Common Cannabis Questions

Cannabis is an annual flowering plant that people consume for recreational and medicinal purposes. Cannabis plants are typically labeled as being indica or sativa, and the plants themselves possess chemicals called cannabinoids that provide different effects. The three most popular cannabinoids are as follows: 

THC(Tetrahydrocannabinol)

– THC is the principal cannabinoid in cannabis and is chiefly responsible for
the psychoactive properties than cannabis possesses

CBD(Cannabidiol)

– CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that is believed to provide both
physical pain and stress relief (read more here)

CBN(Cannabinol)

– CBN is older THC and through the aging process it becomes CBN. CBN is
known to provide effects of drowsiness when consumed. (read more here)

Cannabis in Oregon can be purchased at retailers who have been licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) like any Nectar location you visit in the state. 

Cannabis can come in many different forms and products. While the buds from a cannabis plant are available, cannabinoids can also be extracted into
different forms of concentrates and oils. To do this a solvent or solventless extracting process is employed, the most common being BHO extraction. (read more here)

Smoking/Vaporizing – cannabis flower can be ground and smoked out of different items such as water bongs, pipes, and even rolled into joints. Concentrates are also vaporized through pens or dab rigs to achieve a very potent form of smoking. These methods are achieved through decarboxylation which is the activation of cannabinoids through the application of heat (torches and lighters)(read more here)

Edibles- Concentrate forms of cannabis can be incorporated into food to feel the effects of cannabis without ever smoking it. There are numerous edibles available today as it has become very popular. Edibles do not typically have an immediate effect but can have a very potent feel.

Topicals- Cannabis can amazingly be incorporated into different creams and lotions for use. It is thought that these creams tend to help with things such as joint inflammation, arthritis, and overall soreness relief.

The main theory behind medical cannabis is known as the Entourage effect. The belief is that cannabinoids work in tandem when consumed to provide a
myriad of health benefits such as pain relief, stress management, improved sleep and many other effects. The reason for this is there are numerous
natural receptors to our endocannabinoid system that we react with when utilizing cannabis. These receptors are found throughout the body and
cannabinoids seek them out when we consume cannabis. This is then thought to cause a reaction of beneficial effects for the body. (read more
here)

Cannabis has numerous potential effects such as pain relief, stress/anxiety relief, improved sleep and many more. While these benefits are commonly
talked about, there is still much we do not know due to the lack of research. We hope to see this change in the coming months as a Result of President
Joe Biden’s Medical Cannabis Research Bill.(read more here)

Edibles can have very potent effects, and dosage is very important to avoid a green-out. The popular strategy is to start low and slow then increase the
dosage as you see fit. Concentrations in edibles are measured in milligrams(mg). For those with low tolerance it is recommended to start at 5-10 milligrams.

Lab testing cannabis involves testing potency of cannabinoids such as THC, CBD, and CBN, but also for contamination to ensure compliance with state
regulation. Per state regulation farms must lab test every single batch of cannabis. We see this as an utmost necessity for our customers to help ensure
that the products you are receiving are 100% legal and safe for consumption. By lab testing cannabis we also further establish transparency with
customers, especially those who care about sustainable farming methods in their cannabis products.

Cannabis can be consumed on private property. Homeowners and landlords can ban cannabis use on their property. Cannabis consumption is prohibited with 1000 feet of a daycare, pre-school, or youth center where children are present.

The “munchies” refer to the intensified cravings and hunger for food when consuming cannabis. This is a result of the interaction between THC and the
CB1 receptors in the brain. This interaction can heighten the senses which allows for a more vivid sense of taste and smell.

As the two most popular cannabinoids THC and CBD often have some misconceptions between the two. THC is the main psychoactive cannabinoid
found in cannabis plants that provides elevating effects, while CBD is the non-psychoactive compound that is known to provide pain and anxiety
relief.(read more here)

Sativa and Indica is terminology that refers to the physical traits of a cannabis plant. It can also be associated with the effects that different
cannabis will provide. Sativa is often more associated with energetic, and psychoactive effects, while Indica tends to be associated with a more
sedating bodily elevation. A way to remember the effects of each are the phrases Saturday Night Sativa, and In the Couch Indica. (read more here)

Synthetic weed aka K2/Spice is exactly as the name suggests. Shredded plant material is taken and sprayed with different synthetic chemicals that
are meant to resemble cannabinoids. Synthetic weed is thoroughly illegal and so it is an unregulated product with no way of knowing what chemicals
were used in the process. Common side effects of synthetic weed include paranoia, anxiety, high blood pressure, tremors, and even psychotic episodes. It is an illicit drug that we do not endorse in any way shape or form. We see it as something completely contrary to all the potential benefits and amazing things that natural cannabis has to offer.

While a green out can occur from overconsumption, overdosing on cannabis is impossible. There has never been one recorded fatal case of a cannabis overdose, however cannabis can impair judgment and coordination so make sure you are careful not to accidentally injure yourself when enjoying cannabis. (read more here)