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[DrCannaCanadian]

Daily Tips & Tricks


By Royal Queen Seeds


Deliciously Sinful Cannabis Fudge You Can Make In A Snap ​

Weed fudge is another fun and delicious way to consume your cannabis. Even better? You don't even have to bake it! This delicious treat is also great when you are preparing cannabis in measured doses. There is absolutely no way you can go wrong with this recipe.

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Many people make the “mistake” of thinking that marijuana brownies are the best way to consume a chocolatey weed dessert. And how wrong they absolutely are.

Cannabis fudge has a couple of major advantages over brownies. These include not having to bake it.

That said, a good cannabutter recipe is first and foremost always important. It is also the key to divine cannafudge.

Here is the wonderful thing about this recipe: you can infuse your cannabis in several different ways. You can also make this fudge as fancy or plain as you like it. For medical users seeking quick, easily digestible foods, this is the perfect treat. If you are diligent about stirring your ingredients, it is fairly easy to be consistent about distributing THC throughout the mix. It is also, of course, super easy to calculate how to increase and decrease strength of dosage by cutting the fudge bars into varying sizes once the concoction has set.

Pre-wrapped treats like these are perfect for discreet consumption anywhere you need it. This is particularly true when travelling. Just make sure you don't mix your medicated fudge with anybody else's snacks!

WEED FUDGE INGREDIENTS & MATERIALS

• 454 grams cannabutter
• 1.6 kilos powdered sugar. You can also substitute with Stevia or another powdered substitute
• 240 grams cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla (or other flavoured) essence
• 240 grams of peanut butter. You can also substitute with Nutella or even chopped nuts.
• Marshmallows, dried fruit and other goodies to taste
• Double boiler
• Mixing bowl
• Baking pan

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ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS

You can also add thick cream to this mixture for an extra rich taste. Many people who use cream also tend to use real nuts instead of a nut butter. Feel free to add your canna-goodness via a cream-based extraction. However, it is all up to you!

Other tasty variants to this theme include using canna-coconut oil instead of cannabutter. This way of decarboxylating cannabis into a fat is so delish that many people switch permanently over once they have tried it. For this kind of recipe, the creamy viscosity and tropical flavour of the oil combine to create a fudge that will walk out of its tin if you don’t take precautions and lock it away!

HOW TO MAKE

1. Melt the cannabutter and peanut butter together on the stove in the double boiler.
2. Add the flavours of your choosing. Almond is also very nice. If you have other “wet” ingredients, such as fruit, you should add them now. If you are using marshmallows, add them at this stage too.
3. Mix the dry ingredients separately.
4. Remove the double boiler from the heat and combine wet and dry in either the pan or bowl. Mix thoroughly.
5. When properly blended, transfer contents into your fudge pan (or baking pan).
6. Press down into shape. Put in a chilled environment to set.

Milligrams per serving count in this circumstance. It all depends on the strength of your cannabutter. This is a large recipe, especially good for patients who bake by the month.

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

Eyes Wide Shut


By DrCannaCanadian


Black Entrepreneurs Struggle To Join Legal Weed Industry



‘a lack of access to capital and systematic economic racism will exclude them'

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To me, I don't like this - but it makes perfect sense - and it's not just African Americans who are involved.

Just remember, for hundreds of years America condoned slavery and that prejudice lasted deep into the 1970s and beyond.

The government out-and-out lied about cannabis to further control blacks, latinos and later hippies to make tons of money off the Vietnam War.

Even today, the president wants to build a wall and push latinos back into Mexico.

And persecution against women - Congress didn't even have a woman's bathroom installed until around 2000.

When did women's rights actually kick in?

The government isn't run by a bunch of nice people who want to treat everyone fairly.

The government is run by a bunch of people who lie to get elected so they can get their hands on the almighty tax dollars!

Those elected officials then route that money back to big business - the very powerful people who helped get the political nominees elected.

So, don't expect a corrupt government backed by the extremely powerful Wall Street to all of a sudden grow a conscience and decide to funnel money to minorities.

And there is absolutely no way the government is going to admit to their lies about cannabis, let people out of jail, or ever allow people with cannabis records to get involved in the upcoming cannabis boom!

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Furthermore, minorities living in poverty being targeted by the police aren't going to stop living in poverty or stop being targeted by the police just because cannabis is legalized,

The economic and social issues are far, far further reaching than simple cannabis issues - and reach pretty far back into American history.

Black Entrepreneurs Struggle To Join Legal Weed Industry
By Nick Charles - February 12, 2020
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[DrCannaCanadian]

Daily Tips & Tricks


By Leafly


Explore cannabis strains with a new perspective


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You’ve heard it before when it comes to cannabis strains: Sativas will pick you up for energetic daytime activities, while indicas will put you in the couch when you want to relax and wind down at the end of the day.

But the indica/sativa classification is incomplete. There’s a better way of predicting the effects of a cannabis strain before you buy and consume it: by looking at its cannabinoid and terpene profile. Leafly has designed a new visual system to help you easily understand.

Rooted in science and incorporating test data from lab partners across the US and Canada, Leafly’s new Cannabis Guide will help you select a cannabis strain for any activity, mood, or time of day, suited to your particular body and needs.

In this first part, we’ll show you how to use the new system, whether you’re a novice or connoisseur and regardless of what you are looking for: happy or euphoric feelings, a calm or energizing state of mind, or particular wellness benefits.

We’ll get into why Leafly has created this new system for looking at cannabis, what cannabinoids and terpenes are, and why the chemical profile of a cannabis strain is so important in Part 2 of this series.

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Get started

Don’t let change overwhelm you: Leafly’s new system uses simple shapes and colors to help you find the best strain for you. Let’s dive in.

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The above strain card shows all of the elements of a Leafly flower in the new Cannabis Guide. When looking for a strain, we recommend you go in this order:

Find your shape (cannabinoid), find your color (terpene), find your cannabis (strain).

What do shapes mean?

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Shapes are one of the most integral pieces of the system. They represent cannabinoids (ca-NA-bi-noids), which are compounds like THC and CBD that drive the effects of cannabis. More on this later.

Most cannabis strains are mainly composed of either THC or CBD, or a mix of the two. The center shape—or nucleus—represents THC or CBD dominance:

• Diamonds are THC-dominant strains
• Circles are CBD-dominant strains
• Strains with a balanced amount of THC and CBD have a mix of circles and diamonds in the rings; Harlequin is a good example

The larger the shape, the higher the percentage of THC or CBD—longer, pointier diamonds mean more THC, and bigger circles mean more CBD.

A few minor cannabinoids, such as CBG, are also included in the system. Today, however, most cannabis strains contain THC and CBD.

How do I find a euphoric strain with THC?

THC is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis—it gets you high, and it’s known to help with pain relief, nausea, and appetite loss.

If you want a strain with high THC levels (for more of a high), look for longer and pointier diamonds. If you want something with just a little bit of THC (and less of a high), look for smaller, shorter diamonds.

How do I find a strain without the high?

CBD is the non-intoxicating compound in cannabis that provides many wellness benefits, so you’ll look for circles. CBD can even help decrease some of THC’s side effects like anxiety or temporary short-term memory problems.

Something with a lot of CBD will have big circles. Small circles means it has just a little bit of CBD.

Today’s market consists mainly of THC-dominant strains, so CBD strains will be less common. Some popular CBD strains are ACDC, Cannatonic, and Sour Tsunami.

What do colors mean?

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Colors represent terpenes, which make up the flavors and smells of cannabis, including sweet, citrus, skunky, or diesel scents. Terpenes are oils secreted by trichomes, the sticky glands on cannabis plants. Other plants and fruits also produce terpenes.

Terpenes help give each strain its distinct personality and may also influence the effects of cannabis through something known as the “entourage effect” (more on that in Part 2). More research is needed to fully understand how terpenes affect the body.

