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THCP, known for its potent binding affinity to CB1 receptors, is often compared to the milder and more widely available delta-8 THC, highlighting cannabis ...

Love a lot of THC? Love to sit back and relax? Looking for a cannabis strain that is quick and easy to grow? Look no further than cannabis indica strains. In ...

Starting the second the plant is harvested, the curing process involves slowly drying out cannabis flowers while encouraging controlled aging for chemical ...

Whether plastic or metal, we are walking you through the steps to cleaning your cannabis grinder, because when you don’t, it can cost yourself money while ...

Rolling papers designed to consume cannabis come in many different styles, giving consumers a range of options to better tailor their smoking sessions.

With fern-like leaves, cannabis strains like Freakshow can help us better understand mutations in cannabis and whether we should encourage them or not.

Cannabis mids offer a middle-of-the-road quality that many will find preferable thanks to their moderate potency and affordable price point.

Emerging out of hip-hop culture in the 90s, sticky icky is a beloved term that can give you insight into how potent and flavorful your cannabis flower is.

Snortable cannabis items offer a unique way to experience cannabis, however, with some resembling illegal drugs like cocaine, there is growing controversy ...

Research is revealing that both CBC and CBD can have a positive impact on reducing anxiety, however, while one has several studies backing it, the other one ...

Despite directly converting into THC with the addition of heat, many find HHC delivers a closer high to THC when THCa hasn’t undergone decarboxylation.

THCa and CBD are two non-intoxicating cannabinoids that have the potential to support the immune system along with other regulatory functions, but how they do ...

THCa converts to THC with the simple presence of heat, however, some that are consuming THCa products don’t realize they are just consuming regular ol’ ...

Many legal experts agree THCa-rich products are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, however, the DEA says otherwise, and lawmakers are paying more ...

When exploring THCa’s side effects, it’s important to realize that by simply adding heat, one can quickly turn it from a non-intoxicating cannabinoid into a ...

When decarbed, THCa flower will get you just as high as regular marijuana flower, and that’s because it is, as THCa is the precursor to THC, the cannabinoid ...

While THCa has a group of acids attached to it that prevent it from triggering an intoxicating high, it can stick around in the body for just as long as THC, ...

With heat from a lighter, vape rig, etc., able to turn the non-intoxicating THCa in THC, the cannabinoid behind marijuana’s high, understanding their ...

Cannabis has many uses, from getting us high to supplying us with material that creates everything from lumber to car seats. And that’s mostly all thanks to ...

Found out you have a drug test coming up and need help passing the test due to recent consumption of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? Even if you haven’t consumed ...

It’s hard to imagine a compound from cannabis helping with weight loss, but that’s exactly what THCV can do, but users need to be careful due to its biphasic ...

There is potentially no other cannabinoid that can promote sleep like CBN, but with concerns over its intoxicating nature, consumers should be diligent about ...

Thanks to Bill C-45, Canadians can recreationally use cannabis items such as CBN oil, however, confusion over how to treat intoxicating cannabinoids can limit ...

Legalized in 2019, CBN is a lesser-known cannabinoid that’s quickly rising in popularity and the gummy version provides an easy way to take this ...

Delta-8 promises to be the middle ground between CBD and delta-9 THC, but its semi-synthetic nature is finding itself being removed from store shelves.

Unlike in the United States, in the United Kingdom, delta-8 THC products face multiple legal challenges before their sale and use are permitted.

CBN and CBD are often mistaken for each other and share many of the same effects; however, CBN’s agonist effects on CB1 receptors give it intoxicating effects ...

Indoor cultivators, especially those running large operations, should be diligent in optimizing their grow rooms to create sustainably-grown flowers with a ...

By breaking down the cannabis growth cycle into six distinct stages, cultivators can work on perfecting each at separate times, allowing them to optimize their ...

Transplanting cannabis plants can give you an edge on your neighbor's garden, but if care isn’t taken to avoid transplant shock, plants may have been better ...

By perfecting the drying stage, cannabis cultivators can preserve their buds' potency and quality, while setting their flowers up for the vital curing stage.

