Time to put ‘skunk’ out of business
As THC levels have risen, the CBD that used to feature in commercial cannabis has gradually disappeared
VolteFace
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
In the scientific literature, 'skunk' has come to mean something more specific: cannabis that contains a high percentage of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the intoxicating part) but little to no Cannabidiol (CBD, an antipsychotic), in contrast to other milder ‘strains’ which contain lower levels of THC and more a significant CBD component. Skunk is a deliberate creation of the illicit industry, fashioned by generations of selective breeding and advanced cultivation methods that have steadily pushed THC levels up over the last 20 years.
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