TRUST THE MEDICINE
All medicines as well as alcoholic beverages have information regarding the strength or dosage of the product; it should be no different with Medical Cannabis.
Many dangerous pesticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators are used on Cannabis, often indiscriminately throughout the flowering stages of growth. These residual toxins create potentially dangerous safety issues to patients when consumed.
Mold and fungal infestations should be an area of concern to anyone who consumes medical Cannabis, especially those who are prone to asthma, allergies, or have a compromised immune system.
Testing is highly recommended because accurate results are very important in the current Medical Cannabis industry. Potency numbers can help patients determine dosage, side effects, and gauge the form of medicine that will be most effective , such as: edibles, vapor, oil, tincture, or topical (salves).
Every flower has its own genetic predisposition. Inside , it has components you cannot see. You can smell it, and the Trichomes make it sticky to the touch, but it contains a very particular combination of medicine. In the picture at left, we found that this particular flower was 23% THC: the cannabinoid that produces a full body high, and relieves pain. It is also .31 % CBD, the cannabidiol that is currently curing cancer and significantly improving the comfort level for people battling seizures and chemo treatments. These numbers were determined by potency testing, which allows patients to accurately individualize their medicine and determine what form will be most effective.
Here is a list of the very significant cannabinoids found in this flower:
CBDA- Reduces inflammation, inhibits cancer cell growth.
CBD- Aids in sleep, slows bacterial growth, no high.
CBGA- Relieves pain.
CBC - Inhibits cancer cell growth, relieves pain.
CBCA- Treats fungal infection.
THCA- Aids in sleep, suppresses muscles spasms.
THC- Reduces nausea, vomiting, stimulates appetite.
THCV- Reduces convulsions & seizures, promotes bone growth.
CBD- Antibacterial, inhibits cancer cell growth, reduces blood sugar levels, reduces inflammation, relieves anxiety, relieves pain, slows bacterial growth, reduces seizures and convulsions.
Note: THCA & CBDA change when decarboxylated.
Each strain (flower) of plant is genetically altered to contain the medicine a person needs. For years, the CBD's and other medicinal properties of the flower were bred out of the plant. The goal at that time was to create a flower loaded with THC alone; it was strictly about getting high. The breeders of the past accomplished their goal. Today, the levels of THC in flowers have increased in phenomenal numbers; however, the breeders of today have discovered the positive attributes of including all the cannabinoids in their breeding practises. Currently, the emphasis is on creating a variety of strains to accommodate individual needs. For example, if you are looking for a flower high in CBD with a minimal high, it is now simply a matter of finding a knowledgeable breeder, farmer, cooperative, or dispensary.
Testing the flower with gas chromatography is the only way to accurately determine the percentages of each cannabinoid in a certain strain, as well as mold, spores, and pesticides.
All medicines as well as alcoholic beverages have information regarding the strength or dosage of the product; it should be no different with Medical Cannabis.
Many dangerous pesticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators are used on Cannabis, often indiscriminately throughout the flowering stages of growth. These residual toxins create potentially dangerous safety issues to patients when consumed.
Mold and fungal infestations should be an area of concern to anyone who consumes medical Cannabis, especially those who are prone to asthma, allergies, or have a compromised immune system.
Testing is highly recommended because accurate results are very important in the current Medical Cannabis industry. Potency numbers can help patients determine dosage, side effects, and gauge the form of medicine that will be most effective , such as: edibles, vapor, oil, tincture, or topical (salves).
Every flower has its own genetic predisposition. Inside , it has components you cannot see. You can smell it, and the Trichomes make it sticky to the touch, but it contains a very particular combination of medicine. In the picture at left, we found that this particular flower was 23% THC: the cannabinoid that produces a full body high, and relieves pain. It is also .31 % CBD, the cannabidiol that is currently curing cancer and significantly improving the comfort level for people battling seizures and chemo treatments. These numbers were determined by potency testing, which allows patients to accurately individualize their medicine and determine what form will be most effective.
