I was just saying that time is another factor influencing cannabinoid profile, and that for example letting your plant go longer can degrade some of the THC into CBN, which can make CBD more effective for anti inflammatory and relaxing effects. So in this example you would lose some THC, but the net effect is the quality of the experience would increase. I'm trying to support the view that THC alone is a bad measure of strain quality.
New Grower THC % in AUTO STRAINS?
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Thank you medi, what I get out of this thread is research the varieties that might suit your needs, seek out experienced growers and get their suggestions, keep good notes on the grow and on the quality of the medicine produced, and try a variety of strains. So let it growwwww let it growwwww...sorry there was a commercial for "Frozen 2" on the t.v.
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Here man,Know your meds
Here ya go dude.know your med profiles and what makes up what we seek to dial in our woes lol
CBN: The Sleepy Cannabinoid
What Is Cannabinol (CBN)?
When we look at the construction of cannabis, we find that it has over 80 cannabinoids. Until recently, tetrahydrocannbinol (THC) was the only cannabinoid anyone seemed to care about. Thankfully recent research, particularly about cannabidiol (CBD), has brought about an intense interest in all the cannabinoids.
As is the case in many of the known cannabinoids, cannabinol (CBN)stems from cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) in cannabis. The plant naturally produces enzymes (aka synthases) that convert the CBGA to one of 3 major cannabinoids:cannabichromene carboxylic acid (CBCA), cannabidiol carboxylic acid (CBDA), and tetrahydrocannabinol carboxylic acid (THCA).
When the plant develops THCA, it usually will be converted to THC as a result of heat or UV light. That being said, THCA can be converted to CBNA over time as well. Prolonged exposure to air causes the THCA to lose hydrogen molecules and oxidize; now we have CBNA. Just like the rest of the acidic cannabinoids, CBNA will convert to cannabinol (CBN) when exposed to heat or UV light.
What Are The Benefits Of Cannabinol (CBN)?
Cannabis is widely used as a sleep-aid for those who suffer from insomnia and cannabinol is the reason why. By all accounts, CBN is the cannabinoid responsible for the sedative effects of cannabis. Because of this, I tend to reserve high-CBN strains for night use.
Another use for cannabinol as an anti-bacterial. According to a Italian study from 2008, cannabinol “showed potent activity against MRSA” when applied as a topical. Topical uses also have shown promise in treating burns and psoriasis.
The research on cannabinol (CBN) is still lacking, but some early studies have suggested it could stimulate bone growth. If that’s the case, it would be helpful in treating osteoporosis. It could also help those with broken bones to recover more quickly.
Cannabinol Can Reflect The Age Of Your Cannabis
When searching for the perfect strain, it’s important to know what you’re getting. This is why lab-testing should never be overlooked. Testing facilities like Steep Hill Lab in California give patients a complete cannabinoid profile of their medicine. It’s always a good idea to check a strains profile before making a decision.
Because cannabinol is a production of degradation, it’s not usually found in high concentrations (in a collective). High levels of CBN are usually related to poor storage methods. If cannabis is stored in an airtight container of some sort, it’s unlikely that a lot of THC would convert to CBN.
Luckily, not all is lost if you’re searching your collective for a sleep-aid. The simple solution would be to allow you’re medicine to age a bit. When exposed to the air, the THC will begin to degrade and convert to CBN, a great way to fight insomnia.
and this link should tell you most of whatcha need i think as far a terpene and essential oil type of profiles and cannabinoid profiles also. Hope its helpful be good dude.
https://www.autoflower.org/f67/sc-labs-know-your-meds-33251.html
Here ya go dude.know your med profiles and what makes up what we seek to dial in our woes lol
CBN: The Sleepy Cannabinoid
What Is Cannabinol (CBN)?
When we look at the construction of cannabis, we find that it has over 80 cannabinoids. Until recently, tetrahydrocannbinol (THC) was the only cannabinoid anyone seemed to care about. Thankfully recent research, particularly about cannabidiol (CBD), has brought about an intense interest in all the cannabinoids.
As is the case in many of the known cannabinoids, cannabinol (CBN)stems from cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) in cannabis. The plant naturally produces enzymes (aka synthases) that convert the CBGA to one of 3 major cannabinoids:cannabichromene carboxylic acid (CBCA), cannabidiol carboxylic acid (CBDA), and tetrahydrocannabinol carboxylic acid (THCA).
When the plant develops THCA, it usually will be converted to THC as a result of heat or UV light. That being said, THCA can be converted to CBNA over time as well. Prolonged exposure to air causes the THCA to lose hydrogen molecules and oxidize; now we have CBNA. Just like the rest of the acidic cannabinoids, CBNA will convert to cannabinol (CBN) when exposed to heat or UV light.
