Frequently Asked Questons

General

Q: Does MMCA sell marijuana for +21 adult recreational use?
A: Yes, we are open for adult recreational sales. Stop by our location and check our range of products, awesome staff, and relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you!

 

Q: Where can I get my medical recommendation?
A: Any California licensed doctor can give a patient a recommendation, it can be verbal or written and there is a general form offered by the California Department of Public Health:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ControlledForms/cdph9044.pdf

If your doctor is not willing to help, then a second opinion with another California licensed doctor is easy to do online
Link:  http://mmca.nuggmd.com 

 

Q: Can I have a directions to your location?
A: Yes, Here’s a MAP

 

Q: Do you offer online ordering?
A: Yes we sure do. If you would like to place an online order here, we will have your order ready when you arrive to pick it up. Currently medical sales only.

 

Q: What is the difference between recreational and medical use?
A: Medical use requires the recommendation of a California licensed doctor. Recreational use is available to all adults over 21.

 

Q: What is a “doctor’s recommendation”?
A: A recommendation is a doctor’s First Amendment right to express an opinion.

 

Q: Do you have free gifts for new patients?
A: No

 

Q: I can’t my vaporizer to work, what the heck?
A: We know it can be frustrating. There are so many different types of batteries on the market, here are our best general tips:

Make sure you are using a cannabis battery and not a nicotine battery. Nicotine batteries run at a different temperature. Don’t do it.

Our best advice is Keep it Low and Slow…….. Keep the battery temperature Low and Slowly inhale.

Draw air slowly and continue draw air after you have released the button on battery. This will use all your cartridge and help cool oil, helping prevent the cartridge from leaking.

Make sure the battery unit and cartridge are clean. Alcohol can assist you with cleaning.

If you can hear the air whistling through the cartridge, you are drawing in too much air, slow it down. Keep it Low and Slow, Low temperature and Slowly inhale.

 

Generic Vaporizer 510 Battery controls.

5 presses of button within 2 seconds will turn unit on or off.

3 presses of button within 2 seconds changes temperature.

Green – Low temperature and our recommended setting.

Blue – Medium temperature.

Red– High…. PLEASE don’t use this setting, you will waste your product. It burns up oil into harsh smoke and cause the cartridge to leak.

 

Brass Knuckles brand battery control ONLY.

5 presses of button within 2 seconds will turn unit on or off.

3 presses of button within 2 seconds changes temperature.

Blue– Low temperature and our recommended setting.

Green– Medium temperature

Red– High…. PLEASE don’t use this setting, you will waste your product. It burns up oil into harsh smoke and cause the cartridge to leak.

 

 

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Product

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE Marijuana research is ongoing and ever changing. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, other qualified healthcare provider, or your doctor with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

 

Q: Do I have get high to use marijuana related products:
A: No, absolutely not. MMCA offer a wide variety of products. Please visit our retail location for a consultation.

 

Q: Do you carry products that don’t require smoking?
A: Yes, we have a full selections of edibles, tinctures, lotions, and delicious beverages.

 

Q: What’s the difference between Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid marijuana strains?

A: Marijuana is incredibly nuanced. Each strain has its own chemical profile that will interact differently with each person’s body chemistry—the same strain could affect you and your smoking buddy completely differently.

Indicas are calm and relaxing, great for chilling out at the end of the night, watching a movie or listening to music, taking a nap, or just staring at the wall.

Sativas are energetic and will make you productive. They’re great for physical activity, going for a hike, completing a task, cleaning, and anything that requires focus.

Hybrid strains offer a mix of indica- and sativa-like effects.

source: leafly.com

 

Q: What’s the difference between all the concentrates?
A: If you’re new to concentrates, here’s a guide on all the different kinds available in the market:

Butane Hash Oil (extraction method), also known as BHO, is a kind of has oil that is extracted from cannabis through the use of butane. The most common forms of concentrate are made using the BHO process. Sugars, Shatter, Sauces, and Badders, are common forms. The BHO process extracts the cannabinoids, terpenes, waxes, concrete oils, and occasionally, chlorophyll from the plant itself.

