Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) is a potent cannabinoid that many researchers agree is thirty-three times stronger than traditional THC. (Yeah, that’s a lot stronger.) But how exactly does this groovy cannabinoid compare to the Almighty OG: delta 9 THC? How many THCP products even are there? Can you puff some extra effects, or is it best to pop back a THCP gummy and ride like lightning, strapped to an hours-long magic carpet ride?
Here, we’ll break down all the nuances behind this alternative cannabinoid, show you our stock of THC-P beauties, and clue you in on its range of effects.
But first, let’s pack your stash with two go-to THCP products!
Snag These THCP Beauties
For newcomers and canna-ssieurs alike, we recommend these two THCP goodies for your first dance with an incredibly potent cannabinoid.
ItsPurpl Purple Punch Gummies
Packed with four hemp-derived cannabinoids, our ItsPurpl Purple Punch Gummies use delta 8, delta 9, and THCA alongside THC-P to deliver a roundhouse of fresh ’n’ fruity, potent effects. These gummies, with their extra-strength formulas, offer a noticeable spike in potency and euphoria. For beginners, half a gummy is best. For more experienced edible eaters, stick to just one gummy. These beauties are pretty strong; they will get you faded for hours on end.
White Widow Live Resin THCP Vape Cartridge
Or, puff the classic hybrid White Widow strain to enjoy a cascade of electric feels. Our one-gram White Widow Live Resin THC-P Vape Cartridge features a heavy serving of the plant’s aromatic terpenes and flavonoids. So, you’ll get all the flavors and feels of this classic strain with an extra pop, courtesy of THCP.
What Is THC?
Now, for the newbies in the circle, to understand what THCP is and what it does, it’s best to know just exactly what THC is.
THC is the psychoactive cannabinoid. Found in all strains of cannabis, THC is the cannabinoid responsible for the plant’s euphoric effects. While other cannabinoids, like CBD and CBG, have made quite the name for themselves in the health and wellness space, THC is the compound that launches your mind into space—see what we did there?
But THC isn’t the only one; it’s just the most abundant. There are a number of other cannabinoids floating around the hemp plant that all deliver their own distinct effects. That’s where THCP comes into the frame.
What Is THCP?
THCP is a naturally occurring, newly discovered cannabinoid that exists at trace levels in all cannabis plants. This cannabinoid exists in the background, outshined by its more abundant (more outgoing) sibling: THC. But THCP is what’s known as an analog to THC. This means that THCP and THC share similar compound structures. So, your body reacts similarly to each. The significant difference between these two is that THCP has longer alkyl side chains.
For those who skipped this day in Chemistry 101, alkyl side chains are strings of carbon atoms that branch off from the compound’s nucleus. Researchers believe that since THCP’s alkyl side chains are longer, they bind to endocannabinoid receptors in the brain more frequently than THC, leading to a stronger response.
In layman’s terms: THCP might be less common than THC, but its atomic structure causes stronger effects, or so researchers think. THCP research is still ongoing, as are studies on its potent psychoactive effects.
THC vs. THCP
In the pantheon of cannabinoids, THC is the King, while THCP is the small but mighty sidekick. What THC lacks, THCP can swoop in and cover, delivering all the fun-fueled rides adults have come to love with hemp-derived THC products. While you can find products that tout just THCP (typically in the form of THCP distillate), you’ll mostly find THCP featured in a line-up of other potent cannabinoids.
That’s because THCP is very potent. It’s used to help lift up other semi-weaker cannabinoids, like delta 8 and delta 10. With just a sprinkle of THCP, these formulas can deliver stronger, more euphoric effects.
A Dive Into THCP Effects
THCP effects lean more euphoric than energetic or relaxing. Many users who’ve tried THCP by itself remark about its surprisingly strong psychoactive effects. While other cannabinoids, like delta 8 and delta 10, deliver a body-heavy buzz, THCP’s effects seem to stick to the head, offering waves of cerebral bliss for hours on end.
How to Use THCP
If it’s your first time doing the THCP tango, here’s a quick little how-to guide.
THCP Vapes
For your first time puffing a THCP vape pen, start by popping that puppy on a charge and casting your eyes around your space. Set and setting are vital to having a canna-bliss experience. Are you in a place that’s conducive to a fun-fueled experience? If you’re not, it’s best to wait to take your first puff until you’re nice and cozy at home, around nature, or somewhere you won’t be disturbed for around two hours. Yes, effects from a THCP vape pen can last for a few hours.
Typically, after you puff off a pen or cartridge, the cannabinoids in the vapor filter through your lungs, enter your bloodstream, and deliver effects within minutes—if not seconds. So, be prepared for a rapid rise of euphoria. Once you’ve found a comfortable cruising altitude, you should feel effects for 30 minutes to two hours. This timeline varies from person to person. So, plan to stay put for a few hours.
THCP Gummies
On the other hand, effects from THCP gummies can linger for six to eight hours and typically take 30 minutes to two hours to reach their peak. This is because, unlike in vapor, these cannabinoids from edibles have to wade through your digestive system: a rather long trek that takes hours to complete. So, you won’t feel any wonderful whispers until those cannabinoids reach their destination. But once they do, these cannabinoids can deliver effects that last for six to eight hours. So, be ready to coast for half your day!
Don’t like reading? We’ve gotcha. Here’s a chart to break down all that we rambled on about above
| TRĒ House THC-P Product | Effects Set in …** | Effects Last for …** | Milligrams of THCP |
| Tropic Mango Delta 8 Gummies | 30 minutes to two hours | Six to eight hours | 2 mg per serving |
| Frosted Guava Live Rosin Liquid Diamonds Vape Pen | Minutes, if not seconds | 30 minutes to two hours | 3.5g cannabinoid blend |
| ItsPurpl Purple Punch THC-A Gummies | 30 minutes to two hours | Six to eight hours | 5mg per serving |
| Candy Land Live Rosin Liquid Diamonds Vape Pen | Minutes, if not seconds | 30 minutes to two hours | 2g cannabinoid blend |
| White Widow Hybrid THC-P Cartridge | Minutes, if not seconds | 30 minutes to two hours | 1g pure THCP distillate |
**Timelines varies person to person. Bioavailability factors determine when effects set in and how long they last.
Parting Thoughts
Now that you know the answer to “What is THCP,” do you feel smarter, more accomplished, better off? Well, you should. Because in the last few years, THCP has become a go-to cannabinoid for many cannabis experts. It helps brands like us infuse stronger, more euphoric effects into our blends, while also letting us tame down the cannabinoid’s ultra-strong upside. So, THC-P is going to be around for a while, and someone’s bound to wander into your smoke circle and ask what the heck it is. Well, now you know. Go school this fool.
So, is THCP your next buy?
(Well, it should be!)
