We’re in an exciting moment in the struggle to end cannabis prohibition as Canada, states across the U.S., and countries around the world have begun embracing recreational and medicinal legalization. This being the case, there are a lot of people who are out there smoking marijuana for their first time. So that begs the question –…
Just 20 or 30 years ago, cooking with cannabis was still considered both completely taboo and reserved solely for Cheech & Chong-watching stoners. Far as anyone was concerned, the only health benefits of marijuana were that it got you stoned and made you laugh. Of course, unless you’ve been living under a rock for the…
In Soil Remediation with Cannabis, we saw that cannabis is a resilient plant, with the ability to draw up toxins from the soil and remediate contaminated land. Though often touted as a “superweed’ with healing pharmaceutical abilities and numerous industrial offerings, we must not forget that cannabis, at the end of the day, is still…
Marijuana is the dried and ground up or shredded parts of the cannabis plant. Nearly all parts of the plant make up marijuana, including the leaves, stem, flowers, and seeds. As with other medications and procedures, marijuana use can potentially bring both positive and negative effects. Many of marijuana’s effects are short-term, meaning that they…
Pinene is an aromatic compound commonly found in cannabis that smells a lot like–you guessed it–a forest of pine trees. But pinene may bring more to a strain’s experience than just flavor. Terpenes like pinene are fragrant oils secreted in cannabis trichomes, and while they originally developed as an adaptive protection against predators, these compounds…
Weed trichomes are hairy, bulbous structures which cover the surface of cannabis flowers and leaves. These trichomes produce terpenes, which give weed its distinctive scent. They also contain cannabinoids- chemicals that have a wide range of effects on your body and mind when they’re consumed. Cannabis is made up of about 60% THC, 40% CBD…
Grams. Ounces. Pounds. Weights can be difficult to understand when you are not used to working in them, which is why we have provided a list of how many grams there are in a zip for your convenience! If you have ever been curious about the weight of weed per gram, this article will answer…
Bhang is a preparation of cannabis that originated in India. Bhang typically refers to the resinous herbal preparation, and “ganja” or “cannabis” refers to the plant material used as an ingredient. Bhang is a part of the social fabric in many parts of northern India. Make bhang in your own home and enjoy the mental…
Determining the best strains of all time is like trying to pick the best songs of all time. There’s an endless amount of factors, epic contenders, and at the end of the day, it all comes down to a matter of taste. However, like songs, certain varieties of flower undeniably shine above the rest. These…
There is a lot of misinformation about cannabis and the brain. Some people say that it can kill brain cells, some say it can improve cognitive function. What is the truth? Can weed really make your brain cells die? Or can it actually be good for them? In this article we will explore what science…