The Plant and Its Compounds - Page 2
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11-Hydroxy-THC: the molecule behind the space cake effect
People who have tried space cakes or cannabis edibles love to share their stories about an incredible brownie that really got them high...
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What are cannabis flavonoids?
Among the more than 200 compounds found in cannabis, the most studied are cannabinoids and terpenes. But they are far from being the only ones. For example,...
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7 cannabis strains that made breeding history
Like all plants, Cannabis has developed different varieties, whether through natural cross-breeding of the original varieties specific to certain regions, known as landrace,...
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Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol
When we talk about THC, we are generally referring to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which is responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis. But it isn’t the only one. Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol is a...
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What is an elite clone?
In the world of cannabis breeding and cultivation, an "elite clone" refers to an exceptional phenotype of a strain that exists only...
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What is cannabidiolic acid (CBDA)?
Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is the acid form of CBD, the precursor cannabinoid found in abundance in fresh, living cannabis plants before any exposure...
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Why does cannabis produce THC?
During the flowering period, trichomes form on cannabis flowers. These small glands act as phytocannabinoid factories. Phytocannabinoids are used...
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Cannabis pistils: role, colors and harvest indicator
Cannabis pistils are the colored filaments—often white at first, then orange, reddish, or brown—that emerge from the female flowers. They are...
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How can you tell male and female cannabis plants apart?
Cannabis is primarily a dioecious plant: male and female plants grow separately, unlike most plants, which are hermaphroditic. This characteristic...
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What to do with cannabis stems and branches?
After the harvest, there are always stems, branches, and trimmings left over—the inevitable waste products of cultivation. They’re not suitable for smoking (bitter taste, irritating smoke, low yield...
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What is Cannabis Ruderalis?
You’re probably already familiar with the differences between Indica and Sativa cannabis strains. But have you ever heard of Cannabis Ruderalis? According to Jorge...
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Cannabis anatomy: the parts of the plant
When you examine a cannabis bud up close, you can see the complexity of its various parts: tiny reddish-orange hairs, translucent crystals, ...
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How to use cannabis roots
Regular users of the plant know that all of its parts can be used. But what should you do with the cannabis roots once the stem has been cut and set aside...
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THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin): a complete guide to this cannabinoid
THCV, or tetrahydrocannabivarin, is one of the most unique cannabinoids found in cannabis. Although structurally similar to THC, it differs radically from it in its effects:...
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THC (tetrahydrocannabinol): a complete guide to the molecule
THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the molecule that has made cannabis what it is in the collective imagination: a plant that «gets you high.» When isolated and...
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Hops and cannabis: commonalities, shared terpenes and differences
Cannabis and hops share much more than just a vague similarity in scent. These two plants belong to the same botanical family and produce the same terpenes...
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What is kief?
Have you always wondered what that powder at the bottom of your grinder is? Well, we have an answer for you: it's...
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What is a cannabis variety?
Most consumers have already heard of classic strains like Skunk or White Widow, or newcomers like Girl Scout...
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CBG (cannabigerol): a complete guide to this cannabinoid
Discovered in 1964 by researchers Yehiel Gaoni and Raphael Mechoulam, cannabigerol (CBG) has long remained in the shadow of CBD and THC. However, it...
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Cannabis landrace varieties: definition, complete list and preservation
Landrace cannabis varieties are the original strains—those that have evolved naturally in their native geographic regions over centuries, or even millennia, without...
