Cannabis 101
As a new patient, the world of cannabis can seem overwhelming. At Clínica Verde we want you to feel comfortable and will help you step-by-step in your journey of finding relief to your specific health conditions through a normal, natural, and safe route.
Providing laboratory approved, locally grown products, and also all-natural, organic alternatives to treat a variety of debilitating conditions.
Let's start with THC and CBD
What is THC?
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main compound in the cannabis plant, responsible for feelings of euphoria, relaxation, and many of the other effects of cannabis. Cannabinoids and terpenes are the main compounds in the cannabis plant that get you high or provide medicinal benefits. The two main cannabinoids are THC and CBD.
What is CBD?
CBD (cannabidiol) is a therapeutic compound produced by cannabis. It is commonly extracted and processed into oils, gummies, topicals, etc. It is a non-intoxicating (will not make you high) compound found in cannabis and hemp. Using CBD is great for managing anxiety, stress, pain, and other symptoms.
Now, let's talk about Terpenes
Let's Start with
Terpenes
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that are commonly produced by fruit and plants. They can be found in oranges, hops, lavender, pine, pepper, and cannabis. Terpenes is what make cannabis smell like citrus, berries, pine, etc.
The most common terpenes found in cannabis are: terpinolene, myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene.
Different Types of Cannabis
Sativa
Typically used during the day time, sativa cannabis strains will keep you energize, uplifted and focused. Many patients say it helps them stay motivated and boosts their creativity.
Here are some sativa strains we recommend looking for when you visit our dispensary:
- Cackleberry
- Golden Nugget
- I-95
- Ace High
- Pig Whistle
- Limonene
- Pinene
- Terpinolene
Indica
Ideal for people who struggle to get some sleep, indicas produce a very sedative effect and helps with pain relief, anxiety, and muscle spasms. Patients who suffer from insomnia, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia can find great benefit from consuming indica dominant strains.
Here are some indica strains we recommend looking for when you visit our dispensary:
- Wookies
- Sundance Kid
- Bonfire OG
- City Slicker
- Mimosa
- Granddaddy Purple
- Linalool
- Myrcene
- T-Nerolidol
Hybrid
A hybrid occurs when you crossbreed a sativa and an indica. Hybrids help reduce pain, inflammation, muscle spasms, anxiety, and stress. Patients who suffer from nausea, migraines, sleeping disorders, and loss of appetite have reported great improvement after consuming hybrid strains.
Here are some hybrid strains we recommend looking for when you visit our dispensary:
- Jacked Up
- Dreamcatcher
- East Coast Cookie Wreck
- Sour Diesel Lemon Kush
- Purple Badlands
- Blue Dream
- Gelato
- OG Kush
- Humulene
- Caryophyllene
- Eucalyptol
Categories of cannabis
Flower/Strains
Topicals are cannabis-infused lotions, balms, and oils that are absorbed through the skin for localized relief of pain, soreness, and inflammation. Because
There are different kinds of strains/flowers. Each one contains different characteristics.
Indica strains are known for being physically sedating and perfect for relaxing. Sativa strains typically provide more invigorating, uplifting cerebral effects that pair well with physical activity, social gatherings, and creative projects. Hybrid strains tend to fall somewhere in between the indica-sativa spectrum, depending on the traits they inherit from their parent strains.
Because of these perceived differences, medical patients using cannabis to treat their symptoms and conditions may also consider a strain’s classification. A patient suffering from fatigue or depression may use a sativa during the day, and another treating pain and insomnia will likely choose an indica strain at nighttime. High-CBD strains, which are preferred by patients treating seizures, anxiety, pain, and a few other conditions – may be of either category, but offer little to no psychoactive effects.
Ask your Budtender which flower/strain is best to treat your symptoms or conditions.
Indica strains are known for being physically sedating and perfect for relaxing. Sativa strains typically provide more invigorating, uplifting cerebral effects that pair well with physical activity, social gatherings, and creative projects. Hybrid strains tend to fall somewhere in between the indica-sativa spectrum, depending on the traits they inherit from their parent strains.
Because of these perceived differences, medical patients using cannabis to treat their symptoms and conditions may also consider a strain’s classification. A patient suffering from fatigue or depression may use a sativa during the day, and another treating pain and insomnia will likely choose an indica strain at nighttime. High-CBD strains, which are preferred by patients treating seizures, anxiety, pain, and a few other conditions – may be of either category, but offer little to no psychoactive effects.
Ask your Budtender which flower/strain is best to treat your symptoms or conditions.
