The stages of embryo development. Credit: Shutterstock Human reproduction is completely dependent on the healthy function of an underestimated but vital organ: the endometrium. This is the spongy tissue that lines the inner surface of the womb. In the first …
Read More »Swami Chaitanya’s Birthday | Weedmaps
This past weekend, farmers, family, and friends came together to celebrate the birthday of one of NorCal’s most important cannabis visionaries. “I still remember that first day we met at Area 101,” Swami says to me as I give him …
Read More »California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse
Credit: CC0 Public Domain California has allocated more than $1 billion in recent years to combat its opioid crisis. Much of the money has been used to distribute fentanyl test strips and the overdose reversal drug naloxone, as well as …
Read More »The Best Shows to Watch While High
The scene is set: your weed is rolled or packed, cushions are fluffed, your plateful of snacks is piled high and ready to be indulged — all you need now is something to watch. Do you spend a half hour …
Read More »Bud Rot or Mould: How to Identify and Prevent It
Bud rot or Botrytis (Botrytis spp.) is a fungus that cannabis growers worldwide face. This fungus is commonly found during the flowering stage and attacks the flower (or buds) of the cannabis plant. Let’s discuss what Botrytis is, how to …
Read More »Cannabis Flavonoids: What Are They, and How They Work
Flavonoids are phytochemical compounds found throughout flowers, fruits, and vegetables. They’re not exclusive to cannabis and are responsible for colour pigmentations, odour, and flavour within nature’s flora. Many are only familiar with the popular phytocannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and …
Read More »New study examines treatment outcomes of pregnant women with cannabis use disorder
Credit: CC0 Public Domain An estimated 4 to 7 percent of women use cannabis during pregnancy, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women is on the rise in the United States. Growing evidence suggests that cannabis use during pregnancy …
Read More »Marijuana users three times more likely to develop peripheral artery disease
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Findings from a study examining the relationship between marijuana use and peripheral artery disease (PAD) were presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions. Results found marijuana users are at …
Read More »Cannabis Tinctures 101: A Complete Guide to Tinctures
Tinctures are a century-old technique that has survived the test of time. Cannabis tinctures capture the distilled essence of the plant in a concentrated solution and can be an ideal alternative to inhalation. So let us get down to basics …
Read More »Force-Flowering Cannabis: Beat the Seasons, Maximize Yield
Force-flowering cannabis is a method that intentionally induces flowering of the plant before it would naturally occur. Whether to beat an early-autumn frost or squeeze another harvest in through the growing season, it’s a simple way to bring on the …
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