CO2 are concentrates made from extractions that give you a liquid amber or golden concentrate, which are usually found in cartridges used for vape pens. The main benefit of using the CO2 method is that it’s much safer compared to butane or propane extraction methods. When the final product comes out, the CO2 oils don’t have any harmful residuals since the process itself is effective in killing any bacteria or mold that might have been present in the plant material. The disadvantage of CO2 concentrates is that its flavor profile isn’t as potent as BHO and PHO.

Rosin: The rosin process is very simple, heat and pressure are applied to marijuana flowers or hash to press out the terpene and cannabinoid rich resin from the cured flower or hash. It is ready to consume in seconds and there are no chemicals involved in the process, so it truly is the safest and cleanest form of concentrated oil.The final product rivals chemical extractions in aroma, aesthetic, and effectiveness.

Live resin: Making live resin uses frozen cannabis instead of cured plant material. The benefits of dabbing live resin is that it preserves more terpenes and THC that the curing process usually removes. This is why live resin has a more potent flavor and aroma compared to BHO made with dried cannabis. Several methods can effectively extract frozen buds, but the rosin technique is what gives you “Live Rosin”, which has a better and more powerful flavor profile compared to other kinds of concentrates.

Dry sift (extraction method) is one of the finer forms of concentrates. It’s made using silk screens in varying sizes and microns that are used to isolate the trichome heads from the bud. Microns, which is a microscopic unit of measurement, is used to ensure that only the finest form of material ends up in the final product. Making dry sift is a complicated process which will give you much less yield, which makes it both highly coveted and rare. If you do end up finding dry sift, it won’t be cheap because of the painstaking method used to make it. Dry sift is highly sought after because among those who have tried it, they say that it has the best flavor profile since the process used is so effective in preserving the terpenes that give it such a delicious flavor and aroma. Dry sift is so different from other concentrates because it has a sand-like consistency and is soft. You don’t need a tool to pour out dry sift when dabbing with it.

Ice water hash (extraction method) uses ice water extraction but produces a final product similar to dry sift. The difference in the method used from making dry sift is that with this type of concentrate, ice and water are used to agitate the trichome heads off the cannabis plant. Ice water hash can be made by hand or with the use of a washing machine, after which a filter will be needed to separate the material and water using screens with different microns. The screens are used to prevent any unwanted particles from ending up in the final product because it’s only after the glandular trichome heads. A metal strainer is used to break down the hash so that it can be cured once all moisture has been removed. Then the ice water hash is stored in an air-tight glass container for curing.

 

Q: What are the different Cannabinoids? How can they help me?

A: Here’s a list of the top 10 Cannabinoids and their effects.

THC -:- Tetrahydrocannabinol

CBG -:- Cannabigerol

CBC -:- Cannabichromene

Q: What are CBN’s and how are the beneficial to me?

CBN is a non-intoxicating compound that is best known as the cannabinoid created when THC ages. For that reason, it’s usually present in high amounts in older cannabis. While this might be a turn-off for some, others seek out older cannabis just to enjoy the effects of CBN.

Antibacterial

Neuroprotectant – an effect that may result in salvage, recovery or regeneration of the nervous system, its cells, structure and function.

Appetite stimulation

Glaucoma

Anti-inflammatory

 

Q: So why does everyone say CBN is sedating?

A: Well there are two possible reasons, and they both lead back to one source: People noticed that older cannabis (which is high in CBN) makes them sleepy and assumed it must be the CBN.

First, it may be that the combination of CBN and THC is what actually causes the sedative effect.

In the same study that found CBN didn’t make subjects sleepy, researchers tested CBN alone, CBN with THC, and THC alone. While THC produced some drowsiness on its own, the combination of the two produced even higher levels of drowsiness. So perhaps those enjoying high CBN cannabis, which also contains THC, have noticed the synergistic effects and assumed the sedative effect was attributable to the CBN alone.

In other words, the older cannabis that is high in CBN is also high in sedating terpenes. These terpenes, rather than the CBN, could account for the sedative effects.

While CBN may not be sedating on its own, you may be able to take advantage of its synergistic effects with THC to get the sleep inducing effects you are looking for.

source: leafly.com

 

Q: I want something to increase my libido, what works best?

