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The Chinese character for hemp (麻 or má) depicts two plants under a shelter. Cannabis cultivation dates back at least 3000 years in Taiwan.Hemp is possibly one of the earliest plants to be cultivated. Cannabis has been cultivated in Japan since the pre-Neolithic period for its fibres and as a food source and possibly as a psychoactive material. An archeological site in the Oki Islands near Japan contained cannabis achenes from about 8000 BC, probably signifying use of the plant. Hemp use archaeologically dates back to the Neolithic Age in China, with hemp fiber imprints found on Yangshao culture pottery...

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cannabinoid, cannabis, hybrid, indica, sativa, strain, terpene -

When shopping for cannabis, you may have noticed to see strains classified into 3 categories: indica, sativa, or hybrid.  Indica strains give a more "body" high, or physically sedating/relaxing effect. These are good to "chill out" to, to listen to with music, watch a movie, or before sleep. Sativa strains give a more "head" high, or cerebrally uplifting/invigorating effect that are good for more problem-solving or creative pursuits.  Hybrid strains fall in the middle.  Even though this is the general rule of thumb, the strain is not totally predictive of its effects — not all sativas produce "head-highs" and not all...

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PROPERTIES OF CBD, WHAT IS IT FOR? *The CBD has numerous properties and allows you to enjoy the benefits of cannabis but without psychoactive effects* The CBD, or cannabidiol, has numerous benefits. The properties of the CBD at the medical level have been protagonists of studies in recent years, since the cancellabinoid will be in the 1990s. The Cannabis plant, in fact, had been called for centuries before these studies are that they can not began that cannabinoids, such as CBD, could be found in nature and interact directly with the balance of the human system. In addition, the CBD...

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Some people wonder “Why do Puerto Ricans always fly their flags all over the place?” In 1948, a bill known as Law 53 was passed, prohibiting Puerto Ricans to speak about independence from the U.S. and owning or exhibiting a Puerto Rican flag. Doing so would get you 10 years in prison. Owning a flag was a felony. It would take 9 years before the law was repealed. So yes, Puerto Ricans have an emotional attachment to the flag. It’s been passed down through the generations. It’s a symbol of Puerto Rican pride and defiance.  The first Puerto Rican Flag, "The...

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Cannabis, fighting, mma, muay Thai -

Cannabis has long been intertwined with fight culture. This is my personal account with cannabis and how it has enhanced my muay Thai journey.

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