Potency testing is isolating cannabinoids and evaluating the strength. Potency testing assists patients and providers in determining the type of cannabinoids that will be best for the patients’ health needs. This testing allows patients to make informed choices regarding the medical cannabis they consume.

Research has shown that some of the active components in cannabis effect our bodies similarly to a class of molecules called endocannabinoids. These bind to the receptors in parts of a patient’s brain and body. This receptor binding influences a patient’s immune system, mood, memory, sleep, appetite, movement, and can protect nerve cells from premature death.
While there are hundreds of cannabinoids, there are only handfuls that have a significant rate of detection.

Our goal is to focus on the cannabinoids that are most commonly detected and most analytically accurate. There are a myriad of cannabinoids that can be tested, most cannabinoids will be detected at less than <0.01%. That can be misleading and confuse patients. Listing the most common and most detectable cannabinoids based on the processing method and end use of your medicine assures that you have accurate information.

 What Potency is right for me and my medical conditions ?

It is important to understand the strength of any medicine that you are planning on consuming. The potency of cannabis has increased exponentially over the years.

There is a vast amount of research that continues to be published regarding cannabinoids and their health effects. The following lists some of the researched health effects for specific cannabinoids.

• Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC): The most common form of THC found in cannabis and the most commonly researched. This is the compound that most people are familiar with. This cannabinoid is known as a pain inhibitor. It is utilized for its antioxidant qualities as well as its psychoactive qualities, which can create a feeling of euphoria.
• Delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (Δ9-THCA): The main constituent in raw cannabis. This cannabinoid is known for its anti-flammatory properties; can inhibit cell growth in certain cancer cells; and suppress some muscle spasms.
• Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC): Similar to Delta 9-THC, is also known for its euphoric effect and analgesic properties. Some think it has a lessor effect since it is found in smaller quantities than Delta 9 THC.
• CBC- Cannabichromene: A non-psychoactive cannabinoid is usually found in smaller levels if it is found to be present at all. It is known to have analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic qualities.
• CBCA- Cannabichromenic Acid: The acid form of CBC is known for its antifungal, anti- inflammatory, and antibiotic qualities.
• CBD – Cannabidiol: Is primarily a non-psychoactive compound. It is known for its antioxidant, antispasmodic, analgesic, antipsychotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Research has shown that it may inhibit the expansion of some cancer cells.
• CBDA – Cannabidiolic Acid: The acid form of CBD is known as a pain inhibitor.
• CBG – Cannabigerol: A non-psychoactive cannabinoid and thought to be the “stem cell”. Enzymes in cannabis convert CBG to other cannabinoids. It is known for is antibiotic, analgesic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects.
• CBGA- Cannabigerolic Acid: The acid form of CBG is known for its antibiotic properties.
• CBN – Cannabinol: Is the product of THC oxidation and occurs when the cannabis flower is exposed to oxygen. It can interact synergistically with THC and can accentuate the “couch lock” feeling. It is known for its sedative, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and anticonvulsant properties.
• CBNA – Cannabinolic Acid: The acid form of CBN is known for sedative effects. It may even help stimulate bone growth.

 

What Is The Law in Oregon for testing Medical Marijuana. 

Green Leaf Lab has created and follows procedures that ensure that the proper random samples are taken for the applicable testing procedure to ensure a proper representation of the larger batch.

We have created a process in which batches of medical cannabis can remain in the possession of the customer during the testing process.

Our batch testing procedure and reporting processes create multiple safety checks to ensure that the results have not been tampered with and can be verifiable.

Immature Plants may be tested for pesticides, molds, or mildew by conducting a macroscopic or microscopic screening, to determine if the plant has a visible pesticide residue, molds, or mildew.

Green Leaf Lab has qualified personnel who can inspect your immature plants for pesticides, molds, or mildew, and also certify that they have passed the inspection procedure.

House Bill 3460 requires that all flower and processed products, such as edibles and concentrates, are tested for THC and CBD content.

 

We believe that everyone should have access to more information regarding cannabinoids. Green Leaf Lab also offers potency testing that reports 6 cannabinoids. These cannabinoids are: Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, CBD, CBN, CBG and CBC.

Oregon State Dispensary Law requires that useable flower be tested for pesticides. If a concentrate or edible is made from a flower that has already been tested for pesticides a second pesticide screen is not required.

Our pesticide screen complies with the new requirements and detects the presence of the following compounds at a detection rate of 0.1 parts per million:

• Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
• Organophosphates
• Carbamates
• Pyrethroids

Oregon Law and OAR 333-008-1190 allow for a mold and mildew limit of 10,000 CFU/g.

We at Green Leaf Lab believe this limit is too high, as there is not enough peer-reviewed scientific research that shows this limit is safe for medicinal patients.

Oregon State Dispensary Law requires that a dispensary follow proper labeling guidelines before medical cannabis is transferred to a patient.

The label must include at a minimum:

• The amount of THC and CBD in the useable marijuana.
• If the product is pre-packaged, the weight or volume in metric units, such as grams.
• The amount of useable marijuana in a finished product, in metric units, such as milliliters, milligrams or grams.
• Who performed the testing.
• If the product is a medicated edible, it must have a warning label on the outside of the package that states “WARNING: MEDICINAL PRODUCT- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN”. This must be in bold capital letters, in a font size that is larger than the type size of the other printing and on the label prominently displayed on the product and easy to read.

Thanks from Positive Vibrations Medical Marijuana Dispensary for reading this information, and thanks to Green Leaf Lab for their Information on how they comply with the testing requirement thru them for Medical Marijuana in Oregon.