Seen as a more environmentally-friendly way to cultivate cannabis, while outdoor operations will see a few unique caveats they’ll need to address, no other ...

Trimming and pruning cannabis plants are essential for promoting healthier plants and highly aesthetic buds, and there are various techniques, from topping to ...

By learning the right times to harvest, cultivators can maximize potency and cultivate flowers that deliver effects that align closer to their preferences.

By breaking down the harvest stage into three separate phases: harvesting, drying, and curing, cannabis growers can better focus on perfecting each, maximizing ...

Scrogging is a great way to grow cannabis plants horizontally, allowing for plant canopies that promote even growth among the buds while exposing bud sites to ...

Flooding markets around the world despite little research attesting to their safety, THCP and HHC are semi-synthetic cannabinoids that for some may deliver a ...

Various factors, from the viscosity of the cart’s liquid to the cart’s cannabinoid profile, can influence the best voltage settings to vape at, but starting ...

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a trace cannabinoid that is receiving more attention thanks to its ability to sit comfortably between intoxicating ...

Known as a THC analog, HHC has a close chemical structure to the main active compound in marijuana and other cannabis plants, but these similarities may make ...

HHC and delta-8 are two semi-synthetic THC analogs that are receiving a lot of attention for their ability to produce a milder high than delta-9 THC while ...

Similar to delta-8 and THC-O, Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is a THC analog that produces a high similar to delta-9 THC but often escapes the legal restrictions ...

With nearly identical chemical structures, like delta-9 THC, Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) weaker affinity for CB1 receptors produces a high that many are saying ...

Liquid cannabis diamonds are said to offer users an exciting new cannabis concentrate that’s more potent, cleaner, and aromatic than all the concentrates that ...

Standing for 1 ounce (oz) or about 28 grams of cannabis flower, buying a zip of weed is growing in popularity, allowing many to buy a healthy supply of flower ...

Growing cannabis indoors has a world of benefits, but if growers don’t follow the proper steps, they can quickly give themselves more work than if they grew ...

From understanding the molecular dynamics to mastering decarboxylation techniques, explore the key steps, advanced methods, and safety measures to elevate your ...

Explore hydroponic cannabis, the different grow mediums that make it up, and how to make the transition from soil to hydro.

With a few simple gardening tools, cannabis cultivators can turn their plants’ regular pruning session into a propagating haven where they can quickly and ...

By selecting clones over seeds, cannabis cultivators can take advantage of growing plants that have reliable genetics and move from propagation to harvest ...

Discover how these 5 cannabis business social networks offer a little something for anyone enthusiastic about cannabis cultivation, marketing, and on.

Unlike many other cannabinoid-based products, delta-8 THC products are created through a semi-synthetic process, and this, along with its poorly studied ...

Several factors influence how long delta-8 THC can stay in your system, including its unique molecular shape that separates it from the other THC cannabinoids.

Those interested in using CBD legally in Australia will need to consult either their general practitioner (GP) or a cannabis clinic to receive a prescription ...

The hemp plant is a truly unique crop, offering numerous opportunities to drive economies worldwide while also serving as a sustainable ally to the environment ...

If you’re interested in trying out CBD gummies and are wondering what the best CBD gummies are, look no further, as our top 10 list covers the CBD gummy ...

CBG also known as Cannabigerol is a precursor of the cannabinoids which offers promising effects such as: calmness, focus, and energy that users often report.

CBG has shown potential in treating conditions like chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depression, with many users preferring it to other cannabinoids, ...

CBG, often referred to as the 'mother' of cannabinoids, uniquely targets specific receptors and offers potential benefits similar to CBD without inducing a ...

Is THC-P synthetic or naturally occurring? Well, actually, it’s both!

While THCP appears non-toxic in natural amounts, concentrated doses can lead to side effects like dry mouth, dizziness, and disorientation, prompting concerns ...

Cannabinoids are compounds that interact with receptors in our bodies, regulating physiological processes, originating both from plants like marijuana and ...

Five fantastic CBD flower brands enter the ring, but only one will emerge as our winner. Find out why and which brands came close to taking the title as we ...

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