What is THC-P?

THC-P

THC-P is a a lesser-known cannabinoid that has begun to rise in popularity in recent years. THC-P is short for tetrahydrocannabiphorol, and it occurs naturally in cannabis plants. THC-P has a unique chemical structure and offers interesting psychoactive and therapeutic potential that distinguish it from other forms of THC and make it worth studying and exploring further.

THC-P has a longer chain of carbon atoms than standard THC. Think of the endocannabinoid system like velcro or tape. The longer the strip of velcro, the stronger the bond it creates when attached. With THC, the longer the chain of carbon atoms, the more easily and securely it can link to the cannabinoid receptors in the body. THC-P and its unique chemical structure allows it to more strongly interact with the endocannabinoid system than many other forms of THC.

What Does This Mean For Users?

THC-P has the potential to deliver a much more potent psychoactive experience than standard THC. While THC-P occurs in very small amounts in cannabis naturally, over time, products that isolate and concentrate the cannabinoid are slowly becoming more accessible. Research shows that THC-P has the ability to bind to cannabinoid receptors 33x more effectively than standard THC, 63x more than THC-V, and 13x more than THC-B. THC-P is potentially the most effective legal cannabinoid in terms of bonding with cannabinoid receptors.

More studies are necessary to fully understand and identify the specific benefits and uses of THC-P, but whatever those benefits are, we can be pretty sure that it will be effective at delivering them. There is even reason to believe that there are other variants of THC out there with even more potential potency than THC-P. As research continues, we'll understand the true potential of the many cannabinoids and how they can best be used.