Cannabis is a plant that can be used for a variety of purposes. It has been used as food, medicine and even clothing throughout human history. However, it wasn’t until recently that we began to understand how to activate cannabis in order to access its full potential.

Decarboxylation is the process of removing carbon dioxide from carboxylic acids by heating them. When you smoke cannabis, you’re heating up the THC and other cannabinoids in this plant so that they can be absorbed into your bloodstream. This process causes decarboxylation to occur naturally, but if you want to maximize what’s delivered through inhalation, it’s best to do it yourself by gently heating your cannabis before smoking or vaporizing it.

Decarboxylating cannabis doesn’t change its chemical composition—you won’t lose any potency by not decarbing first. But there are many reasons why this simple step might improve how well your body absorbs all those lovely cannabinoids.

For example, Decarboxylation is a chemical process that converts THCA into THC as well as CBDA into CBD.

THCA is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC and can be converted into THC by heating it at a temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Decarboxylation, in the simplest terms, is the process of removing a carboxyl group and releasing carbon dioxide. A carboxyl group is a group of atoms that includes a carbon atom double bonded to an oxygen atom and single bonded to two oxygen atoms. When it comes to cannabis, this most commonly refers to decarboxylation of THCA (the acid form of THC) into THC.

The process of decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that transforms THCA and CBDA into THC and CBD, respectively. This is what allows the body to absorb these compounds in their active form, thereby providing greater range for self-care.

In the end, decarboxylation is a great tool for cannabis users who want to take better care of themselves. The ability to activate cannabis provides greater range for self-care, giving you more control over how you experience this sacred plant. Whether you’re using cannabis for pain relief or just as a mood booster, decarboxylation will help make sure that your medication does what it’s meant to do: provide relief!

Ask your doctor if medical cannabis is right for you.  You may be pleasantly surprised on all the benefits this plant has to offer.