What Are The Benefits Of Cannabinol (CBN)?
Cannabis is widely used as a sleep-aid for those who suffer from insomnia and cannabinol is the reason why. By all accounts, CBN is the cannabinoid responsible for the sedative effects of cannabis. Because of this, I tend to reserve high-CBN strains for night use.
Another use for cannabinol as an anti-bacterial. According to a Italian study from 2008, cannabinol “showed potent activity against MRSA” when applied as a topical. Topical uses also have shown promise in treating burns and psoriasis.
The research on cannabinol (CBN) is still lacking, but some early studies have suggested it could stimulate bone growth. If that’s the case, it would be helpful in treating osteoporosis. It could also help those with broken bones to recover more quickly.
Cannabinol Can Reflect The Age Of Your Cannabis
When searching for the perfect strain, it’s important to know what you’re getting. This is why lab-testing should never be overlooked. Testing facilities like Steep Hill Lab in California give patients a complete cannabinoid profile of their medicine. It’s always a good idea to check a strains profile before making a decision.
Because cannabinol is a production of degradation, it’s not usually found in high concentrations (in a collective). High levels of CBN are usually related to poor storage methods. If cannabis is stored in an airtight container of some sort, it’s unlikely that a lot of THC would convert to CBN.
Luckily, not all is lost if you’re searching your collective for a sleep-aid. The simple solution would be to allow you’re medicine to age a bit. When exposed to the air, the THC will begin to degrade and convert to CBN, a great way to fight insomnia.
and this link should tell you most of whatcha need i think as far a terpene and essential oil type of profiles and cannabinoid profiles also. Hope its helpful be good dude.
https://www.autoflower.org/f67/sc-labs-know-your-meds-33251.html
Phenotype = Genotype + Environment.
To me , Thc percent is really subjective , as it along with the terpene profiles and the other cannabinoids are changed from one environment to the next. The ripeness will also determine the cannabinoid percentage and the type of high .
Early picked majority clear trichomes is more thc and going to an up high on indicas or sativa
When the buds have a good amount of cloudy trichomes the high will be more of a representation of the strain. As the cannabinoids are at the peak.
Late harvest or over ripening will have a majority of Amber trichomes giving a sedative high in indicas and sativas.
The thc has been degrading into cbn.
I liken this to personal preference of bananas. I like green ones my wife likes Brown ones and my kids like yellow ones....Lol I'll eat yellow ones too but will not eat Brown ones.
I'll harvest and smoke peak ripe cloudy buds and slightly over ripe buds that have a good amount of Amber trichomes. Never will I harvest a bud with only clear trichomes.
What I'm trying to say is an advertisement of 20% thc is very subjective to various elements.
Super Dab'd up sorry if I don't mange to make sense of what I'm trying to say...
To me , Thc percent is really subjective , as it along with the terpene profiles and the other cannabinoids are changed from one environment to the next. The ripeness will also determine the cannabinoid percentage and the type of high .
Early picked majority clear trichomes is more thc and going to an up high on indicas or sativa
When the buds have a good amount of cloudy trichomes the high will be more of a representation of the strain. As the cannabinoids are at the peak.
Late harvest or over ripening will have a majority of Amber trichomes giving a sedative high in indicas and sativas.
The thc has been degrading into cbn.
I liken this to personal preference of bananas. I like green ones my wife likes Brown ones and my kids like yellow ones....Lol I'll eat yellow ones too but will not eat Brown ones.
I'll harvest and smoke peak ripe cloudy buds and slightly over ripe buds that have a good amount of Amber trichomes. Never will I harvest a bud with only clear trichomes.
What I'm trying to say is an advertisement of 20% thc is very subjective to various elements.
Super Dab'd up sorry if I don't mange to make sense of what I'm trying to say...
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Hello AFN
I was looking at the seed banks and Iam really puzzled I guess with that THC % some strains give even 22% OTHERS 12% and others dont say anything at all, is that a bit misleading or what ?. "Dancing Psiren"
I know its a matter of taste and immunity to THC yet I feel something I am missing as a new grower here, There are very interesting strains :munchies:which I dont pay attentionor give priority to purchase just because they ere low on THC... :nooo: ???
I mean is that THC % subjective or objective to growing rules?. Can I get more THC from a strain advertized as LOW % just because of my experience or adequate nutes? And get low % from a strain advertised a HIgh % just because of the same factors again?
Quoted THC % is actually meaning less. When testing is done, the use a small section taken from one bud, not the whole plant. Wothin one plant the cannabinoid profile can vary greatly from one bud to the next, so that same plant testing at 22% on 1 bud could be 12% on another. So its a guideline to potential, not a statement of how much THC your plants will produce
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