Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

APRIL 27, 2021

If you are one of those recreational users that is curious about the cannabis strains that were previously only available to medical marijuana cardholders, this post is for you! What Makes A Cannabis Strain Quality or Top Shelf? There are many elements that affect whether a cannabis strain is considered top-shelf.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JULY 7, 2021

It’s almost 710, AKA OIL day which means the cannabis community is celebrating what some strains do better than others - produce high levels of resin. Thanks to its high THC content, when a gene packs on a heavy coating of resin, it’s ideal for making concentrates such as butane hash oil , wax or shatter , and Rick Simpson Oil AKA RSO.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Seed & Strain from Columbia Care had been one of those brands that had eluded me, until now. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review. This batch of flower tested at 3.66% CBGa, 0.27% THCVa, 1.08% THC, 28.26% THCa, and 33.28% total cannabinoids.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Interest in cannabis terpenes is ever-increasing as consumers and researchers seek to understand the compounds behind the aromatic smells and their benefits. Most people are already familiar with the terpenes known as myrcene, pinene, limonene, linalool, humulene, and caryophyllene. Explore These Lesser Known Terpenes.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2025

In the last five years, I have reviewed, sampled, and/or grown more than 100 sativa strains searching for my favorite effects, what I call Work Sativa. This batch tested at 0.76% THC, 28.68% THCa, and 29.44% total cannabinoids. The primary terpenes included terpinolene, ocimene, and myrcene.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 14, 2025

Ive been searching for Work Sativa strains for more than five years now. The new Rainbows & Cherries strain by Cresco was one of those strains. This batch tested at 28.08% THCa, 0.64% THC, and 29.51% total cannabinoids. Primary terpenes included caryophyllene, limonene, and humulene.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 6, 2025

Farmers should select hemp strains known specifically for high cannabidiol (CBD) content, minimal THC levels (below 0.3%), and desirable terpene profiles that enhance the gummies’ flavor and efficacy. Optimal Growing Conditions Hemp plants thrive in well-drained soils rich in organic matter, ideally with a pH between 6.0

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2025

Im a sucker for a great strain name. This batch of flower tested at 0.27% THC, 15.76% THCa, and 16.36% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were -caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, -Myrcene, and -humulene. I love savory flavors, so Revolutions Funky Lo Mein caught my eye instantly.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2025

I became tired of doughy strains when cookie and pie strains were first making their mark on menus. This batch of flower tested at 0.487% THC, 30.523% THCa, and 31.011% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 3.47% of the total weight. Pacific Pie is a hybrid cross of Apples & Bananas and Georgia Pie.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2025

Ive been looking for an indica strain that will knock me out late at night. When I noticed Island released Duct Tape, another indica-dominant strain, I picked up an eight to review in hopes the strain would do the same. The top terpene included limonene, -Caryophyllene, and Valencene.

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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. The Botanist is filling this gap with Strawberry Bubbles #5, one of the new strains dropping as part of the label’s rebrand.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 12, 2021

The heat and pressure extracts a sap-like substance loaded with cannabinoids and terpenes straight out of the hash or the flower’s trichomes. While potent cannabis flower strains can hover around 20%-25% THC, High Times reported in 2016 that rosin entries in its Cannabis Cup competitions averaged a THC content of 76%.

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The Herb Collective

MARCH 3, 2021

Every bud looks different, with some flowers deemed more attractive or quality than others, but one thing they all have in common is trichomes! Trichomes are what make your bud give off that sticky feeling when you touch them. They may be microscopic, but there is a lot to learn about trichomes and why they exist on cannabis.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Many people mistakenly assume that all cannabis is the same and have no concept of the sheer variety of strains available, each with unique properties. There’s a strain for everyone; it just may take a bit of sampling and experimentation to find the ideal strain for them. What Is Blue Dream?

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

The most significant leap in cannabis assessment has undoubtedly been the advent and elevation of the terpene panel. While the correlation between terpenes and the effects of certain strains is still debated, there is no doubt that strains with higher terpene levels are more fragrant and flavorful.

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The Herb Collective

MARCH 3, 2019

Respect for individual needs has led to the growth of the cannabis industry and the availability of many exclusive cannabis strains. Apple Fritter The Apple Fritter strain that we stock is a leading example of how potent cannabis has become to increase its medicinal value.

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StrainConnect

APRIL 23, 2019

Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy. An intro to terpenes and how they work in hemp and cannabis. So were back with one of the most important subjects you should arm yourself with: terpenes. Youve probably heard of hemp or cannabis as being differentiated by its "strain." First, A Vocab Lesson.

