What are Terpenes, and More Importantly, Why Should Columbia, MD Dispensary Shoppers Care?
Terpenes are responsible for the aroma and flavors of cannabis and influence its effects by interacting with cannabinoids. Ah, what’s that heavenly aroma? Based on the blog you’re currently reading, it’s probably fresh cannabis. But simply identifying a smell as “weed” doesn’t come close to expressing the true nature of what you smell, why you […]
Long Live the Hemperor: Life and Times of the Infamous Jack Herer
There’s no doubt about it — today, cannabis is going mainstream. But that wasn’t always the case. It may seem like ancient history, but there was a time when public opinion grouped marijuana in the same category as heroin and meth. That’s not the case today, tough. What caused that change? The efforts of countless […]
Getting Back to NORML: How to Get Involved
As of 2021, 17 states across the US have passed laws protecting their citizens’ right to consume cannabis. Furthermore, more than 30 states have legalized medical cannabis. That’s a huge milestone. It’s one of the reasons we have medical marijuana dispensaries in Maryland in the first place. While there are varied reasons for cannabis’ growing […]
Distillate vs CO2: What You Need to Know
What is the difference between distillate and CO2 concentrates? Here, you’ll learn what the two are, the difference between them, what each process involves, and also some brief background on the distillation process in other industries. Distillate vs CO2: What is Distillate? In general, the process of distillation involves boiling a mixture or combined substance […]
Cannabis 101: How Does Cannabis Work? Start with the Anatomy of the Plant
We focus a lot of our efforts on talking about the various compounds produced by the cannabis plant, like the cannabinoids and terpenes that make it such a uniquely effective medicine for various types of pain, anxiety, and depression, as well as a long list of other symptoms and conditions. But one thing we haven’t […]
Sativas Vs. Indicas: Which is Best for You?
Sativa and Indica are two of the most popular terms used when describing the effects of cannabis. However, before we get into whether a sativa or indica is best for you, it’s important to clarify that the technical definition of sativa and indica are not related to cannabis effects at all. Rather, a cannabis sativa […]
Cannabis and Your Body: The Endocannabinoid System Explained
If you’re reading this post, there’s a good chance you already know about the healing power of cannabis—about how a plant medicine can deliver gentle, potent, and above all sustainable relief from a long list of chronic symptoms and conditions. But have you ever stopped to wonder how and why cannabis is so effective? For […]
Is There A Difference Between Hemp CBD And Cannabis CBD?
CBD is commonly associated with cannabis, but most CBD products are actually extracted from hemp plants. There are many similarities between the hemp and cannabis plants, and there are also some important differences. As a result, the hemp CBD vs cannabis CBD question tends to pop up from time to time. Surprisingly though, the CBD extracted […]
Maryland Marijuana News: New Commission Leads the Charge for Smarter Regulations
As poll after poll shows, an overwhelming majority of Americans support the legalization of medical cannabis. Of course, cannabis is still prohibited on the federal level, leaving it up to the states to set their own policy. As you might imagine, when each state has its own cannabis regulations, it makes coordinating between them a […]
Even Happier Holidays: Cannabis Gifts for Winter
Cannabis Gifts for Winter The holidays are coming up, which means the time of shopping for gifts is upon us. While it’s not possible to gift cannabis itself, if you have a patient in your life, you may want to help them on their health journey with one of these cannabis gifts. (Or, you know, […]