More than 100 terpenes have been identified in cannabis, but some are more common than others. Leafly’s Cannabis Guide highlights eight of the most common.

Each Leafly flower shows the three most abundant terpenes: The large, medium, and small rings around the center shape indicate primary, secondary, and tertiary terpenes, respectively.

Different terpenes may lead to different experiences. Experiment with different colors (terpenes) to find which combinations produce the right feelings and effects for you. If you find a strain with a dominant terpene that you like, you will likely enjoy a different strain with that same dominant terpene.

Why do some flowers appear without color?

When searching for flowers in the new system, you’ll notice that some don’t include colors. These strains do not have enough terpene data yet to establish a reliable terpene profile (colors), but they do have enough data for a cannabinoid profile (shapes).

In the US, cannabinoid and potency testing is required by state law in legal markets, so all cannabis sold through state-legal stores will have cannabinoid data. But testing for terpenes is not required by law and costs extra money, so a lot of growers don’t elect to have it done.

Similarly, in Canada, licensed producers (LPs) must provide cannabinoid potency for all cannabis products. Although some LPs may elect to test for terpenes as well, this information can only be communicated on supplementary materials, not directly on packages.

Leafly is working to create a terpene profile for every strain. We intend for our new Cannabis Guide to encourage both growers and consumers to take more of an interest in terpene data and how it can help ensure a reliable, enjoyable experience.

The importance of exploring different strains

It’s still hard to predict the effects a strain may have on a specific individual because every individual, every experience, and every set and setting are different. Even if the same individual smokes the same exact strain at two different times, it can affect them differently.

An analogy for using the Cannabis Guide to find a strain for yourself is online dating: You can get a sense of someone’s personality from a dating profile, but you’ll have to go on a date to see if you really match.

Similarly, in telling you the cannabinoid and terpene profile of a cannabis strain, the Cannabis Guide will give you an accurate depiction of a strain’s chemical profile, but you still need to try different strains to find the right type of strain for you.

Once you find a shape and color combination that gives you desired feelings and effects, you can keep going back to that kind of strain. Also, if a strain has negative effects for you, a strain with a similar profile will likely lead to negative effects as well.

How to use the Cannabis Guide to find the perfect strain for you

You’ll see a few options when you go to both Leafly’s app and homepage:

• The Cannabis Guide homepage, which includes a brief explainer on how to use the new system
• Suggested strain lists—curated groups of strains based on feelings, activities, or experiences
• The Flower Finder, which allows you to create a flower by picking your preferred cannabinoid levels and terpenes; the system will then pull up strains based on the parameters you put in

To create a flower, remember: Find your shape, find your color, find your cannabis.

First, pick your shape, or THC and CBD levels. You can have all THC, all CBD, or a mix of both.

Next, pick a color, or terpene. These are the eight terpenes in the Cannabis Guide—ordered from calming to energizing—and information about each based on research and thousands of customer reviews:

• Linalool (purple): Floral, also found in lavender; it’s reported to promote pain relief and relaxation.
• Myrcene (dark blue): Earthy; it’s the most abundant terpene found in cannabis; commonly believed to have sedative and muscle-relaxing effects.
• Pinene (green): Pine flavors; also found in rosemary and many other herbs; it has been studied for its anti-inflammatory effects and may combat short-term memory impairment from THC.
• Humulene (light green): Woody flavors; reported to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Caryophyllene (fuchsia): Spicy and peppery; rodent studies have shown that it can act as an anti-inflammatory, relieve pain, and may even treat anxiety and depression.
• Limonene (yellow): Citrus flavor; rodent studies reported have shown that it can provide relief from anxiety and stress.
• Ocimene (bright red): Sweet flavors; commonly used in perfumes; reported to have anti-inflammatory properties.
• Terpinolene (orange): Fruity flavors; reported to have antibacterial and antifungal qualities.

With your cannabinoids and terpenes locked in, the Flower Finder will then give you a list of strains you might like based on your inputs.

We encourage you to test out and explore the system!

How do I find a related—or unrelated—strain?

After you try a strain, note how it makes you feel. You can do this by signing up for an account and leaving a review on Leafly, or by keeping a personal diary at home. Then use the Cannabis Guide to find the strain’s chemical makeup. Because a strain’s effects are related to its chemical profile, a strain with a similar chemical makeup is likely to provide similar feelings.

To find a similar strain or feeling, first look for a similar cannabinoid and cannabinoid level (shape and size), then look for similar terpenes (colors).

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In the above graphic, the shapes differ slightly, meaning the amount of THC is a little different between the two. You’ll also notice that the secondary and tertiary terpenes have switched places.

Regardless of this, the two strains will still have a similar basic chemical profile, just slightly more of one terpene than the other, and they will likely lead to similar feelings and effects. So if you enjoy Kosher Kush, give Forbidden Fruit a try.

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Conversely, if you experience a strain that you don’t like, you can look for a strain that has a completely different chemical makeup and go from there.

The graphic above shows two very different strains with different chemical profiles: The strain on the left has dark blue and green (myrcene and pinene), and the strain on the right has orange and fuchsia (terpinolene and caryophyllene). The left strain has lower amounts of THC (small diamonds); the strain on the right has higher levels of THC (long diamonds).

To find a different strain, ask yourself:

• Do you want to get high? If so, look for diamonds (THC). If not, choose something with circles (CBD).
• Was it too strong? If so, look for shorter diamonds, or a mixture of diamonds and circles, for a more balanced strain.
• If it didn’t feel too strong but you just didn’t like the effects (e.g., too calming, too energizing, negative effects), try looking for completely different colors. For example, if the first strain had fuchsia and yellow, try something with dark blue and green, or vice versa.

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[DrCannaCanadian]

Daily Tips & Tricks


By Leafly


Why has Leafly created a new visualization system for cannabis?


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Cannabis consumers are ultimately concerned with the effects of a strain—how it will make them feel after smoking or ingesting it. Leafly’s Cannabis Guide is a tool to help consumers answer that question for themselves.

“It’s really about helping cannabis consumers find the right strain and the right product as quickly and easily as possible,” says Nick Jikomes, Leafly’s Principal Research Scientist. “We want people to see the difference between products when a real difference exists. We want you to be able to see with your eyes what you can’t smell with your nose.”

Back when Leafly first started in 2010 and up until now, we have used a three-tile system, which classifies cannabis strains as indica (purple), sativa (red), or hybrid (green).

That static system wasn’t based on lab data from growers. The new Cannabis Guide is a dynamic system that uses a combination of lab-sourced data and hundreds of thousands of customer reviews from app and website users.

Leafly works with the best cannabis labs in the US and Canada and is constantly onboarding more lab partners for data; the more data samples of cannabis strains, the better.

Reimagining the indica/sativa system

For decades, cannabis has been classified as either an indica, sativa, or hybrid. These terms refer to the forms of cannabis with different physical features, Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica, with hybrid being a genetic cross of the two. Typically, sativas grow tall and thin, while indicas grow short and stout.

Because indicas and sativas can have specific physical traits, it has led to the assumption that each also has certain effects, but this is insufficient. Regardless of whether a strain is an indica or sativa, its chemical profile—that is, the cannabinoids and terpenes in it—will determine how it affects you, not its physical features.

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The above graphic shows a flaw of using the indica/sativa system. All three strains are commonly classified as sativas, yet they all have very different terpene profiles. Because a chemical profile leads to feelings and effects, even though all of these strains are sativas, they likely will not have the same feelings and effects.

Increased hybridization and the entourage effect

Due to decades of cannabis prohibition, research on the plant is limited. One thing we do know, as shown in a 2017 study and a 2015 study, is that it’s difficult to find a true sativa or indica. Decades of crossbreeding and hybridization has made it so strains that are thought to be sativas can actually turn out to be indicas upon genetic analysis.

