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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

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. Kief is also collected by trichome farmers that use sleeves or mesh screens to capture cannabis trichomes.

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Understanding Hash and Its Many Varieties

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Consider CBD oil, for instance. 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. Essentially cannabis plants that are ready for harvest are collected and dried before initiating the process.

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

The Cannigma

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. These trichomes hold most of the good stuff in cannabis, namely the cannabinoids and terpenes.

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What Is CBD Oil? Let Us Explain….

Miss Marijuana

Try CBD oil! No, cannabidiol (CBD) oil won’t get you stoned, but the research claims it has the potential to leave you pain-free without all of the side effects and chemicals that come along with those little pill bottles that litter our medicine cabinets. Do you have frustratingly chronic pain? Do you struggle with anxiety?

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How to make edibles with kief

The Cannigma

While kief is usually collected for rolling into joints or topping off a bowl pack, you can also use it to make potent edibles. Kief is a fine green powder made from fallen trichomes, the shiny, hair-like substance on cannabis plants. How to collect kief. If you have kief-infused oil on hand, you can use that as well.

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Strike Oil: Desire for Cannabis Oil Heats Up

NewsMunchies

But the next big thing is cannabis oil, and I’m here to tell you it’s more than a trend – it’s a movement, it’s a lifestyle. The global push for the legalization of cannabis-derived products, such as cannabis oil, is gaining momentum and for good reason. When it started it was simple, using ice and what are called micro bags.

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