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What are Terpenes?

What are Terpenes?

Flowery. Fruity. Spicy. Earthy. These are aromas that you can experience when consuming cannabis because of substances called terpenes. But what are terpenes exactly? Terpenes are yet another crucial natural substance in cannabis plants that give the thousands of...
Sativa vs Indica vs Hybrid

Sativa vs Indica vs Hybrid

Sativa vs Indica vs Hybrid—it’s a popular way to classify cannabis. But what are the main differences among these cannabis species? In a previous post, we discussed these three cannabis plants. But in this post, we take a deeper dive into each plant and look at...
What are Cannabis Strains?

What are Cannabis Strains?

Sativa. Indica. Hybrid. Strains. You hear these cannabis-related terms all the time. But what do they actually mean? What is Cannabis? Before we get into what a cannabis strain is, let’s start with the basics of cannabis. What is cannabis? It’s a group of...
What are Cannabinoids?

What are Cannabinoids?

The cannabis plant—You smoke it. You vape it. You eat it. You drink it. You grow it. What makes the cannabis plant so unique that we ingest it in all its many forms? It’s because of its cannabinoids. Certain cannabinoids have psychoactive or therapeutic properties...
Marijuana for Chronic Pain

Marijuana for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can be debilitating, impacting your ability to work, engage in social interactions, and diminish your overall quality of life. While opioids, otherwise known as analgesics, are the primary treatment for chronic pain, marijuana is a viable option for...
Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System

Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System

Despite its illegal status in many jurisdictions, cannabis is a medically helpful plant. Mounting scientific evidence shows that the most well-known cannabinoids, Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and the endocannabinoid system work together to support...