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Synthetic cannabinoids are a class of artificially created compounds created to mimic the compounds found within the natural cannabis plant, with unsuccessful results. These molecules bind to the same receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system, intended to mimic the...
Solventless extract are cannabis concentrates made through an extraction process that does not use solvents or chemicals. For example, a common type of solventless extract is rosin.
While there are several ways to extract cannabis, using a hair straightener is...
Strains are the different breeds of cannabis, offered in variety at various dispensaries. Examples of strain names include Jack Herer, Gorilla Glue, Sour Diesel, and Pineapple Express.
What's the difference between weed strains?
Cannabis mainly comes in two varieties: Sativa...
Shatter is cannabis concentrate that looks similar to honey. It can be made by using butane and CO2 extraction methods. Some shatter may need to be kept cool. Shatter that remains hard in room temperature environments is often referred...
Sativex, known also by its scientific name Nabiximols, is an oral spray medication. It has both THC and CBD content. It is intended for pain treatment. It is produced by GW Pharmaceuticals which is based in the UK.
There are two major types of Cannabis plant: Sativa and Indica. Each strain has a varying range of effects on both the mind and body. Hybrids are a combination of both, bred for the combined effects.
Used mostly in the...
