Author: Michelle Janikian

The Tipping Point: Could Cannabis Become Federally Legal in 2021?

The Tipping Point: Could Cannabis Become Federally Legal in 2021?

Posted by | Apr 9, 2021 | |

There’s a real possibility that the federal prohibition of cannabis could end this year Cannabis prohibition has existed in one form or another since the early 20th century. But now with the majority of US states in conflict with federal law, there’s growing optimism that we are reaching a tipping point that will lead to the end of cannabis prohibition at a federal level.  Furthermore, with a number of senators planning to address the situation in the now democrat controlled congress, hopes of a nationwide cannabis legalization bill materializing this year are high. So, what are the chances of...

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Myth Busters: Is The Entourage Effect Real?

Myth Busters: Is The Entourage Effect Real?

Posted by | Mar 31, 2021 | |

Cannabis marketeers promote the idea with gusto, but is the entourage effect scientifically proven? The concept of a cannabis entourage effect was first hypothesized in the late 1990s and since then, countless articles and marketing campaigns have promoted the idea as fact. But in reality there’s little solid evidence to back up the claim, which begs the question: Is the entourage effect real? What Is The Entourage Effect? The entourage effect is the idea that all the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids found in cannabis work together to produce an effect greater than when separated. It was first postulated in...

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What are Cannabinoids?

What are Cannabinoids?

Posted by | Mar 23, 2021 | |

One of the fundamental building blocks of cannabis explained If you’re new to the world of cannabis then you’ve likely encountered a great deal of bewildering lingo. From terpenes and trichomes to cannabinoids, 420, and dabbing, there’s a barrage of new concepts and language to wrap your head around. So with that in mind, let’s explore a cannabis fundamental by answering the question: What are cannabinoids? What are Cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are organic compounds that are found in a number of plant species, but most notably in cannabis. These naturally occurring substances bind to a system of receptors found in...

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Terpenes 101: Limonene

Terpenes 101: Limonene

Posted by | Mar 2, 2021 | |

Limonene: The fresh, bright, and citrus-like cannabis terpene Flavor and aroma are fast becoming the most coveted characteristics of cannabis thanks to a new appreciation of terpenes, the aromatic components responsible for its signature scent and taste. In contrast to cannabinoids like THC and CBD which lack comprehensive scientific study, terpenes have a long history of biological and chemical investigation, and that means they have well known practical uses and proven medical effects. In this series we’ll take a closer look at the most common terps found in cannabis. Each time we’ll focus on a singular terpene, explore its...

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The Endocannabinoid System Explainer

The Endocannabinoid System Explainer

Posted by | Feb 23, 2021 | |

Everything you need to know about the endocannabinoid system, nature’s bridge between body and mind. Humanity has been using cannabis both medicinally and recreationally for millennia. However, despite the wealth of anecdotal knowledge garnered over that time, the exact means by which cannabis interacts with us remained a scientific mystery for most of human history. Just over 30 years ago, scientists finally solved the riddle of cannabis, but what should have been a simple answer, instead, led to one of the most important discoveries in the history of biology: the endocannabinoid system. What Is the Endocannabinoid System? The endocannabinoid...

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