An analysis of 23 cannabis samples from 10 dispensaries found a majority had at least 30 percent less THC than they were reported to haveTHC is the psychoactive compound that is derived when cannabis flower – commonly referred to as “bud” – is heated through smoking or cooking.Accurate THC reporting is a linchpin for medical patients, recreational consumers and the overall integrity of the cannabis industry.
The observed disparity was not due to aging. When THC ages and degrades, it turns into cannabinol, or CBN. CBN was not found in measurable amounts in any of the samples, however, and further testing indicated stable THC levels over time.A fundamental query looms large: With advancements in cultivation techniques, including lighting, nutrients and selective breeding, has the potency of cannabis flower genuinely surged over the past 15 years?, which is closer to my observed mean of 14.
We also do not know who is responsible for the misinformation regarding inflated THC potency for cannabis flower. It could be cultivators or dispensaries selecting the best flowers to test. Sampling guidelines differ by state, but all require a random sample from the entire batch. But there is little to no oversight when it comes to enforcing these guidelines. It could also be lab fraud.
is an associate lecture professor of Modern Cannabis Science at the University of Colorado Boulder.. She is a researcher and educator with expertise in cannabis genetics and biology and has considerable experience in a variety of scientific fields.
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