“Greening out” is a term that is used to describe the state some weed users find themselves in after smoking too much cannabis or consuming it incorrectly. For example, greening out often occurs when you drink alcohol before smoking, especially if you smoke too much. The symptoms are similar to those of alcohol intoxication and…
There are tons of names for cannabis and cannabis-related things. In fact, at least 1,200 slang words are used to refer to weed according to slang expert Jonathon Green, and there are hundreds more terms to describe its effects. Drugs are one of slang’s “biggest sellers,” according to Green. This is because slang and things…
Stoners have a long and storied cultural history. From creative strain names to punny packaging to homages to Cheech and Chong, cannabis culture is full of iconic people and moments — and we’re going to cover a few of our favorites. 1936 – Reefer Madness This 20th-century propaganda film quickly became a public school…
The cannabis industry in the US has been exploding over the last few years, and there seem to be no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Widespread legalization has presented us with an incredible opportunity to research the cannabis plant like never before, and new discoveries are constantly being made. At NatureMed, we are…
Medical marijuana was first legalized in the US in California in 1996, but it might surprise you to know that cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The earliest known use of the drug was in China around 6,000 BC, where Emperor Shen Nung reported its use as a cure for…
When it comes to keeping cannabis crops pest and bacteria-free, pesticides are one of the most common treatments within the industry. Unfortunately, we’re in a bit of a Wild West situation, as there are no current regulations for pesticide use in the cannabis industry. Pesticides have long been used in agricultural cultivation, and cannabis crops…
A common mistake newcomers to cannabis-based medicine might make is to confuse CBD with THC. These two compounds do, in fact, come from the cannabis plant and are also both cannabinoids, but CBD products are different in enough ways from THC products to create completely different effects on the body. The most striking difference between…
Contrary to popular belief, not all weed is of the same creed. If you’re well versed in stoner culture, you likely already know this. That being said, we want all of our customers – beginner, intermediate, and advanced – to know that there’s a strain of weed out there for them, no matter how specific…
You wouldn’t use the same paper filter from a joint twice, right? Right?? Right. It’s nasty, and it wouldn’t catch the same toxins it’s attempting to filter out. It doesn’t make sense to reuse a paper filter, so why would you reuse bong water? The smart answer is you wouldn’t, but I know you better…
Many cannaseurs and casual cannabis consumers opt for a method of smoking that is different from the age-old flower, joint, lighter, or high, method – be their reasons for smoking medicinal or recreational. And with the vast array of cannabis products on the market, why wouldn’t they? These alternative methods of consumption can have higher…