Tetrahydrocannabivarin acid (THCVa) is the molecular precursor to Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). Through decarboxylation, THCVa converts into THCV. The process of decarboxylation is when cannabis is exposed to sunlight or heat. THCVa is non-psychoactive so there is no high associated with this cannabinoid. THCVa can be ingested raw and through juicing methods. THCVa does not seem to

Delta-8-THC is a chemical compound found within cannabis. Though the cannabinoid is only found in trace amounts, delta-8-THC can provide much-needed relief when it is isolated. When it comes to delta-8-THC’s relation to delta-9-THC, the molecular structure is only slightly different, but important. Delta-8-THC is psychoactive, but the head high is less intense compared to

Overview of CBDa Cannabidiolic Acid is the acidic version of CBD. Found in raw or live forms of cannabis, CBDa is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid. It is typically found in strains with higher CBD levels. CBD actually begins as CBDa. However, when CBDa goes through decarboxylation, it converts to CBD. The decarboxylation process happens when cannabis

Overview of Cannabigerol (CBG) Cannabigerol is one of the 100+ compounds found in cannabis. Because it is found in low levels within most strains, it is considered a minor cannabinoid.  CBG is non-psychoactive which means it does not create the “high” feeling associated with the THC compound. An interesting fact about cannabigerol is that CBD and THC

Overview of THCv Found within the cannabis sativa plant, Tetrahydrocannabivarin is a compound that has many different effects that can benefit people in both a medical and therapeutic sense. THCv is relatively similar to the compound THC when it comes to its psychoactive effects and molecular structure, however, it does work differently in the body.

Deciding on the Right CBD Product for You Deciding what CBD product is best for you can be a tricky process. On the one hand, you want to find something that will work for you, and work well. On the other hand, you don’t want to break the bank experimenting with healthy alternatives. There are

How Much CBD Am I Getting? Understanding Cost Per Milligram If you’ve been considering taking CBD, you’ve probably done a little window shopping already. It is likely that you have noticed a plethora of different CBD products on the market. With so many different options– each with different price tags and varying amounts of CBD

            Cannabidiol (CBD) is being hailed as a super-food and health supplement with the potential to treat everything from acne to arthritis.  Could it work for alcoholism as well? Recently, experts have been studying the effects of CBD in heavy drug users. Typically, when people who use heavy drugs such

Over the next several weeks, ECHO Connection will delve into the various known cannabinoids to clarify their known health benefits and pitfalls. Watch for the series to learn about CBN, CBC, CBCA among others. What is CBD? 4 Differences Between CBD and THC An Overview of CBC An Overview of CBN

Cannabidiol (CBD) is becoming an increasingly popular remedy for a wide range of conditions, from countering acne to remediating the effects of chemotherapy. One of the reasons it has found so much favor is that it has a high safety profile and relatively low risk of adverse effects. This is an-oft cited fact among retailers