Certificate of Analysis (CoA):

• • A CoA is a lab report that details what compounds are present in a FECO product.
  • It provides information on cannabinoid and terpene levels, as well as safety tests for contaminants.
  • Using FECO without a CoA should be a last resort; it’s ideal to use lab-tested products to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Cannabinoid Content:

• • FECO should contain at least 60% cannabinoids.
  • THC is the most important cannabinoid for cancer treatment, but other cannabinoids (CBD, CBC, CBG) enhance the therapeutic effect.
  • Look for at least four cannabinoids in the product, each with a concentration of at least 0.5%.

Terpenoid Content:

• • FECO should contain at least 5 terpenes with a total concentration of at least 0.5%.
  • Terpenes contribute to therapeutic synergy and influence the psychological effects of FECO.
  • Certain terpenes (like myrcene, linalool, and limonene) may help reduce anxiety, while others (alpha-pinene, guaiol) could increase anxiety for some users.

Absence of Contaminants:

• • FECO should be free from harmful contaminants like residual solvents, pesticides, bacteria, fungi, and heavy metals.
  • A small residual of ethanol (100-500ppm) is acceptable, but other solvents like isopropyl alcohol or butane should not be present.

Solvent Type:

• • Ethanol is the preferred solvent for extracting FECO due to its ability to capture a wide range of cannabinoids and terpenes.
  • Supercritical CO2 and butane are also used but may not extract as many beneficial compounds as ethanol.

Summary of Ideal FECO:

• • Cannabinoids: Over 60%.
  • Terpenoids: Over 0.5%.
  • Contaminants: No harmful residuals, pesticides, or microbial contaminants.
  • Solvent: Ethanol-extracted FECO is recommended, with supercritical CO2 and butane extracts as acceptable alternatives if ethanol FECO is not available.

Despite these standards, the most important aspect is getting high doses of cannabinoids safely into the body. Even if the product isn’t perfect, safe FECO is better than nothing.