Hemp in History Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a plant from the Cannabaceae family that has been cultivated for thousands of years for its psychoactive properties and fibrous stalks. Hemp, a variety of cannabis, has historically been valued for its robust fibres, which have been used to make ropes, textiles, and other materials. The […]
What is OH-HHC? Among the many cannabinoids that have been identified, one of the newer and more intriguing compounds is OH-HHC (Hydroxylated Hexahydrocannabinol). With HHC being one of the most tried and tested cannabinoids available, it was only a matter of time until new variants of the compound were released. OH-HHC stands for Hydroxylated Hexahydrocannabinol. […]
What is Kratom? For many years, medicine has taken inspiration from many natural remedies that originate in different parts of the world. Local inhabitants masticate, smoke, eat, drink or inhale a variety of substances, with knowledge having been passed down from generations. These different substances are then isolated, studied, purified and often amplified with modern […]
An Introduction to Muscimol As we discussed in a previous article, mushrooms have had multiple culinary, cultural, and medicinal uses throughout time. However, of particular interest in terms of their unique properties, are magic mushrooms. These are mushrooms that hold specific psychoactive properties, which can lead to altered states of consciousness. Muscimol is one of […]
What is THC-B? One of the latest discoveries in the cannabinoid scene is THC-B, a cannabinoid that was isolated by Italian scientists in late 2019. This compound, like THC, is showing promise as a recreational cannabinoid despite its largely unexplored state. THC-B shares a similar chemical structure with THC, the primary psychoactive component in cannabis. […]
Quality Control and Staying Safe Almost all products created and sold at some point needs to go through some form of quality control. When a product is sold, it is expected to reach a certain standard. For example, if you were sold a laptop with a keyboard that does not work, you would probably be […]
What is CB9? The cannabis plant has been in the limelight for a few years now, with new cannabinoids consistently being released. One of the latest additions to this growing list is CB9, a lesser-known cannabinoid that is beginning to attract interest for its H4CBD-like properties. Yet despite being similar to H4CBD, it has a […]
New Age Therapy Modern therapy techniques involve a range of approaches designed to address mental health concerns and promote psychological well-being. As the human mind is an extraordinarily complex organ, there is no ‘one model fits all’ approach to therapy and mental health. We can see this truth in the multitude of innovative interventions that […]
Now Introducing: Mushrooms Mushrooms have existed alongside humans for as long as DNA analysis can calculate. During this time, they have played a vital role in our ecosystem. But that is not giving this organism enough credit. They have also had multiple culinary, cultural, and medicinal uses throughout time. Mushrooms such as Reishi, Shiitake, Cordyceps […]
HHC and O You have without a doubt heard about the cannabinoid known as HHC. As one of the first novel cannabinoids that came to the scene, HHC is at this moment one of the best enjoyed and understood cannabinoids. HHC itself is derived from the cannabis plant and has similar effects to that of […]
