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Terpenes may be a better indicator of a cannabis plant’s profile, and a better way to describe strains, than genetic ancestry, new research shows . After analyzing more than 100 samples of cannabis, a team of Canadian and Dutch researchers found that strain names — even the most well known, Sativa and Indica —tended to be poor descriptors of a plant’s genetic makeup or its lineage. In many cases, though, strain names did reflect terpene content, which is linked to aroma (and in THC-rich cannabis may also influence psychoactive effects). Wait. What Are Terpenes? Terpenes are naturally-occurring chemical compounds found in plants that give them signature scents. Highly aromatic plants including cannabis, herbs and citrus fruits have a relatively high terpene content. Lemon zest? That’s the terpene limonene. Pine? That’s pinene. A cannabis plant may make 20 to 40 types of terpenes. Terpenes do have an evolutionary purpose. In nature, they can repel pests like insects and fungus, or a...

  Louisiana has opened registration for businesses selling foods with hemp-derived cannabinoids — including delta-8 THC, reports Hemp Industry Daily . The Louisiana Department of Health sent an email to businesses earlier this week announcing that the agency was accepting applications for licenses to make cannabinoid edibles. They explicitly included delta-8 THC as one that would be allowed. According to Hemp Industry Daily the email read, “This includes the addition of food products containing CBD and delta-8 (THC) products.” Recent legislation expanded the definition of consumable hemp, which had previously been limited to CBD, according to the state’s Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control . It also established a hemp wholesale permit and legalized food and beverages with hemp-derived cannabinoids, although they do need to be registered and approved by the Louisiana Department of Health first. The Old Rules Before August 1, the law addressed only “Industrial Hemp Derived Canna...

  Everyone Is Different Although there are 7.6 billion of us human beings, we are all very different when it comes to our bi o logical and physiological functioning, our life history, environment, and the way our body reacts. This is also the case with CBD dosage. And because the serving size is variable for every individual, if you are a newbie to cannabidiol, starting off with a small dose is the best way to get started, and from there you can slowly raise it until you achieve the best result [1]. This will enable your body to acclimatize to the CBD oil, and negate any side effects [2]. “CBD oil is taken via vaping or ingestion. Oral CBD is less likely to cause side effects, so beginners may want to start here. You can put a few drops of the oil under your tongue, take  CBD capsules , or even eat a CBD-infused treat” [2]. Staying Flexible While some individuals only need small doses of CBD to be effective, others who take larger doses may not feel a big difference. You may f...

  Another high-profile Texas hemp retailer has petitioned the court for a temporary restraining order that would stall enforcement of the state’s ban on delta-8 THC. Houston-based smoke shop Vape City, a chain with more than 75 retail locations, filed suit in the Travis County District Court this week, according to the Houston Chronicle . The company’s attorney requested a temporary restraining order and removal of delta-8 THC from the state's list of Schedule I controlled substances. A Travis County District Judge recently denied a similar request from another hemp company, Hometown Hero. That request for a temporary restraining order was dismissed October 22, but a more formal hearing on Hometown Hero’s request for an injunction against the state’s prohibition of delta-8 THC is scheduled for Nov. 5. Both Vape City’s and Hometown Hero’s lawsuits are in response to an Oct. 15 update from the Texas Department of State Health Services announcing it had added delta-8 THC to the sta...