Here is a list of the very significant cannabinoids found in this flower:
CBDA- Reduces inflammation, inhibits cancer cell growth.
CBD- Aids in sleep, slows bacterial growth, no high.
CBGA- Relieves pain.
CBC - Inhibits cancer cell growth, relieves pain.
CBCA- Treats fungal infection.
THCA- Aids in sleep, suppresses muscles spasms.
THC- Reduces nausea, vomiting, stimulates appetite.
THCV- Reduces convulsions & seizures, promotes bone growth.
CBD- Antibacterial, inhibits cancer cell growth, reduces blood sugar levels, reduces inflammation, relieves anxiety, relieves pain, slows bacterial growth, reduces seizures and convulsions.
Note: THCA & CBDA change when decarboxylated.
Each strain (flower) of plant is genetically altered to contain the medicine a person needs. For years, the CBD's and other medicinal properties of the flower were bred out of the plant. The goal at that time was to create a flower loaded with THC alone; it was strictly about getting high. The breeders of the past accomplished their goal. Today, the levels of THC in flowers have increased in phenomenal numbers; however, the breeders of today have discovered the positive attributes of including all the cannabinoids in their breeding practises. Currently, the emphasis is on creating a variety of strains to accommodate individual needs. For example, if you are looking for a flower high in CBD with a minimal high, it is now simply a matter of finding a knowledgeable breeder, farmer, cooperative, or dispensary.
Testing the flower with gas chromatography is the only way to accurately determine the percentages of each cannabinoid in a certain strain, as well as mold, spores, and pesticides.
Healing with Terpenes
What is a Terpene?
Basically a terpene is the "essential oil" distilled from plants (including their respective parts such as seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots and flowers etc.) One of the factors that determines the purity and therapeutic values of an oil is its chemical constituents. Its important to note that these constituents are influenced by soil conditions, fertilized (organic or chemical), geographic region, climate, altitude, harvest season and method of distillation process. For example, common thyme or Thyme vulgaris, produces several different chemo types, depending on the conditions of its growth, climate and altitude depends on the strength of its essential oil production. The essential oil of a plant is divided into two distinct groups:
Hydrocarbons made up exclusively of Terpenes.
Oxygenated compounds made up of alcohol and ketones.
Terpenes are the largest family of natural products found throughout nature. High concentrations of terpenes are found directly "after" flowering. It's impossible to categorize cannabis into a terpene category until the plant reaches full flower maturity.
Terpenes (aromatic plants) have long played an important role in human civilization. Essential oils (terpenes) have been a part of religion, marriage ceremonies, dating, cosmetics and "medicine". Although the use of terpenes (oil) has evolved over the years, the basic principles remain the same. From the beginning of time, oil extracted from aromatic plants have been recognized as the most effective medicine known to mankind.
Oil Today
Today, scientist, physicians and researches, as many individuals concerned with managing their own personal health are just beginning to explore and discover some of the amazing benefits pure, therapeutic grade oil to offer.
If you have ever seen a picture of mature cannabis plants taken with a microscope lens, then you have noticed the many translucent resin glands coming from the buds (flowers), leaves, and stems of the plant. This translucent, sticky, gland is known as a trichome. The trichome is home to the active (medicinal) ingredient in cannabis (essential oil). Each trichome also houses a specific percentage of these medicinal values, depending on its individual genetic make up of the strain.
What is a Terpene?
Basically a terpene is the "essential oil" distilled from plants (including their respective parts such as seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots and flowers etc.) One of the factors that determines the purity and therapeutic values of an oil is its chemical constituents. Its important to note that these constituents are influenced by soil conditions, fertilized (organic or chemical), geographic region, climate, altitude, harvest season and method of distillation process. For example, common thyme or Thyme vulgaris, produces several different chemo types, depending on the conditions of its growth, climate and altitude depends on the strength of its essential oil production. The essential oil of a plant is divided into two distinct groups:
Hydrocarbons made up exclusively of Terpenes.
