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

The Cannigma

It is possible to visually distinguish between high-CBD and high-THC cannabis strains just by looking at the physical properties of the plants as they grow, according to new research from scientists at the University of Alberta and two Canadian bioscience companies, PBG BioPharma and Egret Bioscience Ltd. It appears here with permission.

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Remedy Strain: Info, Uses and Benefits

SpeedWeed

Remedy strain is a cannabis strain known for its therapeutic properties, as the name suggests. The remedy is a strain that has been bred by crossing the Cannatonic and the Afghan Skunk strains. This makes the remedy strain predominantly a high-CBD strain. CBD-rich strains explained.

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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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Wyoming House Judiciary Committee Skips Medical Cannabis Bill, Goes Straight to Approving Adult-Use Bill Instead

SpeedWeed

Erik Christiansen @erik.nugshots Post-washed and -drained ice water hash trichome heads. . More specifically, the key is in the trichomes. Solventless operators will typically find that trichomes in the 90- to 120-micron range make up the cream of their crops. Not only is your strain good, but it washes well and presses well.

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What to do with weed stems

The Cannigma

Be it Nepalese “temple ball hash,” black Indian “charas,” or sweet golden brown Moroccan hash , the same principles apply — use your hands and some basic tools to to remove the dry, THC-containing trichomes (also known as “kief” ) from the flowers and leaves of the plants, and press it into hash. Make a hemp wick. We’ve all seen worse.

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The Importance of Medical Cannabis Labels: Not Just a Formality

Peninsula Alternative Health

Upon entering Peninsula Alternative Health, we’ll advise you on the type of medical cannabis strain that’s most appropriate for your qualifying medical condition , the best method of administration , and the suggested frequency of use. On every product label is the following: Strain Name. However, what happens when you head home?

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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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