the precursor to CBD. In order for THCA/CBDA to convert into THC/CBD heat must be applied. This process if often referred to as decarboxylation. So raw cannabis can be consumed without psychoactivity. Which is great news for patients who need high concentrations of cannabinoids in their diet.
As cannabis research steps out of the shadows and into the light, more information is being unveiled regarding the therapeutic properties of the cannabis plant. In fact, it is now believed that THCA* may play a pivotal role as an anti-inflammatory. Some studies suggest THCA* may even be neuroprotective and can prevent cancer. While there is currently not enough research to definitively say the degree in which THCA* acts as an anti-inflammatory, preliminary research and anecdotal evidence indicate this cannabinoid contains powerful therapeutic properties. Because THCA* is only present when cannabis isn’t heated, consuming raw cannabis is an excellent way to nourish the body with this healthy cannabinoid.
*To complete the “entourage” effect CBDA is also present, newer studies show that the combination is more potent.
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