Oxygenated compounds made up of alcohol and ketones.
Terpenes are the largest family of natural products found throughout nature. High concentrations of terpenes are found directly "after" flowering. It's impossible to categorize cannabis into a terpene category until the plant reaches full flower maturity.
Terpenes (aromatic plants) have long played an important role in human civilization. Essential oils (terpenes) have been a part of religion, marriage ceremonies, dating, cosmetics and "medicine". Although the use of terpenes (oil) has evolved over the years, the basic principles remain the same. From the beginning of time, oil extracted from aromatic plants have been recognized as the most effective medicine known to mankind.
Oil Today
Today, scientist, physicians and researches, as many individuals concerned with managing their own personal health are just beginning to explore and discover some of the amazing benefits pure, therapeutic grade oil to offer.
If you have ever seen a picture of mature cannabis plants taken with a microscope lens, then you have noticed the many translucent resin glands coming from the buds (flowers), leaves, and stems of the plant. This translucent, sticky, gland is known as a trichome. The trichome is home to the active (medicinal) ingredient in cannabis (essential oil). Each trichome also houses a specific percentage of these medicinal values, depending on its individual genetic make up of the strain.
As you can see, each of these cannabinoids has a medicinal property of its own.
The trichome (oil) develops into numerous shapes and sizes but only in these types of cannabis plants: Sativa, Indica, Ruderalis, and Hybrids. each trichome (oil) has a very specific terpene.
The trichome (oil) develops into numerous shapes and sizes but only in these types of cannabis plants: Sativa, Indica, Ruderalis, and Hybrids. each trichome (oil) has a very specific terpene.
Trichome resine
In today's cannabis market, breeders are creating seed strains with specific terpene profiles. Taste and smell are equally as important as the "type of high" each individual plant can provide. Over 120 different terpenes can be manufactured by Cannabis, some only in trace amounts while others in the double-digits. Drug sniffing dogs smell odorous terpenes, not THC.
Terpenes embody the regenerating, oxygenating and immune-strengthening properties of Cannabis. The oils are so small in molecular size they can quickly penetrate the skin. Terpene oil's are lipid soluble and are able to penetrate the cell membranes. Oil's can affect every cell of the body within 20 minutes allowing it to metabolize like other nutrients. Cannabis oil (essential oils) contain oxygen molecules that help transport nutrients to starving human cells. Because nutritional deficiency is an oxygen deficiency, disease begins when he cells lack oxygen for proper cell growth. Oil's may detoxify the cells and blood in the body. Oil's have the ability to pass the blood-brain barrier, enabling them to be effective treatment of a wide variety of diseases. Terpene oils help promote emotional, physical and spiritual healing.
Terpenes and the Brain
High levels of terpenes help increase the amount of oxygen in the limbic system of the brain, particularly around the pineal and pituitary gland. this leads to an increase of secretions of antibodies, endorphins, and neurotransmitters ( serotonin & dopamine).
Terpenes embody the regenerating, oxygenating and immune-strengthening properties of Cannabis. The oils are so small in molecular size they can quickly penetrate the skin. Terpene oil's are lipid soluble and are able to penetrate the cell membranes. Oil's can affect every cell of the body within 20 minutes allowing it to metabolize like other nutrients. Cannabis oil (essential oils) contain oxygen molecules that help transport nutrients to starving human cells. Because nutritional deficiency is an oxygen deficiency, disease begins when he cells lack oxygen for proper cell growth. Oil's may detoxify the cells and blood in the body. Oil's have the ability to pass the blood-brain barrier, enabling them to be effective treatment of a wide variety of diseases. Terpene oils help promote emotional, physical and spiritual healing.
Terpenes and the Brain
High levels of terpenes help increase the amount of oxygen in the limbic system of the brain, particularly around the pineal and pituitary gland. this leads to an increase of secretions of antibodies, endorphins, and neurotransmitters ( serotonin & dopamine).
