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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

Project CBD

They did, however, identify an analog of CBG known as Heli-CBG (also present in some fiber hemp varietals), which binds to the CB2 cannabinoid receptor. That’s different from cannabis, where CBGA and other cannabinoids are concentrated in trichomes on flower tops. move through the trichome. J Nat Prod. Epub 2011 Sep 8.

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Scientists say they can spot high-CBD strains just from their leaves

The Cannigma

These included qualitative traits, such as a width-to-height ratio, and quantitative measurements, including the number of leaflets and the general appearance of the inflorescences and trichomes on the plant. Instead, sativa strains are generally understood to have tall and narrow leaflets whereas indica strains have much wider leaves.

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The Difference Between Hemp And Marijuana?

Cannabis Law Report

The difference between hemp and marijuana may seem minor, but this technicality has been the driving force that restricts marijuana and hemp production in the United States. Unfortunately, hemp has suffered the consequences of the “War on Drugs” by being so closely related to the traditional psychoactive marijuana plant.

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Wild cannabis: what is ditch weed and can you use it?

The Cannigma

Most of the ditch weed in the US is remnants of a time when hemp cultivation was not only legal, but an important piece of the United State’s manufacturing. Feral cannabis plants, on the other hand, are left to the whims of nature, so they’re not as heavy in trichomes. Is ditch weed the same as hemp? Related Stories.

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Weed slang – the most common nicknames for cannabis

The Cannigma

Within the Cannabis genus, we can find the hemp species Cannabis sativa , Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis. Indica and Sativa. There is perhaps no more contentious discussion in cannabis than what makes a plant an Indica, and what is a Sativa. Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD).

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Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy

StrainConnect

An intro to terpenes and how they work in hemp and cannabis. We, here at StrainConnect, are your go-to resource for all things hemp CBD and cannabis. Youve probably heard of hemp or cannabis as being differentiated by its "strain. Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid. First, A Vocab Lesson. In the words of Dr. John M.

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The Importance of Medical Cannabis Labels: Not Just a Formality

Peninsula Alternative Health

Phytocannabinoids and terpenoids are produced in the plant’s secretory cells inside glandular trichomes. Trichomes are most highly concentrated in unfertilized female flowers prior to senescence. This concept suggests that when consumed in sync, the duo produces a heightened therapeutic benefit through the process of synergy.