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An Introduction to Cannabis Trichomes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you’re not already familiar with the ins and outs of the cannabis plant, then you might not know about cannabis trichomes. How can trichomes best be utilized by cannabis fans? Today, we’d like to answer each of these questions and give our readers a thorough overview of cannabis trichomes. What Are the Trichomes on Cannabis?

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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

Project CBD

3,4 In a May 2023 article in Nature Plants , Weissman Institute scientists confirmed that woolly umbrella produces CBGA in trichomes on its leaves, but hardly any CBGA was present on its flowers. That’s different from cannabis, where CBGA and other cannabinoids are concentrated in trichomes on flower tops. de Haro, L.A.,

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What Is Cannabis Rosin?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In today’s vast and ever-expanding ocean of retail cannabis options, potent concentrates have carved out a major niche among both therapeutic users and those seeking general recreation and relaxation. But, in this diverse class of products, rosin stands out for its flavor, effect, and unique distinction as a solventless concentrate option.

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A Complete Guide to Cannabis Concentrates

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In this article, we will break down cannabis concentrates made from different types of extraction methods so the next time you go to the dispensary, you’ll be able to talk to the clerk like an expert. When all of these cannabinoids work together harmoniously, it is referred to as “The Entourage Effect.”. Non-Solvent Concentrates.

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Understanding Hash and Its Many Varieties

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

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. This resin is produced by the cannabis trichomes and acts as a sort of defensive barrier to protect the plant from any pests that might harm it. Hand-Rubbed Hash.

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What is hashishene? Examining the unique chemistry of hashish

The Cannigma

For hundreds if not thousands of years, human beings have been separating glandular trichomes from cannabis plants, pressing them into shapes, and allowing them to cure like fine wines as a product known as hashish, or hash. But those terpenoids are generally found even in low concentrations on the cannabis plant itself.

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How to make THC Crystals

The Cannigma

This novel cannabis concentrate is the raw form of THC, the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis flower. While you can find THCa crystals for sale in legal states, you can also make this concentrate at home. Since THCa crystalline is a concentrate, the most popular method of consuming it is with a dab rig.

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