What is RSO
Learn how to use RSO (Rick Simpson Oil), a highly concentrated cannabis oil. Start with a small dose, gradually increasing. Administer orally, under the tongue, or incorporate into food. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance. You’re gonna love this. RSO stands for Rick Simpson Oil. So who’s Rick Simpson? Rick Simpson is a Canadian engineer who is a famed proponent of marijuana use to help with a whole host of maladies including cancer, MS, pain, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, infections, inflammation, blood pressure, depression, and sleeping problems. At the time, Rick was vaping a lot. He began to notice that there were brown droplets of presumably unsmoked THC collecting on his glass-topped vaporizer. As he was cleaning his apparatus one day with rubbing alcohol, he decided that instead of throwing out the residue, he would let the alcohol evaporate and see what would happen. Rick was left with an extremely potent dark amber oil that ended up to be the earliest cannabis concentrate. The goal of the user is to take 60 grams of RSO over the course of 90 days by way of gradual titration. Aka, introducing more RSO to the body slowly over time. Week 1: Start with 3 very small doses every day. You can push a full dose out of the syringe and then divide that into 4. Each 1/4th will be one of your 3 doses per day. Weeks 2-5: Double your dose every 4 days. This means that you will push the same dose out of the syringe after a week but take half of the drop as one of your 3 doses. Weeks 5-12 Take one full gram of RSO per day until you have taken the full 60 grams. Every eight hours you can split a full dose into 3 parts and take one of those parts. The recommended way to consume RSO is sublingually (under the tongue). It is also acceptable to eat RSO with food (such as bananas) to mask the intense flavor. You can even cook or bake with RSO the same way you would with cannabutter or cannabis oil. Keep in mind that RSO is chock-full of THC. THC is the compound that is likely to make you paranoid and anxious. It is important to note that when Rick Simpson was developing RSO he was using it to treat a slow-growing skin cancer on his arm topically. Rick Simpson, who is still alive today, does not sell this oil. He encourages people to make their own. But making your own marijuana concentrate can be a big task, especially for someone who may not be familiar in the cannabis space. Depending on the state that you live in, it’s likely that you will be able to save yourself the headache of becoming a marijuana farmer/scientist by just buying some RSO from your local dispensary. RSO can promote deep rest, which is one of the best things about using RSO if you are undergoing some type of intense medical treatment. When the body is healing, rest is one of the most important things you can offer yourself. Be sure to speak with your primary care physician and see what their thoughts are about you taking the plunge into the land of RSO. We wish you the best of luck with your health journey!
There’s a great deal of buzz surrounding cannabis for health. Each year doctors and scientists make discoveries that improve upon treatments and medicines, and the same is true for marijuana. RSO is a different form of consumption with an amazing reputation for helping people to cope with both ailments and treatments alike.What is RSO?
In 2003 Rick read an article in The Journal of The National Cancer Institute that piqued his interest after becoming injured on the job and developing tinnitus from exposure to toxic chemicals.
The study claimed that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been found to kill lung cancer cells in mice.
Curious about the plant’s potential benefits, Rick created and used RSO to treat three bumps on his arm that turned out to be basal cancer. How Did Rick Develop This Oil?
How To Use RSO
Because the base of this oil is made from indica marijuana plants, there is also a risk that you will end up being lethargic, sedated, or just sleepy as hell. If you have a job, children, or regular responsibilities you are trying to maintain, this oil might make you unable to fulfill your regularly scheduled duties.
