Cannabis is a plant that has been utilized medicinally throughout history, dating back to ancient times in China, Egypt, and Greece. However, regardless of these historical facts, cannabis use for medicinal and recreational purposes has faced a great deal of adversity and controversy throughout time, especially in the United States. Throughout this blog, we will highlight key historical and societal … Read More
Roots to Results: Understanding Cannabis Bioaccumulation and Its Impact on Product Quality
Modern Canna Cannabis, Cannabis Testing, Contaminants
Cannabis cultivators, producers, and retailers can quickly go from making a profit on products to losing millions if a product fails safety testing. As such, ensuring that quality inputs are being used to help mitigate these failures should be an imperative part of quality processes. However, the importance of input testing is often overlooked. Throughout this blog, we will provide … Read More
Delta Duel: Navigating the Differences Between d9-THC and d8-THC
Modern Canna Cannabinoids Education & Reference, Cannabis
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (d9-THC) is a federally illegal Schedule I drug, however, one of its isomeric sisters, Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol (d8-THC), is not. With this, many questions arise about why one of these compounds receives so much scrutiny from the federal government and the other does not. Throughout this blog, we will delve into those nuances to help provide a more clear understanding of … Read More
Cannabis Microbes: A Threat to Consumers and Producers
Modern Canna Cannabis, Medical Cannabis
By: Hannah Grzech Microbes possess a remarkable ability to spread across various environments. These microorganisms have adapted to almost every condition and continue to be a daily pest. Florida provides an especially conducive environment for these bacteria and fungi to thrive. The warm and humid climate that is vital for cannabis cultivation serves as a prime breeding ground for microbes. … Read More
5 Viruses to Watch Out for in Your Cannabis Grow
Modern Canna Cannabis
Viruses exist on the edge between life and death. They are acellular, or nonliving, agents that require living organisms as hosts to survive. This is unlike other pathogens, such as bacteria or fungi, which are cellular organisms that can survive independently of another living organism. Viruses are truly a twisted spectacle of nature, for they aren’t even a full cells. … Read More
Total Yeast and Mold Counts in Cannabis Labs – With Jini Curry
Modern Canna Cannabis
Modern Canna’s Laboratory Director, Jini Curry, recently published an article on Analytical Cannabis – a leading cannabis science publication for scientists, technicians, and business professionals working in the cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics industries. This article provides an overview of Jini’s article, along with the full article linked towards the bottom. Both yeast and mold are spore-producing microorganisms that feed on … Read More
Are Your Cannabis Packaging Materials Contributing to Heavy Metals Leachability?
Modern Canna Cannabis
With the recent outbreak of vaping related illnesses, medical marijuana patients need assurance that the products they receive are safe for human consumption. While a cannabis product may be clear of heavy metal contamination from seed to processing, the packaging materials can contribute to the leaching of heavy metals without proper precautions and quality control testing. Modern Canna recently conducted … Read More
Why You Should Always Ensure Your Cannabis is Professionally Tested
Modern Canna Cannabis
Like any other food, cosmetic product, or supplement, you should expect cannabis products to be thoroughly tested and approved before distribution. Proactive lab testing is one of the best ways to ensure that your consumers experience precisely the effects they’re looking for, without harm to their health and wellbeing. Still, some growers and suppliers take the crop’s quality at face … Read More
Guide to Florida Medicinal Cannabis Edibles Testing and Regulations
Modern Canna Cannabis
It has been four years since Florida voters first passed a constitutional amendment to legalize medicinal cannabis. This amendment allowed for the production and sale of cannabis edibles infused with THC, but product development was delayed due to a lack of adequate regulations regarding testing and consumer safety. On August 20th, 2020, the Florida Department of Health published regulations and … Read More
How to Test THC Potency
Modern Canna Cannabis
For medical cannabis consumers, THC potency in their medication of choice is critical. Recent studies show that many medical cannabis products do not contain the THC levels listed on their packaging. Whether the THC is too low or excessive can have a profound effect on the patient’s health and condition. A lot of labs will claim that they offer precision … Read More
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