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Buying CBD: The Plain Jane CBD Buyer’s Guide
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Ready to buy your first CBD product but are not sure what to look out for? Buying CBD can be confusing because of the large variation in products that are available, the different methods used to formulate and produce them, and the different requirements of each state. …
How Much is 3.5 Grams of Weed?
Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh “How much weed (or hemp) am I buying? Will it be enough? What does it look like?” These are the common questions people have when they are purchasing weed or smokable hemp flower. It’s definitely a good idea to know what you are buying so you know how …
The Ultimate Plain Jane CBD FAQ
Last Updated on 2 weeks by Yomesh We always get many questions about our CBD product, so here is an overview of those CBD FAQs. You’ll find an abundance of information in this article and we encourage you to click through the links to find more information if a topic is of particular interest. You …
5 CBD Benefits Backed by Science (2020 updated)
Audio Last Updated on 1 month by Yomesh Staying healthy is of paramount importance to everyone. Young or old, rich or poor, we all want to feel our best. To accomplish this, it is important to keep our bodies in balance- something CBD benefits are said to help. In most cases, this involves keeping all …
A Cheat-Sheet on How to Make Edibles
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Ever wonder how easy it is to make edibles at home? Making homemade weed edibles—be it cannabutter or CBD gummies— is not as difficult as one might think. Before you attempt making weed edibles, it’s important to cover the basics of edible cooking! Know this, and you’ll …
A Medical Marijuana Patient’s Cannabis Flower Toolbox
Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh I’ve found using the cannabis flower to be the most effective approach for treating my challenges with cancer, chemotherapy side effects, and ulcerative colitis. I use a dry herb vaporizer that provides the most immediate response. The dry herb vape is very smooth and doesn’t fill the house …
Christina Thomas with Living Free Souls
Audio Last Updated on 4 days by Try Plain Jane Mind, body, and spirit healing are essential to human survival in my opinion. A healed human has the capacity to heal a world and we need pioneers and coaches to guide us through that mud. Christina Thomas, lives her life guiding others toward healing through …
Tina Ulman- President of the Las Vegas Chamber of Cannabis
Audio Last Updated on 4 days by Try Plain Jane Women in cannabis, something we need to see highlighted more. This week, I am happy as heck to feature women in cannabis/hemp industries. Along with Plain Jane CEO, Lindsey Holthaus, the women being featured in this week’s series of hemp industry leaders are powerful voices …
Same Strains for THC and CBD? Explaining the Confusion
Audio Many were taught that cannabis was classified by strain names, and that those strain names were born from the indica, or sativa, or hybrid genetics used to breed and create the strains. As hemp-CBD legalization swept the nation, CBD flower started popping up on the scene with the same names that THC strains have: …
Hemmfy – A Complete Brand Review
Audio Last Updated on 2 weeks by User Hemmfy is an online marketplace offering an extensive selection of CBD and hemp products. It claims to be the largest in the country. Unlike most of its competitors, Hemmfy does not produce its own products and instead carries products from different brands. Its one-stop shop includes 455 …
Legal Status Of CBD Around The World
Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Where is CBD legal? The legality of Cannabis, Marijuana and/or their derivatives CBD and THC varies from country to country. Cannabis laws around the world vary in the areas of possession, distribution, cultivation, how it can be consumed, and what medical conditions it can be used to treat. …
How to Reduce Your Tolerance to THC
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh If you’ve been smoking a while, perhaps you’ve struggled with your tolerance getting too high. The problem starts when it takes more and more cannabis to achieve the same effects. Especially for medical users, the decreasing effectiveness of their medication poses a significant and potentially expensive problem. …
COVID-19 Health Advice: Clean Your Bongs and Pipes
Audio Last Updated on 4 weeks by Yomesh Cannabis sales have skyrocketed amid the COVID-19 crisis. At this time you should make sure to clean your bongs and pipes before smoking weed or hemp flower. With many stuck inside, this is a great activity to kill some time and make sure your smoking equipment is …
Weed Scale Measurements- Eighths to Ounces
Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh When it comes to measuring cannabis, the process alone sounds easy. However, weed scale measurements can be a little confusing for new users. Luckily, once you get it right it becomes easy to remember. Cannabis, like most consumables, needs to be measured by weight. Weed can be more …
The Best Delta 8 THC Gummies for 2021
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Delta 8 gummies contain delta 8 THC, which is synthesized from hemp-derived CBD through isomerization. Delta 8 edibles reportedly produce a more subtle high which leaving their users feeling blissful and euphoric. But, what makes delta 8 edibles better than delta 9 THC? even more so, how …
Is Dry Weed Normal? Dry Hemp Flower Isn’t Defective
Many customers complain about dry buds of hemp or marijuana, but dry weed is normal. In fact, it may even be a better value. Whether you are buying hemp or marijuana, the dryness of the bud is a normal and inherent variable that is not a reason for a return or refund.
