Leafly Budtender Training Exam Questions & Answers 2024.
What are cannabinoids and what are the most common types of cannabinoids? -
(ANS)Cannabinoids are the chemicals produced by cannabis
The two most famous cannabinoids are THC and CBD
THC - (ANS)Tetrahydrocannabinol, an intoxicant, may help with pain, stress, nausea, appetite
loss, and sleep disorders
CBD - (ANS)Cannabinol, a non-intoxicant, counteracts the "high" of THC, may help with
anxiety, arthritis, inflammation, and sleep loss
Strain Dominance - (ANS)Most strains fall neatly into three categories: THC-dominant, CBD-
dominant, or balanced
What is a THC-Dominant strain and some examples? - (ANS)THC-dominant strains contain
mostly THC and a little CBD. They typically have strong intoxicating effects
ex. Blue Dream, OG Kush, Grand Daddy Purple
What is a CBD- Dominant strain and some examples? - (ANS)CBD-dominant strains contain
mostly CBD and a little THC. They typically have little to no intoxicating effects.
ex. Charlotte's Web and Remedy
What is a balanced strain and some examples? - (ANS)Balanced strains contain both THC and
CBD. These strains will get you high, but the effects will be noticeably different from THC-
dominant strains.
ex. Cannatonic and Harlequin
Cannabinoid Ratios - (ANS)Different strains may be compared by this ratio
ex. THC:CBD of a strain could be 8:1
***Pay attention to which comes first, it could be shown as CBD:THC, in that case the same
ratio above would be 1:9 cannabinoid ratio***
List the potential therapeutic effects of THC - (ANS)Appetite loss, arthritis, Crohn's disease,
inflammation, insomnia, migraines, multiple sclerosis, nausea, pain and PTSD
List the potential therapeutic effects of CBD - (ANS)Anorexia, anxiety, arthritis, epilepsy,
inflammation, insomnia, pain, and seizures
Potency - (ANS)Potency is a subjective measure of a strain's strength. In general, a strain with
more THC is considered more potent. If a strain has less than 5% THC, it's considered low
potency. If a strain has more than 20% THC, it's considered very potent.
, What is the definition of Terpenes? - (ANS)Terpenes are the oils that give cannabis its unique
flavor and scent. They are *not* unique to cannabis, can be found in fruit, herbs, etc
Name some common Terpenes (no definitions) - (ANS)Linalool, Myrcene, Pinene, Humulene,
Caryophyllene, Limonene, Ocimene, Terpinolene
Linalool - (ANS)Floral, found in lavender, believed to promote relaxation
Myrcene - (ANS)~Herbal, Found in Thyme, Mango and Lemongrass
~Most common Terpene in modern commercial cannabis and is believed to promote calming
effects
~Ex. Cherry Pie, Blue Dream, OG Kush and GDP
Pinene - (ANS)~Pine, found in Pine needles, Rosemary and Basil
~Most common Terpene in the natural world, may be useful for pain, inflammation and anxiety
~Ex. Big Smooth, Snoop's Dream, Critical Mass
Caryophyllene - (ANS)~Peppery, also found in black pepper, cloves and cinnamon
~Can activate our endocannabinoid system to provide anti-inflammatory effects
~Ex. Original Glue, Purple Punch, GSC
Limonene - (ANS)~Citrus, also found in lemon rind, orange rind and juniper
~Believed to provide anxiety and stress relief
~Ex. Strawberry Banana, White Fire OG, Do-Si-Dos, Wedding Cake
Terpinolene - (ANS)~Fruity, occurs in apples, cumin, lilacs and nutmeg
~1 in 10 strains are Terpinolene dominant and it is believed to have uplifting effects
~Ex. Ghost Train Haze, Chernobyl, Jack Herer adn XJ-13
Humulene - (ANS)Hoppy, may provide anti-inflammatory effects
Ocimene - (ANS)Minty, commonly used in perfumes
Entourage Effect - (ANS)The effects of terpenes may change in the presence of other compounds
like cannabinoids
Strain Families - (ANS)Strains with similar cannabinoid ratio and dominant terpene profiles are
considered a part of the same strain family.
Ex. Limonene and Caryophyllene are in the same family. Pinene and Myrcene are in the same
strain family meaning... If you know what terpene dominant strain the patient likes but we don't
have; you can recommend a strain from the same family of something we do have.
