After cutting down marijuana plants at harvest, a proper dry and cure are crucial for buds. These processes help preserve and accentuate flavors by retaining terpenes and cannabinoids, while diminishing chlorophyll and getting rid of the vegetal taste of the plant. The drying process is the initial drying of buds, which usually happens in the open … Continued

It’s more challenging than you may think to explain how smoking weed leads to the feeling of being high. For a plant that humans have been consuming for thousands of years, you’d think we’d have it pinpointed by now. Over the years, science has been able to quantify and chart the process of getting high; … Continued

There are so many different ways to use cannabis. But have you ever wondered what method is most efficient? A new study points to dabbing—suggesting that inhaling heated extract vapor maximizes delivery of cannabis’ active ingredients. Dabbing outperforms alternatives According to the 2019 study from Forensic Science International, dabbing is significantly more efficient at delivering cannabis’ … Continued

The unique musky, skunky, and pungent aroma of cannabis is unmistakable: Most people can smell it before they even see it. Terpenes, the aromatic compounds that determine the scent of many flowers and herbs, bestow cannabis with its distinctive odor and contribute to its flavor. Cannabis contains more than 150 types of terpenes. Although most … Continued

In the landscape of cannabis innovations, including rosin vape pens, transdermal topicals, and nanotechnology beverages, tried-and-true classic products can get overlooked. One of the first innovations in plant medicine, with documentation as far back as 1025 in The Al-Qanoon fi al Tibb, aka, The Canon of Medicine, was the tincture. In the millennium since, there have been … Continued

Dosing edibles is notoriously tricky. Everyone’s body chemistry is different and many other factors contribute to the intensity of an edible experience. Two people may respond to the same dose of weed edible differently: If two people eat a 5 mg weed gummy, one could get completed stoned and the other not very stoned at … Continued

Cannabis can make people feel more relaxed, less stressed, and, of course, happier. So predictably, people experiencing depression or anxiety are much more likely to use cannabis—and more of it—than people not suffering from these conditions. Many people with these conditions also take prescription antidepressants like Zoloft, Prozac, and Wellbutrin while also consuming weed. Consequently, it’s … Continued

Driving with cannabis in the car is a funny thing in terms of the letter of the law. A bag in the front seat could get you a fine or worse, even in an adult-use state. Almost two dozen other states are medical cannabis-only, and open container laws can vary between them, too. So where … Continued

Chronic pain can make your life miserable. But according to a March study using real cannabis—high-THC flowers, and oils containing CBD may help. The Australian study published in the journal Drug Science, Policy and Law found significant reductions in pain and notable increases in quality of life. The study measured results after three months of use. During … Continued

When we inhale smoked or vaped cannabis, cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are absorbed close to instantly through our lungs. But with cannabis capsules, because our bodies metabolize them through the liver instead, the cannabinoids take much longer to take effect. It also tends to last a lot longer. This is one key factor … Continued

Recession and inflation aside, cannabis can be expensive. But when it’s a regular part of your life, you need to treat it like any other life expense and budget accordingly. For medical marijuana patients, cannabis purchases are just as important as any other prescribed medicine. On the other hand, recreational aficionados need to stay vigilant, … Continued

San Francisco, a city known for its rich cultural heritage, has been at the forefront of the cannabis movement for decades. Among its many landmarks, BASA Collective proudly stands as the oldest cannabis dispensary in the city. With an illustrious history spanning two decades, BASA Collective is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary with … Continued