it's not a necessity for ONLY effect/functionality, it's a step for those who want to maximize the output potential of the chemicals in the plant
if you don't decarb, then you basically just are throwing the THC-A/CBD-As into the waste bin = loss = -$
I agree with you at first thought, but then thinking again you'd want all the THC/CBD-Acids to convert to THC/CBD, because that will give you more material to work with if you want to do a secondary conversion say to CBNs for example, which is a fuller realisation of potential towards the PM...
for topical I've seen accelerated penetration and saturation of skin if you apply your mix to skin, then wrap the areas in plastic wrap and tape or rubber bands to make water proof, then submerge the areas under as hot water as you can handle for 10-20 min.
the hot water bath will expand skin...
Phyto–cannabinoids, also known as cannabinoids or exo–cannabinoids, are differentiated from endo-cannabinoids due to their production from enzymes in a plant opposed to being manufactured in a human, or better yet, a mammal.Cannabinoids come in many shapes and functions. Today, there are many...