Understanding the CB1 Receptor of the Endocannabinoid System
Audio Last Updated on 2 weeks by Yomesh Cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1, CBR 1) is a receptor protein in the body’s endocannabinoid system. Naturally, this receptor binds with the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA). However, it is also able to bind to the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is found in hemp flower in small amounts and …
The History of the Rastafari Movement and Cannabis
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh If you have had any exposure to cannabis culture, you will have seen the prominence of Rastafari iconography. Cannabis has long been associated with the Rastafari religious movement. Their use of the herb in communal rituals has become known worldwide. This is the story of the faith, …
Wild Hemp- What it is and Where it Comes From
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Wild hemp is also known as feral cannabis, wild marijuana, or “ditch weed.” These wild hemp plants have been defined by The Drug Enforcement Agency as, “wild, scattered marijuana plants [with] no evidence of planting, fertilizing, or tending.” The wild hemp plant supposedly arose from industrial hemp …
Beta-Caryophyllene: A Terpene That Acts Like a Cannabinoid
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh The cannabis terpene beta-caryophyllene is very unique because it can bind to the CB2 endocannabinoid receptor like a cannabinoid (THC, CBD, CBG, CBN, etc.). It is one of the big reasons people are encouraged to look beyond cannabinoid potency and consider a strain for its terpene profile …
CBD & Hemp Laws (Updated for 2021)
The Farm Bill, Hemp Legalization and CBD Legal Status: An Explainer
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh On Monday, December 17th, 2018, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill after months of back-and-forth, and on Thursday, President Trump signed the 807-page document into law. This bill sets the stage for CBD to go big-time, with a huge wave of new products such as CBD coffee, CBD skincare, and …
CBD and Hemp Legality in New York: Cannabis & Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update: No updates have been made to hemp- CBD laws in New York since.. In March 2021, the Governor of New York signed a bill legalizing cannabis for adult use. Original Post In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Kansas: Kansas Hemp Laws – 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update: No new updates have been made on hemp and CBD laws in Kansas. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Kansas Hemp Laws and the …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Texas: Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update: No updates have been made to Cannabis/ hemp- CBD laws in Texas. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Texas Hemp Laws and the legality …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Virginia: Cannabis & Hemp Laws Update 2021
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update No updates have been made to hemp- CBD laws in Virginia. In April 2021, Virginia became the 16th state to legalize adult use of cannabis. Possession of up to an ounce is legal; retail sales won’t begin before 2024. In addition to the federal hemp …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Alabama: Alabama Hemp Laws (2021 Update)
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update: Alabama’s SB 46 allows registered patients to use and safely access medical cannabis preparation. Defining Industrial Hemp – all parts and varieties of the plant Cannabis sativa, cultivated or possessed by a licensed grower, whether growing or not, contain a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Indiana: Indiana Hemp Laws – 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update CBD Oil Only No new updates as Indiana has no effective medical cannabis law and still imposes jail time for simple possession of cannabis. Original Post: In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Ohio: Cannabis & Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update No updates have been made to Cannabis/ hemp- CBD laws in Ohio. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Ohio Hemp Laws and the legality …
CBD and Hemp Legality in West Virginia: Hemp Laws Update 2021
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update No updates have been made to Cannabis/hemp- CBD laws in West Virginia. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on West Virginia Hemp Laws and the …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Maine: Maine Hemp Laws – 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update: No new updates have been made on hemp and CBD laws in Maine. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Maine Hemp Laws and the …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Mississippi: Mississippi Hemp Laws
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Mississippi Hemp Laws and the legality of CBD in Mississippi, it is important to understand the different types of hemp …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Utah: Cannabis & Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update: No updates have been made to hemp- CBD laws in Utah. As of January 2021, medical cannabis patients must purchase their medical cannabis in Utah. Previously, out of state purchases were legal. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm …
CBD and Hemp Legality in New Hampshire: Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update No updates have been made to hemp- CBD laws in New Hampshire. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on New Hampshire Hemp Laws and the …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Rhode Island: Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update No updates have been made to Cannabis/ hemp- CBD laws in Rhode Island. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Rhode Island Hemp Laws and …
CBD and Hemp Legality in Pennsylvania: Hemp Laws 2021 Update
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh 2021 Update No updates have been made to Cannabis/ hemp- CBD laws in Pennsylvania. In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Pennsylvania Hemp Laws and the legality …
CBD News
What it’s like to walk around a hemp flower farm
Audio Last Updated on 1 week by Yomesh We’re near the end of October and the end of the hemp flower harvest season. While some of the work is lightening up, we wanted to show you around a hemp farm. Let’s walk around a hemp flower farm at the near the very end of harvest. …
What is Hemp Seed Good For?
