Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Blueberry Gushers Live Surf is a distillate vape infused with cannabis-derived terpenes. This vape tested at 84.65% THC and 6% terpenes. Bloom Blueberry Gushers induced a mood shift almost immediately, putting a smile on my face and providing a tingling euphoria concentrated in my stomach.

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Vaping Terpenes Oil Concentrates 83

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2023

Today, stoners not only have favorite cultivars but also favorite terpenes, and mine is hands down, terpinolene. 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. ILNJ photos.

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Terpenes Sativa Concentrates Hybrid 91

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The first “good weed” I ever tried was Strawberry Cough, and I’m consistently confused by the lack of genetics on the Illinois market with this classic terpene profile. This batch of flower tested at 0.36% THC, 24.69% THCa, and 25.98% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Trichome Terpenes Hybrid Strains 102

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Superflux recently put out a new-to-me strain, Oracle, in concentrate form, so I stopped into Nature’s Care Co. This live budder tested at 2.15% THC, 82.54% THCa, and 85.97% total cannabinoids. This budder was especially interesting as the difference between the aroma and flavor was more dramatic than any concentrate I have sampled.

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Concentrates Strains Indica Hybrid 84

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This batch of flower tested at 1.404% CBGa, 0.414% THC, 18.811% THCa, and 20.629% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 1.556% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, eucalyptol, and β-myrcene being the heaviest. A light milky trichome frost concentrated at the creases where sugar leaves had once sat.

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Sativa Strains Trichome Concentrates 91

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 12, 2023

CBDa, 1.97% Delta 9 THC, 77.79% THCa, and 83.11% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 3.47% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, and β-myrcene being the heaviest. 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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Terpenes Hybrid Strains THC 91

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2023

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. Terpenes were 4.66% of the total weight with β-myrcene, ocimene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool being the heaviest. ILNJ photos A messy mound of creamy amber-yellow badder had a surface sheen of terpene moisture.

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Concentrates Terpenes Strains Hybrid 86

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2024

This batch of flower tested at 0.25% THC, 33.52% THCa, and 33.77% total cannabinoids. The top indicated terpenes are limonene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool. Concentrated at the creases where sugar leaves once sat, the milky trichomes took on a slight amber tone in concentration.

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Trichome Strains Concentrates Hybrid 88

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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Hybrid Concentrates Terpenes Strains 91

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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Hybrid Concentrates Terpenes Indica 92

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 7, 2023

It’s easy to understand why cultivators select newer genetics often bred for higher yields and THC percentages. This batch of concentrate tested at 1.3% THC, 94.78% THCa, and 96.08% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 1.97% of the total weight with β-myrcene, eucalyptol, limonene, and α-pinene being the most prevalent.

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Hybrid Concentrates Sativa Strains 88

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I can’t get enough of exploring the captivating contrast between raw flower and concentrates. Just a few percentage points difference on a terpene panel can create completely new aromas, flavors, and (some would argue) effects. Terpenes were labeled as 72,090.01 s brand Bullet Train Extracts. ug/g which calculates to 7.2%

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Extraction Terpenes Hybrid Concentrates 92

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

As someone who is always looking to try another apple strain, I was genuinely excited when I first saw Apple Fritter in February of 2022, just after Ozone first released its concentrate line. This batch tested at 79.40% total cannabinoids with 3.48% THC, 73.86% THCa, and 0.17% CBDA. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Hybrid Strains Concentrates Indica 84

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 2, 2023

By Patsy Marie As a lover of cannabis who primarily consumes concentrates, I was excited when asked to review Revolution Cannabis’ Blackberry Kush flower. As far as my familiarity with Blackberry Kush, I had tried it once or twice when Revolution had it in concentrate form a couple years ago, and I loved it then.

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Strains Concentrates Indica Terpenes 92

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 5, 2023

This Bloom Surf Maui Wowie disposable vape is a distillate vape infused with botanically derived terpenes. This vape tested at 0.32% CBD, 86.82% THC, and 88.85% total cannabinoids. The label indicated that botanical terpenes were 6% of the total oil. On both sides of the racy/hazy spectrum, all concentration was gone.

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Vaping Terpenes Oil Concentrates 89

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 21, 2023

Wyld Blood Orange 1:1 THC:CBC gummies come as a 10 pack of gummies, each with 10 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBC. The intoxicating sensation of the THC was balanced well by the CBC making for an edible that could fit anywhere in my schedule, even at high doses. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Extraction Edibles Terpenes Concentrates 89

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 4, 2024

This batch of flower tested at 0.63% THC, 29.46% THCa, and 30.94% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and ocimene. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Trichome Strains Hybrid Terpenes 87

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 18, 2023

This batch of concentrate tested at 1.14% THC, 89.44% THCa, and 90.58% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 1.43% of the total weight with limonene, β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Hybrid Strains Concentrates Oil 84

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 3.66% CBGa, 0.27% THCVa, 1.08% THC, 28.26% THCa, and 33.28% total cannabinoids. The listed terpenes were β-myrcene at 1.05%, eucalyptol at 0.49%, and valencene at 0.09%. 3D started with an uplifting cerebral openness and inflammatory relief concentrated in my back and joints.