A 2010 review article by Dr. Ethan Russo, a pioneer in the study of the body’s endocannabinoid system, points to the importance of cannabinoids and terpenes and the benefits they can provide. Their importance comes from the entourage effect—how cannabinoids and terpenes work together and with other compounds in the body to unlock the wellness benefits of cannabis.

This theory describes how certain components of cannabis might work together to provide benefits, such as relief from pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, and much more.

For more information on the indica/sativa debate, the entourage effect, and the importance of cannabinoids and terpenes, check out our article Indica vs. sativa: What’s the difference between cannabis types?

The reliability of strain names

The flowers you see in Leafly’s Cannabis Guide represent the average of all data from our lab partners. When you look at the Blue Dream flower or any other flower, its chemical profile is an aggregate of data samples from hundreds of growers.

Let’s say a grower produces a product that they market and sell as “Blue Dream,” but it doesn’t align with the average of Leafly’s data from our lab partners—is it really “Blue Dream?”

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Above you’ll see the most common profile of Blue Dream on the left, which appears in Leafly’s Cannabis Guide. This is an average of all the data samples from Leafly’s lab partners.

The flower on the right is a version of Blue Dream that falls outside of the average of all the data; it’s an extreme outlier. Although it does contain myrcene (dark blue) and pinene (green), its dominant terpene is terpinolene (orange), which will likely produce different effects.

Although the strain on the right may be marketed as “Blue Dream,” it is probably not a true Blue Dream cultivar because its chemical profile doesn’t align with the average of data. Having this information will allow you to better tell if a product actually is what it says it is.

Begin exploring cannabis strains with Leafly’s Cannabis Guide

Now that you understand how to use Leafly’s Cannabis Guide and how cannabinoids and terpenes affect the experience of cannabis, you’ll be able to find a cannabis strain for your body and needs.

Remember that exploring strains that suit your unique body and needs is an important part of the process. Because all bodies and settings are different, the same strain can affect two people very differently, and it can also affect you very differently in two different circumstances.

The Cannabis Guide will give you a baseline so you can understand what’s in a strain. Depending on whether or not you like a strain, you can branch out and find another strain that’s similar, or you can try something different that might suit you better. You can sign up for an account and leave a review on Leafly to report how certain strains affect you and keep track of your favorites.

We encourage you to explore the Cannabis Guide. Learning the science behind cannabis and its effects will help you better understand and enjoy this wonderful plant!

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

MY Medical Cannabis Experiences



By DrCannaCanadian


Investigation Of Cannabinoids & Terpenes - Strain Finders​

In one of my previous posts, I was looking into how cannabinoids and terpenes interact.

At a high level, I noted the following for terpenes:

1) It seems like myrcene, pinene and linalool will provide help against chronic pain and insomnia.
2) It seems like terpinolene, limonene and beta-caryophyllene will provide help against depression and anxiety.

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The list of conditions CBD may help with is ever-expanding. More research is needed to better understand the efficacy and range of CBD’s benefits, but it’s popularly used to manage the following symptoms and conditions:

• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Pain and inflammation
• PTSD and anxiety
• Crohn’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Opioid withdrawal

Cannabidiol also referred to as CBD, is one of a number of cannabinoids which makes up the cannabis plant, and is known to be the non-intoxicating compound found within the plant. Accounting for around forty percent of the cannabis plant’s extract, CBD has become the focal point of various researches looking to identify the benefits of the
compound, since its non-psychoactive properties do away from the adverse effect of impairing the consumer’s cognitive ability, unlike THC. High-CBD strains allow consumers to remain clear-headed and functional without having to deal with the ‘euphoric high’ which is generally associated with high THC strains.

As a result of the aforementioned, the demand for high CBD strains has increased greatly in the last few years, leading to growers opting for such high CBD seeds, to meet the growing demand. In addition to this, some breeders have now focused their efforts on creating strains which contain a high level of CBD, to cater to the growing number of consumers for such products. Not to mention, CBD has also vastly increased in popularity since a number of researches have indicated therapeutic properties associated with CBD, leading to the medical cannabis user’s community opting for the said compound.

Although that being said, though CBD has no lethal dose or known medical side effects, however, it is still federally illegal, in various countries. In addition to this, the concept of utilising cannabis derived compounds for therapeutic conditions still brings about a negative response by some facets, since the culture remains as such where cannabis, in any form, is stigmatized. Though, once again, regardless of the aforementioned, the benefits of high CBD products cannot be ignored since their medicinal value has increased vastly over the past few years.

Benefits of High CBD Seeds
High CBD products have been known for their therapeutic benefits and analgesic, anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory properties, which have made high CBD products a non traditional medicinal medium which is utilised by consumers. In addition to this, high CBD products have known to act as a treatment for various diseases, including but not limited to, Inflammation, Brain Injuries, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Cancer, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Batten Disease, Gastrointestinal disorders, Ischemia and other such ailments.

A particular case of treatment, with the usage of CBD, came through whilst treating a rare and debilitating form of paediatric epilepsy, known as Dravet’s Syndrome. The child in question was given ingestible oil derived from Charlotte’s Web, a CBD strain which was specifically developed to provide the child with all the benefits of the drug without the high. The result was that in less than two years, the child went from a monthly seizure count of twelve hundred to about three.

On the other hand, though high CBD products have known to benefit patients suffering from various ailments, however legalization issues of cannabis is still a problem in various countries. Hence, this has not only led to the usage of such products being prohibited but has also curtailed further research being carried out in such countries. Therefore, abidance by the law as per the state need to be accounted for prior to utilising CBD products or growing such varieties.




So next, I wanted to investigate the following combinations:

1a) High CBD, Low THC, with myrcene, pinene and linalool to help against chronic pain and insomnia.
1b) High THC, Low CBD, with myrcene, pinene and linalool to help against chronic pain and insomnia.

2a) High CBD, Low THC, terpinolene, limonene and beta-caryophyllene to help against depression and anxiety.
2a) High THC, Low CBD, terpinolene, limonene and beta-caryophyllene to help against depression and anxiety.

I am thinking, that if I can grow strains with these combinations, then I can mix and match to customize our family's medicine.

I got lucky and found the Leafly cannabis strain finder which will save me countless days of research trying to tracks strains with the above characteristics!!!

Furthermore, the Leafly details are based on reliable lab reports!!!

Wow!!! Way to go Leafly!!!



Here's an example of how I found strains for 1a - High CBD, Low THC, with myrcene, pinene and linalool:

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And the results for those characteristics:

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And with these results, I can click on the Leafly flower for ACDC to see some details:

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Scroll down to see a description and effects:

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Or click on the reviews link to find out what people think about ACDC:

And then, when I'm ready to buy my seeds I head over to a seed bank like @George from The Vault , and buy some high quality genetics!!

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

Dagobah Frost Forest
Update


Vegetation - Day 33​

Hello 420!

The plants are doing great here in the Dagobah Frost Forest!

We did a bit more selective defoliation and topping on the Tangie Cookie plants today.

I was going to do a bit of LST on them, but they just don't need it.

If we flip to 12-12 on Monday, February 17, 2020 we will be able to harvest the Tangie Cookies on 420 - April 20, 2020.

That would be really nice, but actually, all of the plants definitely need a few more weeks in Veg; so hopefully we can flip to 12-12 on either February 23, 2020 or March 01, 2020.

Well, here we are with Chewbacca trying to set a trap for the cat under the Mars-Hydro TSL 2000 light:

Dagobah Frost Forest - Group Photo

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Dagobah Frost Forest - Obi-Wan Kenobi

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Dagobah Frost Forest - Emperor Sidious

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Tangie Cookies - Coco/Perlite - Veg Day 33

Dagobah Frost Forest - Darth Maul

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Tangie Cookies - Coco/Perlite - Veg Day 33

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

Daily Tips & Tricks


By Royal Queen Seeds


How To Make Rosin Cannabis Oil: The Safe Alternative To BHO​

When it comes to making cannabis concentrates, it is normally BHO that takes the limelight. Yet, making BHO is time-consuming, difficult, and not to mention, dangerous. Fortunately, there is an alternative that is safe, easy, and achievable in a couple of minutes. What is this wonder called? Rosin.

