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As cannabis continues to shed taboo social connotations and become further engrained in common culture, there continues to be increasing exposure to cannabis-related terms such as cannabinoid, THC, and CBD. One term which is not as well publicized but of equal importance is the term terpene.  Terpenes are a class of molecular compounds found in […]

For many people, marijuana is associated with classic stereotypes, such as hippies and stoners. In actuality, cannabis has long been recognized as a useful therapy by many cultures, and its negative stigma originates from decades of fear-based propaganda. Historically, medical practitioners mixed cannabis into medicines and teas to treat pain and other ailments. It wasn’t

Cannabis is a medicinal plant that is moving to the forefront of holistic health care solutions. The potent flowers have a long and prosperous history with civilizations throughout the world. From the roots to the flowers, many components offer therapeutic value, and each plant part serves a purpose in the cultivation process. Hemp vs. Cannabis

Hemp is believed to be the oldest agricultural crop in history. Evidence and historical documentation of its uses abounds in multiple countries, over many thousands of years. While related to cannabis, the hemp plant contains less than 0.3% THC, meaning it has no psychoactive properties. In the past, it has even been mandatory to grow

When purchasing cannabis in Ontario, it is important for consumers to be familiar with product labeling to help ensure they are making suitable choices. The following article discusses the information found on the labeling of cannabis products sold in Ontario. Universal Packaging: In the United States, brands, stores, and states have different cannabis packaging requirements

Cooking with cannabis is becoming more and more popular, with shows on Netflix and ViceTV such as Cooked with Cannabis and Bong Appétit, and restaurants developing and offering infused meal kits during the pandemic. However, the history of culinary cannabis use began long before your first experience with a ‘special’ brownie. It can be traced all the way back to

Sometimes an album is released at the exact moment in time when it is at its most explosive, and perhaps most needed. It changes your mind, it touches your heart, and when you hear the opening riff of Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, it sends you immediately back to a very particular time and place. The unique penetrating

India is the second-most populous country in the world with a population of 1.366 billion, and is the most populous democracy. In today’s global landscape, the country is a major international player, economically it is worth $2.7 trillion, making it the world’s sixth-largest economy. It is also incredibly religiously diverse with Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Islam,

Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical substances that make up at least 140 of the over 500 known compounds found in the cannabis plant. Not exclusive to cannabis, they can be found in a number of other botanicals as well. When cannabinoids are produced in plants they are referred to as phytocannabinoids, to be distinguished from those produced

China, otherwise known as the People’s Republic of China, is the world’s most populous country with over 1.4 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, it covers an area of approximately 9.6 million square kilometers making it the world’s third-largest country. In the current global landscape, China is a dominant presence, with a gross domestic product