RSO is acknowledged by some doctors as potentially helpful in aiding prepare cancerous cells for radiation treatment. It is recommended to use RSO in tandem with chemotherapy, NOT instead of. Rick Wants You!…To Make Your Own Oil
It is recommended that you begin by growing your own crop of indica flower (since you need such a large amount of marijuana to create the concentrate this is supposed to be a money-saving tactic). From there you must decarb your flower by roasting it. Then comes the extracting process, which uses chemical solvents that can actually be dangerous and toxic… In Conclusion
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December 11, 2024
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL TOO HIGH
Feeling too high? Stay calm and follow these steps: find a comfortable space, stay hydrated, focus on deep breaths, and consider CBD to potentially counteract THC's effects. Remember, the feeling will pass. Whether you’re brand new to cannabis or a bona fide connoisseur, there are any number of reasons why you might have accidentally gotten too high. Maybe your edible kicked in a little later than you thought, you inhaled a little too deeply one too many times, or maybe it was the first time trying an ultra-potent concentrate—whatever the reason you want to stop being high, don’t fret. There are a number of things you can do to help bring yourself back down to Planet Earth. Read on to discover what to do when you feel too high. Before we discuss how to fix the problem, let’s talk about how to know if you’ve actually gone too far. If you can’t tell if it’s the cannabis affecting you or something entirely different, there are a few standard symptoms that you can keep an eye out for. You may need to take it easy if you feel: anxious paranoid panicked confused or like you’re sweating more than usual Stay calm. If you find yourself feeling a little too lit, perhaps the most important thing you can do is just breathe and stay calm. If you start to panic, it will only make things worse. Most symptoms of “greening out” (aka consuming too much cannabis) will gradually disappear within minutes to hours, with virtually no long-lasting effects—you might just be a little groggy. So trust us, with just a little bit of time, you’ll be right as rain. Also, contrary to popular belief, it is highly unlikely that you will expire from consuming too much cannabis. So no matter how freaked out you might be or how sweaty your pits get, you’re going to be okay, kid. Just remember to take it slow next time. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate—water is your best friend right now. If you only have juice or some other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverage on hand (caffeine may increase your jitters), they’ll get the job done as well. A cold drink will not only help you combat cotton mouth but also allow you to concentrate on the simple and familiar act of sipping and swallowing. Some consumers also say that light snack helps to make them feel a little better. Start by grazing on some fresh fruit, nuts, or cheese, and see if that helps. You may find that it’s a little easier to connect to your mind and body instead of floating out into space. Snuggle onto your bed or couch, turn down the lights, or whatever helps calm your mind. Then, just rest and breathe deeply until the discomfort starts to pass. Maybe even pull up a breathing meditation on your phone or simply focus on breathing through your nose and out through your mouth. Anything to help you feel at peace while giving you something to concentrate on. And when all else fails, sometimes sleeping it off can be the best solution to stopping an overwhelming high. Once your brain has calmed down, take a little cat nap to revive yourself. If you’re not able to get some zzz's, just rest your eyes until you feel more like yourself again. Another alternative you can try is to step outside for a moment. Sometimes a simple change of scenery and some fresh air can help get your mind right. Just remember not to wander too far from familiar places—we don’t want you to feel disoriented on top of being anxious and paranoid. If you’re at a friend’s house or a party this might not be an option, but if you’re at home, a comforting, warm shower or bath might be just what you need. The steam and hot water may soothe your muscles and your mind until the high dissipates. We know this might sound strange, but many cannabis consumers swear by this black pepper method when they’ve indulged a little too much. Something about the terpenes in black peppercorns seems to help ease anxiety and paranoia—at least, that’s what Neil Young says. Just sniff or chew on a few peppercorns and you may start to feel relief in moments. The calming properties of CBD may also help ease your woes if you happen to have some laying around. Either place a tincture right under your tongue for the soothing effects to kick in in about 20 minutes or stir it into your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated, of course) for relief in about an hour. At the end of the day, do whatever you can that makes you happy, calms your mind, or whatever just plain old helps you forget the discomfort you’re experiencing. Some suggestions include: Have a funny movie marathon Play a video game Listen to some of your favorite jams Have your friends tell you a story or talk to you about something lighthearted Try coloring or painting to let your creative juices flow Whatever distractions float your boat, make sure it’s a familiar activity that gives you that warm and fuzzy feeling all over. Hopefully, you’ll be able to focus on the positive feelings as a gentle reminder that you are safe and just fine. We’ve all greened out at one point or another, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Just remember to relax, use these tips and you’ll be good as new in no time. For more tips, tricks, and recommendations, stay tuned for more JARS right here on our blog. Signs You Might Be Too High
Tips on How to Sober Up from Cannabis
Hydrate and try light snacks.
