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Terpene Question

I received a great question about the terpene Limonene and whether it is always Sour and Citrus in nature. Answer: It’s a completely reasonable question and one that is important for customer satisfaction. Limonene is a common terpene found in cannabis, and a dearly loved one. Many customers seek a “sour” strain. That is a definiteContinue reading “Terpene Question”

Purple

Does color equal strength? People will swear that smoking purple bud cannabis is the way to go for strength and quality. Is there any validity to this common notion? Put simply, no. There are of course strong good quality purple buds out there, but, while purple is pretty, it does nothing for the THC levelContinue reading “Purple”

Decarboxylation

Why eating raw cannabis is a waste. You don’t need a chemistry degree to understand how to make cannabis useable. Don’t let the long word decarboxylation scare you off. No pun intended, put bluntly, cannabis is a plant that needs some cooking to be useable as anything other than a form of fiber, vitamins, andContinue reading “Decarboxylation”

CBD

What absorption method is best for you? CBD is sought after for a myriad of reasons by incoming customers. But not all methods of partaking in CBD extracts are equal nor do they provide the same experience and longevity of effect. A customer might ask which is best for me, and they’ll wonder whether toContinue reading “CBD”

CBN

What is CBN? Like THC and CBD, CBN is another cannabinoid present in cannabis. However, it is more like CBD than THC in being non-intoxicating. The level of CBN increases as THC ages. This means the level of CBN increases with the age of the plant. For those seeking out higher CBN levels, older cannabisContinue reading “CBN”

Alphabet Soup

The Other Cannabinoids Sativa, indica, THC, CBD, entourage effect, terpenes, and on and on… If the cannabis plant wasn’t confusing enough, it turns out that there are even more cannabinoids in our beloved plant worth considering. There is a reason cannabis has been honored throughout history and does so much- it’s chock full of mindContinue reading “Alphabet Soup”