Confusing laws surrounding cannabis

Cannabis is a plant known by quite a few different names. It has a confusing legal status, long history and complex chemistry. Over the last few years, the status and perception of cannabis has changed greatly. Multiple states have legalized medical marijuana and more and more are legalizing recreational use for adults 21 years of age and older. As negative connotations with cannabis continue to...

Consider cannabinoids as well as terpenes

Terpenes play a significant role in the flavor and aroma of cannabis strains. They are believed to work in partnership with cannabinoids and other cannabis plant compounds to create different effects. So far, more than 400 terpenes have been identified in the cannabis plant. However research into the distinctive properties of terpenes is limited. Along with cannabinoids and terpenes, a number of...

Lesser known cannabis consumption methods

Visiting the recreational cannabis dispensary, most people are aware of the more traditional and common consumption methods. Everyone is familiar with smoking dried flower by way of a pipe, joint, blunt or bong. Edibles have been around forever. Finding cannabis-infused brownies and gummies for sale is no surprise. Vapes are fast becoming a more mainstream method, providing discretion,...

Categories for cannabis strains

At the cannabis dispensary, the products are typically divided into sativa, indica or hybrid. Sativas are associated with a “head high.” They are expected to be energizing, invigorating and are used to reduce anxiety and stress. Savias are good for elevating creativity and focus. Indicas are linked to full-body effects, including deep relaxation. They can be helpful for reducing insomnia and...

There are many types of cannabis. Let’s categorize them

A trip to the recreational dispensary opens up access to a wide world of cannabis products. There are pre-rolls, dried flower and vapes for the smoking enthusiasts. There are edibles, beverages and tinctures for those looking for discretion, ease-of-dosing and portability. CBD products and topicals provide curative properties without psychoactive effects. A wide range of extracts and...

Determining good quality cannabis buds

When shopping at the dispensary, the term “flower” refers to the dried and cured booms of the female cannabis plant. It is sometimes referred to as buds or nubs. Cannabis flower usually contains THC which results in psychoactive effects. Some flower offers higher CBD content and lower THC percentages to minimize the euphoric sensations while still providing the medical benefits of CBD. There...

The growing popularity of pre-rolls

Unless someone has spent a lot of time practicing, rolling a joint can be difficult, messy and frustrating. There’s waste and specialized gear required. If the finished product isn’t perfect, there are problems. A joint that won’t stay lit, burns way too fast or develops an overly long ash wrecks the experience. Fortunately, dispensaries offer recreational smokers a solution. A pre-roll is...

How to spot good quality cannabis flower

For recreational cannabis devotees, good quality flower is important. The manner in which the bud was grown, harvested, dried and packaged makes a difference in the smoking experience. Whether the weed is packed into a pipe, bong, joint, blunt or vape, the flavor, smell and potency are all influenced by the integrity of the strain. Today, most cultivation processes are pesticide-free and wholly...

Types of cannabis classifications

Shopping at the cannabis dispensary typically offers three categories. The different strains are referred to as indica, sativa or hybrids. These classifications actually indicate the origin of the plant rather than the effects. Sativas are taller with long, slender, light green leaves. Indicas are shorter, bushier plants with wide, dark green leaves. Due to extensive cross-breeding over hundreds...

Scientific information about CBD

Scientists are gradually expanding their understanding of how cannabinoids interact with the body’s natural endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids are very similar to the cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant. Their unique interaction through receptors and enzymes located in the brain and body may result in a more balanced operation of the ECS. The ECS initiates and regulates processes that...