The vast majority of cannabis products on the market feature CBD or THC with the occasional terpene or essential oil added to the formula. After reviewing the lab reports of multiple cannabis strains, it's crystal clear that the cannabis species contains hundreds of unique molecules that all work together to create the balanced effects of specific strains.

NorthBlend utilizes this data when engineering our formulas for desired effects, taste, aromas, and feel. We not only employ CBD and THC molecules but also incorporate CBG, CBGA, CBN CBNA, CBC, CBCA, THCV, THCVA, CBDA, THCA. As new “minor cannabinoids” are bred out of the species and become available in isolate form (single molecule purified to 99%+) we'll continue to add these new cannabinoids to our formulation protocols.

In addition to the above cannabinoids, NorthBlend also utilizes over 250 unique terpene isolates. These terpenes occur naturally in the cannabis species as well as other aromatic plants. Terpenes affect the binding ratios of CBs to the CBR sites. Primarily used to increase and improve the efficacy of a given product, terpenes also add some of the most incredible flavors and aromas in the world.

Cannabinoids and terpenoids are the bedrock of all of NorthBlend products but they need to be suspended in a medium in order to have application in human use/consumption. Whether the product is a tincture, lotion, vape cartridge, massage oil, etc. all products must be carefully designed to homogenize in a stable medium that will not fall out of solution (separate), deteriorate, or cause an undesirable reaction. The final product must look, feel, smell, and taste excellent.

The art of combining these prolific natural compounds is an ongoing evolution that will never stop. With only the molecules available today it is possible to create tens of thousands of unique blends and products, however, new molecules are being discovered all over the world as extraction, isolation, and identification technologies improve.

Formulating cannabinoid and terpenoid products is an ever changing landscape of possibilities that demands forward thinking teams that are partnered with the most capable and advanced labs in the World. After 8 years of establishing relationships with testing facilities, PhD Biochemist, doctors, and extraction facilities, NorthBlend has entered the scene as one of the most progressive and dynamic formulators in the entire US.