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Rosin is a cannabis oil extract that utilises pressure and heat, instead of a solvent, in its creation. The result is a completely pure, easy to make, and fast to produce cannabis concentrate. The beauty of rosin is that anyone can safely make it irrespective of experience. All you need is some bud, a flat hair iron (hair straighteners), and some parchment paper. So if you like concentrates, there is no reason to not give it a go!

ROSIN TECH: THE EASY WAY TO MAKE ROSIN

Here is how to use the rosin technique to make your own:

1. First you need to get your bud. Ideally, each bud will be slightly smaller than the width of your hair iron.
2. Heat your hair iron to a temperature between 160-180 degrees Celsius. A digital one that allows you to define the temperature will be ideal for this. The higher the temperature, the faster the rosin is produced, but the darker and sappier it will be. Once you have done this a couple of times, you will be able to play around with the temperature to get the consistency you want.
3. Take some parchment paper and fold it in half. Place one nugget of bud in the middle of one side, so that it is in the middle of the paper when it is folded over.
4. Take the nug in the paper and place it between the plates of your hair iron. Now quickly and evenly press down on the handle. You need to press hard, but not so hard you risk breaking the iron! This should take no more than 3 seconds. Any longer and you may burn it.
5. Carefully slide the parchment and nug out of the hair iron, ensuring you do not disturb the nug. If it moves around, it could wipe away the rosin oil you have just pressed.
6. Move the bud to a new place on the paper and repeat the process again. Continue this until you get nothing else. This is usually around the third press.
7. Now scrape up all the oil into one pile and repeat the entire process with the rest of your bud.
8. Once all scraped together, store your rosin cannabis oil in a cool, dark and dry place. It is now ready to enjoy at your leisure! You now have some prime, potent and solvent free concentrated cannabis oil – all within minimum time and effort!

Note: you can used the leftover pressed bud in edibles. It is the ideal ingredient!

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

Daily Tips & Tricks


By Royal Queen Seeds


7 Ways To Boost The Intensity Of Your High​

Cannabis delivers a powerful psychoactive high. But sometimes, this effect can become diminished or not feel as potent. Here are our 7 tips for boosting the intensity of your high.

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You had everything prepared so well. You got your weed, you had your favourite snacks and fresh water standing by. You had your comfy clothes in your comfy place to sit, ready to revisit your favourite music, movie, or YouTube channel. But when you light up, you don't feel the high you were hoping for. Maybe it creeps up on you. No. This is more mellow and diminished than you expected. This is a frustrating problem to encounter. Whether the quality of your stash is subpar or your tolerance is through the roof, here are 7 ways to boost the intensity of your high.

1. CHOOSE STRAINS WISELY

Hopefully, you really do have a good source for your weed. This will of course be easier if it's legal through a dispensary or cannabis club where you live. If you live somewhere where your choices are limited, it may still be possible to at least know the name of the strain you're offered.

This is enough for you to research the cultivar on our site for some general advice. Here, you can also learn about the mellowing impacts of indicas and the face-tingling excitement of sativas. You can discover what sensations emerge from different hybrids and find one that pleases you. You can even get figures on what THC levels to expect. Of course, these traits will vary depending on who grew the strain, and from which seeds. The best thing to do is to experiment until you find the strain that provides the sensations you desire.

2. STORE WEED WELL

When you get your weed home, where do you store it? If you use a plastic container or the baggy you got the weed in, this may spoil the herb’s potency. Plastic can conduct an electric charge, which will fry the THC-rich trichomes on your flowers. Avoid this with a good glass or steel jar.

There are ones with humidity controls built in, as well as ones with removable humidity packs. If you lack these, a simple solution for curing is to leave a peel of orange, lemon, or lime sealed in with your weed for 2 or 3 hours. This will stop your supply from becoming dry, crumbly, and less potent as a result. A dark, cool place is recommended for preserving the quality of your stash.

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3. CHANGE UP YOUR ROUTINE

Maybe you've got a good stash and you're taking care of it. So why is there still a sense of diminishing returns from your weed? By definition, taking anything in excess is bad. If you're smoking too much cannabis, that can spoil the treat of it. As your body adjusts to having more cannabinoids in its system, your cannabis tolerance improves.

Consider how you can change things up in terms of your cannabis use. Are you in the habit of smoking first thing in the morning? Try abstaining until evening, or at least 4:20pm. Smoke earlier in the day if you smoke too much at night. Don't smoke with every meal. Observe when you're smoking and see how you might catch your brain off-guard by changing up the schedule a bit.

4. CHANGE UP YOUR METHODS

Another thing you can adjust is the method by which you're getting high. Some people like to smoke, but will experience a different sensation when trying different methods. You may prefer the feeling of a high from vaping or a bong hit. This may also be something you dislike. It depends on the individual constitution of each person.

Avoid using your lungs altogether by experimenting with edibles. In general, edibles and dabs are considered two of the most high-potency cannabis products. Proceed with caution.

5. EAT THE RIGHT FOODS

There are a number of pleasant accompaniments to marijuana that will boost its potent impact. A simple cup of black or green tea contains catechin, an antioxidant that binds with your brain’s CB1 receptors. This will help the soothing effects of cannabinoids come on much more efficiently.

Dark chocolate has a similar effect when containing 72% or more cacao. This will not only act as an antioxidant, it will slow down the breakdown of anandamide, the brain chemical named after the Sanskrit word for “bliss”. This will sustain the length of your high.

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids will also efficiently synthesise endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors. Also, look out for foods with terpenes in them, like THC-boosting myrcene or high-enhancing pinene. Pinene can be found in sage, thyme, and other herbs, while myrcene can be found in mangoes, broccoli, and nuts. If all else fails, a multivitamin is good for you anyway, and improves cellular absorption and the flow of the circulatory system. That will be very helpful for the flow of THC.

6. EXERCISE

You should be looking at how healthy your habits are in general. Your diet can be tweaked to improve the quality of your high. Body fat is where a lot of THC is absorbed and stored. Sometimes this can be slow to release, diminishing the quality of your high. So, a diet and exercise routine that reduces your overall amount of body fat is advisable.

It may mean switching from ice cream to aforementioned dark chocolate. The exercise component is also highly relevant. Not only is exercise good for your overall health, studies suggest it impacts the brain in similar ways to cannabis. It doesn't just elevate mood, it can actually trigger the release of THC from stored body fat. A 2013 study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence found that a cardio session raises blood-THC levels by 15%.

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7. TAKE A TOLERANCE BREAK

If you have tried all of this and you're still not getting high, we feel for you. You've optimised your circumstances for intensifying that high and it's still not happening for you. You should start to consider why you're chasing the high. Cannabis can enhance our lives in many ways, but it won't resolve a deep-seated emotional issue. Be honest with yourself about your consumption levels. If you have been over-indulging, maybe over-exposure to cannabis is creating diminishing returns.

It is okay to decide to take a tolerance break from cannabis. See if you can last a month, or several, without any cannabis. The longer you leave it, the stronger your next high will hit you. It is estimated that a month is needed for cannabinoids to completely leave your system. If a tolerance break sounds unpleasant, you can find supports to get you through it. See what your life is like without cannabis. If there's still a responsible place for it in your life, get back in and feel a more powerful high than before.

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

Daily Tips & Tricks


By Royal Queen Seeds


What are the differences between Indica and Sativa cannabis?​

Indica and sativa cannabis have some crucial differences. Read on for an in-depth look at indica vs. sativa varieties, and how you can tell them apart.

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To those in the cannabis community, the indica vs. sativa discussion seems never-ending. But what do genetics really tell us about a cannabis plant's physical traits, effects, and flavours?

