Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) is an ancient plant— literally. Originating in Central Asia, the first recorded cultivation of hemp was in China around 2800 BCE. From there, it traveled the globe, eventually making its way to the New World in the 1600s. 

In this post, we’ll cover the abbreviated history of hemp including,

  • What is hemp in the 21st century
  • Its uses
  • How it’s different than cannabis

Continue reading “What Is Hemp? Benefits, Uses, History, & More”

As CBD’s therapeutic effects grow in popularity, so too are the other parts of the hemp plant beyond cannabinoids. Cultivators and manufacturers are starting to shine a spotlight on terpenes. 

What are terpenes, and why do they matter? In this post, we’ll answer those questions and more like, 

  • What are terpenes made of?
  • How do terpenes make you feel?
  • Are terpenes good for you?

Continue reading “What Are Terpenes? Terpenes 101”

Chances are you’ve heard about CBD, and one of the most popular ways that people consume it: CBD oil. In a recent survey, 55% of CBD users responded that CBD oil was one of their main dosing methods, second only behind CBD-infused edibles and candy. Nearly 100 million Americans have tried CBD so it’s safe to say that CBD oil isn’t going anywhere. Continue reading “What Is CBD Oil? Our Complete Guide”

Trips to the vet, adjusting to a new home, vacuum cleaners— these are just a few of the reasons your dog might be anxious. With triggers abound, it’s no wonder that so many people are turning to CBD to help calm their anxious dogs.

But can CBD help with your dog’s anxiety, or is it hype? In this post, we’ll cover,

  • What CBD is
  • Evidence suggesting that CBD may calm your anxious dog
  • Other common questions dog owners have

Continue reading “Can CBD Help Calm Down Your Anxious Dog?”

It seems like almost every month we are now hearing about a new and exciting cannabinoid. You’ve probably heard of THC and CBD. But what about CBDV? CBDV, short for cannabidivarin, is getting some media attention lately. And, while hemp research has been hindered for decades by international prohibition, thankfully there are intrepid scientists who wade through rivers of restrictive governmental red tape in order to conduct groundbreaking cannabinoid research.

In this post, we’ll explore,

  • What CBDV is
  • How it’s different than CBD
  • What the research says about its applications

Continue reading “What Is CBDV & What Is It Used For?”

Traveling always presents some complications, some expected and some unexpected— all of them stressful. It’s no wonder that thousands of travelers are turning to CBD, an all-natural supplement in order to make their journeys a little more enjoyable. Because CBD is derived from hemp cannabis, many passengers who rely on CBD for relaxation or improved sleep, are left wondering: Can you fly with CBD? 

In this post, we’ll cover,

  • Why you can fly with CBD
  • How to tell your TSA agent
  • Some tips to make your next flying experience stress-free.

Continue reading “Can You Fly With CBD? Yes— Here’s How”

So you’ve had the same bottle of CBD oil for a few months now and you’re worried that it’s expired. Or maybe you’ve found an older bottle of CBD oil and you’re wondering if it’s good.

If so, then this blog post is for you. We’re going to cover:

  • How to tell if your CBD oil is expired
  • What makes your CBD oil expire faster
  • And, how to extend the shelf life of your CBD oil

Continue reading “Does CBD Oil Expire? Yes, Here Are 4 Things To Look For”

Joints are a popular way to consume cannabis, and the most accessible. They’re easy to roll, easy to smoke, and easy to share. But they’re not the only way to roll cannabis. Lest we forget about blunts. Beautiful and born of the marriage of tobacco and cannabis, modern blunts have gotten a bit of a facelift with different flavored wraps and materials. So what exactly are the differences between joints vs. blunts?

In this post, we’ll cover,

  • What joints are
  • What a blunt is, both tobacco and hemp
  • And the difference between the two 

Continue reading “Joints Vs. Blunts: What’s The Difference?”

Full-spectrum CBD gummies are popping up everywhere these days. And why not, they’re an easy and tasty way to work CBD into your daily routine. But they act much differently than gummies made with isolate. So what makes these new full-spectrum gummies different from other CBD gummies? In this post, we’ll talk about how full-spectrum gummies are different from other CBD-isolate gummies and talk about,  

  • What full-spectrum means
  • What you can expect 
  • And, answer some common full-spectrum gummy questions

Continue reading “What Makes Full-Spectrum Gummies Different From Other CBD Gummies?”

Want to make your own CBD oil at home? Making your own homemade CBD oil is a great way to create a concentrated and versatile ingredient that you can incorporate into any number of recipes. While homemade CBD oil may not be as strong as some CBD oil tinctures you can find online, it’s a great way to use any spare CBD hemp flower or trim that you may have saved up. 

In this post, we’ll cover,

  • What materials you’ll need
  • The steps you’ll take when you make your own oil
  • And, how best to store it

Continue reading “How To Make Your Own CBD Oil In 6 Easy Steps”

If you’ve looked at CBD online, chances are you’ve seen “full-spectrum” or “broad-spectrum” jargon. (To be honest, we’re guilty of it too.) You may not be familiar with the jargon— that’s okay— it isn’t user-friendly. If that’s the case, you aren’t the first and certainly won’t be the last to ask: What is full-spectrum CBD? 

In this post, we’ll try to address,

  • Questions about full-spectrum CBD
  • What’s in it
  • And, what differentiates full-spectrum from other types of CBD

Continue reading “What Is Full-Spectrum CBD? Cutting Through The Jargon”

If you’ve spent any time digging into the wide world of cannabis and hemp, you may have come across smokable flower labeled either Indica or Sativa. They aren’t the same, and by old rules of thumb, each should elicit different effects. So which one is right for you— Indica vs. Sativa?

In this post, we’ll be looking at, 

  • How Indicas make you feel vs. how Sativas make you feel
  • How Indica plants are structured vs how Sativa plants are structured 
  • When should you use Indica strains vs. when you should use Sativa strains

Continue reading “Indica vs. Sativa: Are They Really That Different?”