Rest in a comfortable environment.
Get some fresh air.
Take a soothing shower or bath.
Keep some black pepper handy.
Try a CBD tincture.
Distract yourself.
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December 10, 2024
An Official Guide To Thc Percentages
Explore an official guide to THC percentages. Learn about THC levels in cannabis, effects, and how to interpret percentages for a tailored experience. In today’s cannabis landscape, it seems like THC percentage is the hot topic on everyone’s mind. Many cultivators pride themselves on growing buds with THC content well over 30%, cannabis concentrates continue to get more and more potent, and even some cannabis consumers base their purchases on how much THC is in any given product. All this buzz over one little cannabinoid begs the question—what’s the big deal? That’s why we’re here to give you the lowdown on this psychoactive molecule in an official guide to THC percentages. In this article, you’ll learn the basics of THC, what percentage may be right for you, and more. So let’s start at the very beginning. THC (short for tetrahydrocannabinol) is one of the hundreds of different cannabinoids that naturally occur in the cannabis plant. This one in particular gets a lot of shine because it is responsible for the psychoactive effects that give you that “high” feeling. However, the psychoactive component of cannabis is only one small part of the cannabis plant. The nuanced effects of your high like calming, energizing, sleepy, giggly, euphoric, et cetera are more influenced by terpenes (the molecules that give each cannabis strain its unique aroma and flavor) and even some lesser-known cannabinoids like CBD, CBN, and CBG. For example, a common terpene found in cannabis called linalool (also found in lavender) is known to promote relaxation and may counteract anxiety. Similarly, CBD (short for cannabidiol) may also ease anxiety and enhance your sleep. That said, THC does play an important role if you want to take advantage of whole plant medicine. Research suggests that consumers can expect to get the most wellness benefits from cannabis when all of its parts work together, rather than separately—this is referred to as the entourage effect. One of the benefits of cannabis legalization is that all products must be lab-tested to reveal the exact chemical contents, including THC percentage. Although the exact specifications may vary from place to place, most legal states will label their products with the THC and CBD percentage. This way you have an idea of what you’re purchasing before spending your hard earned cash. If you’d like a more in-depth breakdown of a cannabis strain or product, you may be able to request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from the brand that details every single component in a certain product. Here, you can discover exactly which terpenes and cannabinoids appear and how much of each. We apologize if we’re breaking any hearts here, but a high THC percentage does not guarantee that you are consuming quality cannabis. As we’ve mentioned above, the cannabis plant consists of far more than just THC. So if you’re after something really special, it’s important to account for the flavor, aroma, appearance, and balance of effects to determine the condition of your buds. Long before cannabis testing was a widely used practice, no one really knew what THC percentage their flower was composed of. People just sparked up whatever they had without question. Due to this shift in the industry, potency of cannabis has sky-rocketed over the years. It is said that flower harvested in the 1970s was on average less than 10% THC. Fast forward to today, and many strains are well over 20% THC and beyond. This change is likely due to the fact that we simply know more about cannabis and how best to train and grow the plants to our advantage. Whether or not you want a strain that is rich in THC depends on what you are looking for. If you’re an experienced consumer or just want to get lit like a candlestick, a strain high is THC is your best friend. Anything above 20% is likely going to hit the spot for you. If you’re a beginner or want to experience a more nuanced high with targeted effects, you may want to consider a strain with a lower percentage. Somewhere between 10% and 19% is your potential sweet spot. If THC tends to make you anxious or you’re not into the idea of being “high”, you may also want to consider a CBD-rich strain or a cultivar that has a more balanced blend of THC and CBD. CBD does not carry any psychoactive effects so it is a good alternative for consumers that are looking for relief without any unwanted side effects. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to say if there are any strains that are consistently rich in THC. The industry is simply too vast and many genetics vary depending on the cultivator. If you’re after a particularly potent strain, your JARS budtender will be able to point you in the right direction. That said, you can usually count on any strain with OG in the name to sweep you off your feet. This line of legendary cultivars are renowned for their potency and are a favorite amongst medical and recreational consumers alike. There are a number of different cannabis cultivars that have been grown to feature a lower THC content and a higher CBD percentage. Some of these strains may include: Remedy Charlotte’s Web ACDC Jellyfish Lifter Ringo’s Gift The names may vary from state to state so make sure to check in with your budtender before diving in. We hope this guide helps to settle the debate about the importance of THC percentages in cannabis. Although it is one incredibly important cannabinoid, it is just one piece of the intricate puzzle that is the cannabis plant. For more insider tips, education, and event recaps, stay tuned for more on our blog or follow us on social media @JARS_life. What is THC and how does it affect my high?
