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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

Project CBD

Cannabinoids, as they are known, exist in cannabis. Researchers from Israel’s Weizmann Institute recently reported that they found cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and other rare cannabinoids in Helichrysum umbraculigerum, a perennial shrub informally known as the woolly umbrella. move through the trichome. move through the trichome.

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What is CBGA?

The Cannigma

While CBG (cannabigerol) has been hailed ‘the mother of all cannabinoids,’ it’s time to reveal the true heir to the throne – cannabigerolic acid, or CBGA. This cannabinoid has only recently been studied, and future studies will certainly divulge its exact importance. Common cannabinoids in cannabis. What does CBGA do?

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

Project CBD

It was once a common assumption within the cannabis community that plant cannabinoids aren’t “activated” or useful until they are “decarbed” — short for decarboxylated — which refers to the process of heating cannabis before it is consumed. But that notion has proven to be way off the mark.

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What Are Terpenes And What Do They Do?

LifeCannMD

Cannabis terpenes are produced in the trichomes – specialized hairs that are mushroom-shaped and cover the flowers/leaves of the plant. Cannabis Terpenes are not only the cause of the plant’s fragrance and color, but they also work with cannabinoids to elicit specific types of effects to be used in treatment.

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

one of our science reviewers at The Cannigma and a cannabis trichome expert who is getting his master’s in Plant Sciences. As part of his master’s degree, Steve is currently using electron microscopes to take super close-up pictures of trichomes, tiny protrusions on cannabis plants. So, a trichome is what? EG: Super cool.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

SpeedWeed

Adequately dense, but not rock hard, the nugs are pale green with orange hairs and, while its appearance does showcase a bit of frostiness from the trichomes, it’s not incredibly sticky to the touch. Nordahl explains that by 2011 the Santa Cruz market was completely over-saturated in hazy blueberry, but admits it does have some merit.

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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. However, CBD is another critical cannabinoid that doesn’t get you high. Usually, people will benefit from experimenting for a while to determine which cannabinoid is best for them. Is cannabis safe?

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