Cannabis education.
How cannabis works, what to expect from each product type and how to find a starting point that suits you.
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What are THCP and CBDP? Discoveries in Cannabinoid Research
Italian researchers discovered THCP and CBDP in 2019. Learn why THCP binds to CB1 receptors more strongly than THC and what the discovery could mean.
Bloom TeamMarch 8, 2022
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Task Force Guidelines on Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain
An international task force issued consensus guidelines on dosing medical cannabis for chronic pain. See the three CBD/THC protocols and contraindications.
Bloom TeamMarch 4, 2022
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Looking at Glaucoma in a Whole New Light
Can cannabis help glaucoma? Learn the types, symptoms and risk factors of glaucoma, standard treatments, and what research says about cannabis and eye pressure.
Bloom TeamMarch 1, 2022
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CBD Oil Extraction Methods
Explore different methods of extracting CBD oil from cannabis plants and their implications for product quality and purity.
Bloom TeamFebruary 22, 2022
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The Benefits Cannabis Products Bring To The Cosmetic Industry
Explore how cannabis and hemp seed oil are used in skincare, haircare and cosmetics, from antioxidants and fatty acids to topicals for the skin.
Bloom TeamJanuary 23, 2022
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How Long Does CBD Stay in Your System?
Learn how long CBD stays in your system, how delivery methods affect onset and bioavailability, how CBD is metabolized, and what to know about drug tests.
Bloom TeamJanuary 14, 2022
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A Basic Guide To Using CBD Tinctures
Learn what CBD tinctures are, how to use them sublingually, full-spectrum vs. broad-spectrum vs. isolate, dosing tips, and what to consider before buying.
Bloom TeamJanuary 5, 2022
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Why Cannabis Makes You Want To Eat
Why does cannabis give you the munchies? Learn how ghrelin, the hypothalamus and POMC neurons shape hunger, and what research says about weight gain.
Bloom TeamDecember 30, 2021
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Cannabis and Sleep: What to Consider Before You Try It
Cannabis and sleep: what research says about THC, CBD, CBN and REM sleep, terpenes in nighttime strains, products people use and the trade-offs.
Bloom TeamDecember 22, 2021
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8 Easy Steps To Decarboxylate Cannabis Flower
What is decarboxylation and why does cannabis need it? The science of turning THCA into THC, plus 8 easy oven steps, sous vide, temperatures and tips.
Bloom TeamNovember 9, 2021
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Dispelling Misconceptions About Cannabis Concentrates
Are cannabis concentrates safe? We clear up common myths about dabbing, extraction methods, potency and dosing so you can try concentrates with confidence.
Bloom TeamNovember 9, 2021
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Steps To Take If Your Pet Ingests THC
Did your dog or cat eat cannabis? Learn the signs of THC poisoning in pets, what to tell your vet, and why to call a vet or ASPCA Poison Control right away.
Bloom TeamNovember 9, 2021
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What Gives Purple Cannabis Flower Its Pigmentation?
Why do some cannabis strains turn purple? Learn how anthocyanins, genetics, cold and pH create purple buds, plus the facts and myths about purple weed.
Bloom TeamNovember 3, 2021
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What is the Difference Between THCa and THC
Learn the difference between THCA and THC, how decarboxylation turns THCA into THC, and how labs calculate the total THC shown on cannabis labels.
Bloom TeamOctober 3, 2021
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Innovations in Dabbing: Cold Start or Reverse Dabbing
Learn how cold start (reverse) dabbing works, the tools you need, step-by-step instructions, quartz insert pros and cons, and tips for first-time dabbers.
Bloom TeamSeptember 7, 2021
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Cannabis Bioavailability; What’s The Most Effective Method?
Cannabis bioavailability explained: how much THC and CBD your body absorbs from edibles, tinctures, suppositories, smoking, vaping and topicals.
Bloom TeamAugust 12, 2021
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Your New Cannabis Vape Cartridge May Not Appear Full - But It Is
Why doesn't a new cannabis vape cartridge look full? Learn how capillary action, wicking, temperature, storage angle and oil viscosity affect fill levels.
Bloom TeamJuly 26, 2021
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Why Does Marijuana Make You Cough?
Why does weed make you cough? Learn why smoking cannabis can trigger a cough, two common myths about holding in smoke, and simple tips to cough less.
Bloom TeamJuly 12, 2021
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Seniors Dabbing: Can The New Dabbing Technology Attract Older Cannabis Users?
Can dabbing work for older cannabis users? Explore the benefits of dabbing, electric dab rigs, e-nail materials, and newer tech that makes concentrates easier.
Bloom TeamJuly 7, 2021
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How To Consume Medical Cannabis: Understanding Tools and Types
New to medical cannabis? Learn the main ways to consume it, from joints, pipes, vape pens and dab rigs to edibles, tinctures, topicals and concentrates.
Bloom TeamJune 21, 2021
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What Does Mold on Weed Look Like
What does mold on weed look like? Learn how to spot powdery mildew and botrytis by sight, smell and touch, why moldy cannabis is risky, and how to prevent it.
Bloom TeamJune 2, 2021
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Do Weed Carts Expire? Why Your Weed Cart is Brown
Why is your weed cart turning brown, and do vape carts expire? Learn what darkening oil means, signs a cart has gone bad, and how to store carts to last longer.
Bloom TeamMay 24, 2021
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How Adding Lecithin Affects Your Cannabis Edibles
Learn how adding lecithin to cannabis edibles helps bind oil and water, may speed absorption and boost potency, and which lecithin sources work best.
Bloom TeamMay 19, 2021
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What Is Terp Sauce & How Do You Smoke It?
What is terp sauce? Learn how this terpene-rich cannabis concentrate is made, why its texture varies, and the best ways to dab or vape it.
Bloom TeamMay 5, 2021