Research on the benefits of combining cannabis compounds, called the entourage effect, will change the way consumers look at cannabis forever. Photo credit: Shutterstock. When people talk about the over 400 known compounds that comprise the cannabis plant, the two cannabinoid heavyweights, THC and CBD, generally dominate the conversation. But soon cannabis consumers all … [Read more...] about The Entourage Effect: Make Cannabis Synergy Work for you
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Review: ABX’s Strain-Specific Live Resins
This week Emerald tried three seasonal, strain-specific live resins made by AbsoluteXtracts (ABX). We consumed the oils in different forms — two in vapes, and the last on flower, and noticed slightly different results. Frozen Herb? According to Leafly, live resin is made from “freshly harvested cannabis [flower that’s been] frozen to a subcritical temperature prior … [Read more...] about Review: ABX’s Strain-Specific Live Resins
Tech Company’s Newest Study Suggests That CBD can Help Manage COVID-19
New research conducted by Eybna, a global technology and cannabis research company, found that the compounds in cannabis can potentially help manage COVID-19 symptoms. CBD for COVID-19 Symptoms? Specifically, Eybna explained to Emerald via email that CBD with terpenes has the potential to manage symptoms of COVID-19. Terpenes are the aromatic compounds in plants that … [Read more...] about Tech Company’s Newest Study Suggests That CBD can Help Manage COVID-19
We Tried Seabedee for Stress, Sleep and Sore Muscles
(From left to right) Seabedee’s Calming Blend, Sleep Blend, and Muscle and Joint Relief Cream. Photo by Emerald Media. Seabedee (pronounced as CBD) provides its customers with cannabidiol (CBD) supplements that promise to enhance their health. Its CBD blends are said to contain terpenes, allowing the formula to target aches, inflammation, sleep issues, and unwanted … [Read more...] about We Tried Seabedee for Stress, Sleep and Sore Muscles
Extraction Explained: Cannabis Derived Terpenes – How to Extract and Isolate These Compounds
Nick Tennant, Founder and CTO of Precision Extraction Solutions, discusses terpenes—the naturally occurring compound responsible for producing scents in plants. Check out the video to learn more about what terpenes are, where they can be found, how they are beneficial and how Precision Extraction Solutions has developed a cutting edge process for isolating and extracting … [Read more...] about Extraction Explained: Cannabis Derived Terpenes – How to Extract and Isolate These Compounds