A first visit to the dispensary can be sensory overload. You might not be expecting a wide array of options. Making a purchase involves a lot of decisions that all impact your experience. Information is the key, to allow the personalization of choices. Along with understanding all the available options, you need to determine your own preferences and objectives.
Get to Know Cannabis from Leaf Dispensary
Along with determining the right strain and ratios of cannabinoids such as THC, CBN, CBG and CBD, there are consumption methods and terpenes to consider.
We’ve Got Budtenders Who Know Their Cannabis
So where do you start? Our cannabis advisors are a knowledgeable and reliable source of assistance. When you visit us, we ask a lot of questions. We strive to set you at ease and customize our insight and recommendations to best suit your needs. We welcome questions, provide a comfortable and secure shopping environment and offer a wide range of quality products.
- Indica – One of three categories of cannabis and generally know for relaxing effects and body high
- Sativa – One of three categories of cannabis and typically associated with energizing effects and a cerebral high
- Hybrid – One of three categories of cannabis, combining indica with sativa for both relaxing and energizing options.
- Cannabinoids – Naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis, including THC and CBD
- Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – Main active ingredient found in the cannabis plant and responsible for the psychoactive effects
- Cannabidiol (CBD) – Second most abundant compound of the cannabis plant and provides relaxing and curative properties. CBD can counteract the effects of THC.
- Terpenes – Naturally occurring chemical compounds responsible for the aroma, taste and characteristics of cannabis.
- Trichomes – Sticky, crystal-like compounds covering the surface of buds and found in trace amounts on stems and leaves contain resin glands that produce terpenes.
