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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

From there, he talks about opening his first dispensary, and the basics of what we currently know about terpenes. They’re blending it to be consistent with significantly higher terpene ratios because that’s Michael Backes’ jam, terpenes and terpene blends are really what he focuses on. CP: Yeah.

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Charlotte’s Web Announces Completion of One of Three Hemp Studies

SpeedWeed

In phase I of the trials, the CSU team collaborated with Charlotte’s Web’s CW Labs research scientists to examine hemp extracts for phytocannabinoids, terpenes and other compounds using sophisticated equipment such as liquid chromatography and gas chromatography—coupled to mass spectrometry and more.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

The first study I will reference is from 2006, conducted on mice. This is how the psychoactive intoxication with THC affects our brain, and this same pathway is activated for the many other medical benefits cannabis has to offer. An agonist is a chemical which binds to a cell receptor, causing it to perform a biological reaction.

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THC or CBD: Which Is for You?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

CBD and THC are the two foremost cannabinoid compounds available in products from smokeable flower to edibles, topicals, and more. So, how do THC and CBD differ, and which one should you buy? Differences Between THC and CBD. That is true if you consume a cannabis product containing THC. Medical Benefits of THC.

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The Future of CBD Strains

Corante

The potency of the crop is dependent on several factors, including the interaction between the terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids of the strain. The results of the testing noted that samples from over 2,700 years ago had a substantially larger amount of THC than CBD, a concept that continued for thousands of years after.

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How is CBD synthesised?

Cannabis Info

Before placing a new strain on the market, we test it for cannabinoids and terpenes so that we can ensure both profiles meet our quality standards. It has to be noted that terpenes can also be found in the roots of the plants, while trace amounts of cannabinoids can be found in seeds , roots and pollen.

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Scientific Approach or Delay Tactic?

SpeedWeed

So are other components of the plant—such as terpenes. THC is a narcotic (no matter how you slice it). Since there are 60 cannabinoids (so far identified in the plant) and over 400 chemical compounds, including natural oils (also known as terpenes) the approach taken by EU authorities may take some time.