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Terpenes

Terpenes are secreted alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD and are responsible for many of the distinguishing characteristics of different strains. Terpenes are organic, aromatic compounds found…

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Cooking with Cannabis

Why cook with cannabis? Discreet  – Unlike smoking or even vaporizing, edible cannabis provides a discreet way of ingestion. Long Lasting  – While the effects of smoked or vaporized…

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Delivery Methods

There are three basic ways to take your medicine: Oral Sublingual/Capsules/Edibles Inhalation Vaporized/Burned Topical Creams/Salves There are many ways to ingest cannabis, each has its own benefits…

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Cannabinoids

A cannabinoid is a chemical produced and stored in the trichomes(the crystals) of a cannabis plant, specifically the flower of a plant. A Cannabinoid mimics endocannabinoids naturally produced by the…

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Strains

Sativas, indicas, and hybrids are the three classifications that are commonly used to determine the effects of a strain. Hybrids are strains that are created using a mix of more than one strain. Most…

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Endocannabinoid System

Your ECS or Endocannabinoid system consists of a group of compounds known as Cannabinoids. This system also contains the receptor sites the cannabinoids bind to. Endocannabinoids bind to your…

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