Indicas vs. Sativas vs. Hybrids: Reality vs. Marketing

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The terms indica and Sativa are both widely used and hotly disputed. Sativa strains are widely believed to have more energetic, uplifting, and cerebral effects, whereas indica strains are generally thought to have more calming, full-body, and sedative effects. Cannabis users (and many budtenders too unfortunately) have mixed up effects and plant type for decades … Read more

Cannabis Terpenes 101 – Everything You Need To Know About Terpenes

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Cannabis plants contain a variety of chemicals and compounds that play a key role in differentiating different strains. These aromatic oils are responsible for more than just giving cannabis its distinct smell and flavor; they also play a vital role in determining different strains’ physical and mental effects.  Many commercial cannabis strains earn their name … Read more

Cannabinoids 101: Understanding Popular Cannabis Compounds That Give It Unique Properties

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With the legalization of cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds around the world, the marijuana industry is blossoming into a broad and multi-faceted industry. What was once a largely plant-based industry, including flowers for vaporizing, oils for eating, and hemp fibers for manufacturing, is now a global phenomenon. With the rise in medical prominence of cannabinoids and … Read more