THC-P

THCP’s legality is stuck between conflicting federal legislation. It’s not explicitly listed as a controlled substance and might be protected by the 2018 Farm Bill.

THCP is thirty times more effective than THC at binding with CB1 receptors

Once the shellshock of discovering a new cannabinoid subsided, the team recognized THCP as almost identical to THC…with a twist. 

You see, naturally-occurring cannabinoid molecules have alkyl side chains. Alkyl side chains are strings of carbon atoms.

If you look at a chemical structure diagram of THC or CBD, the alkyl side chains look like the tails attached to an animal.

This is a good question and one that we don’t fully know yet. More studies need to be conducted before we can say with some certainty what THCP can do for you and your body. 

When studying the effects of THCP on human cannabinoid receptors, the Italian team uncovered physiological effects including:

• Hypomobility
• Pain-relief (analgesia) 
• Decreased temperature in the rectum 

The effects of THC-P are essentially identical to THC’s but with added horsepower. Pain-relief could likely be more pronounced. It could also be a more potent sleep aid for those suffering from insomnia.

THCP is one of the most interesting discoveries in the cannabis industry right now. The prospect of a natural cannabinoid being 30 times more active than THC at CB1 receptors is incredibly exciting.