fbpx

Après La Pluie: An Artisanal Organic Cannabis Farm

Craft Cannabis

The smell of a forest after it rains evokes a sense of peace and tranquility. Warm, almost sweet, and incredibly earthy, the aroma has been studied by scientists and perfumers for years (1). The fragrance results from rain hitting the dry ground and the molecule geosmin, which is produced by bacteria. The scent’s scientific name […]

New Cannabis Law Raises Legal Age In Quebec To 21

Quebec is rolling out new rules where cannabis is concerned, ruffling the feathers of many people in the province’s younger crowd.  On January 1st, the legal age to buy or possess cannabis products in Quebec changed from 18 to 21, the highest minimum age for use in all of Canada!  Everywhere else in the country, […]

Cannabis and Chronic Pain: The Endorphin Connection

cannabis and chronic pain

Written by Chris Matich Humans have used cannabis for pain relief for a thousand years, but only recently have we garnered evidence from controlled, experimental studies regarding its efficacy for treating and helping those with chronic pain. Chronic pain is extremely prevalent, both in the U.S. and Canada. According to the National Center for Health […]

The United Nations Debates Cannabis

UN Debates cannabis laws

Inside the walls that represent all flags, during the 62nd Commission of Narcotic Drugs (CND) at the UN, there was a buzz going around about cannabis. It was a predictable tee-off between cannabis the killer (and arrest those who use it) versus cannabis the medicine (and regulate its use). From the criminalized Filipino—Russian side to the legalized Uruguayan—Canadian side of the spectrum, it defined nations united by divided views on cannabis.

Cannabis Roots May Be Just As Therapeutic As The Rest Of The Plant

Cannabis Roots have many benefits

Marijuana is said to have many medicinal benefits; science has shown that the flowers of the cannabis plant can help people cope with chronic pain, nausea, and mental health issues. A lesser-known fact is that cannabis roots may also have potential healing powers. Rooted In History The possible benefits associated with cannabis roots is not […]

4/20 Buzz: Mary Jane Constantly Making News Headlines

4/20

Marijuana’s high holiday is upon us, and this year, a changing global culture means there’s a little bit more to celebrate on 4/20. Not a day goes by where pot doesn’t make the headlines; recreational marijuana, after all, is on track to becoming legal in Canada this summer, and in the USA, is already legal […]