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Understanding the Difference Between THC and THC-A, and Their Psychoactive Effects

Cannabis is a complex plant that contains a multitude of compounds, each with its own unique properties and effects. Two of the primary cannabinoids found in cannabis, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and THC-A (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid), play crucial roles in influencing the plant’s psychoactive effects. In this article, we will delve into the distinctions between THC and THC-A …

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Can Cannabis Help With Insomnia?

Getting a good night’s rest is critical for staying healthy physically and mentally. However, it’s estimated that 30% of American adults have insomnia. The good news is, the answer to sleepless nights could be cannabis. That’s because cannabis can aid insomnia relief through THC, CBD, and terpenes. To find out exactly how cannabis might be …

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Plant Growth Regulator and Washington Cannabis

The cannabis industry in Washington State is extremely competitive, and profit margins are small (despite assumptions). For growers, the pressure to increase the yield of crops and shorten growth cycles has motivated some to use plant growth regulators (PGRs) to speed growth, maximize density and increase profits. The first modern PGR was discovered in the …

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Does Cannabis Help Anxiety? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Cannabis is loaded with compounds that can help combat anxiety. However, you’ve likely experienced anxiety, paranoia, or even panic after having a sesh. So how can cannabis help anxiety if it can also cause anxiety? The short answer is, it’s complicated. However, we’re going to tell you all about how cannabis can combat anxiety. Continue …

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Health Benefits of Smoking High CBD Weed

More and more people are being enlightened about the magnificent things that happen when they intentionally take CBD and THC together in the correct ratio for their specific needs. The effects range from muscle pain relief to relief from inflammation and even stress. It does take some time and an experimental phase to find your …

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5 Medical Uses for Cannabis We’ve Known About Since the 1840’s

The United States currently schedules psychoactive Cannabis as a Schedule I drug, “defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” While the US Government may have buried its’ head in the sand as to the medical applications of Cannabis, we at Fire & Frost Cannabis in Vancouver, WA …

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7 Terpenes With HUGE Medical Benefits

Cannabis smells the way it does because of terpenes, which are organic compounds whose names tend to end in “ol” or “ne,” or begin with “methyl.” These are chemicals that are produced in nature that contribute smells (and thereby tastes) to a wide variety of plants and animals. If it has a smell, it is …

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