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How Cannabis Helps HIV Patients
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that damages the immune system and inhibits the body’s ability to fight...
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The Essential Guide to Drying and Curing Cannabis
Drying and curing your bud properly is an art of its own. While drying cannabis is tricky to master on your first try, there are...
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How to Grow Marijuana: The Essential Guide for Beginners
Growing your own marijuana is possible, whether you’d like to cultivate an outdoor garden or choose an indoor grow medium....
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How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Your System?
Marijuana can stay in your system for as little as a few hours to as much as a few months. The amount of time marijuana stays in...
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What Gives Cannabis the Famous ‘Skunky’ Smell?
Cannabis contains hundreds of compounds, many of which have different (and sometimes even opposing) effects. Due to the plant’s...
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What is HHC? Everything You Need to Know about Hexahydrocannabinol
We’re officially in an alternative cannabinoids era. Conventional Delta 9 THC and CBD are no longer the only big names on...
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Complete Guide to Cannabis Decarboxylation
Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that occurs by heating raw cannabis. Also called “decarbing,” decarboxylation is...
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Guide to Trans-Nerolidol, the Rose-Scented Terpene
Every compound in cannabis plays a vital role in its overall effects, and trans-nerolidol is an essential piece of the entourage...
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Complete Guide to Eucalyptol, the ‘Minty’ Terpene with a Cooling Effect
As the legal cannabis industry has grown and changed over the past two years, we’ve gained a better understanding of how and...
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Guide to Alpha-Bisabolol, the Honey-Scented Terpene
Pouring a hot cup of chamomile tea before bed is part of many people’s nightly routine. People turn to Chamomile often when...
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Guide to Pinene, the Pine-Scented Terpene
Pinene is often regarded as the most commonly found terpene in cannabis and the natural world, and it is also one of the most...
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Guide to Linalool, the Terpene That Smells Like Lavender
Many compounds contribute to each cannabis strain’s (cultivar’s) unique aroma, with terpenes among the most famous of...
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What is Delta-8 THC?
Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC) is a minor cannabinoid made from hemp. Believed to produce a milder high than...
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Complete Guide to Myrcene, the Terpene That Gives Cannabis Some ‘Spice’
Myrcene is often the most abundant terpene found in the cannabis plant. Also called beta-myrcene or β-myrcene, this terpene is...
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14 Minor Cannabinoids to Have on Your Radar
You might know that THC makes you high and that CBD can ease anxiety. But did you know that there are more than a dozen other...
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What Are Terpenes? A Closer Look at What They Do For You
Terpenes are organic chemical compounds that naturally occur in the cannabis plant. They are found in the trichomes (tiny hairs...
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What Exactly Is the Entourage Effect?
The “entourage effect” refers to the mixture of compounds in cannabis that work together synergistically to modulate the...
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What Are Flavonoids, and How Do They Work in Cannabis?
Flavonoids are pigments responsible for the flavors and colors of plants, including cannabis. Flavonoids are found in many foods...
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Complete Guide to the Endocannabinoid System
Every person – and many animals – has an endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex network of receptors, lipids, and enzymes...
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How Does Marijuana Work?
The science behind medical cannabis is complicated. Why? The cannabis plant contains up to 150 cannabinoids, 220...