This month of The Drop, Dante Jordan's column rounding up all the can't-miss strains and dabs from the best brands and growers, looks at anticipated releases from Cannabiotix, Binske, Humo,…
A revolution is underway at Emerald Cup (www.theemeraldcup.com) regarding how they will assess excellence in cannabis. With it comes a new system for anyone – from consumers, budtenders, dispensaries, judges, […]
Caryophyllene has a unique molecular structure. Specifically, it’s because it has a rare cyclobutene ring that isn’t found in other cannabis terpenes. When you consume cannabis high in caryophyllene, internally it easily binds to the CB2 receptors unlike THC which binds to the CB1 receptors. This is why THC causes a psychoactive effect but caryophyllene doesn’t produce a high. However, it will still enable you to feel its therapeutic benefits especially reducing inflammation.
Less discussed regarding myrcene is its ability to prevent the metabolism of certain drugs by inhibiting an enzyme. As a bonus, toxins become less effective which prevents adverse reactions from the terpene itself. Myrcene purportedly affects THC potency in more ways than one, though. In da’ couch with myrcene Terpenes are a vital asset to […]
Based in Northern California, Alien Labs are once again living up to their name and producing outta-this-world cannabis strains, and this time it’s in the form of the legendary Sherbacio strain. Sativa/Indica Indoor Yield Outdoor Yield Flowering Period 50%/50% 1-2 Oz/Ft² 15 Oz/Plant Flowering time is 51 – 61 days. Sherbacio has a diverse family ...
Check out our detailed grow report of Sensi Seeds’ award-winning Jamaican Pearl Feminized. A nearly-pure sativa strain, this Caribbean sensation is a vigorous cultivar and can almost triple during flowering. We cultivated a beautiful Jamaican Pearl plant that gave a bountiful harvest of gorgeous, frosty buds using only essential nutrients and water.
Ah, the great entourage theory, or is it more of an ensemble effect? Regardless, terpenes, lightly aromatic and oftentimes smelly oils, can alter the effects of cannabis. And each strain’s ensemble of ingredients produces its own unique experience. Little discussed, however, is the fact that some terpenes are only active through olfactory neurons. This means […]
You might have noticed that not all strains smell the same. Pine, berry, mint… There are more than a few distinctive fragrances in cannabis.
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