THCV, or tetrahydrocannabivarin, is a compound found in cannabis that may offer a unique array of effects and benefits that differ from other cannabinoids like THC and CBD.
As with CBD and below 0.3% THC, THCV is currently legal in the US due to the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized THCV and other cannabinoids within federally regulated limits.
THCV interacts differently than THC in the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), activating and/or blocking receptors differently. This means that THCV causes different reactions than THC. The most notable is that THCV, at low levels, should not cause any relaxing (or “euphoric”) effects. Also, whereas THC often stimulates appetite, THCV may do the opposite. For these reasons, THCV is a good option for those who want the benefits of cannabinoids with different effects than those offered with CBD alone.
THCV should not have any of the typical euphoric or relaxing effects of THC, so you shouldn't experience any euphoric feeling. However, everyone reacts to cannabinoids differently, so it's best to follow suggested usage and monitor the effects.
THCV offers a unique array of benefits that sets it apart from other cannabinoids like THC and CBD, making it increasingly popular by those looking for a hemp-derived cannabinoid that helps keep you focused and in control.