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Strains Sativa Trichome Hybrid 95

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 22.03% THCa, and 23.26% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were myrcene at 1.79%, caryophyllene at 0.35%, and ocimene at 0.35%. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photos For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Sativa Trichome Terpenes Strains 88

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2023

Hella Jelly is a sativa-dominant cross of Verry Cherry and Notorious THC (the cross names alone made me want this) bred by Humboldt , and the Full Spectrum CO2 oil reached 73.58%. I will now be on the lookout for Rythm flower and concentrate versions because who doesn’t like Sweet Tarts?

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Strains Vaping Terpenes Sativa 87

Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

This batch of live resin tested at 2.212% THC, 77.569% THCa, and 79.781% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were 2.59% limonene, 1.6% ILNJ photos Small rock salt-sized chunks of THCa-heavy crystal were stuck together by a thin and liquidy, deeply amber pool of terpene-heavy oil.

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Hybrid Terpenes Strains Events 86

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Botanist Energy Tincture is a 1 fluid ounce tincture with 1000mg of CBD, 100mg of THCV, and 10mg of THC total. The ingredients are MCT oil, sunflower lecithin, CBD isolate, natural flavoring, cannabis oil, THCV isolate, and cannabis terpenes. Each 1ml dropper full was equal to 33.33mg of CBD, 3.33mg of THCV, and 0.33mg of THC.

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Tincture Chronic Pain Oil Terpenes 97

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 14, 2023

Airos Blue Dream oil is a cannabis distillate blended with botanically derived terpenes. This cartridge tested at 81.28% THC and 83.85% total cannabinoids. Mentally, I felt a small pickup in my energy levels, but my awareness was clouded, hurting concentration. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Vaping Terpenes Concentrates Events 84

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2023

Live Resin cartridges’ ability to carry the flavor of fresh flower and strong effect profile of a concentrate inside the convenient vape cart form factor has made them a favorite among consumers. THC, and 89.13% total cannabinoids. The primary terpenes were listed as β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-myrcene, linalool, and α-humulene.

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Vaping Terpenes Indica Hybrid 90

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 30, 2023

This Strawberry flavored distillate infused preroll tested at 19% Delta-9 THC, 15.54% THCa, 0.16% THCv, 0.28% CBCa, 0.34% CBG, 0.86% CBGa, 0.2% Terpenes were 1.63% total terpenes with β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, α-pinene, and linalool as the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Terpenes Concentrates Events Oil 93

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 1.66% CBGa, 0.89% THC, 29.75% THCa, and 32.31% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were terpinolene at 1.31%, eucalyptol at 0.43%, and β-myrcene at 0.24%. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Trichome Sativa Hybrid Terpenes 79

Illinois News Joint

MAY 24, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 25.389% THCa, 0.326% Delta-9-THC, 0.203% CBCa, 1% CBGa, 0.1% Terpenes were 1.266% of the total weight with limonene, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, and β-pinene being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. CBG, and 27.279% total cannabinoids.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Terpenes 86

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 2, 2023

The live-terpene oil had a light golden color. The Blueberry Vape Cart THC level reached 79.93%. The terpene profile included 2.40% α-pinene, 1.88% β-myrcene, and 0.66% β-caryophyllene. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photos. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Vaping Terpenes Indica Strains 83

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

This batch of live resin tested at 0.26% CBDa, 4.27% THC, 74.84% THCa, and 84.16% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos This golden amber honey-colored live-resin “jelly” carried a matrix of small diamonds floating in a terpene-heavy sauce. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Hybrid Strains Terpenes Events 85

Greencamp

OCTOBER 3, 2018

People develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event or an event that is perceived as such. Does cannabis aid in forgetting traumatic events or just boosts dopamine, increasing the overall feelings of pleasure? Sufferers also avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event.

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Research and Development Terpenes Events Strains 111

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 15, 2023

This batch of flower tested at 0.76% THC, 28.53%, and 30.74% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes included β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-Myrcene, α-humulene, and α-bisabolol ILNJ photos The eighth presented as two large cola tips alongside a couple popcorn nugs. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Sativa Trichome Strains Hybrid 83

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This batch of live resin tested at 0.17% CBDa, 6.87% THC, and 76.18% THCa. ILNJ photo Yellow amber and shimmering in the light, the mound of badder carried a thin layer of terpenes right at the top. The sizeable terpene numbers made large hits pack a considerable lung punch. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Terpenes Indica Hybrid Strains 73

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2024

CBDa, 4.64% THC, 77.63% THCa, and 85.12% total cannabinoids. Labeled terpenes were β-myrcene at 3.14%, ocimene at 2.96%, and β-caryophyllene at 1.78% of the total weight. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I recently stopped into Nature’s Care Co. This batch of live resin tested at 0.2%

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Hybrid Terpenes Events Food 100

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

CBGa, 18.61% THC, 63.39% THCa, and 86.75% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 5.52% of the total weight with β-myrcene, limonene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This Batch of live rosin tested at 3.2%

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Hybrid Terpenes Sleep Strains 92

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

The terpenes were indicated as β-caryophyllene at 0.97%, limonene at 0.75%, β-myrcene at 0.58%, and linalool at 0.54%. Everything seemed to float inside a visible terpene pool that gave the top a bright liquid sheen. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photos.

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Indica Hybrid Terpenes Strains 103

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2023

Picked up to Maribis of Springfield , this batch of flower tested at 15.58% THCa, 0.78% Delta-9-THC, 0.35% CBGa, and 16.71% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 1.27% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, α-humulene, and α-bisabolol as the most prevalent. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Terpenes 91