Importance of Testing Medical Marijuana

author Modern Canna Medical Cannabis

For many years, the medical marijuana industry operated without much large-scale oversight.Now, as legislation nationwide begins to take a more progressive stance on cannabis, cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and treatment facilities are under increased scrutiny. This means that the importance of product testing in the medical marijuana marketplace has never been higher. The rapid growth of the legal cannabis industry has … See the complete article

Florida Medical Marijuana: What to Do Now to Have a Cannabis Business Later

author Modern Canna Medical Cannabis

Whether you’re looking to run a cannabis business for medical or recreational marijuana, you’ll need a fair amount of preparation to ensure your startup’s success. The landscape is likely to be a competitive one, but the companies that can guarantee quality will rise to the top of the crop. A Successful Cannabis Business Starts with Cultivation & Testing Research The … See the complete article

How Medical Cannabis Can Help Treat Chronic Pain

author Modern Canna Medical Cannabis

Fifty million Americans suffer from chronic pain – representing 20% of the population, according to 2018 data collected by the Centers for Disease Control. “Chronic pain” is any type of discomfort lasting three months or longer, ranging from a persistent, dull ache to excruciating, agonizing shooting pain. Of these, 20 million people have what is considered “high-impact chronic pain” that … See the complete article

How the Florida Medical Marijuana Industry Benefits from Professional Laboratory Testing

author Modern Canna Medical Cannabis

The relative concentrations of active components in cannabis plants are a function of light exposure, moisture, temperature, soil nutrients, and a host of other factors. Even when cultivators control these variables, natural divergences can affect the ultimate potency of the plants. This is an unacceptable condition in any medical marijuana industry that needs to deliver consistent products to patients. Medical … See the complete article

Testing for Heavy Metals Absorbed Into Cannabis

author Modern Canna Medical Cannabis

It’s an inconvenient fact that the fruits and vegetables we consume potentially contain harmful contaminants. Cannabis is no exception. One of the greatest concerns is traces of heavy metals, which may turn up in the soil and be found in cannabis and all its constituents. This includes cannabidiol oils and tinctures, which more Floridians are consuming as the state eases … See the complete article

Benefits of Using a Certified Marijuana Testing Laboratory

author Modern Canna Medical Cannabis

Marijuana treatment centers in the State of Florida MUST use laboratories that have been certified by the Florida Department of Health. This new law went into effect as of July 1st, 2018 as Statute 381.988 of Title XXIX. Modern Canna Science is one of just a handful of laboratories with this certification. As such, we adhere to all regulations mandated … See the complete article

What is the Cannabis Chemovar Classification Method?

author Modern Canna Cannabis Classifications, Medical Cannabis

The conventional wisdom regarding cannabis strains considers Indica to give a “relaxing body buzz,” while “high-energy” Sativa strains produce a mental sense of wellbeing. In the past, producers of marijuana abroad and in this country have used these two broad-based classifications, which may differ based on country of origin, morphology, flavor profile, general effect and symptom relief. The differing ratio of THC … See the complete article

The Cultivar vs. Chemovar Debate

author Modern Canna Cannabis Classifications, Medical Cannabis

The principal challenge faced by medical marijuana users is to find products that match their treatment needs. Unlike synthetic compound medication made in the laboratory, living and breathing plants may contain multiple active ingredients and express different characteristics. The name of the cannabis should reflect the benefits, but also clarify what range of diversity can be expected. Numerous researchers have … See the complete article

Sativa Strains vs. Indica Strains: What’s the Difference?

author Modern Canna Cannabis Classifications, Medical Cannabis

Today’s medical marijuana patients have access to thousands of cannabis strains, which fall under the terms Sativa, Indica, hybrid and CBD dominant. Whether purchasing edibles, tinctures or other marijuana products for therapeutic use, it’s important to have a grasp on their predictive effects. Marijuana plants originating from Mexico, Columbia, Thailand and other warm-weather countries are classified as Cannabis sativa, while … See the complete article

The Importance of Using an Experienced Testing Center for Medical Marijuana Testing

author Modern Canna Medical Cannabis

Medical marijuana is gaining greater mainstream acceptance in no small part because of quality and potency assurances from independent testing centers that work with cannabis cultivators to standardize their products. In Florida, medical marijuana testing centers provide these much needed services to the State’s cultivators and dispensaries to help them comply with new rules and regulations that govern their businesses. … See the complete article