“What is a weed? A plant whose virtue has not yet been discovered.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Herbalists have long been aware of the therapeutic benefits of cannabis. For much of history, many medicine gardens contained a cannabis plant where it was used for tinctures, salves and smoke. Modern herbalists tend to view cannabis as an important one, but by no means … [Read more...] about Incorporating Cannabis into Healing Blends
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Panacea for All
One Woman’s Goal to Give Back to the Aging and LGBTQ Communities Written by Art Cosgrove Panacea is an elegant and cozy dispensary which sits on a busy stretch of Sandy Street in Northeast Portland. Owned and managed by Melissa Egan, Panacea has been in operation since the start of Oregon’s legal cannabis boom two years ago. As a former industry outsider, Egan said her aim … [Read more...] about Panacea for All
Casa Bello
A Victorian Bed and Breakfast in the Heart of Santa Rosa Convenience, comfort and charm come together at Casa Bello, a 19th century, Victorian-style bed and breakfast located in downtown Santa Rosa. The home is nestled at the entrance of the city’s historic Cherry Street neighborhood. The majestic structure was built in the 1870s, and is made from redwoods grown … [Read more...] about Casa Bello
High St. Teas
By Sharon Letts Humboldt Medicine Victoria England’s British roots have crept into her new brand, High St. Teas, inspired by her longtime home in Humboldt and its beloved cash crop. Born in England, and raised in Mill Valley, California, it is was not until 1994 that she arrived in Humboldt County to attend Humboldt State University. By 2006, she felt that … [Read more...] about High St. Teas
Higher Profiles: Farm Fresh Healing
Higher Profiles By Sharon Letts Pain, Cancer and Cannabis: A Love Story Brandon Collier learned how to farm cannabis when he was just 15 years old. As a third generation farmer, he has cultivated cannabis for two decades in Bend, Oregon. When Collier was 13, he was hit by a car. The accident damaged several disks, which are now fused together. He has … [Read more...] about Higher Profiles: Farm Fresh Healing