UNDERSTANDING CANNABIS TAXONOMY

To better understand the differences between indica and sativa, it helps to first take a more general look at the taxonomy of cannabis.

Cannabis was first classified by Carl Linnaeus in the 1750s. Linnaeus believed the genus to be monotypic (containing only one species), which he named Cannabis sativa L. Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist, made this classification by working with hemp plants, which were widely cultivated across Europe at the time.

In 1785, French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck published a description of another species of cannabis, which differed from Linnaeus’ variety. Lamarck called this species Cannabis indica Lam., noting that it produced significantly poorer fibres, but worked better as an inebriant. His description was based on plants he had collected in India.

In the 20th century, Russian botanist D. E. Janichevsky identified a third variety of cannabis growing natively in Russia, which we now know as Cannabis ruderalis. In the 1970s, taxonomists and botanists once again tried to figure out how to best classify the cannabis plant.

While there’s still some discussion surrounding the proper taxonomy of indica, sativa, and ruderalis, scientists believe that there are enough notable differences between the cannabis varieties to warrant their recognition as three separate species. For the purpose of this article, we’ll only focus on indica and sativa varieties.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDICA AND SATIVA?

The most obvious differences between indica and sativa are in their physical traits. American botanist Richard E. Schultes and a team of researchers describe sativa and indica as follows:

• Sativa: Tall and laxly branched with narrow leaves
• Indica: Shorter with a conical shape and wider leaves

The stark differences between indica and sativa can be explained by looking at their geographic origins. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the many differences between sativa and indica.

CANNABIS SATIVA

Cannabis sativa is native to warmer, tropical climates and can be found growing naturally in Thailand, Vietnam, Colombia, Mexico, and even parts of Africa.

In order to deal with the long, hot, and humid summers, sativa plants adapted by growing tall, with larger internodal spacing, wispy buds, and narrower leaves. This naturally helps the plants stay protected against the high humidity in these areas and threats like mould or pests.

Because sativa plants tend to be taller, they are typically better suited for outdoor growing. They do particularly well in warm, tropical climates with long summers.

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CANNABIS INDICA

Indica plants, on the other hand, are native to colder, dryer, mountainous regions like those in Nepal, India, and other areas of the Indian subcontinent where summers are colder and shorter. To deal with these conditions, Cannabis indica developed shorter flowering times and denser foliage and buds.

Thanks to their smaller stature and shorter flowering phase, indica plants are perfectly suited for indoor cultivation. They can easily be manipulated using training techniques and tend to produce nice, thick buds with a lot of “bag appeal”. Thanks to their flowering speed, indica plants also allow some growers to produce multiple harvests over a shorter amount of time.

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DO INDICA AND SATIVA PRODUCE DIFFERENT EFFECTS?

Besides their morphological differences, the cannabis community also tells sativa and indica strains apart based on their effects. Cannabis media company Herb, for example, describes the effects of sativa weed as “as invigorating as a cup of coffee”, whereas indica weed acts “like a sleeping pill”. In fact, almost the entire cannabis community agrees that sativa strains are uplifting and energising, while indica strains are powerfully sedative.

But where did this consensus come from? Are the effects of sativa and indica weed really so different? Well, some experts say there is no basis for using the terms indica and sativa to describe the effects of cannabis.

In 2016, the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research published an interview with Dr. Ethan Russo, Director of Research and Development at the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI). In this interview, Russo says, “it's impossible for terms like indica and sativa to really give us any idea of the chemicals in a particular plant and, therefore, the effects it will produce”.

In a print edition of High Times, Rev. Dr. Kymron deCesare, Chief Research Officer at Steep Hill Laboratory in California, made a similar argument. He claims that indica and sativa can’t tell us much more about a plant than its physical characteristics.

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CUSTOM BLENDS OF INDICA AND SATIVA

Most of the cannabis varieties you’ll find on the market today are hybrids with both sativa and indica genetics. Our expert breeders at Royal Queen Seeds, for example, use specialised breeding techniques to produce strains with unique traits such as shorter flowering times, specific flavours, and more.

Besides the physical differences between indica and sativa, some research also suggests that the two varieties may contain different concentrations of terpenes, which could be another factor in why they produce different effects. For example, some sources pin the characteristic sedative quality of "heavy indica" cannabis strains on a high concentration of myrcene.

Myrcene is a terpene found in many plants, including hops, thyme, lemongrass, mango, cardamom, and, of course, cannabis. It’s said to give off an earthy, slightly peppery smell, and, in high concentrations, is thought to give some cannabis strains that uniquely sleepy effect.

Besides looking at individual compounds like terpenes and cannabinoids, it’s also important to consider how these compounds might interact with each other and thereby alter our experience with cannabis. The potential of the chemical constituents in cannabis to interact with each other is what the world’s foremost cannabis researchers refer to as “the entourage effect”.

INDICA VS. SATIVA: MUCH MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

In this article, we hope to have cleared up some of the myths surrounding the differences between indica and sativa. While there are clear morphological differences between pure indica and pure sativa strains, the rest of the distinctions are harder to pin down, and involve a lot more than just genetics. Still, the indica and sativa categories have allowed the cannabis community to develop a language by which to classify and differentiate this fascinating plant.

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

MY Growing Experiences


By DrCannaCanadian


Sativas, Indicas & Autoflowers - With MY Notes​

In an attempt to grow our medicine efficiently, we just did some calculations on growing cycles for the three different cannabis species.

Note: We want to be saying MY Harvest will be a Maximum Yield Harvest - plants wide & tall!

With respect to sativas, we just learned the following today which makes us a bit guarded against growing sativas:

The biggest downside of Sativa strains like Amnesia is that it can take a while to flower, 12 weeks on average, but some phenotypes can take up 20 weeks. She can also grow quite tall; this can be another issue for some with limited space.

With respect to autoflowers, we just learned the following today which opens our minds more to growing autoflowers:

Autoflowering plants can also tend towards a higher CBD content. The ruderalis heritage common to all autoflowering strains is naturally high in CBD.

Note: Our options are really expanding and we need to keep an open mind. For example, we could have a small veg tent running on an 18-6 light cycle growing short CBD autoflowers and short THC photoperiods in veg.

We also found out that autoflowers typically don't grow very tall, and we can get autoflower seeds in Regular or Feminized.

Note: This also means our little veg tent can be used to grow male plants and collect pollen.



For our current grow, we have the Seedsman Peyote WiFis in germination/seedling for two weeks, in veg for six weeks, and in flower for eleven weeks - well, that's 19 weeks of growth. That's 133 days - and 3.0 harvests every year.

If we have a sativa in germination/seedling for two weeks, in veg for four weeks, and in flower for eleven weeks - well, that's 17 weeks of growth. That's 119 days - and 3.3 harvests every year.

If we have an indica in germination/seedling for two weeks, in veg for four weeks, and in flower for eight weeks - well, that's 14 weeks of growth. That's 98 days - and 4.0 harvests every year.

If we have an autoflower which goes from seed to bud in 77 days - well, that's 11.0 weeks of growth and 5.0 harvests every year.

Note: We will want to track our yield - which will be grams/square meter. For example - 500 grams/m² .

Note: We will also want to track our yield rate (grams/square meter)/days. For example - 500 grams/m² /133 days .

Note: We think this is getting quite complicated, so quantifiable metrics are going to be important in determining the strain's genetic quality and our growing efficiency!

In a nutshell, we want to start with high quality seed genetics, find high quality phenotypes, use as much of grow space as possible, keep our environment dialed-in, and harvest high quality bud in as little time as possible.

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

MY Medical Cannabis Experiences



By DrCannaCanadian


Investigation Of Cannabinoids & Terpenes - Searching For Strains​

In one of my previous posts, I was looking into how cannabinoids and terpenes interact and I luckily found the Leafly Strain Finder.

Today I was wondering if there is a correlation between Cannabis Indica & Myrcene and Cannabis Sativa & Terpinolene.

