CBD and THC in Their Therapeutic States

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    Liz S
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    The challenging balancing act to achieve the optimal use of CBD and THC depends on different factors. Cannabis growers require exact manufacturing conditions in order to maximize the concentrations of CBD in the finished products containing it.

    The process, already talked about in this forum, is called decarboxylation, and research conducted by a government agency which supports technology businesses, has described the ideal conditions. Optimal timing, temperature and amount of the cannabis plant material, are needed to maximize concentrations of the cannabinoids during the decarboxylation process.

    For example, decarboxylation converts CBDA, cannabidiolic acid, and THCA, Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, to their neutral forms of CBD and THC, respectively. These are their active forms, which occur after removing the acidic content. This is a chemical reaction, which occurs naturally in time, but it can also be accelerated with light, oxygen and high temperatures. Edible cannabis products, which are oil based,require decarboxylation prior to consumption. These restore the products to their neutral states, and they can then travel from the blood stream to the brain, where their therapeutic and psychoactive effects can be achieved.

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