Edibles
Cannabis edibles are foods and beverages infused with cannabis. You can find a wide selection of cannabis-infused baked goods, gummies
, sauces, pop corn, cooking oil, chocolates, mints, sodas, etc.
The benefit of consuming cannabis-infused edibles is the ability to feel the effects of cannabis without having to vaporize.
it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours for the effects to kick in. Because the cannabis within the edibles has to go through your digestive system before entering your bloodstream, the effects may take hours to set in and the strength of effects gradually builds to a peak. The duration of the effects can last anywhere from a couple of hours to a full day depending on how much you ate.
Trying edibles for the first time can be intimidating, you have to take it low and slow. We recommend starting with edible that have both THC and CBD, do not take more than 2 mg of THC, and wait at least 3 hours before consuming anymore.
The benefit of consuming cannabis-infused edibles is the ability to feel the effects of cannabis without having to vaporize.
it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours for the effects to kick in. Because the cannabis within the edibles has to go through your digestive system before entering your bloodstream, the effects may take hours to set in and the strength of effects gradually builds to a peak. The duration of the effects can last anywhere from a couple of hours to a full day depending on how much you ate.
Trying edibles for the first time can be intimidating, you have to take it low and slow. We recommend starting with edible that have both THC and CBD, do not take more than 2 mg of THC, and wait at least 3 hours before consuming anymore.
Oils
Cannabis oils are extracts from the cannabis plant. Unprocessed, they contain the same active ingredients as the plants, but the balance of
Cannabis oils are extracts from the cannabis plant, they are obtained by steam distillation from the flowers and upper leaves of the hemp plant.
Unprocessed, they contain the same active ingredients as the plants, but the balance of compounds depends on the specific plants the oil comes from. Essential oils and cannabinoids are separated from plant material to create a smooth, clean inhale when vaporized.
Cannabis oils are efficient, it takes less product to achieve the desired experience. Cannabis oils can be vaporized (cartridges), and ingested through tinctures.
You must use battery atomizer to vaporize this oil. At Clínica Verde we have 500mg oils which approximately give the patient 100-200 inhalations.
Ask your Budtender which cannabis oil and form of consumption is best for your medical needs.
Unprocessed, they contain the same active ingredients as the plants, but the balance of compounds depends on the specific plants the oil comes from. Essential oils and cannabinoids are separated from plant material to create a smooth, clean inhale when vaporized.
Cannabis oils are efficient, it takes less product to achieve the desired experience. Cannabis oils can be vaporized (cartridges), and ingested through tinctures.
You must use battery atomizer to vaporize this oil. At Clínica Verde we have 500mg oils which approximately give the patient 100-200 inhalations.
Ask your Budtender which cannabis oil and form of consumption is best for your medical needs.
Capsules
Cannabis capsules can contain varying amounts of cannabinoids (active chemical compounds in cannabis), depending on your medical condition. These
capsules are best for patients looking for an easy and discreet way to consume cannabis.
Ask your Budtender about our variety or capsules.
Ask your Budtender about our variety or capsules.
Topicals
Topicals are cannabis-infused lotions, balms, patches, and oils that are absorbed through the skin for localized relief of pain, soreness, and inflammation.
Because they’re non-psychoactive, topicals are often chosen by patients who want the therapeutic benefits of cannabis without the cerebral euphoria associated with other delivery methods.
Topicals are ideal for patients seeking a quick relief without having to inhale or ingest the medicine.
Please ask your Budtender which topical is best to treat your condition.
Topicals are ideal for patients seeking a quick relief without having to inhale or ingest the medicine.
Please ask your Budtender which topical is best to treat your condition.
Concentrates
Cannabis concentrates are the product of distilling down the most desirable parts of the plant. They contain all the cannabinoids and terpenes of cannabis flowers.
Concentrates let you experience the best parts of cannabis in a multitude of ways and they come in a variety of textures that can be consumed using several different methods. Dabbing is the most common consumption method associated with concentrated cannabis. Dabbing is the process of heating a concentrate or extract to the point that it vaporizes, producing a highly potent vapor the patient can inhale. But these products can also be experienced via vape pens, tinctures, topicals, edibles, and more.
Ask your Budtender which concentrate is best for your specific medical needs.
Ask your Budtender which concentrate is best for your specific medical needs.
Canabis 101
Cannabis flower essential oil, also known as hemp essential oil, is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the flowers and upper leaves
of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.)
Clínica Verde Cannabis Vaporizing Oils
Browse around our collection of Clínica Verde oils available for sale at all our dispensaries.
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