Cannabidiolic acid
CBDA
The raw acid form of CBD, converted to CBD by heat.
Preclinical onlyNon-intoxicating
Evidence status
Animal and in-vitro work only.
CBDA is to CBD what THCA is to THC — the acidic precursor present in the living plant, converted on heating.
Some preclinical work suggests CBDA is more potent than CBD at certain serotonin receptor targets relevant to nausea, but this has not been demonstrated in human trials.
Commonly used for
- • Present in raw and juiced cannabis preparations
Cautions
- • No established human evidence base.