The endocannabinoid system is an important part of the human body and plays a crucial role in regulating certain bodily functions. The endocannabinoid system not only responds to endocannabinoids produced naturally by the body, but also external cannabinoids, like those found in the cannabis plant. Since the discovery of the endocannabinoid system, researchers have fo...
pexels.comOver the last decade, new methods of consuming cannabis have emerged onto the scene including vaping and dabbing. But one thing that has never changed is the preference to smoke flower in a joint or a blunt. Although both are common, blunts are larger than joints and are rolled in either a flattened tobacco leaf or hollowed-out cigars. Some people look ...
Today, cannabis is one of the most researched plants in existence, with researchers discovering new elements and effects of the plant every day. We currently know that cannabis contains over 400 chemical entities, with more than sixty of them being cannabinoid compounds. Two of the most widely consumed and sought after cannabinoids are Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetra...
While many think of kief as that green powder that collects at the bottom of your grinder, not many know what kief actually is, or what it contains. Technically, kief is the term used to refer to the resinous glands produced on the cannabis plant that contain the lion's share of the plant's cannabinoids and terpenes. Where Does Kief Come From? 420 smokers.netKief i...
With more cannabis available for purchase than ever before, it leaves many people wondering how to get their hands on the latest and greatest marijuana products. But what if marijuana isn't legal in your state? How do you get access to legal cannabis? Whether you live in a state that has or has not legalized cannabis, finding and purchasing legal, hassle-free weed can...
At some point in your weed-smoking career, you will probably try a variety of blunts, joints, and spliffs. Some people use these terms interchangeably, substituting one term for another. However, spliffs, joints and blunts are all separate and distinct ways to smoke weed, each with their own cultural backgrounds. What are Joints? unsplash.comIf you live in Canada o...
For those of you who have graduated from ordinary flower and have begun to explore the exciting world of cannabis concentrates, you may have heard of Moon Rocks. As a combination of 3 different forms of THC, this concoction offers recreational marijuana users the potent punch of cannabis concentrates, with all the wonderful flavors and aromas found in traditional flow...
What are Joints? flickr.com Cannabis has been smoked by cultures for thousands of years. One of the oldest and most popular ways to enjoy cannabis is by smoking a hand-rolled joint. A hand joint is marijuana that has been ground up and rolled by hand into a flammable paper or leaf. Many people consider rolling a hand joint to be a craft, worthy of extra time and eff...
With the recent outbreak of vaping-related illnesses across the country, selecting the best and safest vape products has become a major priority for THC and e-cigarette users. Being able to tell what products are authentic and third-party tested, and which are not, is more important than ever. Doing a little research before buying any product can ensure that your vapi...
THC - an acronym for tetrahydrocannabinol - is one of the 113 chemical compounds known as 'cannabinoids' that scientists have been able to isolate in cannabis. It is the most well-known and studied cannabinoid, due primary to its status as one of the more powerful parts of the plant in terms of medicinal benefits and psychoactive effects. When cannabis is consumed, it...
Out of the 100+ cannabinoids that have been isolated by researchers from cannabis- the plant genus that includes both hemp and marijuana - the two best known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabis aficionados, and increasingly the general public, know them because they are the two compounds which have the greatest effect on the hu...
Even the most casual observer of the expanding cannabis industry is likely familiar with THC and CBD. Although it's a skewed simplification, the two famous cannabinoids have developed an almost Yin and Yang reputation: THC has primarily psychoactive effects (it gets you high) and CBD has mainly therapeutic effects (relief of pain, anxiety and stress reduction, etc.). ...