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Why Does CBD Work Better With THC?

January 8, 2020 by Jeffrey Zorn

If you’re a casual or regular CBD user, you’ve probably heard of the benefits of other cannabinoids and have wondered why CBD works better with THC. The reality is that cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other marijuana compounds can work synergistically. Here’s exactly why you might want to include a bit of THC with your CBD.

Do You Need THC?

Many people may be worried about the intoxicating effects of THC and would rather stick with a CBD isolate to avoid any chance of having a bad trip. THC is normally associated with hazy, cerebral, and body-melting effects that constitute a “high.” THC may not be necessary to reap health benefits, but in some cases, it may be worthwhile to dabble in CBD:THC products. Adding just a minute amount of THC to your daily routine can ...

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Recent Cannabis Research Shows Importance of THC

May 3, 2019 by Dr. Michael Cole

THC is considered an essential part of the cannabis research responsibility, especially as it relates to seeing how the marijuana plant as therapy to those with certain medical illnesses. Due to the movement in the cannabis industry, research and jobs are also seeing much growth. Even the federal government has started to see the benefits of looking into cannabis research for the management of chronic pain. The connection between our health and marijuana is still in uncharted territory. If the feds could only fully release opportunities for more cannabis research, the country would experience a wave of enlightenment as it relates to understanding marijuana. However, even with the limitations on cannabis research, many advocates are doing their own surveys, studies and trending reports to ...

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Terpene Profile: Learn More About Pinene

March 22, 2019 by Jeffrey Zorn

The flavors and aromas of various cannabis strains are due to the wide range and ratios of terpenes contained within them. These cannabis compounds not only make some strains taste fruity and sweet and others skunky and earthy, but they work in combination with cannabinoids to provide and boost the effects as well. This complex and synergistic relationship is a phenomenon known as “the entourage effect,” and is the subject of ongoing research. ...

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Herbal Plants That Are Known For Cannabinoid Production

March 2, 2019 by Jeffrey Zorn

Once the endocannabinoid system or the ECS is stimulated, it is safe to say that this might be done by cannabinoid production found in marijuana plants. Some herbal plants will also carry the same stimulation and those are called superfoods. However, for the most part, cannabinoid production is key to this kind of stimulation. Cannabis has several healing elements. In fact, a single marijuana plant produces enough to stimulate healing of various medical conditions. ...

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CBD-Infused Cannabis Products: Everything You Need To Know

October 17, 2018 by Jeffrey Zorn

The numerous benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) are now widely known not only among the cannabis industry, but the general public as well. Although its popularity is far behind that of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), growing awareness of its healing properties is responsible for the increasing popularity of CBD oil, tinctures, and other related products. Infused products, such as CBD soft drinks and edibles, are also rising in popularity—as are CBD-specific strains for those who prefer smoking. ...

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How To Learn The Cannabis Language

May 28, 2018 by Jessica Myers

Do you want to learn the cannabis language and how to figure it all out? This is something that you might want to seriously consider if you are going to try and land a marijuana job in the near future. If you don't know anything about the marijuana lingo, then the first place to begin is to obtain training from a reputable online program such as the Cannabis Training University or CTU. If you were to step into a recreational or medical marijuana dispensary and you knew nothing about glass bowls, joints and bongs, then you would find yourself looking close to being ignorant. And this could be quite an embarrassment, if you were to be interviewing for a job and not know any of these things. The Essentials If you were to speak to any of the cannabis instructors at CTU, they would tell ...

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Using CBD to Counteract High THC Levels

February 20, 2018 by Jessica Myers

If you were to overly consume THC by accident and you are feeling paranoid or anxious, you can counteract the feeling by consuming or using CBD right away. CBD benefits have been documented and experienced and so it is safe to use it for this purpose. That is what most budtenders of any legal marijuana dispensary will tell you to do and it is a good solution. There are several factors that facilitate and affects how an individual reacts to CBD and anxiety. CBD strains consist of levels of cannabinoids that tend to reduce anxiety, even if it was induced by external stressors or THC. That is a truth that needs to be understood. Let's look at some of those variables such as the strength or potency of the cannabis strains and who these differ in CBD and THC levels. THC and CBD ...

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How to Make CBD Products Work for You

February 16, 2018 by Jessica Myers

CBD products can work for you, if you are a medical cannabis patient with specific types of illnesses. While we all may have the best of intentions, most people make the easier choice than the healthier one. For example, some people don't mind the convenience of reaching for that bag of chips instead of getting up off the couch and going to the kitchen to prepare a salad. Or some are content to get that can of coke instead of going to the kitchen to fill up a water bottle. How do you balance your diet so it can be healthy? In addition to a healthy diet, sleep and exercise are just as important. Another easy decision includes integration of CBD products into your daily healthy routine. Let's discuss CBD now and what it is. CBD Discussion CBD is known as cannabidiol and it is one of ...

