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Get to know Marijuana

Cannabis 101

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Indica

Plant Structure

Indica plants generally grow wider and shorter to the ground, with fat, thick bladed fan leaves.  They generally will mature in 6 to 8 weeks after starting the flowering cycle.  If you are looking to relax, Indica strains are the right choice.

Experience

Indica strains work great to alleviate pain and relax stiff or sore muscles.  Patients suffering from sleep disorders, insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness will benefit greatly.  Indica strain help also to relieve stress, muscle spasms, anxiety, and are a great choice for patients with epilepsy and other neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and sleep apnea.  Indicas are generally associated with feelings of relaxation, calm, and sedation.

Uses

Relaxation - the most common use for Indica is relieving stress and inducing relaxation in the muscles, mind, and spirit.  

Sleep - Sleep disorders are becoming more and more common throughout the world.  Individuals who use indica strains experience significant relief from insomnia, sleep disorders, and restlessness.

Appetite - Indica has been known to reduce nausea and vomiting which makes it a great choice for patients dealing with side effects of radiation or chemo-therapy.  Similarly, patients undergoing chemo and other radiation therapies experience a loss of appetite.  Indica has been known to significantly increase appetite and overall enjoyability of food.

Pressure - Eye pressure, sinus issues, and issues within the brain have been known to be reduced with Indica strains.  Those suffering from cataracts, frequent seizures, and convulsions could benefit.

Sativa

Plant Structure

Sativa strains are characterized by a long, tall, thin structure, with long thin blades on the fan leaves. Sativa dominant genetics generally mature in an 8 to 10 week flowering cycle.  In most cases, Sativa strains will be higher in THC percentage than an Indica counterpart.

Experience

Sativa strains are stimulating in many ways.  Many patients have reported significant relief from depression, migraines, pain, and nausea.  Sativas are highly psychoactive and produce a creative, energetic high.  Many patients use Sativa strains to avoid drowsiness and stimulate creative energy.  Definitely a favorite amongst artists, musicians, and other creative types.

Uses

Creativity - A very useful tool for elevating the mind and generating ideas beyond normal thinking, creative minds find Sativa particularly useful.  Many experience a state of elevated mood and awareness which seems to lend itself to the creative process. 

Focus - Sativa is, by many accounts, a stimulant.  It has been known to increase positive emotions and also productivity by instigating higher levels of attention to detail and focus.  This same experience can lead to feelings of nervousness if consumed in too high quantities.  

Depression - Most sativa users report immediate relief from general (and seasonal) sadness and depression.

sativa indica

Edible Delivery Methods

Gastrointestinal

Refers to edibles that are absorbed in the stomach by the body. Brownies, cookies, chocolate bars, etc all fall into this category.

Oral

Refers to edibles that are absorbed in the mouth or throat by the body. This method allows the most instant effect. Tinctures, lozenges, gum fall into this category.

Hybrid

Many edible products are absorbed both by the mouth/throat and stomach, making them hybrid.  These products offer the fast, immediate relief of oral consumption, with the long term, extended relief or gastrointestinal consumption. 

Edibles

Concentrate Textures

Wax/Shatter

Brittle, glass-like texture. It can also have a snap-and-pull consistency. Shatters usually have a golden yellow to bright amber color throughout.

Budder/Badder

Slightly oily and soft in texture. (Think of a stick of butter or thick cake batter.) Malleable, easy to handle, and have a sun yellow to bright orange coloring.

Crumble

Brittle version of budder or badder. Crumbly, honeycomb consistency. Sun yellow to bright orange coloring, with a matte or dull finish.

Sugar

Similar consistency to wet, sappy sugar. Typically has colors ranging from bright yellow to deep amber.

Sauce

Thick and viscous; it looks sticky. The color of sauce can range from deep amber to bright mustard. More uniform and prominent crystalline structure.

Crystalline

A single, crystallized cannabinoid. White crystals that can vary in density and size from small rocks to powder.

Concentrates
Terps

All About Terpenes

Terps 101

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What are Terpenes?

Terpenes are naturally-occurring compounds found in the trichomes of cannabis plants. trichomes contain resin glands that produce terpenes. Most notably, they produce distinctive aromas and contribute to the flavor of cannabis.

Terpenes are often lost during the extraction process, however, growing awareness of the therapeutic value of terpenes is leading to more sensitive extraction methods. Terpenes are considered the new frontier of cannabis.

Terpenes don't make you feel high in the traditional sense, but they often have medical benefits such as antiviral, anticancer, antidepressant, antimicrobial, and pain relief.

Terpene Types and Benefits

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Myrcene

SPICY. SWEET. MUSKY. EARTHY

anti-inflammatory

analgesic 

sedative 

reduce anxiety

reduce inflammation 

reduce insomnia

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Caryophyllene

WOODY. PEPPERY. SWEET

anti-septic

anti-fungal 

anticancer

reduce brain trauma

reduce insomnia 

pain management

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Humulene

HOPPY. SPICY. WOODY

anti-inflammatory

anti-biotic

reduce inflammation

reduce allergies

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Limonene

CITRUS. LEMON. ZESTY

analgesic

antidepressant 

anticancer 

reduce inflammation

reduce anxiety

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Eucalyptol

MINTY. COOL. SPICY. SOOTHING

lower blood pressure

reduce pain

improve cognition

improve memory

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Pinene

PUNGENT. PINEY. FLORAL

anti-depressant 

anti-microbial 

lower blood pressure 

lower heart rate 

improve depression

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Linalool

FRESH. MINTY. FLORAL

anti-septic

anti-fungal 

anticancer

reduce brain trauma

reduce insomnia 

pain management

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Bisabolol

LIGHT. FLORAL. SWEET

analgesic

antidepressant 

anticancer 

reduce inflammation

reduce anxiety

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Geraniol

SWEET. FLORAL. ROSY

anti-depressant 

anti-microbial 

lower blood pressure 

lower heart rate 

improve depression

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Nerolidol

FLORAL. WOODY

anti-fungal 

antioxidant 

sedative 

sleep aid

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Terpinolene

WOODY. CITRAL. FLORAL

anti-fungal 

anti-cancer 

relieve migraines 

reduce anxiety

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Camphene

DAMP. PUNGENT. PINEY. HERBAL

antioxidant 

anti-fungal 

reduce anxiety 

reduce stress 

reduce blood pressure

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