Could it be that the different species just naturally contain more of one terpene than the other?

Or is it that the different species simply have different physical characteristics and flowering duration based on their natural growing latitude.

I am looking forward to uncovering these and many more answers as I progress with my research.

So, as I stated yesterday, I wanted to investigate the following combinations of cannabinoids & terpenes:

1a) High CBD, Low THC, with myrcene, pinene and linalool to help against chronic pain and insomnia.
1b) High THC, Low CBD, with myrcene, pinene and linalool to help against chronic pain and insomnia.

2a) High CBD, Low THC, terpinolene, limonene and beta-caryophyllene to help against depression and anxiety.
2a) High THC, Low CBD, terpinolene, limonene and beta-caryophyllene to help against depression and anxiety.

And at this point in time, I am going with the premise that it is the terpenes which produce the effects - and not the species.

For me I would like find strains with the above combinations - but in different species for these reasons:

a) growing indoors in the winter makes me want to choose indicas because of the lower temp and RH​

b) growing indoors in the summer makes me want to choose sativas because of the higher temp and RH​

And in keeping with my priorities, I would like to find some high CBD strains and some sativas for the summer.

I did some shopping at True North, but they don't have any of the new strains available from Royal Queen Seeds.

I'll just keep shopping at Seedsman for now because their web site is very informative - and I was told they have awesome 420 sales in May!

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

Medical Cannabis Science & Technology




Bioavailability: The Story Of How Cannabis Enters The Body
By Royal Queen Seeds​

Whether you consume cannabis and/or hemp-based products for medicinal or recreational purposes, you need to know about bioavailability. How high you can get from THC and how much CBD can heal all hinges on bioavailability.

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WHAT DOES BIOAVAILABILITY MEAN?

Bioavailability is defined as follows: “The degree to which a drug or other substance becomes available to the target tissue after administration”—The American Heritage Medical Dictionary.

An intravenous dose is considered 100% bioavailable. This is because it is administered directly to the bloodstream. In ordinary decent stoner terms, this means bioavailability refers to the percentage of a dose actually absorbed by the body in comparison to an injected dose.

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WHY BIOAVAILABILITY MATTERS

All cannabis contains some cannabinoids. From industrial hemp with 0.2% THC to mother of dankness Green Gelato with near 30% THC, all weed contains cannabinoids. Similarly, CBD oil can come in a variety of concentrations—from moderate 2.5% to high 20% CBD content.

But it’s not just how many cannabinoids and terpenes your cannabis product contains that counts. The ECS or endocannabinoid system is designed to interact with these compounds. Moreover, the entourage effect is an important synergistic factor. Sorry, that’s still not the end of the story.

Perhaps the most critical factor for cannabis consumption is bioavailability. In general, the more bioavailable a dose, the lower the quantity you need to experience the effects. High bioavailability is what separates high-quality cannabis and hemp-based products from snake oil. Bioavailability is the true measure of cannabis product potency.

BIOAVAILABILITY OF JOINTS

There are many variables to consider when it comes to the bioavailability of smoking cannabis in a roll-up. The finer details, from how much weed you pack into a joint to the quality of the greenery, will affect bioavailability.

That being said, a 2005 study[1] called “Pharmacokinetics of cannabinoids” found smoked THC to have about 30% average bioavailability. More interesting still, they discovered this: “With a 3.55% THC cigarette, a peak plasma level of 152±86.3ng/ml occurred approximately 10 min after inhalation”. Despite the relatively low potency of the joints used in the study, for the daily joint smoker, 10 minutes to get high sounds about right.

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Vaping, like smoking, also utilises the lungs to absorb cannabinoids. Granted—with far fewer harmful side effects, mostly because it’s vapour inhalation and not smoke inhalation. A vaporizer achieves the decarboxylation required to activate the cannabinoids by heating them just enough to be inhaled. In contrast, it’s combustion that ignites a joint so you can inhale the smoke.

A 2016 study[2] called “Medicinal Cannabis: In Vitro Validation of Vaporizers for the Smoke-Free Inhalation of Cannabis” essentially rubber-stamps vaporizers. The potential to dramatically increase the bioavailability of cannabis with a vape is a fact. This research focussed on both THC and CBD, and found that using a vaporizer is the best way to get high from THC and to dose with CBD-rich cannabis too.

You really need to check it out for yourself. Five well-known brands of vaporizers, including the legendary Volcano, were put through their paces. With the exception of one gas device, results were staggering across the board. With the right vaporizer, bioavailability for THC and CBD can reach an amazing 50–80%. Vaping now has scientific data to support high bioavailability. Of course, there are also a couple of decades of anecdotal evidence in support of vaporizer use. Anyone that ever took a hit from a vape knows it's more potent than a draw from a joint.

BIOAVAILABILITY OF EDIBLES

Cannabis edibles, whether infused with CBD or THC, have always been hit or miss for consumers. Sometimes, a single space cake can get you fantastically high. On other occasions, a whole batch of cannabis cookies seems to have little effect.

“The first-pass effect”, whereby the liver effectively prevents the absorption of many psychoactive compounds, explains why sometimes edibles don’t work. You wait the typical hour or so for the effects, but nothing happens.

On the other hand, nobody really understands why sometimes an edible hits you with a super-powered effect. It is usually attributed to an excessive dose or just bad luck. More than likely, the THC is being converted into 11-Hydroxy-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (11-OH-THC), which delivers a more potent psychoactive effect. Following this theory, more 11-OH-THC is being absorbed by the body from edibles than smoking.

In contrast, most scientific studies, including the research mentioned earlier, still rate edibles somewhere in the 4–20% bioavailability range. This low bioavailability is believed to be mostly accurate, until the day an edible gets the better of you. 10mg of THC per serving is considered an effective dose by state law in California.

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BIOAVAILABILITY OF SUBLINGUAL TINCTURES

Sublingual CBD oil tinctures are the health and wellness trend of 2018, and for good reason. Although the conclusive research to silence the critics has yet to be performed, millions of people around the world are already convinced. A few drops of CBD oil under the tongue seems to boost bioavailability significantly.

Most users experience the benefits of the healing oil within 20 minutes. That's without psychoactive effects. The theory is, dosing sublingually bypasses the first-pass effect in the liver and therefore increases bioavailability. Similarly, anecdotal evidence from users of recreational THC tinctures supports the case for a swift and potent effect from sublingual THC doses too. Obviously, the THC tincture brings on a psychoactive effect.

BIOAVAILABILITY OF TOPICALS

Cannabinoid-infused creams and lotions are another rising health and beauty trend. Whether the skincare product contains THC and/or CBD, it cannot get you high. Cannabinoids are highly hydrophobic, so the skin itself is a barrier. Transdermal delivery or liberally rubbing cream into the skin causes no psychoactive effect. This method has, however, become popular among medical cannabis users for its therapeutic outcomes.

BIOAVAILABILITY OF INHALERS

Inhalers are an incredibly efficient and clean way to inhale cannabinoids. This method of consumption is similar to vaping. Cannabinoids enter the lungs via gas exchange at the alveoli, enter the bloodstream, and proceed to penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Cannabis inhalers are almost identical to the inhalers used by asthma patients. They are equipped with a can, valve, and propellant.

Like vaporizers, cannabis inhalers are much cleaner than smoking and don’t create carcinogenic compounds via combustion. However, inhalers are even cleaner than vapes. These devices deliver aerosol into the lungs that is devoid of many of the additives found in vape cartridges and concentrates. Instead, they offer hits of pure, uncontaminated THC. Inhalers are also extremely accurate and offer a standardised dose with each inhalation.

Although inhalers enter the bloodstream in the same manner as smoke and vapor, increased levels of THC and phenomenal purity make them extremely bioavailable.

