cannabis is a plant from the cannabacaae family. It made up of many species. However, the two well known species are cannabis Sativa (stimulating effect), cannabis Indica (sedating effect), and cannabis Ruderalis(breeding new cannabis strains). Cannabis plants have chemical compounds known as cannabinoids. These compounds determine the kind effect or benefits you will get. There are hundreds of cannabinoids but tetrahydrocannabinol (THC ) and cannabidiol (CBD ) cannabinoids are commonly known. THC is the psychoactive part of the cannabis that produces that europhic effect or “high”. CBD is the no- psychoactive part that helps bring about that calming effect without the high
If you’ve ever noticed the mesmerizing, hair-like crystal coating on cannabis buds, those crystals are resin glands or Trichomes. Not only do these trichomes act as a defense mechanism to predators by sending them on psychoactive trip with the hope of deterring it from eating the rest of the plant but it is also where all the cannabis goodies like terpenes (characteristic scents) and cannabinoids are stored. When Trichomes are broken off, the create a dust-like substance known as Kief. Kief and is the most potent part of cannabis. You will experience an extra kick to your THC consumption method or an extra sense of calm following your CBD consumption method. Removing trichomes from THC bud is fairly simple and requires a multi-piece grinder to catch the dust.
Hemp is a type of cannabis plants. Although it is part of the cannabis family, it has different characteristics and chemistry.It is low in THC and high in CBD. Hemp was legalized due to the 2018 Farm Bill. Under this bill hemp could be cultivated and hemp derived products can be possessed, transported, and sold without restrictions. More importantly, hemp must meet the less than 0.3% threshold of C
