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A Brief History of Home Cannabis Extraction in the Modern Era

The Joint Blog

Science suggests that humans have been using psychoactive strains of cannabis for at least 2,500 years – if not longer – and for nearly as long, humans have experimented with ways to extract its compounds into a wide range of formulations. As a generation of homegrowers made cannabis more readily available across the U.S.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

SpeedWeed

Today the strain is considered ubiquitous, well-liked, and basic. Producing consistent THC percentages around 18 percent, this mellow strain is energizing, but not like a stress-inducing sativa. Blue Dream has always been a strain that’s rewarded growers as much as smokers. Until now I hope. A stone-cold fan favorite.

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Tales Of Brave Ulysses

Cannabis Law Report

Ulysses upstate New York has a hemp history. The current debate has centered on regulating the medical application of extracts from this plant or about making marijuana legally available for recreational purposes. We’re only relating this hemp story because it allows us to use a retro pop-culture reference ! Learn all about it.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. Michael Backes has a background in writing about turbines and in Cannabis Pharmacy, a book he wrote. If you’ve read his book, you would know that. EG: Right.

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Cannabis Tinctures Are Now Back with Legalization

Puff Puff Post

The same alcohol we drink cannabis enthusiasts use to extract THC. There was a long history of using cannabis tinctures, especially for medical purposes. Dr. Walter O Shaughnessy wrote the book On the Preparations of Indian Hemp, or Gunjah , which popularized the use of cannabis tinctures in the West.

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Cannabis Tinctures Are Now Back with Legalization

Puff Puff Post

The same alcohol we drink cannabis enthusiasts use to extract THC. There was a long history of using cannabis tinctures, especially for medical purposes. Dr. Walter O Shaughnessy wrote the book On the Preparations of Indian Hemp, or Gunjah , which popularized the use of cannabis tinctures in the West.

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Just desserts: The Cookies and Cakes family genealogy

SpeedWeed

Leafly honors the 50th anniversary of “4:20” (aka “420” or 4/20) this April with a celebration of legendary strain families. Easy: the Cookies strain of cannabis transcends mere genetics—it’s a lifestyle. The Cookies story spans the recent histories of cannabis, weed law reform, San Francisco, and hip-hop. I’ve had the F1.

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