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

Daily Tips & Tricks


By Royal Queen Seeds


The Ultimate Guide To Boosting Your Cannabis High With Food
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Whether you're trying to stretch your weed, beat your tolerance level, or just push the envelope, boosting the potency of cannabis along with your perceived high is totally doable when you pair it with the right foods. Here, we explain how it works with common foods, and provide you with delicious, THC-infused recipes to help you get started.

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Food and cannabis are the perfect pairing. Not only does weed make everything taste better, but certain dietary treats can strengthen your buzz to make it last longer and feel better, while satisfying your raging case of the munchies. To help you travel down this path of culinary enlightenment, we've gathered the best recipes and put them all in one place to create the ultimate guide to boosting your cannabis high with food.

Ready to get cooking? Let's go!


MANGO

Mangoes are packed with myrcene, a terpene that's also found in many cannabis strains. Not only does myrcene give this tropical fruit its pleasantly unique aroma, it can make your high feel way stronger and last much longer.

Eating mango at any point before or during your smoke session will work, but most people report the best results when they ingest this fruit about an hour or two before they indulge. The curious part? People with very high tolerance levels see the biggest difference when both mango and herb are on board.

To test the boundaries of what this fruit can do for you, we recommend enjoying a glass of cannabis-infused strawberry mango sangria made with buds from Sweet Zkittlez, followed up by a moderate smoke session using flowers from the same strain. This 80% indica is potent on its own at 22% THC, and the fruit flavour and aroma will only enhance the light, refreshing taste of the sangria.

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CANNABIS-INFUSED STRAWBERRY MANGO SANGRIA

YOU WILL NEED:

INGREDIENTS

• 3.5g dried cannabis, preferably Sweet Zkittlez
• 750ml rum
• 750ml white wine
• 3 ripe mangoes
• 500g ripe strawberries
• 240ml sugar
• 240ml water
• 240ml orange juice
• 480ml club soda

HARDWARE

• Oven & stove top
• Refrigerator
• Baking pan
• Grinder
• Cheesecloth
• Knife
• Saucepan
• Strainer
• Pitcher
• Spoon
• Measuring cup
• Chilled glasses

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place dried herb in a baking pan, then bake in a 115ºC oven for 30–40 minutes to decarboxylate the weed.​

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2. Grind the decarboxylated weed until it has a medium-fine consistency.​

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3. Place the ground herb in the centre of the cheesecloth. Fold and tie to create a tea bag. Cut off any excess cloth.​

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4. Put the herb-filled bag inside the bottle of rum. Reseal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. The longer you let it soak, the more THC will be extracted from the buds.​

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5. Remove the stems from the strawberries and slice.​

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6. Dice the mangoes.​

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7. Heat the water, sugar, and half the strawberries in a saucepan on high heat, stirring constantly. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer and continue to stir.​

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8. When the liquid has thickened into a thin syrup, remove the pot from the heat and let cool.​

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9. Strain the syrup to remove the strawberries, then cool the liquid in the refrigerator.​

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10. Combine the following in a pitcher: mangoes, remaining sliced strawberries, strawberry syrup, white wine, orange juice, and 240ml of cannabis-infused rum. Stir until mixed well.​

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11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.​

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12. When you're ready to drink, add the club soda.​

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13. Pour the sangria into chilled glasses, spoon in some of the fruit, and serve.​

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14. Enjoy while you smoke or vape Sweet Zkittlez.​

NUTS

To give you a buzz, THC must bind to fat or fatty acids so it can pass through the blood-brain barrier. Nuts are one of the best sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, so they're a natural choice for cannabis smokers. They speed up your high's onset, make it last longer, and they're a delicious snack that can satisfy your cravings while you're stoned.

You could just fill a bowl with almonds, cashews, peanuts, and the like to munch on while you toke up, but why not take it to the next level with a spicy bowl of nuts roasted in cannabutter? For both making this recipe and smoking after this power-packed snack, we recommend Royal Cheese Fast Flowering.

It has a savoury, slightly nutty flavour that's very similar to aged cheese, paired with a very respectable 17% THC level. Plus, this Cheese strain has been designed to give you the yield of a photoperiodic strain in about the same time as an autoflowering one, so you won't have to wait long to try this stoner hack.

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SWEET AND SPICY CANNABIS-INFUSED NUTS

YOU WILL NEED:

INGREDIENTS

• 50g prepared cannabutter, preferably made with Royal Cheese Fast Version
• 50g brown sugar
• 5g salt
• 2g ground cinnamon
• 2g chilli powder
• 1g cayenne pepper
• 3g dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
• 500g mixed nuts

HARDWARE

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Oven & stove top
• Skillet or frying pan

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use parchment paper to line the baking sheet.​

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2. Place skillet on a burner and turn the heat to medium.​

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3. Add the cannabutter and melt.​

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4. Stir in the sugar, herbs and spices.​

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5. Stir constantly and keep the heat on medium until the sugar has melted. This will take about 2 minutes.​

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6. Drop the heat setting to medium low.​

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7. Add the nuts. Stir constantly until the nuts are evenly coated with the oil and herb mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes.​

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8. Poor the nuts onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread them out until they're in a single layer.​

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9. After they're cool, the nuts can be stored in a sealed container for a few weeks.​

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10. Snack on the nuts while you pack your bowl or bong with cured buds of Royal Cheese Fast Flowering.​

SWEET POTATOES

Sweet potatoes don't increase your high in the typical sense. Instead, they contain lots of complex carbs, vitamin E, and multiple B vitamins that stimulate your brain to increase serotonin release. This in turn helps to fight depression and boost mood.

This sweet potato fries recipe is easy to make. For the best flavour profile, we recommend making the cannabutter with White Widow grown in your garden and pairing this culinary creation with a fat spliff rolled from the same strain. Its earthy taste goes well with this sweet root veggie, and the 50% sativa/50% indica genetics practically guarantee it'll lift your spirits without making you feel nervous or the least bit paranoid.

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SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CANNABUTTER

YOU WILL NEED:

INGREDIENTS

• 2–4 sweet potatoes, depending on size
• 20ml olive oil
• 240ml honey
• 60g prepared cannabutter
• 20g ground cinnamon
• Sea salt
• Pepper

HARDWARE

• Oven
• Knife
• Bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing spoon
• Silicone spatula
• Baking sheet
• 4 ramekins
• 4 plates

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set the oven to 230ºC and allow to preheat.​

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2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into sticks. Extra-thick fries will need more time to cook.​

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3. Pour olive oil in a bowl, add fries and toss.​

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4. Place the fries on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20–30 minutes until crisp and slightly browned.​

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5. In the meantime, combine the honey, cannabutter, and cinnamon in a clean bowl. Stir fast to mix.​

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6. Divide the cannabutter mixture equally into 4 ramekins. Slide a silicone spatula around the side of the bowl to get it all out.​

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7. Remove the baked sweet potato fries from the oven when they're done. Season with sea salt and pepper while they're still warm.​

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8. Divide the fries and place onto 4 plates. Pair each serving with a ramekin of cannabis-infused honey butter for dipping.​

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9. Serve to your mates while you share a vape packed with White Widow buds.​

BROCCOLI

Remember your mum tricking you into eating your broccoli when you were just a young nipper? Little did she know you'd use it to get high AF when you got old enough. This surprising buzz booster works because it's filled with caryophyllene, a terpene that binds to your CB2 receptors just like some cannabinoids do. Even if you don't like to eat your greens, you'll love this broccoli recipe.

Although broccoli alone won't give you a high, it does work alongside weed's cannabinoids to help them do a better job of reducing depression, pain, and inflammation. Have a bowl of broccoli before you enjoy a mellow indica like OG Kush and you'll feel way more relaxed than if you'd only smoked weed that day.

