THCv is also known as “sports car of cannabinoids,”. Tetrahydrocannabivarin, is a compound that offers immense health benefits. Its unique effects and other medicinal benefits make it stand out from THC and CBD. Less is known about this cannabinoid THCv and its psychoactive properties.
In 1960’s researchers have isolated and identified new cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, CBC, CBDv and many more and later on THCv was identified in 1970’s.
After that many studies have been carried on THCv. Researchers found that THCv was about a quarter potent of that of THC. But later some interesting fact came into light , which was the behavior of the molecule seems to change depending on the dose. At lower doses, THCv act as a CB1 antagonist, this means it doesn’t get you high but, at high levels, it acts as an agonist and produces a psychoactive buzz.
The high that you get from THCv appears to be clear-headed and last about half a duration of THC.
Benefits of THCv
- It helps to relieve anxiety, mental stress.
- THC rich strains also provide relief from panic attacks and are helpful in PTSD treatment.
- It stimulates new bone cell growth.
- It has an antioxidant and has neuroprotective properties, hence it is helpful in treating or delaying symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative symptoms.
- It suppresses the appetite which can benefit people who are suffering from munchies.
- It regulates blood sugar and reduces insulin resistance. This compound has been undergoing various pharmaceutical trials as a treatment for type 2 diabetes.
- It improves motor control, reduces tremors, and helps in treating Alzheimer's disease. It can intensify cerebral euphoria that has been induced by THC.
- It has found that THCv reduces seizures and because of its non-intoxicating nature could be helpful in treating children with epilepsy.
Strains With High THCv
THCv is said to be prevalent in strains from central and South Africa. As the tropical and subtropical climate is favorable for THCv therefore, native strains of this area have THC in abundance.
African sativas are known to have a high amount of THCv. The most common high -THCv strain is Durban Poison.
Apart from this, there are few strains which contain 15 % of THCv content such as :
- Doug’s Varin
- Black Beauty
- Durban Poison
- Malawi Gold
- Pineapple Purps
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