Category: Medical Cannabis Education
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Cannaoil Secrets & How to Make Homemade Cannabis Oil
Cannaoil, a.k.a. cannabis-infused oil, is more than just the secret ingredient of magic brownies. It offers diverse ways to dose medical or recreational cannabis by simply incorporating it into your cooking. You can use cannabis oil to make sweet or savory edibles; with cannabis coconut oil, you can even improve your coffee or use it…
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What Is Cannabis Decarboxylation & Why Do You Need to Do It?
Have you ever wondered why you need to smoke weed to get high? Yet, you could eat a pound of raw cannabis flower and still not feel the euphoric buzz of THC. The reason: THC does not exist in raw marijuana without cannabis decarboxylation. Cannabis decarboxylation is the key chemical process that creates the THC…
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The Problems of PGR Weed & How to Spot Them
As the debate over genetically modified foods rages on, there’s now a reason to be concerned about genetically modified weed? While GMO weed isn’t on the market, plant growth regulators are being used to alter cannabis chemically. As a result, PGR weed is a way weed growers can inflate their profits at the expense of…
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What is Moon Rock Weed and How do You Smoke it?
Cannabis culture has evolved past decorative bongs and weed brownie recipes to an artisanal approach to getting high. Budtenders at dispensaries have become like smoking sommeliers and edible experts. With that, moon rock weed might just be cannabis caviar. Moon rock weed, also known as moon rocks, is an innovation in marijuana technology that offers…
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Delta 10 THC: How is it Created, Benefits and Risks
The cannabis industry is booming, and expanding legalization means more testing leading to a better understanding of how the chemical compounds, a.k.a. Cannabinoids in marijuana, affect the body. Delta 10 THC (Delta-10-Tetrahydrocannabinol) is one of the rarer cannabinoids and quickly becoming a trendy alternative for those seeking something new from their medical or recreational cannabis.…
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The Male Weed Plant: Identification and Uses
Now that medical and recreational cannabis has become legal, many states allow for home-growing your own cannabis. So taking your green thumb to the next level can be great. Growing your own cannabis can be a fun DIY project or a chance to connect with the plant before you consume it. But what do you…
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The Difference Between THC and THCa? And More THCa FAQs
The Difference Between THC and THCa Have you ever wondered what the difference between THC and THCa is and what the percentages of “THC” and “THCa” on a marijuana label really mean? As it turns out, the proportion of these two compounds in the strain you select plays a huge role in the effects it…
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Medical Marijuana: Find the Right Strain for You [Quiz]
Medical Cannabis Strains: Find the Right Strain for You [Quiz] Ready to give medical marijuana a try, but overwhelmed by the sheer variety of cannabis strains? Read on to find the right strain for you! How Many Types of Weed are There? There are two main categories of cannabis: indica and sativa. Here, we will…
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Are Edibles Dangerous? A Guide for Medical Marijuana Patients
Cannabis edibles are extremely popular among medical marijuana patients because they’re smoke-free and easy to consume, but are edibles dangerous? You’ve undoubtedly heard the stories of “bad trips” resulting from overconsumption, but there are ways to enjoy these products safely. Most importantly, always get a doctor’s consultation before using edibles. A knowledgeable physician can advise…
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How to Use Marijuana Without Smoking it
If you’re considering medical marijuana but you’re averse to the idea of smoking it, you have a range of other consumption options available. There are over 4 million legal medical marijuana patients nationwide, and this thriving marketplace has paved the way for a myriad of products and delivery systems, some of which are relatively new.…