What are cannabinoids and what are the most common types of cannabinoids? -
(ANS)Cannabinoids are the chemicals produced by cannabis
The two most famous cannabinoids are THC and CBD
THC - (ANS)Tetrahydrocannabinol, an intoxicant, may help with pain, stress, nausea, appetite
loss, and sleep disorders
CBD - (ANS)Cannabinol, a non-intoxicant, counteracts the "high" of THC, may help with
anxiety, arthritis, inflammation, and sleep loss
Strain Dominance - (ANS)Most strains fall neatly into three categories: THC-dominant, CBD-
dominant, or balanced
What is a THC-Dominant strain and some examples? - (ANS)THC-dominant strains contain
mostly THC and a little CBD. They typically have strong intoxicating effects
ex. Blue Dream, OG Kush, Grand Daddy Purple
What is a CBD- Dominant strain and some examples? - (ANS)CBD-dominant strains contain
mostly CBD and a little THC. They typically have little to no intoxicating effects.
ex. Charlotte's Web and Remedy
What is a balanced strain and some examples? - (ANS)Balanced strains contain both THC and
CBD. These strains will get you high, but the effects will be noticeably different from THC-
dominant strains.
ex. Cannatonic and Harlequin
Cannabinoid Ratios - (ANS)Different strains may be compared by this ratio
ex. THC:CBD of a strain could be 8:1
***Pay attention to which comes first, it could be shown as CBD:THC, in that case the same
ratio above would be 1:9 cannabinoid ratio***
List the potential therapeutic effects of THC - (ANS)Appetite loss, arthritis, Crohn's disease,
inflammation, insomnia, migraines, multiple sclerosis, nausea, pain and PTSD
List the potential therapeutic effects of CBD - (ANS)Anorexia, anxiety, arthritis, epilepsy,
inflammation, insomnia, pain, and seizures
Potency - (ANS)Potency is a subjective measure of a strain's strength. In general, a strain with
more THC is considered more potent. If a strain has less than 5% THC, it's considered low
potency. If a strain has more than 20% THC, it's considered very potent.
, What is the definition of Terpenes? - (ANS)Terpenes are the oils that give cannabis its unique
flavor and scent. They are *not* unique to cannabis, can be found in fruit, herbs, etc
Name some common Terpenes (no definitions) - (ANS)Linalool, Myrcene, Pinene, Humulene,
Caryophyllene, Limonene, Ocimene, Terpinolene
Linalool - (ANS)Floral, found in lavender, believed to promote relaxation
Myrcene - (ANS)~Herbal, Found in Thyme, Mango and Lemongrass
~Most common Terpene in modern commercial cannabis and is believed to promote calming
effects
~Ex. Cherry Pie, Blue Dream, OG Kush and GDP
Pinene - (ANS)~Pine, found in Pine needles, Rosemary and Basil
~Most common Terpene in the natural world, may be useful for pain, inflammation and anxiety
~Ex. Big Smooth, Snoop's Dream, Critical Mass
Caryophyllene - (ANS)~Peppery, also found in black pepper, cloves and cinnamon
~Can activate our endocannabinoid system to provide anti-inflammatory effects
~Ex. Original Glue, Purple Punch, GSC
Limonene - (ANS)~Citrus, also found in lemon rind, orange rind and juniper
~Believed to provide anxiety and stress relief
~Ex. Strawberry Banana, White Fire OG, Do-Si-Dos, Wedding Cake
Terpinolene - (ANS)~Fruity, occurs in apples, cumin, lilacs and nutmeg
~1 in 10 strains are Terpinolene dominant and it is believed to have uplifting effects
~Ex. Ghost Train Haze, Chernobyl, Jack Herer adn XJ-13
Humulene - (ANS)Hoppy, may provide anti-inflammatory effects
Ocimene - (ANS)Minty, commonly used in perfumes
Entourage Effect - (ANS)The effects of terpenes may change in the presence of other compounds
like cannabinoids
Strain Families - (ANS)Strains with similar cannabinoid ratio and dominant terpene profiles are
considered a part of the same strain family.
Ex. Limonene and Caryophyllene are in the same family. Pinene and Myrcene are in the same
strain family meaning... If you know what terpene dominant strain the patient likes but we don't
have; you can recommend a strain from the same family of something we do have.
