The cannabis plant contains different kinds of cannabinoids. The cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), for example, is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, meaning it makes the user ‘high’. Terpenes are natural compounds from the plant, said by some cannabis experts to enhance the effects of THC. Successful production of oils, concentrates and edibles requires the extraction of cannabinoids, terpenes and other components from cannabis plants. - Read the entire article at Farmers Weekly.
