Consumption
Can cats eat cannabis leaves?
Yes. Leaves are full of nutrients and some cats seem to like them. There is no harm in cats eating your fan leaves.
Why do I get the munchies?
Cannabinoids stimulate the release of a hunger molecule called “ghrelin” . Also food tastes better!
Edibles vs. Smoking
When you inhale cannabis, you are inhaling Delta-9 THC, and goes from lungs to blood stream, so the effects are very quick.
When consuming edibles, there’s a bit more of an involved process, from stomach, to intestines, to liver, and it’s in the liver where a hydroxy group is attached forming a new molecule to form: 11-Hydroxy-THC , which will provide a slightly different feeling, and takes longer to hit.
Resin vs. Live Resin vs. Rosin
Resin more general term for oils and extracts.
Live Resin is cannabis that is flash frozen after harvest, and is not dried. So you have a more robust flavor profile.
Rosin is pressed from the flower itself with just heat and pressure. No solvents or extraction.
Science
Why do hops for beer look like cannabis?
They are close relatives! Both are in the family Cannabinaceae .
THC vs. CBD
The feeling you get from these two cannabinoids may differ, but they have a very similar molecular structure! They weigh the same and have the same number of Carbons, Hydrogens, and Oxygens.
The shape is different though, and that makes all the difference.
Generally, CBD will not give you psychedelic effects, however, when combined with THC , many note that effects are stronger. It’s the endo-cannabinoid system after all, man!
What are Trichomes
Trichomes appear only on female cannabis plants. This is where all of the cannabinoids and terpenes are synthesized. They are found in the little head of the mushroom looking structure.
Why do you get 'high' from THC?
Anandamide molecule, from the sanskrit word for “joy”/“bliss”.
This molecule is released in the brain and makes us feel happy, but also maybe anxious and paranoid.
Growing
Purple Weed
Purple weed is from molecules called “anthocyanins” . Plants often produce anthocyanins when they are in cold environments. They can also help protect against UV. Cold + Sun… But also genetics.
Male vs. Female Plants
Indica vs. Sativa
No molecular correlation between the two. Might be myth. Might be truth.
History
Where does cannabis originate?
Concensus seems to be East Asia/East China.
How To
How to store cannabis for longterm?
Cool, dark environment. Helpful to use a humidifier pack, like Integra Boost 62%