{"id":595997,"date":"2024-01-24T09:39:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T08:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomhemps.com\/blog\/news\/tetrahydrocannabiphorol-thcp-es-ist-nicht-alles-gruen-was-glaenzt\/"},"modified":"2024-04-02T15:08:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T13:08:33","slug":"tetrahydrocannabiphorol-thcp-all-that-glitters-is-not-necessarily-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomhemps.com\/en\/blog\/tetrahydrocannabiphorol-thcp-all-that-glitters-is-not-necessarily-green\/","title":{"rendered":"TETRAHYDROCANNABIPHOROL (THCP) – ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT NECESSARILY GREEN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hype \/ha\u035cip\/ noun, masculine [the]
\nparticularly spectacular, rousing advertising (which causes euphoric enthusiasm for a product).
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Based on the definition of hype, the hype surrounding the synthetic cannabinoid known as THCP, THC-P or Tetrahydrocannabiphorol could not be more inappropriate. Often referred to as the “superstar of cannabinoids’ ‘, its potency is compared to that of THC, with the difference that it is an estimated 33 times higher. Why it is still not banned in Germany remains a phenomenon among the known absurdities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHO AND WHAT IS THC-P?<\/b><\/h2>\n

THC-P is one of around 150 known phytocannabinoids that occur naturally in cannabis. Discovered and isolated in 2019, it differs from other cannabinoids due to the structure of 7 carbon atoms in the side chain, instead of the known maximum number of 5. However, it can be assumed that a natural product is purchased when buying THC-P: Go sit on a cactus. This is because it is present in such small quantities in the hemp plant that it can only be used commercially through synthetic production.<\/p>\n

And not only is this more than a small, subtle difference to <\/span>THC<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>CBD<\/span><\/a>, but also the state of research. Studies over the last ten years in particular have analyzed the effects of cannabis and products derived from industrial hemp, such as <\/span>CBD oil<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>CBD flowers<\/span><\/a>, and have demonstrated the possible positive influence on the senses and well-being. Unlike with <\/span>HHC<\/span><\/a>, THC-P & Co., no one knows or can know exactly what effect the intake will have, either in the short or long term. It is not uncommon to read about the potential for medical use. This is purely for marketing purposes, but is far removed from logical conclusions. Because until it has been researched, questioned and clarified, it seems sub-intelligent to muster any kind of enthusiasm in connection with the consumption of THC-P. Which, by the way, is detectable in tests of fitness to drive.<\/span><\/p>\n

EFFECT OF THC-P – WHEN LITTLE IS JUST TOO MUCH<\/h2>\n

It is simply pure speculation at this point as to what effect and what possible dangers are specifically associated with THCP. It is assumed that the psychoactive effect is similar to that of THC, but much more intense. Experience reports therefore often indicate that<\/span> the cannabinoid is perceived as too strong<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to current knowledge, this is due to the enormously pronounced affinity to the CB1 receptor, which is mainly found in the brain. The human endocannabinoid system, part of the nervous system, is made up of two types of receptors, mainly CB1 and CB2. These are distributed throughout the body and respond to the effects of endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids. THC has a strong interaction with the CB1 receptor, which causes the psychoactive effect. <\/span>Just like THC-P, except that it is 33 times stronger<\/b>. This is most likely due to the long hydrocarbon chain.<\/span><\/p>\n

In contrast, CBD and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids are hardly attracted to the CB1 receptor.<\/p>\n

Tests on mice<\/span><\/a> showed that their movement was enormously restricted by THC-P and they became sleepy. And there were some other effects that probably fall into the undesirable category:<\/span><\/p>\n