Cannabis 101 Articles

CBD is one of the most prevalent chemical compounds found inside the resin glands of the female cannabis plant.

Cannabis tinctures are one of the best, most underrated delivery methods for cannabis. They provide a fast and efficient dosage with minimal effort.

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) comprises of a collection of lipids, receptors and enzymes that help maintain basic functions and respond to illness.

The A to Z of Understanding The Endocannabinoid System, Cannabinoids including CBD, THC, CBN, CB1 & CB2 Receptors.

There is a growing health awareness within South Africa, awakening to changing to healthier and more holistic lifestyles. More and more South Africans are looking for healthier more natural, medicinal alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs that have let them down. Cannabis oil is recommended as a potent complimentary medicine by doctors, oncologists, neurologists and other specialists.

Why is THC psychoactive and CBD is not? How can one cannabinoid alter the mind so profoundly, and the other seemingly not at all?

When it comes to cannabis consumption, the second-most important consideration, after the flower itself, is the delivery method. This point is often overlooked, as evidenced by the prevalence of consumers who have limited their experimentation to only one or two methods. If you find yourself within this category but aspire to become a comprehensive cannabis aficionado, let this be your checklist.

Throughout the nation, one of the hottest social and political discussions right now is whether or not we should legalize marijuana. I believe that when examining what is known about the utility and the importance of the marijuana plant, specifically as it relates to health, it becomes clear what a grave mistake it is to deprive ourselves of this truly nutrient rich plant.

As we know, endocannabinoid are naturally produced within the body and play a major role in overall health. Similarly, medical marijuana and phytocannabinoids derived from cannabis have exhibited a number of therapeutic benefits.

In a complex world, the notion of getting back to basics is increasingly appealing – whether that means farm-to-table produce, hand-woven clothing, or car-free commuting. The cannabis world, too – after years of obsession with variety and crossing and re-crossing strains – is embracing a similar return to its roots, resulting in a renaissance of landrace and heirloom strains.

Medical grade Cannabis oil is expensive because the ‘material’ used to make the oils, i.e. medical grade cannabis, is not cheap. At best it takes 10 grams of medical grade cannabis to make 1 gram (1000mg) of oil. The cannabis won’t yield that percentage if it’s not medical grade and also would not produce good quality medicine.

You know it when you smell it. Maybe that smell even got you in trouble once or twice. Top shelf connoisseur-level bud, the absolute dankest of the dank, always smells. Why can you usually tell who has the good stuff just by sniffing around? The short answer: terpenes.

Ever since humans first encountered cannabis and discovered its many benefits, we have been taking it and its seeds with us as we travel to and settle in new lands. For thousands of years, people have spread cannabis throughout the globe – and only in the last hundred years or so has this become an illegal practice.

Terpenes are a group of fragrant essential oils – secreted alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD– that contribute to the complex aroma of cannabis. They are also generally responsible for many of the distinguishing characteristics of different strains, and this discovery has led to a sharp increase in interest among researchers, producers, and consumers alike.

Decarboxylation is a process, one that is necessary for us to enjoy the psychoactive effects of the cannabinoids we consume.

Do you remember the first time you heard about cannabidiol, or CBD? Remember how the national opinion of medical marijuana changed drastically once we gained knowledge of its non-psychoactive compounds? And who could forget how this discovery impacted the lives of children suffering from seizures and patients with chronic pain and inflammation.

THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a cannabis compound that is beginning to demonstrate immense therapeutic potential despite the infancy of its research.

Beginner’s Guide To The Endocannabinoid System — The Reason Our Bodies So Easily Process Cannabis

Have you ever wondered why marijuana affects us the way it does? What is it that makes THC and CBD react with our bodies, healing and offering relief to the ill? What makes this plant such a diverse medicine, able to treat such a large number of vastly different conditions?