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The Essential Parts of the Cannabis Plant

September 22, 2017 by Jessica Myers

When you are assessing a marijuana bud, it is easy to notice that there is a complicated knotting around the plant, which shows that there are different parts to the cannabis plant. You will notice sugary crystals, orange hairs, chunky, thick knobs, which are surrounded by small leaves. However, what is the precise formation of the cannabis plant and how does it function? These are the questions, we aim to answer here. The marijuana anatomy is complex. Our aim is to help you become familiar with the cannabis plant in as simple as a format as possible. Let us first look at the male plant and the female plant. Male and Female Plants The cannabis plant is male, female or both, which is known as hermaphrodite. But, if you look in your stash jar, you should find the female flowers. The ...

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Harvesting Time For Marijuana Plants

July 7, 2017 by Jessica Myers

Harvesting time for marijuana plants is different, depending on the strain and other factors. Harvesting in itself is the same for marijuana plants as it is for fruits and other specific produce. For example, before you harvest grape, the longer you take, the more potent it gets. In the case of marijuana, the longer you take to harvest it, the higher the level of CBD and THC. For New Growers Timing is an important aspect of harvesting marijuana plants. If you are a new marijuana grower, then you have to be equipped with as much information to make the right choice. If you harvest the marijuana plant too late, the THC level can be quite high and have a stronger taste than can be tolerated by many. Let us take a look at the various ways of the timing for marijuana plant harvesting. ...

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Marijuana Buds for the Weekend

June 4, 2017 by Jessica Myers

If you want to start your weekend with the best cannabis strains, then you should know which marijuana buds are the best to unwind, relax and de-stress you after a busy week at the office or at home. Even if you want to get a marijuana strain that has a high THC level or you want to go on a psychoactive escapade, one of the marijuana buds below will give you what you are asking for, but in a good way. Let's look at the marijuana buds that will do the trick, even if it is subtly. Sin City Kush Sin City Kush will hit you harder than other marijuana buds. This particular marijuana strain is a cross between the Snowdawg father, Kush mother and the Las Vegas Purple. Sin City Kush will keep you seated or lying in your sofa with no intention to go anywhere or do anything. Therefore, if you ...

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High CBD Marijuana Strains

May 16, 2017 by Jessica Myers

Cannabis experts have seen potency as one of the primary factors in making a specific strain more desirable than the other. Potency was always been popular in an illegal market, especially when one dealer tries to outdo the other. Potency is still important in the legal cannabis market, but not only with THC, but also CBD. There are some consumers that prefer high CBD marijuana strains due to the fact that THC has a higher level of potency. While THC might be the most prevailing active compound found in marijuana, there are also other compounds that exist. As marijuana becomes legitimate in several states and being used a medicinal alternative, CBD has begun to surface as the cannabinoid that is ready to steal the limelight that THC now has. Let us take a look at high CBD marijuana ...

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Choosing Marijuana Strains If You Have Low Tolerance

April 13, 2017 by Jessica Myers

In several instances, when you have a bad experience the first time you try something, it can be devastating or uncomfortable. That is why, you must try new things in moderation and with caution. This is even true for weed. If you are smoking weed legally for the first time, it is best to choose your marijuana strains wisely since some strains have a higher level of THC than others. It is best to try cannabis strains that have more CBD than THC. The Importance Why is it important to wisely choose your marijuana strains? Well, you don't want to experience things like anxiety or paranoia if you over consume marijuana in any form or if your marijuana strains contains too much THC. If you are a beginner to marijuana or you have low tolerance to certain marijuana strains, here are some ...

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CBD Products for Medical Marijuana Patients

April 12, 2017 by Jessica Myers

Cannabidiol or CBD is known to be a non-psychoactive compound that is highly therapeutic for medical marijuana patients. It has definitely sparked an insurgency in the medical cannabis industry. For decades, marijuana prohibition has been spinning in the political arena and many politicians and opponents have not yet accepted the benefits of the entire marijuana plant. As time goes on, more people are accepting CBD products as a steady climb to making progress as it helps both children, the elderly and other medical marijuana patients. This is especially true as successful testimonials are continuing to spread. The Benefits Realized In addition, studies have shown the benefits of CBD as it relates to the treatment of a wide range of illnesses such as cancer, arthritis, chronic pain, ...

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Why More Psychoactive Results for THC than CBD?

April 11, 2017 by Jessica Myers

Why do you think that THC is has more psychoactive results than CBD? How is it that one cannabinoid can alter someone's mind in such an overwhelmingly manner and another one cannot do the same thing? As it relates to psychoactive effects and cannabis, the real ingredient is CB1 receptors, which are prominently concentrated in the central nervous system and the brain. The distinct difference between THC and CBD is fundamental to how they individually interact with cannabinoid or the CB1 receptor. It has been proven that THC has a better binding effect to CB1 receptors than CBD does. This is the major difference between the two. The Agonist You could equate this to an electrical plug that connects to your wall socket. The molecule in the THC is ideally shaped so that it can connect to ...

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