Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2024

Daily Grapes is a hybrid cross of Daily Driver and Grape Pie. This batch of flower tested at 0.25% THC, 33.52% THCa, and 33.77% total cannabinoids. Concentrated at the creases where sugar leaves once sat, the milky trichomes took on a slight amber tone in concentration.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 18, 2023

as diamonds and sauce, and since it was my first time encountering the hybrid strain, I picked up a sample at NuEra Champaign to review. is a hybrid cross of Forbidden Fruit and Bernie Mac. This batch of concentrate tested at 1.14% THC, 89.44% THCa, and 90.58% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Wedding Mints is a hybrid cross of Wedding Cake and Sinmint Cookies. CBDa, 1.97% Delta 9 THC, 77.79% THCa, and 83.11% total cannabinoids. Even with the terpene heavy texture and THC crystals, the budder was easy to manipulate and dose. This batch of live resin tested at 0.2%

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 6, 2024

Comparing THC And CBD Tinctures For Medical Purposes THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) each offer unique benefits for patients seeking relief through medical marijuana. On the other hand, CBD tinctures, sourced from the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, offer therapeutic benefits without the intoxicating effects.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 5, 2023

I’ve often joked that smoking the concentrate of a strain before smoking the flower is equivalent to watching the movie before reading the book. Picked up from nuEra Champaign , this 1g Orange Velvet Underground RBX cone tested at 21.46% THCa, 0.41% Δ9-THC, 0.17%, CBGa, and 22.04% total cannabinoids.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 5, 2022

Note that these rules don’t apply to autoflowering hybrids. Also, autoflowering strains take much less time than regular marijuana hybrids. When trichomes transition from see-through to pale white, that means they have the highest concentration of cannabinoids. Is it possible to harvest cannabis too late?

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 2, 2023

I knew I’d be reviewing this Orange Velvet Underground RBX Live Resin by Legacy , but weeks ago, on the same day, both my smoking devices for concentrates stopped working. So Tuesday when I picked up the Orange Velvet Underground RBX Live Resin from nuEra Champaign , I was ready for my first concentrate review since November 23.

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Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant’s parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene.

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LifeCannMD

JANUARY 12, 2021

The common stereotype of sitting on a couch inhaling a bag of chips while high is only one of many consequences of marijuana on the endocannabinoid system – which is how the body interacts with the cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant. A high-CBD strain, unlike those varieties rich in THC, has shown promise in curbing hunger.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 7, 2023

It’s easy to understand why cultivators select newer genetics often bred for higher yields and THC percentages. Colombian Haze is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Colombian Gold and Thai Haze. This batch of concentrate tested at 1.3% THC, 94.78% THCa, and 96.08% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 8, 2023

Many consumers will have their initial encounter with solventless concentrates through these convenient battery-powered devices. Sonny G is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of G6 and (Tangie and unknown male). This rosin cartridge tested at 78.81% THC and 82.71% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Strawberry Bubbles #5 is a hybrid cross of Mimosa and Strawberry Guava, bred by Bloom Seed Co. This batch of flower tested at 0.36% THC, 24.69% THCa, and 25.98% total cannabinoids. Glistening concentrations of milky trichomes at the creases caught my eye, but the overall trichome character was light.

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Greencamp

AUGUST 25, 2018

Following this, there is a growing body of evidence which shows that cannabinoids may also inhibit interleukin-6, which is an inflammatory protein associated with autoimmune diseases. Humans and other mammals produce compounds called endocannabinoids (which are coincidentally similar to active compounds found in cannabis— cannabinoids).

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 13, 2023

Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.87% THC, 21.36% THCa, and 23.89% total cannabinoids. Interested in what the craft label is bringing to market with the cookie-heavy strain, I picked up a sample to review.

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Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Marijuana terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant's parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. Terpenes versus Terpenoids What’s the Difference?

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The realm of MMJ is expanding rapidly, with various types becoming the most popular MMJ strains due to their unique combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes. Another notable strain is “Harlequin,” recognized for its high CBD content and low THC levels, offering a therapeutic option without the intense psychoactive effects.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 4, 2024

Red Velvet is a hybrid cross of Lemon Cherry Gelato and Pink Acai. This batch of flower tested at 0.63% THC, 29.46% THCa, and 30.94% total cannabinoids. I stopped into Enlightened Mount Prospect and picked up a sample of Red Velvet to see how Revolution’s run stacked up.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Just as every cannabis user is different, the unique characteristics of the company producing your flower or concentrates can drastically affect the quality of the cannabis and the experience you’ll have with the product. Concentrates, we’d like to showcase one of our favorites for this month’s brand feature: AZ Nectar Farms.

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Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant's parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. Because these are far less expensive and complex to produce.

