Many strain names are meant to reflect something about the plant itself, its development, its history, or the effects it renders. Wikileaf has even reported in the past on the strain naming process. Some titles are meant to give nods to particular people, whether that be out of admiration or to make fun of them; some are meant to explain what strains were crossbred to come up with the new version; some are sentimental to the breeder.  There are some massively famous strains out there, like Pineapple Express, Sour Diesel, and Maui Wowie. But that’s also caused some issues, with people co ..read more

You may not have heard of cannabis isolate, but if you’ve ever eaten an edible, taken cannabis in pill form, or used a THC topical, you’ve likely consumed it. Isolate, whether THC, CBD, or another cannabinoid, is a foundation of the modern cannabis industry.  It’s also a fascinating product that is produced using state-of–the-art industrial chemical processing equipment with plenty of fun, complex names. So strap on your lab goggles, and let’s dig in. What is Cannabis Isolate?  Cannabis isolate is a form of THC that’s been isolated into either a crystal or powder form and contains a ..read more

After a tabletop vape session, it may seem like the only thing left to do with the remaining golden to toasted brown cannabis is to toss it. But think again. It may seem like that  leftover cannabis, often referred to as ABV or AVB (already been vaped, or already vaped bud; pick your favorite), is devoid of cannabinoids like CBD and THC, but that isn’t really the case. There’s plenty of life left in those buds, and plenty of ways to use them.  The Best Way to Use ABV If you’ve ever considered making edibles with cannabis, but the decarboxylation process seems inconvenient – not to m ..read more

Many people enjoy consuming caffeine and cannabis together. Some say that the calming effects of cannabis blend well with energizing effects of caffeine, creating a perfectly balanced high. Others enjoy a joint and a cup of joe as part of their daily ritual. Since cannabis legalization across many states in the United States has increased, many companies are jumping to mix cannabis and caffeine together, some taking form as coffee beverages, but also in soda and energy drinks.  About 90% of Americans consume caffeine every day in one form or another, making it the most consumed drug in t ..read more

Cannabadiol, or CBD, has seen an explosion in popularity in the past few years, showing up in everything from coffee to makeup to mocktails. CBD has been so popular, in fact, that CBD sales, which reached $535 million in 2018, will likely reach more than $19.5 billion by 2025, as predicted by cannabis data analytics firm BDSA.  Long before CBD made a splash in the food and body care scene, loyalists have been using it for its seeming ability to help all kinds of conditions, like depression and anxiety, cancer-related symptoms, its calming skin applications, and for its anti-inflammatory ..read more

Hemp is well known for its incredible versatility and is often used in a variety of industries for practically innumerable applications including health and beauty, textiles, plastic, oil, batteries, and fuel. One particular use of hemp is often overlooked, but if used with more frequency, could have immense environmental benefits. What is this mystical substance? Hempcrete! A mix of lime and hemp shivs – a hemp, woody fiber from the core of the plant that would be normally wasted – hempcrete is used for construction applications like walls, floor, and insulation. That might not sound ground ..read more

Many cannabis consumers, especially those who enjoy smoking indoors, swear by air filters to help improve air quality and eliminate the odor of cannabis smoke. But do air filters actually work to get rid of cannabis’ signature pungent smell? And if so, which filters are up to the task? Why Use an Air Filter Simply put, air filters help to remove pollutants and odors from the air. It is well-known that tobacco smoke is notoriously bad smelling, but can also make indoor spaces some 2.5 times more polluted than outdoor air.  But tobacco smoke is not the lone culprit in dirtying up indoor ai ..read more

Over the years, we’ve seen a tumultuous election cycle and endured the never ending pandemic. Wind back to spring of 2020 when people across the country were taking to the streets to protest police brutality and racially-motivated injustices.  Another thing that might be hard to remember – especially for cannabis consumers living in legal states – is that cannabis policies in the United States are deeply rooted in racism dating back decades. Even the term “marijuana” is steeped in racist beliefs.  American History: Reefer and Racism Eric Schlosser, author of the 1994 book Reefer Mad ..read more

According to cannabis legend, the G13 strain was a super-potent, genetically engineered Frankenstein’s (monster) strain that was smuggled out of a US government lab by a rebellious researcher. Many believe that its real name is “Government Indica Strain 1,” while others believe the “G” stands for Government, while the “13” is a reference to the 13th letter of the alphabet, “M” for marijuana. It’s a pretty dope story, but is it just a story? The government does produce weed for research, and this famously popular strain had to come from somewhere. So what is the truth of G13? Was it a stolen c ..read more

Schwag. Mids. Headies. Boof. Quads. Like any agricultural product, there are different grades of cannabis quality. Unlike other agricultural products, the cannabis culture has adopted some really strange and hilarious names for the different grades of ganja you find at the dispensary. If you are new to the wild world of weed, it might all just look like orange hairs and green leaves attached to some stems. However, a more experienced cannabis consumer can tell exactly how good a bag of pot is just by look and smell alone. So how do they grade cannabis? What factors are they comparing to deter ..read more