General Cannabis Flashcards
THC
the active cannabinoid in marijuana that causes a psychoactive effect.
CBD
Non-psychoactive cannabinoid and is used mostly for medicinal purposes.
Hemp-derived CBD
Legal federally in the US
Widely available online and in stores
Can have questionable ingredients
Limited spectrum of therapeutic compounds opposed to high-resin cannabis
Cannabis-derived CBD
Wider spectrum of therapeutic compounds
Strictly regulated and tested by law
Only available in states with legal cannabis
Delta 8
less potent cannabinoid; can be extracted from hemp or cannabis
Delta 9
main cannabinoid compound in cannabis strains (Highest potency)
Delta 10
Cannabinoid found in trace amounts in a cannabis plant (lowest potency)
Indica
often more of a sedative and can be useful for treating insomnia also best consumed before bed.
Sativa
typically produce an energizing effect for patients that is more cerebral and is best consumed for social settings, physical activity, and sparking creativity.
Hybrid
offers a mix of effects, combining the traits from their parent strains.
Cannabinoids
The chemical compounds found in the Cannabis plant that offers a variety of health benefits.
Cannabinol
Comes from the Cannabis sativa
plant and contains only a minimal amount of THC.
Cultivation
the process of growing cannabis plants. This can be done through either indoor or outdoor farming and requires in-depth knowledge of proper soil, growth temperatures, light, water, pest management, and more.
Terpene
They are oils that are secreted in the same glands as cannabinoids, such as CBD and THC, and they were developed by the plant to repel predators and lure pollinators; give cannabis flavor