The unique affect of cannabis edibles

Cannabis-infused edibles have been around for a long time. Most everyone has heard of cannabis brownies. There are an abundance of stories of consumers having bad experiences with edibles. It can be easy and tempting to indulge in too much of a good thing. Cannabis edibles are tasty, and the onset of effects takes a while. Smoking dried flower delivers effects within minutes. With edibles, the...

The many benefits of cannabis-infused topicals

While cannabis-infused topicals are just recently gaining popularity, they’ve actually been around and used in medicine since ancient times. They offer many unique benefits. Unlike the other cannabis delivery methods, topicals aren’t consumed. They are applied directly to the affected area for localized treatment. Because the cannabinoids don’t enter the bloodstream, cannabis topicals...

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...

The different ways to consume cannabis

A first-time visit to the recreational cannabis dispensary can be a bit overwhelming. There are nearly an endless list of products available and all sorts of unfamiliar terminology. For starters the cannabis options are divided into consumption methods. Dried flower is the dried part of the mature cannabis plant and is often referred to as nugs or buds. It is typically smoked by way of a pipe,...

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...