Cannabinoids: What You Need to Know
Cannabinoids: What You Need to Know People use medical cannabis for many types of health issues, both physical and mental health. Some of the most common reasons people use cannabis are to combat pain, insomnia, lack of appetite, chronic stress, spasm conditions like epilepsy and digestive disorders. The first step in understanding how cannabis works […]
Don’t Trust That Strain Name
Don’t Trust That Strain Name It’s common to see the same strains available from dispensary to dispensary but researchers are finding that you’re not always getting exactly what you think. Due to the variances in phenotypes and plain old mislabeling, one store’s Green Crack might have wildly different genetics than another’s because of the strain […]
5 Viral Cannabis Myths Debunked
5 Viral Cannabis Myths Debunked 5 Viral Cannabis Myths Debunked Don’t you hate when people share dubious information without checking it on SNOPES.com first? If you’re not in the know, Snopes is a fact-checking website dedicated to tracking down the origins of falsehoods, rumors, myths and lies that often end up in your inbox in […]
Terpene Spotlight: Bisabolol ~ The Healing Terpene
Terpene Spotlight: Bisabolol ~ The Healing Terpene Bisabolol (also known as a-bisabolol or levomenol) is one of many aromatic, healing terpenes found in cannabis. It has a sweet, floral smell and is found in highest concentrations in chamomile and the bark of Brazil’s candeia tree. It has been used in cosmetics for centuries for its […]
6 Benefits of Cannabis Tinctures
6 Benefits of Cannabis Tinctures 6 Benefits of Cannabis Tinctures Cannabis tinctures are a great option for medical cannabis users who can’t or don’t want to vape or smoke. Tinctures are created when a medicine, in this case cannabis, is dissolved into alcohol. Tinctures are popular with medical patients for many reasons. They’re fast-acting and […]
The Straight Dope on California’s Cannabis Laws
The Straight Dope on California’s Cannabis Laws As of January 1, 2018, cannabis became recreationally legal in California. Frankly, the whole thing is a mess. It can be hard to decipher what’s changed and how it might affect you. Here are the basics of California’s current laws: Q. How much cannabis can I carry on […]
Terpene Profile: Humulene
Terpene Profile: Humulene, the Anti-Inflammatory Terpene The terpene humulene, also known as α-humulene and α–caryophyllene, is a naturally occurring compound found in a variety of plants from hops to cannabis sativa strains. In addition to their health benefits, terpenes also give cannabis (and other plants) flavor. Humulene’s terpene profile is what gives hops its distinct […]
What is Live Rosin?
What is Live Rosin? What is Live Rosin? If you’ve visited any extracts counter lately, you’ve probably noticed the uptick in live rosin products. These concentrates are often higher in price than other items, but diehard extract fans swear by them. So, what is live rosin and why should you try it? Live rosin is […]
12 Countries You Didn’t Know Were Cannabis Friendly
12 Countries You Didn’t Know Were Cannabis Friendly The battle to normalize cannabis isn’t just relegated to the United States. Cannabis is a part of most cultures worldwide. It can grow in nearly any climate and ancient civilizations from the Chinese to the Romans regularly used cannabis for health and wellness. The legality of cannabis […]
Cannabis is Being Studied for These 24 Medical Conditions
Cannabis is Being Studied for These 24 Medical Conditions Cannabis is Being Studied for These 24 Medical Conditions With cannabis legalization on the forefront of so many state’s political agendas, the research opportunities into its medical benefits have skyrocketed. More medical conditions and disorders than ever are found to respond positively to treatment with cannabis. […]