The internal mammal system that is responsible for regulating our appetite, sleep, memory, reproduction and cannabis introduction into our system.
Fan Leaves
After the cotyledons have begun to produce energy for the cannabis plant to grow, the first serrated fan leaves will bloom a few days later. These fan leaves continue to enlarge while growing the additional apexes or fingers associated with the marijuana plant anatomy. When the fan leaves grow, they use water, sun, and carbon dioxide to create sugars. A fan leaf typically has five, seven, nine, or more fingers in its prime. The appearance of the fan leaf can differ depending on the type of cannabis strain. Sativa strains typically have more slender fan leaves with more leaves per plant than indica, with nearly thirteen in some cases. The indica strains differ in appearance by having fuller fan leaves and usually less than sativas, with somewhere between seven and nine. There are also auto flowers, or Ruderalis leaves, which are distinctly shorter than indica or sativa strains and have fewer fingers, usually three to five. The fan leaves are also thinner on the Ruderalis strains. Fan leaves have lower cannabinoid concentrations, as their primary functions are storing water, absorbing sunlight, and protecting the flower. Many consumers will judge the overall plant health based on the appearance of the fan leaves.
Flowers
Arguably one of the most essential parts of a cannabis plant. The flowers, also known as buds, are the prized possession of the cannabis plant for cannabis consumers. The cannabis flower contains cannabinoids and terpenes, which give cannabis the taste and potent aromas associated with certain strains. When describing the cannabis bud anatomy, the flowers have a teardrop shape and consist of pistils that attach to the bracts. You’ll notice that the cannabis flower is usually covered in crystal-like trichomes, and the more trichomes the plant has, the more desirable the cannabis flower. The flower is part of the cannabis plant anatomy that gives users the feeling of being high after consuming. Medical patients seeking relief from symptoms of their debilitating health conditions find many medicinal benefits associated with cannabis flowers. It’s important to remember that the flower only grows from female plants. The buds are dried, and many people grind them before smoking or consuming them. If you make a trip to your local dispensary, you’ll find many strains of cannabis flower already ground up and ready to purchase for easy toking.
Hybrid Strains
There is a wide range of Hybrid strains of recreational and medicinal cannabis. These plants are created by selectively “blending” both Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa strains to maximize the beneficial properties of each strain and limit the unwanted effects. Most Hybrid strains of cannabis fall into two broad groups: Indica-Sativa (Indica-dominant) or Sativa-Indica (Sativa-dominant). Cannabis Hybrids are often used medicinally. For example Indica-dominant Cannabis Hybrids are effective for pain relief, and the Sativa component allows the patient to maintain their energy and activity levels. Sativa-dominant strains are good for stimulating appetite, with the Indica portion helping to reduce body pain and increase relaxation. Among other conditions, Hybrid cannabis is used to treat insomnia, muscle spasms, and anxiety and reduce inflammation.
Indica Strains
Generally speaking, Cannabis Indica strains will provide strong body effects, which are ideal for pain relief and relaxation. Due to the high CBD:THC ratio and the sleepy effect that may accompany the use of an Indica strain, the consumption of Indica cannabis is preferred for nighttime. Indica strains are often used as sleep aids. Indica strains that are higher in CBD don’t produce a psychoactive “high” and also have an anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety effect. Indica is the ideal medical marijuana strain for appetite stimulation, pain relief, muscle relaxation, and insomnia.
Kelvin / Color Temperature (K)
Kelvin is one way to measure white light spectral output, but it isn’t technically a measurement of light energy at all. Much like Fahrenheit and Celsius, this is a metric of temperature. Over the years, Kelvin has been adopted by the lighting industry to describe what is referred to as the “color temperature” or hue of a white light source. Color Temperature is based on the rule that a filament or radiator will emit different colors of light depending on the temperature of said filament. The hue shifts from red at lower temperatures to orange, then yellow, then blue.