A: Generally, sativa leaning hybrids are the best for increasing libido. Hybrid strains Lions Cake, Sour Diesel, Wedding Cake, Mimosa, most cookie strains, and sherbet strains are all good choices. More importantly for arousal is to dose lightly. We recommend smaller doses, and feather the dosing over time.

 

Q: What are Terpenes? How can they help me?

A: Terpenes are fragrant oils produced by plants and are believed to function as a way to attract pollinators and/or repel pests. Cannabis produces a wide variety of different cannabis terpenes, the most common of which are:

 

Myrcene
Caryophyllene
Limonene
Pinene
Terpinolene
Linalool
Humulene
Ocimene

Different strains of cannabis contain different levels of terpenes. For example, the popular strain Blue Dream contains high levels of myrcene, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. You may notice that strains with similar terpene profiles (and cannabinoid levels) feel similarly, like Blue Dream and Strawberry Cough.

Terpenes are fragile, volatile compounds that can easily be lost in the creation of cannabis extracts. Although dried flower best preserves the authentic terpene profile of the raw plant it came from, many cannabis extractors have mastered the art of terpene preservation and offer cannabis oils rich in these fragrant, desirable compounds.

What are the benefits of terpenes?

Research has yet to explore the medical benefits of cannabis terpenes, so much of our understanding is still theoretical and based on studies of individual, isolated terpenes. For example, linalool is a terpene commonly found in lavender oil, which is touted for its calming, stress-relieving properties. Anecdotal reports and rodent studies back these benefits, but there are no human studies to describe the effects of linalool in cannabis.

With that caveat, below are some of the additional potential benefits of various cannabis terpenes:

Myrcene may provide relaxing effects

Limonene may alleviate stress and anxiety

Caryophyllene is known to relieve inflammation

Pinene may help with pain, anxiety, and inflammation

source: leafly.com

Q: Can you tell me more about cannabis beverages?

A: Beverages provide an extremely balanced and satisfying high. Not only do they have a rapid onset, they also last longer than vape or flower (and just as long as other edibles). So you get the best of both worlds – a longer-lasting high that kicks in right away. The beverage form also allows us to leverage carrier oils to maximize the bioavailability of the THC you’re consuming. Carrier oils are one of the defining constituents of your buzz. They determine how quickly the onset of the high is and how well the cannabinoids are absorbed by your body. Without a properly-selected carrier oil or, worse, no carrier oil at all, the cannabis you consume is considerably less effective. Between this improved bioavailability and a greatly reduced onset time (~10 minutes vs. nearly 2 hours for some edibles), our beverages offer a level of quality that’s hard to find anywhere else.

In most cases, beverages are a healthier option than smoking flower or vaping. By drinking your weed, you cleanly sidestep any impact that smoking or vaping may have on your lungs. You also get the added benefit of the functional ingredients that our formulations contain. And if dietary health is your concern, beverages are the way to go.

Beverages are incredibly convenient! Say you want to use cannabis in a social setting. Instead of having to search for an appropriate place to smoke, you can just enjoy a beverage wherever you are. Beverages also allow you to control your dosage easily. Instead of splitting apart brownies or gummies on a bartop, just drink your desired amount and re-cap the bottle. Or, if you prefer to take things slowly, you can create a mocktail and sip on it over time. Whatever your preference, beverages only make it easier

There’s also a discretion advantage to using beverages. Beverages have no odor and no conspicuous signs associated with their use (such as smoke or vape clouds). This makes them perfect for any scenario where privacy is important, like indoor use or for parents with young children. So if you want to use cannabis and not stand out while you do it, beverages are the way to go.

source: Kwik Ease

Q: Does marijuana go bad?
A: Depending on storage condition, yes it will gradually lose potency over time.

 

 

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Marijuana research is ongoing and ever changing. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, other qualified healthcare provider, or your doctor with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

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Info

Q: What are the laws in El Dorado County regarding cannabis?
A: Here’s a link to the COUNTY WEBSITE

Q: I have question about specific California marijuana questions…..
A: Please refer to CALIFORNIA NORML

Q: Do you have a chart of the different types of cannabis products?
A: Check out http://leafly.com