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Benefits of CBD Oil
Until recently, the study of the positive effects of marijuana has been relatively overlooked, as have the benefits of cannabidiol, or CBD oil, a non-psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Besides the still-evident stigmatization of cannabis, specific government legislation and funding constraints have made it all the more difficult for scientists to focus on CBD research.
By Aunt Mary9 years ago in Potent
Should You Be Eating Raw Weed?
As the wave of marijuana reform spreads across the country, people everywhere are beginning to explore the different properties of this intriguing plant, and one of the many questions people are asking is “Should you be eating raw weed?” Experienced cannabis connoisseurs will tell you that weed has to be heated to provide the psychoactive affects that we all associate with it. However, not every benefit of weed is psychoactive. Researchers have been discovering that marijuana has the potential to be a superfood. Read on to find out why the answer to the question “Should you be eating raw weed?” is a resounding yes!
By Ed Green9 years ago in Potent
Olympians Who Support Weed
While states in the US are legalizing marijuana use, it still retains its illegality in many countries and in many states in the US. This, however, hasn’t stopped plenty of Olympic athletes from speaking out and stating that they support weed. It turns out, everyone who smokes weed doesn’t end up couch locked in front of a bowl of Doritos, just like everyone who drinks a beer doesn’t end up in the drunk tank.
By Wendy Weedler9 years ago in Potent
Small Ways Weed Can Improve Your Relationship
Marijuana is currently the world’s most popular drug for both recreational and medicinal use, and one of the many reasons for this is that weed can improve your relationship. Numerous studies have been conducted on this naturally occurring substance that documented health benefits. The psychoactive chemical tetrahydrocannabinol is responsible for producing a high that is influences the functions of the body and can be felt and observed on the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual levels. In fact, marijuana use has grown exponentially over the years by people of all ages and backgrounds. Weed can improve your relationship by producing whole body relaxation effects and promoting emotional well-being, allowing you to enjoy every aspect of your relationship.
By Dr. Harmon Love9 years ago in Potent
How to Make Cannabis Coconut Oil
Cannabis coconut oil is abundantly used for edibles, topical salves, body care products, and much more. What makes coconut oil so special? When using cannabis for cooking or in oils, the road to success lies in the high amounts of saturated fats in your extraction medium. The most common medium, butter, contains a fat content of around 60 percent. Olive oil contains only 20 percent. The fatty acid content of coconut oil, on the other hand, is 80-90 percent. This exceptionally high concentration of fatty acids give cannabinoids a potent binding agent to latch onto during the extraction process. Consequently, cannabis products infused with coconut oil are much more effective than cannabis products made with other commonly used mediums. And that’s not all. The benefits of cannabis coconut oil are extensive… and impressive!
By Ed Green9 years ago in Potent
How to Smoke Dabs Without a Rig
Dabs have become the go to choice for weed aficionados these days, with or without a rig. Some people say that there is no wrong way to smoke weed, those people are wrong and have probably never had to suffer at the hands of a freshman who thought it would be a great idea to add incense to their blunts. In order to ensure awesome, non-throat closing highs, we're going to give you the lowdown on how to smoke dabs without a rig.
By Ami Roach9 years ago in Potent
Hottest Girls Who Smoke Weed
As marijuana legalization spreads throughout the nation, more and more people are willing to admit they love weed, and more and more of those people seem to be competing in a hottest girls who smoke weed competition. The combination of legalization and social media has opened up a whole new world where you can see beautiful buds and dank women all on one screen. There’s no reason to wait any longer, let's check out the hottest girls who smoke weed.
By Johnny Hash9 years ago in Potent
Cannabis and Native Americans
Native Americans have always respected and used “teaching plants.” By far the most commonly used and most beneficial plant is cannabis or marijuana. Whether it was smoked or eaten, its use has been verified around the world and dates back to the beginning of man himself.
By Hyapatia Lee9 years ago in Potent
Why Marijuana Gives You the Munchies
Everyone is familiar with the munchies; that intense, gotta-have-some-snacks-now feeling you get from using marijuana. However, not many people know why marijuana gives you the munchies. In order to provide some edutainment, we will explore the science behind cannabis and its connection to the salty, sticky, sweet snacks that so often follow. There are many different explanations for why cannabis causes the munchies, and each one may just be playing a part in a larger system that we do not yet understand. Just because we do not have a full understanding does not mean that we know nothing at all, however. So lite up, settle in, and get ready to learn why marijuana gives you the munchies.
By Wendy Weedler9 years ago in Potent
Best Weed Cookbooks
Bringing together cooking and marijuana consumption is not a new concept, but it is one that has been taken to a new level in recent years. Typical baked goods and gummies are not the only thing on the menu any more, and the green palette has been expanded to include infused oils, spices, whole meals, and preserves.
By Ed Green9 years ago in Potent
How to Make Cannabutter
The process of how to make cannabutter is something of an enigma in weed culture. Everyone has their own tricks and tips, and everyone seems to get different results. In fact, it’s this last aspect of edibles that people often complain about; the lack of consistency. This can be easily resolved with the right steps, letting you enjoy a delicious treat that will get you high and keep you high all day long. With that being said there’s no further reason to delay, let’s learn how to make cannabutter today!
By Aunt Mary9 years ago in Potent
Indoor Marijuana Growing Advice
Do not use any soil whatsoever. Instead, use a prepackaged soil-less mix. Three good brands commonly available are Premier Pro-Mix BX BioFungicide, Sun Gro Metro Mix, and Roots Organics, along with many other good brands sold in different parts of the country. The package should say "soil-less mix," "peat-lite mix," or "cornell-mix." The package should not say "potting soil," "top soil," "humus," etcetera.
By Hydro Wilson9 years ago in Potent