What Are The Effects Of Cannabis?
Cannabis affects everyone differently. Different strains and methods of consumption give users different effects. And new users generally feel different effects than more experienced users. Effects…
What Are Cannabinoids?
One of the most valuable words in the medical cannabis glossary, that all patients need to understand, is cannabinoid. Cannabinoids, like THC, CBD and CBG, are organic chemical compounds that, with…
The History Of Cannabis
The beginnings Cannabis has been used for medical purposes for nearly 5,000 years. As early as 2737 B. C, the Emperor Shen Neng of China was prescribing marijuana tea for the treatment of gout,…
The Anatomy Of The Cannabis Plant
Cannabis is a flowering plant with many utilitarian purposes: cannabis seeds can be used for food; its stalks can be used for paper, clothing, rope and building materials; and its leaves, flowers…
Let’s Talk Terpenes
One of the great things about turning to cannabis for medicinal purposes is that, unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, the experience can be full of flavor. Terpenes are the organic compounds found in…
Glossary: Basic Cannabis Terms
Access Point: A physical location, such as a retail shop or clinic, where patients can purchase medical marijuana; also known as a “dispensary” or a “compassion club.” In states with legalized…
A guide to vaporizers
In the past, the only effective way to enjoy cannabis was by lighting up and smoking. By now, the world at large is aware of the many negative effects that go along with inhaling smoke into the…
A guide to glass pipes
Glass pipes combine form with function to create pieces that are both useful and beautiful. They are available in countless styles and colors, from extremely simple to wildly imaginative, and allow…
A guide to dab rigs
Dab rigs As people become more aware of the dangers of inhaling smoke of any kind into their lungs, they’ve set about looking for alternative ways to enjoy the medicinal benefits of various…
A guide to concentrates
Guide to dabbing concentrates “Dabs” are concentrated forms of cannabis that can be smoked or vaporized one dose at a time. Concentrates may also be called butter, peanut butter, shatter, oil, wax…
A guide to cannabis strains
What is a cannabis strain? A strain is a genetic variant of cannabis. Most cannabis strains can be classified as either Cannabis Sativa or Cannabis Indica – two variations of the same basic species…