Kief History, Power, and Practical Use of Cannabis Crystals

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Kief is the fine powder made up of trichomes—the sticky, resinous glands that coat mature cannabis flowers. These microscopic structures contain the plant’s highest concentration of THC, terpenes, and other cannabinoids. Under magnification, trichomes resemble tiny mushrooms, with capitate-stalked types being the most potent and abundant. As buds are handled or ground, these trichomes break…

How Cannabis Strain Names Actually Work

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Most cannabis strain names aren’t scientific classifications, they’re brand names created by breeders or dispensaries to market specific plants. While some strains have distinct genetic lineages, many are simply variations or renamed clones with no formal regulation. There’s no official registry, and the same name can refer to different chemical profiles depending on who grows…