There has been a wave of new cannabinoids sweeping the country. From delta 8 THC to delta-O, there are an abundance of new compounds in the spotlight. All of these new cannabinoids invite potential accompanied by questions. One compound circulating more questions and confusion than the rest is HHC. Is it legal? How does it ... Read more
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Hemp is the only known plant that contains phytocannabinoids like CBD. However, botanists have discovered the non-cannabinoid compounds in cannabis are the same as those in many herbs, spices, and fruits. This is especially true for chemicals known as “terpenes,” which give hemp strains their unique aromas. For example, bisabolol is a common secondary terpene ... Read more
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CBD and CBN are natural cannabinoids found in hemp and cannabis plants, but they are distinct in their effects. Both cannabinoids are thought to positive impacts on sleep habits, but could one be more effective than the other? CBD has been more extensively researched for use aiding with anxiety, pain, and seizures while CBN has ... Read more
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Sleep doesn’t seem to come as naturally to Americans as it used to. According to recent statistics, at least 70 million people in the USA report frequent sleep disturbances like insomnia. There’s also evidence that more people than ever before are reaching for OTC sleep supplements, especially those with melatonin. Interestingly, there’s now a sizable ... Read more
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Weight loss is always one of the “top five” resolutions at the start of the year. Indeed, the CDC now says about 50 percent of American adults are trying to slim down with exercise and diet changes. Despite these efforts, Americans continue to struggle with their waistlines. Data now suggests that about two-thirds of Americans ... Read more
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Although cannabinoids are endlessly fascinating, they aren’t the only compounds in the hemp plant. Indeed, if it weren’t for chemicals known as “terpenes,” hemp strains wouldn’t have any distinctive aromas. While terpenes aren’t unique to cannabis, they play a significant role in determining a strain’s effects and taste. If you’ve purchased high-quality hemp flowers, vape ... Read more
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Believe it or not, there’s technically no CBD in raw hemp flowers. If manufacturers didn’t heat hemp flowers before extracting cannabinoids, then there wouldn’t be any CBD in the countless “hemp-infused” oils, topicals, and edibles on today’s market. In its natural state, hemp only produces acidic versions of cannabinoids like CBD. In fact, there’s a name ... Read more
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When most reporters talk about hemp cannabinoids, they tend to focus on CBD and delta-8 THC. That makes sense when you consider these are the two best-selling hemp-derived products. However, dozens of other secondary cannabinoids may have phenomenal therapeutic potential. For example, cannabichromene (CBC) rarely gets a passing reference in the mainstream press. Heck, it’s even ... Read more
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