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Any conscientious fan of cannabis will eventually ask themselves if it is addictive. And for those using cannabis daily, you may wonder if there is cause for concern. This is an important question to ask about any substance, as it indicates mindfulness and personal responsibility. Overall, studies conducted on cannabis and addiction have concluded that […]
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Cottonmouth, also known as dry mouth, isn’t just something you get from consuming cannabis products, but it is certainly a common side effect. Xerostomia is the medical term, and it is considered one of the few “mild and transient” adverse effects of cannabis use (Crescioli et al., 2020). If you experience it as an immediate
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What is THCA? THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is the naturally occurring precursor to THC. Like THC, THCA is a cannabinoid. Unlike THC, THCA is non-psychoactive. Every cannabinoid has an acid-based precursor. Therefore CBD used to be CBDA, CBG was CBGA, and so on. Since cannabis research is only just experiencing an important scientific resurgence, the
“I want people to know how to heal themselves.” – Rick Simpson Rick Simpson and Corrie Yelland both successfully used cannabis for cancer. Both treated their aggressive, life-threatening cancers using high-THC cannabis concentrates. Moreover, they have successfully helped others do the same, repeatedly. And yet there is currently no patented, pharmaceutically approved ‘Rick Simpson Oil’
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Every animal on earth except insects has an Endocannabinoid System (ECS). So it stands to reason that cannabis should have a profound effect on animals, too. In particular, CBD, a powerful non-psychoactive cannabinoid that occurs naturally in cannabis, has immense potential for treating medical conditions in animals. While THC and CBD interact meaningfully in synergy,
Cannabis has long been used to remedy nausea and gastrointestinal disorders. Indeed, many IBS sufferers have anecdotally attested to the efficacy of cannabis and cannabis products in treating their debilitating symptoms. In this article, we will explore a bit of the science behind this relief. Afterward, we’ll make some recommendations based on this science. What
Honey oil is Butane Hash Oil (BHO) by another name. Consequently, as a cannabis concentrate, honey oil is renowned for its high THC range, 75-80% on average. The terminology isn’t arbitrary, but rather a testament to the versatility of BHO’s viscosity and potency. For instance, honey oil and cherry oil are both BHO’s. However, cherry
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The most important thing to remember when using Cannabis Edibles is that every Cannabis user has a different tolerance level. Some users need as little as 1-2mg to feel the effects, even if they are regular smokers. However, some users may require much larger doses to achieve similar effects. In addition, tolerance levels may increase
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In this article, we will explore Butane Hash Oil (BHO), a cannabis extract that contains very high concentrations of THC. BHO, also known as honey oil and cherry oil, has been part of cannabis culture for decades. Its extremely high concentration of THC makes the BHO experience notably euphoric and verging on psychedelic. Chronic Pain
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Many people suffering from generalized pain use CBD, cannabidiol. Understandably, being non-psychoactive is part of CBD’s appeal to a wider audience. Still, the current scientific reality is that CBD is a bit of an enigma. This is because cannabis research focused mostly on THC, tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive cannabinoid. We know that THC interacts with the
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Sleep is vital to our health. Many health problems like stress, headaches, pain, and others can often be a result of a lack of sleep. According to Matthew Walker in his eye-opening book ‘Why We Sleep’, “sleep loss increases levels of circulating endocannabinoids”.5 This isn’t surprising, as our endocannabinoid system acts across body systems to
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Here at SacredMeds, we like vaping our herb. With some of the most finely curated British Columbian cannabis strains around, taste, flavour, and experience are what cannabis culture is all about. The benefits of vaping weed kick combustion to the curb. From saving cash to saving your health, here are our favourite reasons for vaping weed.
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Since you bought a vape, life has been good. Herb lasts longer, tastes great, gets you higher, and your lungs are grateful you ditched combustion. But with all that good stuff, you may have been doing something wrong all along. You’ve been ditching your Already Vaped Buds (AVBs). We are here to steer you in
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Vaping, short for vaporizing, is a method of enjoying inhaled cannabis without the harmful use of combustion. Rather, heat in the form of conduction, convection, or induction, depending on the device, gently heats the herb without coming close to burning it. This results in a gas or vapour, that delivers a satisfying, potent, and gentle
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Fibromyalgia is a sensitive subject for many people. It can be an extremely debilitating disease, causing chronic pain, chronic fatigue and cognitive disorders. Those who have Fibromyalgia may experience headaches, nausea, and inflammation of the muscles and joints. Many suffer silently; with mood disorders, anxiety and depression often occurring as a result or as a
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What Are the Differences Between Smoking and Vaping Cannabis? The widespread legalization of marijuana worldwide has opened up a world of choice to new and veteran cannabis enthusiasts. Many can now safely experience this powerful natural herb and conveniently explore its possibilities for themselves. This public acceptance and endorsement of marijuana’s recreational and medicinal benefits
The Second most active ingredients in Cannabis are Terpenes. They play a defining role in the overall aroma of cannabis. Terpenes are what give oranges, lemons and limes their citrus smell. They are the reason you sneeze when you smell fresh cracked pepper. They make pine smell like pine, mint smell like mint, and roses
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The primary active chemical compounds in cannabis are cannabinoids. These cannabinoids exist naturally in all strains of cannabis, and in the cells of the human body. In fact, our bodies rely heavily on cannabinoids and their interaction with our own internal Endocannabinoid System (ECS) for our general health. The ECS was discovered in the late
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Cannabis strains, or Marijuana stains, are a genus of psychoactive plant in the Cannabaceae family. They have been used the world over in various forms for thousands of years. In fact, as far back as the Neolithic Age, Cannabis was cultivated into ropes and fabrics. It is unclear when it was first used for medical
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