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What are trichomes?

Marijuana Seeds NL

If you’re familiar with the stickiness of good bud, then you’re already familiar with the peculiar term of ‘trichomes’. Trichomes comes from the Greek word Trích?ma In weed’s case, trichomes are the sticky-icky microscopic crystals that contain the plant’s beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes. What are trichomes?

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Kief vs. Hash—What’s the Difference and How Can They be Used?

Veriheal

When it comes to concentrates, edibles, and beverages the methods of infusion and extraction have developed and diversified substantially. Kief is the nickname given to trichomes when they fall off of cannabis. Kief is commonly collected inside of the bottom of grinders and also accumulates in containers used for storing cannabis.

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What is bubble hash and can you make it at home?

The Cannigma

The color is determined by how well the hash was extracted, by the cultivar of cannabis and its ripeness. All cannabis plants produce trichomes from resin glands on the buds. To the naked eye, trichomes are tiny fine hairs, but under close examination, trichomes are actually shaped like mushrooms with a fine stalk and big head.

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A Brief History of Hash And How to Make

Cannabis Life Network

Simply put, hashish is a cannabis extract that is formed by collecting and compressing the trichomes found on […]. Hashish has been around for a long time, but some people still might not know exactly what it is. There is a history behind it and it can be made right at home, with a bit of time and patience.

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Understanding Hash and Its Many Varieties

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

CBD oil, which has recently become very popular as a treatment for pain, anxiety, depression, nausea, and insomnia, is made from a substance called cannabidiol extracted from the plant. In the simplest terms, hash is a concentrate formed by the compression of cannabis trichomes, also known as resin glands, creating a dense, solid substance.

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Medical Marijuana Concentrates: The Complete Guide

LifeCannMD

Trichomes are tiny compounds (or glands) that cover the Cannabis plant. Trichomes come in different varieties and the accumulation of them is used to create what is collectively called cannabis concentrates. Though solventless extraction takes more time and effort, it is considered more natural.

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A Brief Summary Of Patent Proceedings Involving Cannabis Patents

Cannabis Law Report

Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. In July of 2018, United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) filed an infringement action against Pure Hemp Collective (“Pure Hemp”) in the United States District Court District of Colorado. Patent 1 , which claims various liquid formulations of enriched extracts of plant cannabinoids.