We at Eminent have a mission to educate and empower learners to act as integrous, successful stewards of cannabis. Our program is rooted in scientific evidence, and with years of market testing, you can be sure that you and your employees are learning the most up to date information on cannabis and its purported effects. Ultimately, we at Eminent have chosen to create the resource that we wish we had when we started our cannabis careers as budtenders.

Can the Indica and Sativa classification help users better predict the experience they may feel from cannabis? Or are the effects associated with Indica and Sativa a myth? This chapter will answer these questions and more as we explore the etymology of Indica and Sativa, the history of cannabis, the accuracy of strain names, and how to truly best predict experience for cannabis consumers.

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the most common class of compounds in Cannabis – the cannabinoids! There are around 100 identified cannabinoids in the cannabis matrix. These compounds are the driving force behind the cannabis experience and understanding them is crucial to understanding the therapeutic value of this medicinal plant.

What are terpenes and how do they influence your experience with cannabis? In this chapter, you'll begin by taking a quick assessment to find out what terpene you are. Using a helpful terpene guide, you'll choose your learning journey as you explore some of the most common compounds in natures and cannabis.

Formerly known as the Entourage Effect, the Ensemble Effect is a theory that helps us to better understand the therapeutic potential of cannabis. This chapter not only provides an explanation of the theory, but also provides examples of common synergisms and recommends ways to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of your cannabis medicine. 

Ever wonder how cannabis works in the body? We can feel effects from cannabis because we all have an Endocannabinoid Receptor System. This chapter provides an introductory explanation of general anatomy and physiology as well as a deeper dive into the intricacies of the ECS. This includes endogenous cannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, orphan receptors, and the roles that phytocannabinoids play in the body.

Hemp and Cannabis – a conversation that is dominating the national landscape as the CBD market continues to explode. But what is the real difference between hemp and cannabis? And how can we best navigate the ever evolving CBD industry? In this chapter, we'll discuss the difference between hemp and cannabis, the current state of regulation, and helpful tips to find a CBD product that may work best for you. 

Gone are the days of only having the option to smoke a joint or eat homemade edibles when choosing to consume cannabis. In this chapter, you'll explore the major ways in which we can consume cannabis, including inhalation, ingestion, mucosal, and topical application. For each consumption method, we explore pros and cons, bioavailability and helpful tips and tricks.

There are a variety of cannabis products on the legal market. How do we know where to start and what to recommend for consumers? In this chapter, you'll explore the major product types including the fundamentals of extraction methodology, solvents and solventless products.