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The last 10 years has seen a wave of changing attitudes towards cannabis. From a hated, filthy “weed” to being hailed as the world’s best natural medicine, it’s high time we finally gave this plant its due credit. With that being said, along with a terrible pun, let’s take a look at some of the most recent changes in current cannabis legislation. The Commonwealth of Virginia has become the most recent state to legalize cannabis, not just for med… Read more

There’s a lot of talk and banter around CBD and THC these days. But what exactly are they? And why are they getting so much attention? CBD or ‘cannabidiol’ and THC or ‘tetrahydrocannabinol’ are two naturally occurring molecules in Cannabis. They are also found in a handful of other plants, like Echinacea, and interact in the body with the endocannabinoid system. This body system was only discovered in 1992 and consists of the CB1 receptor and CB2… Read more

This recently in! Senators from North Carolina have introduced two separate bills to legalize medicinal cannabis and recreational cannabis respectively. NCHB 711 would allow for the legalization of cannabis for medical use in the hopes of curtailing the state's debilitating dependence on opioids. NCHB 617 aims to take it a step further by establishing appropriate offices, laws and regulations and allowing for the recreational use of cannabis and… Read more

Terpene Tuesday: CaryophylleneWelcome to this week’s Terpene: Caryophyllene. This spicy little terpene is found in many herbs we use every day including black pepper, oregano, basil, cinnamon and clove. It’s what gives these herbs and spices that warm, peppery flavor and smell.Caryophyllene, sometimes called a pseudo-cannibinoid, is an unusual terpene in that it is the only terpene known to directly interact with the endocannabinoid system, like… Read more