Lab testing is an essential part of legal cannabis. Any cannabis product you purchase from a licensed facility must undergo tests by a state-accredited lab. Here’s how to understand those tests.

With cannabis research finally expanding, we’re beginning to understand how the chemical composition in cannabis strains affects the body. A more accurate measure of strains is identifying cannabinoid and terpene composition and how they combine to create unique effects.

Terpenes are chemical compounds found in cannabis plants, flowers, lavender, hops, oranges, and many other plants and fruits. Cannabis contains more than 200 types of terpenes.