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Veriheal

JULY 5, 2021

Cannabis is brimming with hundreds of active cannabinoids, but just two have really managed to steal the limelight – THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). In spite of their fairly equal dominance in the legal cannabis space—collectively, these cannabinoids racked up $17.5 billion in legal U.S.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2023

Mangonada is a hybrid cross of Macnanna and Panama Red #14. This batch of live badder tested at 0.77% CBG, 7.56% CBGa, 2% Delta-9-THC, 78.03% THCa, and 88.36% total cannabinoids. The Mangonada cannabis concentrate provided a slow-building euphoric buzz that gradually spread throughout my body.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

Tangie Berry is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Dreadyberry and Tangerine Dream. This batch of flower tested at 0.249% THCVa, 23.246% THCa, 0.614% Delta 9 THC, 0.309% CBCa, 1.136% CBGa, 0.190% CBG, and 25.746% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 3, 2024

Pacman is a hybrid cross of Biscotti and Jealousy F2. This batch of live resin budder tested at 0.16% CBDa, 3.44% THC, 68.76% THCa, and 73.79% total cannabinoid content. I previously reviewed Cookies Pacman as an eighth of flower and recently sampled the Pacman live resin from at Cookies Peoria Heights.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

Rythm has introduced this hybrid strain as a live resin variant. Space Cream is a hybrid cross of Time Wreck and Space Queel. This batch of live resin tested at 2.212% THC, 77.569% THCa, and 79.781% total cannabinoids. Curious to explore the cultivar, I recently visited Rise Effingham and picked up a sample.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

Mexican Flan is a hybrid cross of Animal Mints and Ice Cream Cake originally, bred by Seed Junky. This batch of live resin tested at 0.26% CBDa, 4.27% THC, 74.84% THCa, and 84.16% total cannabinoids. I came across the strain as a live resin jelly at Cookies Peoria, so I picked up a gram to review.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

APRIL 21, 2023

Wedding Cake Wedding Cake is a popular indicia-leaning hybrid that is a cross between Animal Mints and Triangle Kush. Wedding Cake commonly tests high in THC-A and can produce strong results that new cannabis users should keep in mind. If you’re looking for a mood-boosting hybrid, Grow Sciences’ Rainbow Sherbet is a great one to try.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

3D is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Apollo 13, Jacks Cleaner, and Space Queen. This batch of flower tested at 3.66% CBGa, 0.27% THCVa, 1.08% THC, 28.26% THCa, and 33.28% total cannabinoids. 3D started with an uplifting cerebral openness and inflammatory relief concentrated in my back and joints.

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The Joint Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Out of the 104 cannabinoids identified in the cannabis plant, only two of them have been subject to extensive scientific investigation, which includes Delta-9 THC and CBD. These are the two main cannabinoids; Delta-9 THC known for its psychoactive effects, and CBD is known for its non-psychoactive beneficial medicinal properties.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I can’t get enough of exploring the captivating contrast between raw flower and concentrates. Blue Agave is a hybrid cross of Orange Acai 7 (Acai Gelato x Legend Orange Apricot F2) and The Menthol (Gelato 45 x (White Diesel x (High Octane x Jet Fuel G6). s brand Bullet Train Extracts. s brand Bullet Train Extracts.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

These strains are cultivated to contain specific levels of cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, to address different health needs. Some of the noteworthy medical marijuana strains in Virginia include: Charlotte’s Web: This strain is renowned for its high CBD content and low THC levels.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2023

Bedford Grow has often delivered concentrates heavy in this tangy terp, which is why I picked the Electric Lemonade Live Badder when it dropped on the Maribis Springfield menu. Electric Lemonade is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of (3rd Coast Panama Chunk x Amnesia Sour Diesel) and Pink Lemonade. ILNJ photos.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 23, 2023

Brownie Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Platinum GSC and Kosher Kush These prerolls tested at 0.53% THC, 23.46% THCa, and 23.98% total cannabinoids. Once the experience began, it delivered a heavy and hazy headspace that made it difficult to concentrate, sapping my motivation and energy. gram prerolls.

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Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Cannabinoid Profile: Hybrid – Sativa Dominant (80/20) | 17-20% THC . Cannabinoid Profile: Hybrid – Sativa Dominant | 16% THC. Cannabinoid Profile: Sativa | 17% THC . Cannabinoid Profile: Sativa | 16% THC. Cannabinoid Profile: Sativa | 17% THC.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Space Junkie is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Starfighter and Tres Dawg. This batch of flower tested at 1.66% CBGa, 0.89% THC, 29.75% THCa, and 32.31% total cannabinoids. Space Junkie was the singular Triple 7 entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup this year. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

White Wedding RBX is a hybrid cross of Wedding Cake, Mandarin Cookies, and Crescendo, originally bred by Ethos Genetics. CBGa, 18.61% THC, 63.39% THCa, and 86.75% total cannabinoids. I recently picked up a gram of Legacy’s White Wedding RBX Live Rosin Jam to review. This Batch of live rosin tested at 3.2%

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2024

Strawberry Daze is a hybrid cross of Crockett’s Haze and Strawnana Juice. CBDa, 4.64% THC, 77.63% THCa, and 85.12% total cannabinoids. I recently stopped into Nature’s Care Co. in Rolling Meadows and picked up a half gram to review. This batch of live resin tested at 0.2%

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 24, 2023

Mimosa is a hybrid cross of Clementine and Purple Punch. This batch of flower tested at 25.389% THCa, 0.326% Delta-9-THC, 0.203% CBCa, 1% CBGa, 0.1% CBG, and 27.279% total cannabinoids. Mimosa exerted a calming influence on my mind, promoting a clear and focused headspace conducive to concentration and productivity.

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