CANNABIS-INFUSED GARLIC BROCCOLI

YOU WILL NEED:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head of broccoli
• 2–3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 45g prepared canna-oil
• 30g parmesan cheese, grated
• Sea salt and pepper
• Cayenne pepper (optional)

HARDWARE

• Sink
• Stove top
• Knife
• Sauté pan
• Mixing spoon
• Plates

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash broccoli and slice into bite-size pieces. Use the stems as well as the tops.​

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2. Place a sauté pan on a burner and set the heat to medium.​

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3. Add the canna-oil and allow it to warm up.​

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4. Add garlic to the warm oil. Sauté for 1–2 minutes.​

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5. Add the chopped broccoli. Stir to coat it in the oil. Cook for 3–5 minutes until it's bright green, but still slightly crisp.​

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6. Remove the pan from the hot burner.​

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7. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.​

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8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Omit the cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.​

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9. Eat while warm, then partake in a big rip of OG Kush.​

GREEN TEA

Because it's processed less than any other kind of traditional tea, green tea has more catechins than any other type, including black and white. Catechins are powerful antioxidants that bind to CB1 receptors, just like THC does. This action makes green tea drinkers feel relaxed and at peace with the world.

In this way, green tea boosts your high because it lifts the mood, lowers stress levels, and, most importantly, helps create an enhanced sense of euphoria. We recommend pairing your mug with the Wedding Gelato strain, whether you smoke while drinking an infused or non-infused brew. The primarily sweet taste pairs so well with green tea that you might not even have to add a single gram of sugar. Plus, it's very potent at 25% THC.

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CANNABIS-INFUSED GREEN TEA WITH CHAMOMILE

YOU WILL NEED:

INGREDIENTS

• 10g cannabis flowers
• 10g dried chamomile
• Coconut milk
• Green tea bag
• Honey

HARDWARE

• Oven & stove top
• Baking pan
• Tea pot
• Tea cup
• Tea infuser
• Spoon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place dried herb in a baking pan, then bake at 115ºC in the oven for 30–40 minutes to decarboxylate the weed.​

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2. Grind the decarboxylated weed until it has a medium-fine consistency.​

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3. Fill the tea pot with water and bring to a boil.​

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4. Fill the tea infuser with the weed and chamomile.​

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5. Place the green tea bag and filled infuser in a cup filled with hot water and allow to steep for 5–10 minutes.​

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6. Add honey and coconut milk to taste.​

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7. Sip as you smoke Wedding Gelato from your favourite bowl or bong.​

 

[PCaddict]

Where are you getting all this info and how are you able to post it here. Do you copy and paste ? Or what. I would Love to add some of this on my journal

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

Where are you getting all this info and how are you able to post it here. Do you copy and paste ? Or what. I would Love to add some of this on my journal

Hey @PCaddict , I hope life is going well for you!

Right now, I am working very hard to find a balance between growing cannabis, tips on growing cannabis, tips on diagnosing cannabis, emerging theories on medical cannabis, my experiences growing cannabis, my experiences searching for cannabis medicine, and my thoughts on news articles.

Some of the tips I find at RQS or Leafly and I put them here because I can easily scan and reference them as needed.

And the rest of my posts are just my personal experiences and personal insights into how I am becoming a better cannabis grower, diagnostician, and theorist.

Today, I am going to try using the Seedsman Website & the Leafly Strain Finder to find some CBD seeds to grow this summer, and then post my rationale in choosing them.

We are entering The Decade of Cannabis - after years of unlawful prohibition. And we want ourselves, our kids, and our grandkids to be able to look back on our journals and be proud of us.

This journal will never win a prize, or be for the "chatty people", or for people who are more "recreational" - they would be bored out of their minds --- but when they need help in the FAQs - I will reference articles here in this journal to help them get back on track.

Personally, I would love to be more chatty and friendly - but for now, it's lonely here, and I need to focus on helping people and getting smart so I can grow great medicine for our family.

Have a great weekend!!!

 

[PCaddict]

How are you posting your articles here??? Are you copying and postiung or is there another way to post them??? All I have ever done is copy links

 

[PCaddict]

I am also interested in Medical so this stuff is interesting to me too. If you are looking for a Great CBD strain check out Candida. It was recommended to me by several other members. The plant grows BIG and harvest is plentiful

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

MY Medical Cannabis Experiences



By DrCannaCanadian


Investigation Of Cannabinoids & Terpenes - Searching For CBD Strains​

In one of my previous posts, I was looking into how cannabinoids and terpenes interact. I also noted how I found the Leafly Strain Finder and how Seedmsn is very informative and cost effective. I should also point out that I am now open-minded to growing autoflowers because they are naturally high in CBD, and that I am wary of growing sativas because of their long time-to-harvest.

So, today, I want to try to find some CBD strains I can grow this summer using the Seedsman web site and the Leafly Strain Finder because both of their web sites are very informative.

1a) High CBD, Low THC, with myrcene, pinene and linalool to help against chronic pain and insomnia.
2a) High CBD, Low THC, terpinolene, limonene and beta-caryophyllene to help against depression and anxiety.

I would like to keep using the above criteria and also try to keep the time-to-harvest to a minimum.

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[PCaddict]

Candida CD1 is sold on Seedsman, That's where I got mine. They may be out of stock but by the time you are ready to buy I would check. @InTheShed was one of the people who highly recommended it to me. He knows more about it then I do maybe he will chime in and give a good description

 

[DrCannaCanadian]

MY Medical Cannabis Experiences


By DrCannaCanadian


Investigation Of Cannabinoids & Terpenes - Searching For CBD Strains

Candida (CD-1) from Medical Marijuana Genetics​

I like Candida (CD-1) from Medical Marijuana Genetics because it is a photoperiod and allows us greater control over the vegetation phase. Being a photoperiod also lends itself to cloning & mega cropping when we find a strong pheno!

The fact that its parents are also respectable CBD plants is a big plus. The yield seems a bit low - we'd prefer a 550 gram/m² plant if we can find one. The 9 weeks to harvest may be acceptable depending on the veg growth rate.

The hint at lemon in the description suggests an uplifting effect due to the presence of Citrus (limonene terpene).

The fact that it is a hybrid may make it a bit tricky to train, and it may have wide varying phenos.

The big plus for me is the downloadable lab reports! I'm getting pretty tired of low-level breeders marketing seeds at 30% THC without a respectable lab report!

But hey - be mindful - as bigger and bigger money comes into play - so does corruption to profit from false marketing!

Therefore, a smoke/edible report from a respectable and trusted 420 member will definitely go a long way in my books!!!

The flagship strain from Medical Marijuana Genetics, Candida (CD-1), meaning Bright Light in Latin, offers a 20:1 CBD:THC ratio, the highest ever count of a CBD-rich phenotype in Europe to date.​

Description
Candida (CD-1) has the highest CBD and lowest THC content of any strain to date on the seed market. It was named after the founder of Medical Marijuana Genetics’ late mother and the name actually means ‘bright light’ in Latin.

The laboratory test results show CBD levels of between 20.6% and 10.9% CBD with THC levels rising with higher CBD levels - but never surpassing 1% THC. The balance between CBD and THC remains more consistent than any other similar strain.

With this ratio of CBD to THC, the anti-psychotic capabilities of the higher levels of CBD outweigh the relatively small amounts of THC, and serve to nullify the "high", effect, ensuring a non-psychoactive cannabis product.

Candida can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It is suitable for all environments and growing media and has a unique lemon flavour and aroma that complements its medicinal properties. CD-1 will thrive in any climate. It impresses with its highly vigorous early growth

Candida will produce two different phenotypes; a sativa and an indica. Initial studies have suggested that the sativa phenotype will produce lower, whispier yields often associated with sativa strains. We have noticed to date that the sativa pheno produces higher CBD counts. In comparison, the indica pheno will produce bigger, denser yields with lower CBD levels but still with significant CBD content. It is recommended to give good care to the sativa phenos as these can be harder to manage and will have larger distances between the internodes making the plants more vulnerable.

Generally, the sativa pheno is better suited to making extractions than to smoking and vaping, whilst the indica pheno is suitable for all.