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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. What are THC crystals? THC crystals are THCa crystalline or THCa isolate. Cannabis plants don’t directly produce THC; they turn the “mother cannabinoid” cannabigerolic acid (CBGa) into THCa.

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Understanding Cannabis Terpenes and Their Effects

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Many may not know that cannabis terpenes play a significant role in the benefits and effects of the cannabis plant. Cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) also contribute to benefits but they are not the only players. In fact, terpenes interact with these chemical compounds and change effects.

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The Process of Producing Medical Marijuana and Ensuring Quality

MMJ Recs

Cannabinoid Profiling: Analyze cannabinoid profiles to determine the concentration of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids in medical marijuana strains. Key considerations for harvesting include: Trichome Maturity: Monitor trichome development using a magnifying lens or microscope to determine the optimal harvest window.

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Review: Future Flora Pheno Hunt: Paradise by Revolution

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Paradise #6 tested at 0.64% THC, 26.61% THCa, and 28.46% total cannabinoids. The primary indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, limonene, α-humulene and α-pinene. THC, 30.53%, THCa, and 32.3% The primary terpenes were β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, limonene, α-pinene, and ocimene. Paradise #9 tested at 0.7%

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How to make edibles with kief

The Cannigma

Kief is a fine green powder made from fallen trichomes, the shiny, hair-like substance on cannabis plants. These trichomes house a majority of the cannabinoids and terpenes in the plant, making a small amount intensely powerful. Note that this will make your tincture stronger, due to the increased THC percentages.

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Colorado Legislator Proposes 15% THC Cap for Cannabis Products, But It’s Up for Debate

SpeedWeed

Processors are removing trichomes from the plant material a nd working to keep them intact in the solventless world. The reason most great rosins are made with live product, meaning fresh frozen, which is then washed, is because it really preserves more of the volatile terpenes, the monoterpenes, the sesquiterpenes,” Vlosky says.

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Ways to Store MMJ

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Both its terpenes and essential oils dry out over time. Even THC (the psychoactive compound) will ultimately degrade into CBD – a non-psychoactive cannabinoid. High temperatures also result in diminished terpenes which creates an unpleasant flavor and a hot, harsh smoke. In fact, the darker the better.