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How to Assess THC and CBD Levels in Cannabis Strains and Products. How to Assess THC and CBD Levels in Cannabis Strains and Products How much THC does your favorite cannabis product contain?

How to Assess THC and CBD Levels in Cannabis Strains and Products

The answer may not be as straightforward as reading the “total THC” number that is (hopefully) printed on the label. There is no official industry standard for calculating the total THC of a cannabis product, and different producers and testing facilities calculate it in different ways. As a consumer, what you’re really after is the amount of THC or CBD that will be available for your consumption, which will depend on the content of the product, the route of administration, and the method of consumption. Let’s take a closer look at the different ways you can estimate THC levels in cannabis products (the same logic applies to CBD). Interpening FAQ — Trichome Institute. What is Interpening?

Interpening FAQ — Trichome Institute

Interpening™ is a method used to identify and understand cannabis variety, based on interpreting the plant’s terpenes and flower structure. Scientifically speaking, terpenes are evaporating molecular hydrocarbon chains that produce scent. Terpenes produce aromas that distinguish the cannabis plant variety. Together, identifying both terpenes and flower structure will help you predict cannabis variety and the effect that you can expect the cannabis to have on you. Interpening™ also teaches how to assess the quality of the flower, allowing a user to determine whether it is an unacceptable, acceptable, or the highest quality product.

The most logical way to describe Interpening™ is to compare it to detecting the subtle and unique features of wine. I am skilled in the art of Interpening™, therefore, I am an Interpener™. The Trichome Institute Interpening Training includes details about: Why Take an Interpening™ course? — Cannabis Analysis Labs. CW Analytical. CW Analytical. Global Leader in Cannabis Testing and Analytics. Cannalytics Supply. Cannalytics Supply provides an economical alternative to laboratory testing to monitor and improve cannabis growing, processing and dispensing.

Cannalytics Supply

Our THC Test Kit is accurate, easy to use and provides high quality THC potency testing and profiling for cannabis products. Knowing the potency and cannabinoid content allows cannabis products and processes to be monitored and enhanced to provide a more consistent product to clients. The Cannalytics Supply THC Test Kit relies on the studies of Dr. Ronal Glas of the Netherlands. Dr. Cannalytics Supply has been preparing and shipping THC Test Kits for over five years. Why Choose Us More Economical than Laboratory TestingUnlimited Technical Support via EmailMost Reliable Marijuana THC Testing Product Sold at a Competitive PriceOrders Shipped Within 48 hoursPackaging to Ensure Breakage Occurrences Are Minimal.

Test Cannabis for THC and CBD Content At Home. Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds found in cannabis which react with the cannabinoid receptors in the human brain and body. Different cannabinoids produce different reactions and effects, many of which provide relief to a variety of symptoms and medical conditions. There are more than 80 different cannabinoids found in marijuana, yet we know very little about 90 percent of them. The two most widely studied are also the most commonly known by consumers, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC works effectively as an: Appetite stimulantAntioxidantAnti-sleep apneaAnti-intraocular eye pressure (glaucoma) CBD works effectively to: Relieve anxietySuppress epileptic fitsReduce psychotic behaviorProtect against neurodegenerative diseasesFight against bacterial infectionsReduce diabetic symptomsStimulate bone growthReduce psoriasisReduce risk of artery blockage.

THC Test Kit Supplies. A Device for better life. Your own personal lab, in the palm of your hands.

A Device for better life

Take the "what if" out of your cannabis. - Test for quality - Know its chemical profile - Predict a feeling based on a specific strain - Track associated results and what’s working for you - Immediate, reliable results from a portable, hand-held chemical analyzer - Powered by next-generation technology and science MyDx is the first of its kind portable chemical analyzer, allowing you to affordably and accurately identify the composition of your cannabis. THC, CBN, CBD Testing for Cannabis, Medical Marijuana Testing. THC, CBN, CBD Testing for Cannabis, Medical Marijuana Testing. THC: How High Can We Go?

Every year for the past three years, HIGH TIMES has held Cannabis Cups in both the US and the Netherlands.

THC: How High Can We Go?

We’ve been to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Detroit and Amsterdam. Next year, we may add even more. At each Cup, we test anywhere from 100 to 160 flower entries and give samples to our partner labs to test for various cannabinoids, terpenoids, pesticides and molds. We test approximately 600 to 700 strains each year. The results are stored in our Scorebook database. As we approach what appears to be the limit of THC that a cannabis flower can produce in terms of THC, the natural question to ask is: How much higher can we go? “To be sure, one must first question the validity of the [high] test results. “That being said, trichomes are secretory glands, not unlike salivary glands or mammary glands in mammals. While this might seem disheartening at first, we were relieved by Dr. HPLC Systems for Medical Marijuana Analysis. Cannabis Testing Methods. Marijuana can be used to treat many medical conditions such as cancer, glaucoma, seizures, HIV/AIDS and more.

Cannabis Testing Methods

Patients and consumers rely on the products they are consuming to be safe and consistent. GenTech offers a wide range of sophisticated analytical equipment needed to test cannabis infused products and concentrates. Different types of analysis and screening is required when checking for quality, potency and safety. What's Potency Testing?

Potency exams are identifying cannabinoids and researching the strength. Studies show that several of the active components in cannabis modify the human body in the same way to a group of molecules termed endocannabinoids. It's very important to be aware of the strength of your treatment that you will be considering consuming. Potency Testing Instruments: Gas Chromatographs (GC) and High Pressure Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC). Cannabinoids/Characterization The endocannabinoid system contains 2 main receptors, CB1 and CB2.