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Introduction to cannabis and medical marijuana
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Blackwater is a cross of two already pretty legendary indica strains, San Fernando Valley Kush and Mendo Purps. The latter is what gives Blackwater its distinct dark color, which typically isn’t quite all the way purple but not at all green; like something closer to black colored nugs.
In this issue of Cannabinoid Profiles, the properties of CBD are broken down and the therapeutic benefits are explored.
More evidence has come to light courtesy of a new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggesting that, despite prohibitionist fear-mongering, teen marijuana use has not increased.
Contrary to the anti-pot growing articles in circulation, I believe that properly stewarded cannabis plants are quite good at improving air quality and saving forests.
One of my favorite strains that often gets crossed with other strains to create interesting hybrids is G13. There are many different things that G13 has been crossed with to make all kinds of different strains, both indica and sativa.
A few weeks ago my plants began to droop. Instead of taking the time to research it, I jumped to the conclusion that it needed nutrients.
Research suggests those who use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sleep problems. But does using marijuana before bed help or hurt your sleep? A recent study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania shows that people who use marijuana tend to struggle with sleep.
Take a look at cannabis news and politics from around the world in this new series, International Cannabis Update. This week features Israel and their rapidly expanding medical marijuana program, which aims to serve their population of eight million people.
The Leaf Online dives into our CB1 and CB2 receptors, which are the main receptor sites for the body's endocannabinoid system and interact with all currently identified cannabinoids in some way. A scientific understanding ...
The Grateful Dead are one of the biggest musical forces in cannabis culture and pretty much have been since the entire concept of a “cannabis culture” was created. As such, it’s no surprise at all that a great strain of bud is named after said band. Deadhead...
When smoked, Jilly Bean has a robust fruity flavor that is pleasant no matter how you enjoy your cannabis. The smell is very distinctly sweet and fruity, with a potent odor that just smells… sticky.
I am gaga for CBDs. They taste amazing and they make me feel fantastic. By fantastic I mean way alert, energetic, attentive (huge), peppy and positive, but not like I'm hopped up on coffee.
9%, even if true, is still a very low addiction rate for a controlled substance. It turns out, however, that these figures are quite a bit higher than the probable reality.
This week will see all kinds of tourism specifically for the many 420 events that will happen in Denver. Here are a few of my personal recommendations for events and other things to check out during 420 weekend in Denver.
Glass Slipper is definitely one of those strains that gives a strong, heady high with a consistently great taste and smell.
Dabbers deal with their nails being too hot and too cold... VOILA! How about a miniature dutch oven for our nail. Welcome to carb caps and low temp dabbin.'
Marijuana may offer its most profound benefit as a whole plant, if we let the entourage effect flower, as Mechoulam suggested more than a decade ago.
A recent headline reads: “Can Marijuana Kill You? German Scientists Say Yes.” The article focuses on a study of two (count ‘em, two!) young men who died while they had detectable levels of THC in their blood
