Terpenes Analysis

Research

There are thousands of terpenes found in the plant kingdom, and more than one hundred compounds found in cannabis alone. Terpenes that are present in cannabis plants, and their concentrations, vary greatly with growing, harvesting, and drying conditions.

What is Residual Solvent Analysis?

Microscope in Laboratory

There are several potentially harmful solvents used when Cannabis plants are processed or extracted. They can be left in the extract/final product and cause harm to consumers who are using these products due to their carcinogenic nature.

Heavy Metal Analysis in Cannabis

Interior of Laboratory

Heavy metals are common inorganic chemical contaminants resulting from mining operations, automotive emissions, coal-fired power plants, farming practices, and industrial and municipal run-off, among other human activities. They affect water and soil and eventually end up in concentrated form in plants, animals, pesticides, and the sediments used to make fertilizers.