A solvent-based cannabis extract, shatter is a golden-coloured, glass-like substance that’s highly concentrated. This article looks at how it’s made, how to consume it, the pros and cons of choosing shatter, and shopping and potency considerations.
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Shatter is a hard, translucent c...
Hundreds of types of cannabis are now on the market. Here are the basics about the types of plants.
The two most common cannabis plant types are Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. Less common is Cannabis ruderalis, which is used mostly by breeders to enhance their hybrids.
It was once be...
Cannabis Topicals are products such as lotions and oils that have been infused with cannabis extracts and are meant to be applied to the external body surface which includes hair, skin and nails — are now legally available for sale in Ontario. Below covers how they work, the pros and cons of us...
Here are the basics on using cannabis oil, including how to consume it, how much to take and the timing of effects.
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When trying cannabis oil for the first time or a new product, start low and go slow.
There is no specific recommended dosage — you will have to determine the corr...
Medical cannabis has come a long way since Canada officially legalized it back in 2001. In 2019, Canada allowed companies to launch new cannabis products which include edibles, beverages, topicals, concentrates, and vape cartridges.
In 2020, a study found nearly 50% of Canadians prefe...
How it Works: Vaporizing Cannabis Concentrate
Cannabis concentrate is extracted from dried cannabis flower and when heated using a vaporizer battery, the cannabis concentrate is converted into vapor. When inhaled, cannabinoids like THC and CBD are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream (Health C...