CBD, the acronym used to denote one of the most popular cannabinoids, cannabidiol, has been gaining traction in the cannabis community. While it’s only one of 113 active cannabinoids, it makes up almost 40% of the plant’s extract! It’s a good thing [Read More…]
For the past couple decades it’s felt as though most growers have focused on creating strains that maximize Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It makes a certain bit of sense: if you are a cannabis consumer looking to get high on a budget, you’re going [Read More…]
Epilepsy causes seizures for millions of people, stemming from abnormal brain cell activity. As one of the most common neurological disorders, it is surprising that there are not a wide variety of effective treatment options. The cannabinoid CBD has a significant amount [Read More…]
As cannabis is getting recognized more for its medicinal benefits, people are learning more about the importance of cannabidiol (CBD). Not only does this cannabinoid help remove negative side effects of THC, it also has a plethora of its own medicinal benefits. [Read More…]
Millions of people who suffer from depression struggle at finding a viable long-term solution. While there are antidepressants that can be effective, they often have various side effects and can lead to withdrawal symptoms. With the stigma of medicinal cannabis changing, many [Read More…]
While cannabis is conventionally thought as being a psychoactive drug, modern research is now showing the variety of benefits provided by non-psychoactive cannabinoids, such as CBD. While all cannabinoids can be activated by smoking, many of their properties can be activated topically [Read More…]
More than 88 species of fungus are known to attack cannabis gardens, all of which can cause considerable damage to plants. No pot cultivator—commercial or homebrew—desires disease or infestation that will result in damage to flowers and reduced crop yields. Gray Mold [Read More…]
Most cannabis gardeners strive to produce the best medicine possible. This means bigger, stickier flowers (buds). Why? Simply because all of the juicy goodness of cannabis is contained in the resin-bearing, almost-microscopic secretory glands called trichomes that populate the flowers and sugar [Read More…]
Ever wonder what makes weed sticky? Why do your fingers appear covered in resin after some hand grinding? Learn about trichomes and resin here! [Read More…]
There are many methods by which one can cultivate cannabis. The most traditional approach, of course, is outdoor, in the dirt, and under natural sun—the way it has occurred for thousands of years. However, modern era cannabis prohibition has resulted in a [Read More…]