How do I know how much THC is in a cannabis product?
Is a high THC percentage a surefire way to spot high-quality buds?
How have THC percentages changed over the years?
Do I want a strain high in THC? What THC percentage is right for me?
Are there any strains that are naturally high in THC?
Are there any strains that are naturally low in THC?
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December 10, 2024
What is HHC?
HHC is a lab-made analog, and its effects on the body and mind may differ from THC. Research on HHC is ongoing to understand its properties and potential applications.
Cannabis may be legal in most of the country, but for the remaining 12 states, the only way to partake in the benefits of cannabis is through hemp products. However, just as every tangled knot has a loophole, people have found a way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis with a little thing called “HHC”. HHC stands for, “Hexahydrocannabinol” and according to users, it will give you about ¾ the buzz that regular THC would. HHC is a legal alternative to cannabis that can be found for sale in places like the state of Texas where cannabis containing above .03% THC is considered illegal. Technically anything below .03% THC falls under the “hemp” umbrella. This negligible amount of THC is deemed good and legal by the government because it may contain health benefits for those who qualify to use medicinal cannabis, and it can work without the psychoactive effects. Before we can discuss the specifics of HHC, let’s review the breakdown of cannabinoids first. Cannabinoids are molecules that interact with our nervous systems in order to produce targeted results. The most commonly known compounds include: Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Cannabidiol (CBD) Cannabigerol (CBG) Cannabinol (CBN) And now, hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) Think of each of these cannabinoids as parts of a whole. They all come together like the Power Rangers and may potentially fight a host of maladies like anxiety, inflammation, and depression. Cannabinoids are the group of molecules that are produced by the cannabis plant and interact naturally with our ECS, or endocannabinoid system. Short for “hexahydrocannabinol,” HHC is a naturally occurring hydrogen derivative of THC. Although it occurs naturally, it is important to note that the THC derivative occurs naturally only in small amounts. In order to produce HHC on a large scale, it must be manufactured in a lab. When people consume cannabis, the elated, high sensation that they experience comes from the THC compound, “Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol,” or “Delta-9” or, “THC” for short. The reason why HHC is so popular is that it behaves similarly to Delta-9, while still falling under the category of hemp. This is huge news for people in states where cannabis remains illegal. HHC is a cannabinoid that is derived from hemp plants and produces effects similar to THC. The critical thing to remember is that not all cannabis plants (or, “clones”) are created equally. Most of the really potent cannabis on the market is bred to have a high THC count. The same is true but the opposite for hemp plants—their weakness is their strength. Hemp plants can not contain above .03% THC and be considered legal. This very small amount of THC is enough to activate a phenomenon called the “ensemble effect,” which requires a little bit of each naturally-occurring cannabinoid to be present in the plant in order to get the most wellness benefits. Cannabinoids work better when they are all together, rather than separately. That said, the THC present is a minuscule amount, and is not enough to affect most people on a psychoactive level. If you want to reap the medicinal benefits of the whole cannabis plant, it’s helpful to have a trace amount of THC present. Some people who have been cannabis shy because of a bad experience in their past may benefit from knowing that there is a less intense version of a psychoactive THC high. HHC is the perfect in-between feeling. It can leave the user feeling one step below high, but one step higher than the musculature relief that CBD can offer. HHC can provide similar creative and energetic effects to that of THC, just on a smaller scale. HHC offers an alternative to the intense and uncomfortable feeling that cannabis can give certain patients. Now you don’t have to wonder what to do if you are looking for some of the mental effects of THC, but you are in a state where it is difficult to get your buzz on. If you’re curious to learn more about HHC, come by one of our locations and chat with friendly JARS specialists about finding the right cannabinoid edible or vape cartridge for you.