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The Herb Collective

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The crystals growing off of your cannabis plants are trichomes. Some would say that they smoke cannabis just for the trichomes! So let’s dive deep into cannabis trichomes. What Are Trichomes? Trichomes on cannabis are resinous glands that cover buds and leaves, although most are invisible to the naked eye.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 18, 2023

While I’ve become firmly planted in my belief that cannabis is an extremely complex plant and the real secrets to the effects go far beyond simply terpenes and cannabinoids, I’m still fascinated by the consumer fixation with THC. That’s why I still get a kick when we get to add a strain to our “Thirty % Plus” review series.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2024

Blue Dream was the first strain name I learned and asked for (but rarely found) because I preferred its effects to everything else I’d been smoking. Even though I had not smoked Blue Dream in more than a decade, legalization in Illinois has now made finding the strain as easy as stopping in nuEra Urbana for an eighth of Blue Dream by nuEra.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The dry rice particles will dry with the sticky trichomes. That sticky stuff causing your pieces to stick together are the trichomes from the plant, where a majority of the cannabinoids and terpenes are stored. Extract the trichomes immediately after bringing your grinder out of the freezer. But you may want to save it!

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2024

While Super Boof has been around for a while now, 2023 was the real breakout year for the funny-named strain. Northern Heights by Oregonix included the cut as part of the labels first strain drops, and it immediately grabbed my attention. Terpenes were 1.3% I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

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The Cannigma

MAY 6, 2022

These remnants often contain plenty of trichomes , which is where cannabinoids and terpenes are produced and stored. However, shake is generally not as potent in overall THC or terpenes than whole cannabis flower. Some of the THCa can degrade into THC, and some of which can even convert into CBN if left long enough.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While Revolution’s genetic library boasts a large variety of experiences, in my mind, Revolution is always associated with the creamy doughy flavor perfected in strains, such as Cookie Crasher. This batch of flower tested at 0.41% THC, 20.19% THCa, and 20.89% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2024

Great growers know each strain has its own special needs and desires required to create the best expression possible. NEZ has focused on only four strains for the brand’s initial release. This batch of flower tested at 0.25% THC, 33.52% THCa, and 33.77% total cannabinoids. More attention means better quality.

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The Herb Collective

JULY 8, 2021

One of the most important things to learn about cannabis is the terpenes. You may have heard about terpenes before, in connection with THC or CBD products. We’re here to give you all the information you need to know about terpenes and the role they play in quality & the cannabis planting process. What Do Terpenes Do?

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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%. The flower was closely trimmed and a few points in the trichome layers had been damaged.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Thompson to David Foster Wallace, Acapulco Gold is undoubtedly a legendary well-known strain. Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. This batch of flower tested at 1.404% CBGa, 0.414% THC, 18.811% THCa, and 20.629% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 23, 2023

Working as a front-line worker in this industry, I (along with my co-workers) was confused about the strains because I thought it was just rebranding. THCa, 0.96% THC, 0% THCv, 0% CBD, 0% CBDa & 0.65% CBDa. The Terpene profile is 0.60% β-myrcene, 0.45%, α-caryophyllene, 0.33% limonene, 0.06% α-humulene.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

When I review a new batch of releases, I’m usually met with a flood of follow-up recommendations from readers for strains from the same collection. This batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 21.19% THCa, and 22.05% total cannabinoids. in Rolling Meadows and picked up a sample to review. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 28, 2023

One of my favorite features about Revolution Cannabis’ recent collaboration with Cookies has been the unique strains combining great genetics from both brands’ lineups. Georgia Collider is such a strain, released under Revolution’s Tales & Travels brand, so I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mount Prospect to review.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 13, 2023

Prospect to pick up Revolution’s latest offerings—the new strains, Paradise #6 and Paradise #9 and its phenotype sampling program , Future Flora. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 29, 2023

Something about the unique tangy terpene works for my needs, so it’s easy to see why I love strains suck as Durban Poison and Jack Herer that are heavy in the terp. I’m always intrigued when I see new strains based on these personal favorites, which was what drew me to Rythm’s OG Kush Breath, a descendant of Durban Poison.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the past year, I’ve discovered more new strains boasting cherry flavors than ever before. This batch of flower tested at 1.81% THC, 19.2% This batch of flower tested at 1.81% THC, 19.2% Terpenes were 2.08% of the total weight. The trichomes were well developed and starting the transition from milky to amber.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 9, 2023

NuEra recently took home the 2023 Cannabis Cup for Cobra Milk , so I jumped at the chance to sample the strain when I found it under the company’s Interstate 420 brand. This batch of flower tested at 0.424% CBGa, 0.458% THC, 19.36% THCa, and 20.242% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Thankfully, The Botanist has more than one “strawberry strain” in its new genetic lineup. This batch of flower tested at 0.58% THC, 28.54% THCa, and 30.14% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene at 0.65%, limonene at 0.61%, and β-caryophyllene at 0.51%.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Thursday night after watching Revolution win five Budtender Choice Awards , including Best Top Shelf Flower, I thought I’d review one of Revolution’s latest strain drops: Danny Boy OG. Prospect , broke a nearly three-month dry spell of publishing a review for our tongue-and-cheek “Thirty % Plus THC Reviews” series.

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