Quitting smoking? THCV may be able to help

If you’re reading this, you probably want to quit smoking or have a loved one that is trying to quit. After all, smoking accounts for about one in five deaths in the United States every year and is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in our country. We know how bad it is, but we also know how hard it is to quit.

A recent scientific study shows that the rare cannabinoid THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) may be able to help people with their use of nicotine, the main ingredient in tobacco. Scientists also suggest looking into THCV when it comes to other drugs and alcohol. Meanwhile, for those of you also trying to lose weight, you can read about THCV for appetite control here.

THCV and nicotine

THCV is naturally found in very small quantities in cannabis, hemp and some other plants. Like CBD, THC and other cannabinoids, it interacts with one’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is responsible for many of our mental and physical reactions including pain, mood, appetite and sleep. You can learn more about the ECS and how rare cannabinoids work here. THCV is a CB1 receptor antagonist and a CB2 receptor agonist. This combination has been found to offer properties that may aid with people’s excessive use of certain substances.

The scientific study on smoking was carried out with THCV tested in seven different rodent models relevant to nicotine dependence, including self-administration, nicotine-seeking behavior and stress-like behavior signaling nicotine withdrawal.

The key results from the study showed that: “THCV significantly attenuated intravenous nicotine self-administration and both cue-induced and nicotine-induced relapse to nicotine-seeking behavior in rats. THCV also significantly attenuated nicotine-induced conditioned place preference and nicotine withdrawal in mice.”

THCV’s possible effects on other drugs & alcohol

The scientists concluded from the experiment that THCV may have potential for reducing nicotine dependence. They also suggested that THCV should be tested for efficacy in a broader range of animals, against other addictive drugs and in humans.

You can read the full study here: Tetrahydrocannabivarin has potent anti-nicotine effects in several rodent models of nicotine dependence

How to take THCV

Rare Cannabinoid Company offers a THCV oil tinctures and two different THCV gummies.

Our 500mg THCV oil tincture is naturally flavorless and only contains THCV and organic MCT coconut oil.

Extra strength THCV gummies each contain 12.5mg THCV and 10mg CBD. There are 30 natural, vegan, lemon-flavored gummies per jar.

THC THCV gummies each have 2.5mg Delta-9-THC in addition to the same ingredients found in our extra strength THCV gummies.

You can see third-party lab reports for every batch of every product here.