Category: Cannabinoids
Back What Are Cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant. Well-known cannabinoids include THC and CBD, but there are actually over 100 distinct cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. Each of these cannabinoids have their own unique chemical properties, and interact with the endocannabinoid system in various ways to produce different effects on […]
People turn to medical marijuana for all kinds of reasons, and, thankfully, people these days have that legal option in a lot of states. However, pain management seems to be one of the top reasons people are using medical marijuana. A study published in February 2019 shows that more than 64 percent of people who […]
What is a cannabinoid? A cannabinoid is a specific type of plant-based substance found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. This complex plant has over 400 known substances. Among these natural substances, 66 distinct cannabinoids have been discovered so far. The two most prevalent and well-known cannabinoids are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD). THC is known as the cannabinoid that […]
Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) recently solved a major gap in scientific literature by using mobile software technology to measure the real-time effects of actual cannabis-based products used by millions of people every day. Contrary to popular media-reports and scientific dogma, the psychoactive chemical, tetrahydrocannabinol or “THC,” showed the strongest correlation with […]
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex network of receptors, molecules, and enzymes that work together to help maintain cellular balance, or homeostasis, within our bodies. This balance allows cells, organs, and systems to function optimally. Humans and vertebrates all have an endocannabinoid system, and it has evolved within us over time. The discovery of […]
Stoner’s Guide to Hiking High In addition to the benefits of being in a state with legal marijuana, Colorado also boasts some of the best hiking around. Combining the two can make for an increasingly incredible experience, taking you a ‘mile higher’ than the rest. Before you head to the hills, take a moment to […]
As California enters the legal market under much scrutiny, testing laboratories have become more prevalent and more integrated into the cannabis industry. Of particular concern has been a recent study that showed Cannabis concentrate cartridges containing significant traces of heavy metals and lead. While Colorado has the most advanced and well-integrated testing practices in the […]
What is a Cannabinoid? Consumers of cannabis, both for recreational and medical purposes, may be curious to know why exactly cannabis works the way it does. Enter the cannabinoids, a class of chemical compounds that occur naturally in the human body (endocannabinoids) and cannabis plants (phytocannabinoids). When phytocannabinoids encounter the endocannabinoid receptors in our central […]
Have you ever wondered why your favorite infused candy bar hits the spot every time? Or why a chocolate craving strikes you in the same way as a cannabis craving? We might have an answer. These historically renowned plants have a lot more in common than just providing medicinal and industrial benefits to society for […]
What’s the hardest part about buying cannabis? I’ll answer that for you: knowing which strains and products will provide your desired effects. For so long, the consumer experience has revolved around buying sativas for daytime energetic highs and indicas for nighttime sleepy highs, but as our cannabis knowledge evolves, we’re learning this isn’t the most […]