HHC, a cannabinoid found in hemp, may help you relax and feel similarly to THC. What is HHC? What makes HHC unique, and why are people seeking this molecule out as an alternative to THC? Keep reading to find out.Everything You Need to Know About HHC
What Are Cannabinoids?
So how does HHC work?
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December 10, 2024
Hemp Wick 101: What It Is and How to Use It
Discover Hemp Wick 101: Learn about hemp wick, a natural alternative to light cannabis. Explore what it is, how to use it, and its benefits in a comprehensive guide by JARS.
Although hemp wick may be new to many of us, it has been around for centuries—some say that it dates all the way back to the first time someone sparked up nearly 10,000 years ago. And over the years, it hasn’t changed much in both appearance and usage.
Essentially, hemp wick is a length of twine-like string crafted from hemp fibers that have been coated in a thin layer of beeswax. It can come in many different lengths and is typically wrapped in a tight ball, like yarn. When lit, the beeswax allows the string to burn very slowly, making it popular amongst cannabis consumers for lighting joints, pipes, bongs, and anything in between.
What are the benefits of hemp wick?
Marketed as a natural alternative to lighters or matches, hemp wicks are generally thought to be more environmentally friendly and health-conscious.
When you use a traditional lighter to spark up a bowl, butane gas causes the flame to burn at a very high temperature. When you inhale, the smoke is much hotter (and therefore much harsher), burns off more cannabinoids and tasty terpenes, and may even carry some of the butane into your lungs—and matches aren’t much better.
When you use matches, you may inhale a not-so-tasty cocktail of glue, wood, combustible chemicals, and whatever else any given brand may use to make their matches. In summary, butane lighters and matches may be a more convenient way to light your joint, but many would rather keep their lungs free of potentially harmful materials. That’s where hemp wicks come in.
You do have to light them with matches or a lighter, but once lit, you can ignite buds with virtually no chemicals involved. Plus, hemp wick is made of sustainable materials, reduces waste, and can last through many smoke sessions, making it an eco-friendly choice.
How do you use hemp wick?
- Unroll the hemp wick.
To get started, peel away the tape that keeps the roll together and unfurl the string so until you have about 1-2 inches sticking out, ready to use.
- Ignite the tip of the wick.
Light the tip of the loose strand with a lighter or match, making sure to stay clear of loose fabrics or flammable materials.
- Light your flower with the wick.
Once you have a steady flame going, carefully place it to the tip of your joint or the top of your bowl and inhale. The fire will light your smoking device and you’ll be able to enjoy a smooth puff.
- Put out the hemp wick.
Once you’re finished using the hemp wick, put it out by dipping the tip in water, pressing the fire out with wetted fingertips, or blowing on it like a candle. Make sure the flame is completely out and cool before rolling it back up. Store the wick in a relatively cool and clean place to make sure it doesn’t collect any debris or melt. And that’s it!
Ready to try hemp wick?
Now that you understand how to use hemp wick and its potential benefits, grab yourself a roll and a fresh eighth of JARS flower. We’ll be happy to help you find the exact strain you need to relax and unwind after a long day.
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December 10, 2024