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Hemp was one of the first crops to be cultivated by humans. This type of cannabis had many uses prior to being bred and grown for CBD. Its traditional uses include fabric, paper, rope, and food. Today, hemp seed is still used for more than growing CBD …
The Founding Fathers and Hemp
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh As we talked about in our last blog post, humans have cultivated hemp for thousands of years. More recently in human history, the founding fathers of the USA grew hemp for many purposes. These purposes included both industrial and consumption. Let’s explore a few of the key figures in …
The History of the Rastafari Movement and Cannabis
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh If you have had any exposure to cannabis culture, you will have seen the prominence of Rastafari iconography. Cannabis has long been associated with the Rastafari religious movement. Their use of the herb in communal rituals has become known worldwide. This is the story of the faith, …
The History of Hemp OG Kush
Audio Last Updated on 1 week by Yomesh Widely regarded as OG Kush, the “Original Gangster” Kush is a very popular and lucrative cannabis indica strain. According to researchers, the roots of OG Kush emanates from the landrace plants, which are common in Afghanistan, Northern Pakistan and North-Western India around the 1900s. The name of …
CBD Hemp Joints and Pre-rolls
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Is there any difference between the CBD Hemp Pre-rolls and the CBD Pre-rolled Joints? The cannabis world is full of terms that are not well understood by new users. A good example of this is “joints vs pre-rolls.” Table of Contents What is a Joint? In simple …
What is Delta 8 THC and is it Legal?
Audio Last Updated on 1 week by Yomesh Many people are starting to hear about the latest cannabinoid trend- delta 8 THC. Believe it or not, scientists have known about delta 8 THC since the 1970s. Leo E. Hollister M.D. and H. K. Gillespie B.A. wrote about the effects of delta 8 THC in humans …
How to Reduce Your Tolerance to THC
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh If you’ve been smoking a while, perhaps you’ve struggled with your tolerance getting too high. The problem starts when it takes more and more cannabis to achieve the same effects. Especially for medical users, the decreasing effectiveness of their medication poses a significant and potentially expensive problem. …
US Postal Service Issues Guide on Mailing CBD Hemp Products
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh As of 2019, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has updated its “Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail” policy. This means that USPS will allow for the shipping of federally legalized industrial hemp and CBD products. Even though hemp-derived CBD is legal this doesn’t mean it isn’t sometimes seized when mailed …
How Much is 3.5 Grams of Weed?
Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh “How much weed (or hemp) am I buying? Will it be enough? What does it look like?” These are the common questions people have when they are purchasing weed or smokable hemp flower. It’s definitely a good idea to know what you are buying so you know how …
Why is Hemp so Expensive?
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Every time I look around at different companies selling CBD flower, I ask why is it so expensive? What is driving up hemp prices for this retailer? I believe almost all CBD products are significantly overpriced but let’s take a closer look at flower. Hemp flower is …
Everything You Need to Know About Our New Strain, Berry Blossom
Audio Last Updated on 3 weeks by Yomesh Its potency makes Berry Blossom ideal for those dealing with stress in the body and of the mind. Table of Contents Berry Blossom CBD Hemp Flower A floral CBD cultivar, Berry Blossom was bred by HGH Seeds by crossing Cherry Kandahar with their own Chardonnay This CBD …
Hemp Industry Spotlight
Joint Venture and Co
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Collaboration is key in the hemp industry. As the world opens up post covid fear and lockdown, there is a network of women pairing the worlds of cannabis wellness and travel: Joint Venture and Co., a New England Based growth agency. Learn more about them, their mission, …
Hemp Industry Leader Spotlight: Dr. Troy Alexander- EL, Chicagoland Cannabis Doc
Audio Last Updated on 1 month by Yomesh Dr. Troy Alexander- El, is an Internal Medicine Physician, board certified Internist, and medical cannabis evaluation doc, who graduated with honors. She is the owner of Higher Level Healthcare, offering cannabis patients safe access to cannabis in Illinois, through cannabis education, consultations, and personalized plans. Higher Level …
Your Highness Podcast
Audio Your Highness Podcast is woman owned and run by Diana Krach. Their focus is the cannabis industry and lights are shined on the topics of: inclusiveness, equality, and accessibility in cannabis. Diana likes getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, having conversations not widely discussed, and honoring women who are making cannabis available to everyone in …
Hemp Goes Mainstream
Hemp Straws
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Since the legalization of hemp in 2018, hemp has gone mainstream as heck! This column explores all those ways with each piece focused on a hemp product. This one is dedicated to hemp straws. What are Hemp Straws The easy answer is, plastic free straws made from …
What is Hempcrete and how is it used?
Audio Last Updated on 4 weeks by Yomesh Since the legalization of hemp in 2018, hemp has gone mainstream as heck! This column explores all those ways with each piece focused on a hemp product. This one is dedicated to hempcrete. United Press International says that hempcrete has been gaining popularity as a; “rapidly renewable …
Hemp as Food for Farm Animals
Audio Last Updated on 2 months by Yomesh Hemp is popular for its medicinal and therapeutic value in products like: oils, smoke blends, topicals, supplements, and so much more. Hemp and CBD are known to be infused in foods like: beverages, candy, smoothies, and coffee’s to name a few. Hemp is so versatile and diverse …
