Terpenes are present in many plants, but obviously we’re going to talk about their presence in cannabis. They’re stored in the trichomes of cannabis plants, the fragile, hair-like glands on mature buds. They’re also oily hydrocarbons, which may be...
There’s a longtime practice among cannabis growers to “flush” nutrients before harvest to improve taste. Why? The thinking has been that any leftover fertilizer would alter the taste or even the burnability of the plants. Burnability? Yep, growers say...
Are you the kind of person who gets right to the point? Do you love to mix pot and food? Could you stand to be higher? If so, here’s a way to eat hash oil that packs a wallop. The...
As long as there have been drug companies there have been “cures” for anxiety. Even before, humans had to cope with anxiety that didn’t involve prescriptions, but more natural methods. Mental health was a bit more holistic, before TV...
If you’ve ever needed proof that elections matter, look to Colorado. Not only has the state been a shining example of successful legalization, its new governor is a champion of legal weed. While Jared Polis says he doesn’t partake,...
How did you first hear about medical marijuana? It might have been a news story about pending legislation or perhaps its potential for medical applications. There’s been a surge in the science behind medical cannabis, yet the reason why...
Cannabis consumables are all the rage, and there are innovative new ways being developed every month it seems. The latest? Drinkable edibles are one of the hottest trends in the cannabis industry, and they make a lot of sense....
There have been numerous medical claims around cannabis. While medical research continues at a brisk pace, there’s still quite a bit we know -- and don’t know -- about the effectiveness of cannabis to treat certain conditions. We know...
Cannabis seeds may come from cannabis sativa plants or hemp plants, but either way they don’t have any ability to get you high. Some consider them a superfood -- packed with nutrition -- and seeds from hemp or cannabis...
If you’ve ever had too much to drink the night before, you know how miserable a hangover the next day can feel. Alcohol has a demonstrable, measurable effect on the body that includes dehydration in addition to the toxins...
