Biomass is dried hemp plant materials including the stalks and leaves that may include flowers/buds and/or seeds that have been harvested. Free of mold, grit, minimal (< 0.1%) non-hemp organic matter, and at least 80% dry.

An industry-wide acceptable moisture content is necessary to establish uniform pricing for hemp biomass. Any hemp biomass material that is above the standard moisture content will result in decreased value and an adjusted sale price to reflect a lower volume of the end product to account for further water evaporation. Biomass can also be milled, ground or pressed into pellets.

The term Bud refers to the smokable part of the female cannabis plant. This segment of the plant is covered in trichomes and people judge the quality is based on aroma, color, and the density of trichomes covering the bud. Other common names that refer to this part of the plant are nugs or flower.

Cannabinoids are unique compounds chemically created in the cannabis plant that operate in harmony with animal's endocannabinoid system that provide a wide range of benefits throughout the body through continuous effort to bring the body back to homeostasis.

Cannabinoid acids are created inside of the cannabis plant and when heated (decarboxylated) yield the compounds most consumers are after, which is THC and CBD. These cannabinoid acids are effective precursors to THC and CBD. Here's a list of some important cannabinoid acids:

• CBDA: cannabidiolic acid
• CBGA: cannabigerolic acid
• THCA: delta9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid
• CBCA: Cannabichromenenic acid

When cannabinoid acids are exposed to heat (extraction, smoking, etc.) they lose the "A" and turn into neutral, rather than acidic, plant cannabinoids:

• CBGA becomes CBG (cannabigerol)
• THCA becomes THC (delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol)
• CBDA becomes CBD (cannabidiol)
• CBCA becomes CBC (cannabichromene)

Cannabis is a general name for a plant genus that has a wide range of species that belong to this group. This genus includes both hemp and marijuana, but can be divided even more specifically into three subgroups (species): Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis.

Cannabis Sativa is a species of cannabis that are described to consist of lighter green coloring, grow taller, and have an extended flowing time. The plants from these subgroups typically are from South America, Africa, and the Caribbean, meaning they originated in areas outside of Asia and the Middle East.

CBD is one of many unique cannabinoids, natural compounds, produced by the cannabis plant. It has a long list of potential therapeutic benefits and no intoxicating effects.

CBC is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid with robust anti-inflammatory properties. It binds to the body's TRPA1 receptor, which is a lesser-known component of the endogenous cannabinoid system. This cannabinoid is studied in a majority of medical research.

CBG is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in small amounts in hemp plants. It is like CBD or THC because it converts into one of the two inside the plant. CBG has special properties about it that allows it to attach directly to your cannabinoid receptors and dominate them. It is viewed as the stem cell molecule of cannabinoids; seeing that it hasn't been fully developed.

CBN is the result of the breakdown of THC. When exposed to oxygen and time, THC gradually breaks down into CBN, which has been observed to result in greater sedation when combined with THC, and may also have anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties.

Cloning cannabis is a practice done by growers to reproduce the exact same plant that has matured. This is done by clipping off the top of the 'mother plant' and rooted, which would further lead to a replication of the growing process that was done for the original plant. There is no regulation on the amount of times a plant can be cloned, it is completely up to the grower to decide.

Cross Genetics is a process used to breed two different strains of cannabis together to create a new strain of the plant that incorporates DNA from both plants used in the new formation, which in turn will combine the flavors, smells, and effects from the combined plants.

Feminized plants are produced by selective breeding to produce a higher concentration of female plants that are derived from seed. The majority of cannabinoids found in cannabis are derived from the buds produced by the female plants, which are then used to create hemp or marijuana wellness products. By feminizing the seeds, there is less pressure of fertilization taking place when growing cannabis because there are no males to complete the cycle.

Flowering time refers to the time it takes a cannabis plant to produce mature buds. Cannabis flowering times are affected by the length of daily exposure the plant receives to sun. Cannabis ruderalis species are the exception because they flower automatically. Depending on the grower's decision, these times will vary based on their decision when it is the most beneficial to harvest.

Broad Spectrum is the name for CBD products that have all the cannabinoids besides THC. Broad spectrum works well for people who are regularly drug-tested for their jobs or for other reasons are uncomfortable ingesting any amount of THC but still want to receive the other cannabinoids.

CBD Capsules are a pill-sized, dissolvable cylinder used as a vehicle to administer medication through ingestion. Capsule shells, of which there are many variants, can contain any form of cannabis, even decarboxylated flower. Capsules range from single cannabinoid to full-spectrum or strain-specific oil, providing consumers with a myriad of choices to suit their exact needs. These often function as safer alternatives to combusting or vaping bud.

CBD Edibles are cannabis infused treats that require passing through one's digestive system to allow the cannabinoids to take effect. But once the effects begin to take place they last the longest. These products can come in the form of full spectrum, broad spectrum or isolate. Also there are a variety of edible options in terms of baked goods, drinks, candy, and more depending on the food that is infused with cannabis that has binded to some sort of fatty oil.

Isolate is the purest form of CBD available. It does not contain any other cannabinoids and often, is recommended for those who are unable to use a product with even trace amounts of THC. Isolate is good for adding to food and drink, increasing the mg. of CBD in a product or creating your own CBD-filled goodies. Additionally, you can dab it or sprinkle it on joints, making it extremely versatile.

Full Spectrum CBD delivers measurable amounts of CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC, and less than .3% THC. With such a wide variety of cannabinoids The Entourage Effect is able to take place, which facilitates the product to last longer and create more relief with less consumption.

COAs are documents issued by an internal quality assurance team or third-party analytical testing lab that confirms that the product has passed inspection and meets regulatory standards. A certificate of analysis can include information on the following; cannabinoids, terpenes, heavy metals, pesticides, microbes, mycotoxins, moisture content, water activity, residual solvents, and the presence of foreign materials.

Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group and releases carbon dioxide (C02). Usually, decarboxylation refers to activating cannabinoids through heat.

Extraction refers to the process of small potent compounds from the rest of the plant (biomass). The cannabis industry uses these methods to in turn concentrate these compounds to create a variety of products, ranging from oils, to pills, to edibles, and so on.

A banger is a disk-shaped bowl piece that is placed on a rig, a bong like apparatus, and typically made of glass, quartz, titanium, or ceramic material so that they can be heated up to higher temperatures for various concentrations to be consumed in higher quantities at once. This piece is able to be detached from the rig and interchanged, as well as cleaned separately.

A blunt is cannabis flower wrapped in a tobacco leaf. This leaf is typically obtained by a hollowed out cigar or cigarillo, which is kept moist to then be re-rolled with bud. This form of cannabis consumption was typically burn slower and last longer than the average joint.

A bong is a large device that uses water to filter and cool down the smoke being consumed by the user. Most bongs contain a bowl piece to hold the cannabis flower, a stem to contain the smoke as it gets pulled down to the water, and a mouth, and a mouth piece to pull the smoke into one's lungs when the stem is released.

A joint is cannabis flower rolled up in smokeables papers. This form of cannabis consumption is more instant relief due to the cannabinoids quickly reaching the bloodstream. Some examples of smokable papers to roll up one's bud are elements, raws, and zigzags. Just like the flower, the type of paper chosen to roll up the joint is extremely important because there can be different additives on the product.

A vaporizer is a tool used to smoke either cannabis, tobacco or other smoking blends held in oil cartridges. They are widely used nowadays for their simplicity, on the go convenience as well as being a potentially safer alternative to smoking.