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An Introduction to Cannabis Trichomes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you’re not already familiar with the ins and outs of the cannabis plant, then you might not know about cannabis trichomes. How can trichomes best be utilized by cannabis fans? Today, we’d like to answer each of these questions and give our readers a thorough overview of cannabis trichomes. What Are the Trichomes on Cannabis?

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What are trichomes?

Marijuana Seeds NL

If you’re familiar with the stickiness of good bud, then you’re already familiar with the peculiar term of ‘trichomes’. Trichomes comes from the Greek word Trích?ma In weed’s case, trichomes are the sticky-icky microscopic crystals that contain the plant’s beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes. What are trichomes?

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What to do with weed stems

The Cannigma

How to extract THC from stems. Be it Nepalese “temple ball hash,” black Indian “charas,” or sweet golden brown Moroccan hash , the same principles apply — use your hands and some basic tools to to remove the dry, THC-containing trichomes (also known as “kief” ) from the flowers and leaves of the plants, and press it into hash.

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What is bubble hash and can you make it at home?

The Cannigma

The color is determined by how well the hash was extracted, by the cultivar of cannabis and its ripeness. All cannabis plants produce trichomes from resin glands on the buds. To the naked eye, trichomes are tiny fine hairs, but under close examination, trichomes are actually shaped like mushrooms with a fine stalk and big head.

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Shake weed – good, better or best?

The Cannigma

These remnants often contain plenty of trichomes , which is where cannabinoids and terpenes are produced and stored. Homemade tinctures and infusions. While it is subtle and often stated incorrectly, there is a distinction between tinctures and infusions. Tinctures are made with ethanol, while infusions are made with oil.

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The Importance of Proper Cannabis Storage: Tips for Patients

MMJ Recs

Remember to handle your cannabis with care to avoid damaging the delicate trichomes, which contain the cannabinoids and terpenes responsible for their therapeutic effects. Additionally, excessive grinding or handling of cannabis can lead to trichome damage, diminishing its potency. What About Tinctures, Edibles, and Topicals?

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What is CBGA?

The Cannigma

The CBGA is made within the trichome of the cannabis plant and is converted by specific enzymes into other cannabinoids. However much of the modern CBG products available today are actually extracted from newly-bred cannabis varieties that don’t have the enzymes to convert CBGA to the other cannabinoids.