article thumbnail

The Process of Producing Medical Marijuana and Ensuring Quality

MMJ Recs

Several critical aspects of quality control include: Strain Selection: Choose cannabis strains with known medicinal properties and consistent cannabinoid profiles. Monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels to optimize plant growth and maximize cannabinoid production.

article thumbnail

ANA Officially Recognizes Cannabis Nursing As A Specialty Practice

Veriheal

For example, teaching patients about the endocannabinoid system, terpenes, various cannabinoids, and consumption methods empowers them to make informed decisions catering to their unique health concerns. Its stance on cannabis and cannabinoids is no different.

Education 113
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana CBD Oil?

CannaMD

Like any relatives, the two plants share a number of genetic similarities (including cannabinoids , such as CBD ). In 1970, the United States classified hemp under the Controlled Substances Act (despite decades of agricultural research detailing its differences from marijuana). CBD is a cannabinoid common to both hemp and marijuana.

Oil 97
article thumbnail

Agency Name Change: Meet the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

Notably, the Executive Order re-named the Marijuana Regulatory Agency to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (“CRA”) and transferred the regulation and oversight of industrial hemp processing from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (“MDARD”) to CRA.

Hemp 77
article thumbnail

CBD Hemp Versus Industrial Hemp: What You Need to Know

Cannabis Cheri

Once pollinated, hemp essentially stops producing cannabinoids such as CBD and puts all of its energy into seed production. These unfertilized flower clusters are rich in cannabinoids such as CBD, CBG, CBN and others. They are also rich in terpenes, the oily compounds which give cannabis its distinctive aroma.

Hemp 189
article thumbnail

Genetic editing offers marijuana and hemp companies a way to improve plant strains

SpeedWeed

Doudna, the Crispr-Cas9 gene-editing technique revolutionizes genetic engineering in many fields, including medicine and agriculture. Some possible changes to the cannabis genome include: Disease resistance: Large-scale agriculture is susceptible to various pests and diseases.

Strains 52
article thumbnail

Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Media Tour of the Analytical Service Provider Facility at the Medicinal Cannabis Authority

Cannabis Law Report

The scope of testing includes analysis for the potency of cannabinoids and terpenes, detection of pesticides and heavy metals, detection of pathogenic microbes, moulds and fungi, as well as quantification of water content and activity.

Media 98