Showing posts with label limonene. Show all posts
Showing posts with label limonene. Show all posts

Friday, November 8, 2019

Cresco & Grassroots Flower (Bonus Wax Review)

I have 2 Cresco and 2 Grassroots grams to review for you today.

Cresco - Honey Boo
(Hybrid)

This 80/20 indica dominant hybrid is a cross between Bubba Kush and Captain Krypt OG. It is wonderful for relaxing but will leave you clear-minded from the high pinene levels. It really helped me focus and keep a positive attitude. Cresco's flower quality has yet to disappoint me.

Cannabinoids:
THC: .476%
THCA: 20.061%
CBG: .187%

Terpenes:
Caryophyllene: .116%
Myrcene: .689%
Pinene: .705%
Linalool: .044%
Humulene: .034%

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Cresco - OG 18
(Hybrid)


Another indica-dominant hybrid, OG 18 is a phenotype of OG Kush. This strain has some great terps. It is good for anxiety, stress, depression, pain, and insomnia. The high pinene will keep you more clear-minded, while the humulene will counteract the munchies.

Cannabinoids:
THC: .701%
THCA: 24.478%

Terpenes:
Caryophyllene: .156%
Myrcene: .282%
Pinene: .162%
Limonene: .632%
Linalool: .251%
Humulene: .056%


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Grassroots - Ghost of Mujahideen
(Indica)


Said to be a cross of an Afghani landrace X Blockhead X Ghost Dawg, this strain is great for pain, anxiety, stress, depression, and insomnia. It's a great end-of-the-day strain, and I am a big supporter of Grassroots. Their flower is consistently high quality.

Cannabinoids:
THC: .440%
THCA: 23.863%
CBG: .274%

Terpenes:
Caryophyllene: .270%
Myrcene: .318%
Pinene: .103%
Limonene: .489%
Linalool: .098%
Bisabolol: .055%
Humulene: .085%
Terpinolene: .018%

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Grassroots - Tre OG
(Hybrid)

A cross between Tahoe OG Kush and Tres Dawg, this 70/30 indica hybrid will treat anxiety, depression, stress, pain, and insomnia. There are some very high terpene levels in this strain, compared to other strains.

Cannabinoids:
THC: .273%
THCA: 26.478%
CBG: .306%
CBC: .104%

Terpenes:
Caryophyllene: .561%
Myrcene: .351%
Pinene: .142%
Limonene: .647%
Linalool: .285%
Bisabolol: .122%
Humulene: .160%
Terpinolene: .010%
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Prime Wellness - Scarlet Fire #10 Blonde Wax
(Sativa)

This wax was nearly gone before I got a picture. It is a cross between Red Headed Stranger and an unknown Mexican landrace. Pairing it with the indica dominant flower made for a nice combination. The high terps will help with pain, stress, anxiety, and depression. You'll feel relaxed, yet social and upbeat.

Cannabinoids:
THC: .429%
THCA: 86.682%
CBG: .545%

Terpenes:
Caryophyllene: .876%
Myrcene: 3.306%
Pinene: .391%
Limonene: 1.185%
Bisabolol: .101%
Humulene: .250%
Terpinolene: .042%

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Terpenes ... More than what hits the nose!

The "What Are Terpenes" page is up and I hope you will find it useful! Terpenes are what give cannabis its smell, but they are so much more than just a scent. Let's breakdown their effects here.

Myrcene
is one of my favorites and is the most abundant terpene found in cannabis. It will make you sedated and relaxed. If you enjoy the psychoactive effects of THC, Myrcene has been found to enhance these effects. It also has anti-bacterial properties and is an anti-inflammatory. 

Also found in: Bay leaves, hops

What to expect: Sleepy, Relaxed, Enhanced THC effects

Caryophyllene 
is wonderful for relaxing, sleep, and pain relief. It has been found to be a muscle relaxant as well. It is FDA approved as safe for consumption.

Also found in: Cloves, hops, basil, oregano, black pepper, lavender, rosemary

What to expect: Sleepy, Relaxed

Limonene
is a big one for anxiety. It also helps with depression and stress, while not producing sedative effects. New studies have shown that it can relieve heartburn.

Also found in: Cloves, hops, basil, oregano, black pepper, lavender, rosemary

What to expect: Elevated Mood

Pinene 
will increase your alertness, and put you in a more energetic mood. It will counteract the short-term memory loss effects when consuming too much THC. If you tend to get anxious/paranoid when consuming marijuana containing THC, look for strains high in Pinene.

A recent study shows Pinene may be helpful for asthma, as it opens up the bronchial airways.

Also found in: Pine Needles

What to expect: Uplifted mood, increased focus

Linalool 
is most often found as a perfume in cleaning products but is also FDA-approved as safe for consumption. It is sedating and calming. Medical benefits include anti-anxiety, anti-depression, stress relief, and insomnia relief. 

Also found in: Lavender, Cilantro, Basil

What to expect: Sleepy, Calming

Humulene 
has a lot of potential medical benefits. It acts as an appetite suppressant, is anti-bacterial and an anti-inflammatory. A study done in 2016 shows it has anticancer properties. 

Also found in: Hops, Wood, Basil, Cloves

What to expect: Mild sedation