5 Ways Cannabis Can Benefit Your Mental Health
5 Ways Cannabis Can Benefit Your Mental Health By Zelda Flowers The medicinal value of cannabis for treating a variety of health conditions has led to more than half of the United States legalizing cannabis in some form. The medical conditions that cannabis can be legally prescribed for are varied – everything from epilepsy to […]
Know Your Strain: Granddaddy Purple
Know Your Strain: Granddaddy Purple Granddaddy Purple (GDP) is an extremely popular strain that can be found at most dispensaries regardless of where you live. Its popularity is warranted as GDP is a steady award winner at cannabis cups around the world. Created by breeder Ken Estes, GDP is an indica-dominant cross of Purple Urkle and […]
Cannabis 101: Cannabis Concentrates and Extracts
Cannabis 101: Cannabis Concentrates and Extracts What are extracts? An extract or concentrate is any oil that concentrates the chemical compounds of the cannabis plant, like THC and CBD. There are many types of extraction processes and solvents that can be employed to make removal of potent compounds easier and more thorough. The results are […]
San Francisco Pride 2017
San Francisco Pride 2017 The month of June is Pride Month, and for those who celebrate every year, you know, San Francisco Pride is one of the largest celebrations in the world for the LGBTQ community to come together every year. This year broke records for those marching and attending. People from all over the world […]
High Artist Spotlight: Interview with Artist and Advocate Egon Bryan Silva
High Artist Spotlight: Interview with Artist and Advocate Egon Bryan Silva Egon Bryan Silva is no stranger to Natural Cannabis Company’s High Art competition. He’s entered the past three years and this year it paid off as he took home 3rd place in the photo category for his piece, “Bloom.” Egon is a fun loving, […]
Cannabis 101: Delivery Methods
The most common cannabis delivery method that people are familiar with is combustion and inhalation – either a pipe or a joint. But there actually four primary ways that people can use cannabis, each suited to different products and conditions. Inhalation: During inhalation methods, THC and other cannabis compounds are absorbed into the system through […]
Myrcene: The “Couch Lock” Terpene
Myrcene: The “Couch Lock” Terpene Myrcene is one of many terpenes found in cannabis. You can easily recognize it by its spicy, musky scent that often smells and tastes like cloves or earth. It occurs naturally in many plants, including cannabis, hops, ylang-ylang, lemongrass, parsley, bay and thyme. here’s more to terpenes than just enhancing the […]
5 Outdated and Dangerous Myths About Cannabis Users
5 Outdated and Dangerous Myths About Cannabis Users By Zelda Flowers Propaganda is one of the most effective tools a government uses to influence the minds and opinions of its citizens. The propaganda campaign against marijuana in the United States has had a lasting and damaging effect on its populace. Far from promoting the health […]
7 Steps to Great Homegrown Cannabis
7 Steps to Great Homegrown Cannabis By Zelda Flowers If you’re considering taking advantage of California’s allowance of growing cannabis at home, it can seem a bit daunting. There are hundreds of pages with tutorials and advice on set-ups and strains with as much detail as you can digest. But for those still undecided, here […]
Strain Review: Pre-98 Bubba Kush
Strain Review: Pre-98 Bubba Kush By Zelda Flowers I picked up an 1/8th of Pre-98 Bubba Kush ($55) from OrganiCann in Santa Rosa. Pre-98 Bubba Kush is exactly as it sounds – originating from an original pre-98 cut of the strain. Predominantly indica, this strain is a must-try for anyone suffering from insomnia or in […]