Types of Strains
SATIVA
The Sativa takes 10-15 weeks to mature and is known for its cerebral, energetic and invigorating potential that is particularly suitable for daytime use. Medically, it can be used to help people with depression and chronic pain.
INDICA
The Indica takes between six and eight weeks, a shorter time than the sativa, and generally has a higher yield. It’s known for its high level of relaxation (think couch-sitting vibes), and medically, it can help people with nausea, anxiety, and pain.
HYBRID
The Hybrid is a mix between two different species of cannabis, generally sativa and indica. This allows for two or more particular traits to be selected and bred, and accounts for much of the diversity of options at a dispensary
TYPES OF CANNABIS CONCENTRATES
There are many different ways to consume cannabis and concentrates is a great way to consume its extracts in a pure manner.
Wax
Typically a yellowish brown in color, a “dab” of wax is usually smoked using a water pipe or vaporizer. Waxis probably the stickiest form of concentrates that really should only handled with a dab tool. The word “dab” originates from wax concentrates, referring to smoking a “dab” of wax.
Shatter
One form of BHO (butane hash oil), shatter is considered to be a fairly stable and glass like concentrate that most of the time will “shatter” into many pieces. Most shatter is smooth, clear, and solid, while other kinds will be slightly sticky. A lot of people do their best to >find shatter because it’s known to be the purest of all concentrates.
Crumble
During the creation process, when BHO is vacuumed or whipped the wax transforms into a soft and brittle substance that crumbles easily. Depending on how much it has been broken down, crumble should be able to break into suitable sized dabs before a session.
Oil
Sometimes concentrates are made with C02 instead of Butane. This usually produces a slightly runny oil that sometimes comes in a syringe or a container. There’s a pretty distinct difference when it comes to the taste in comparison to BHO, mostly it comes down to personal
preference.
Badder
Budder and batter concentrates can be made using trim, cured nugs, or a freshly harvested plant (live resin). The appearance of these types of concentrates can range from greenish-brown to buttery gold. Badders, batters, and budders produced from high-quality cannabis tend to be bright blond and have strong but smooth flavors.
Benefits of Terpenes
Myrcene
Myrcene contributes to the sedative effect of strong indicas, aids sleep and is a muscle relaxant.
Limonene
Limonene contains properties that help counteract acid reflux, anxiety and depression.
A-Pinene
A-Pienene contains anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator and antibacterial properties. Helps memory.
Linalool
Linalool contains anesthetic, analgesic, anticonvulsants and helps fight anxiety.
Caryophyllene
Caryophyllene contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and protects the cells that line the digestive tract.