What comes to mind when you think of the word “percolator?” For me, the 1990s dance song “Percolator” by Cajmere starts playing in my brain, and I start chair dancing when I hear that word. Also known as “Coffee Pot,” this 90’s house music ballad was a club staple inspired by a coffee percolator, not… Continue reading Percolator Bong: The Perks of Percs
Author: Canna Randa
Canna Randa has been a cannabis evangelist for as long as she can remember. She grew up with a hippie/biker dad and plant-loving mom and always knew the extraordinary benefits of using marijuana medically and recreationally. When cannabis became legal in Illinois, Canna Randa rejoiced and promptly became an EarthMed medical patient. Besides the sticky icky, Canna Randa loves to travel, as well as being outside, meditating, doing energy work on her chakras, and spending time with her family.
Live Resin: Everything You Need to Know About This Potent Cannabis Concentrate
TL;DR: What You Need to Know About Live Resin Live resin is a cannabis concentrate made from flash-frozen plants that locks in more terpenes and cannabinoids than traditional extracts. It tastes better than distillate, usually packs more THC than rosin, and delivers stronger flavor and effects than cured resin. You can dab it, vape it… Continue reading Live Resin: Everything You Need to Know About This Potent Cannabis Concentrate
Puff Profile: Patient Care Specialist Marc Mercado
It’s been a minute since we published a Puff Profile, and we are returning hot featuring Marc Mercado. Marc is relatively new to the cannabis industry and has been a Patient Care Specialist at the EarthMed Rosemont, IL, marijuana dispensary since 2022. Before joining the EarthMed family, Marc was in the restaurant industry – making… Continue reading Puff Profile: Patient Care Specialist Marc Mercado
How to Read Cannabis Labels
The first time you wander into a marijuana dispensary, you may be overwhelmed by the colors, shapes, and designs on hundreds of different cannabis products. Looking at any one of these cannabis labels comes with its own form of information overload, as you see stats about weight, batch number, cultivator, and other words you can’t… Continue reading How to Read Cannabis Labels
Marijuana Detox: Should You Take a T-Break to Weed Detox?
While many people use marijuana regularly, others may need to detox from marijuana for various reasons, such as for a job application, to improve health, or to reduce tolerance. Understanding what marijuana detox and tolerance breaks entail can help you make an informed decision about whether they are right for you. What is Marijuana Detox?… Continue reading Marijuana Detox: Should You Take a T-Break to Weed Detox?
Does Weed Expire? Beware the Old and the Mold
There’s nothing quite like opening up a jar of fresh weed to settle in with on an evening. But what happens when you reach into the back of your drawer and you find some buds that slipped your mind? Everyone will forget where they hid their stash at some point, but is old weed safe… Continue reading Does Weed Expire? Beware the Old and the Mold
How to Roll a Blunt: Easy Steps & Pro Tips For the Perfect Blunt
TL;DR Get Rolling Fast If you want to master how to roll a blunt, focus on three essentials: a medium grind, even distribution, and proper moisture in your wrap. Choose a wrap that fits your preferences, pack it evenly, seal it carefully, and you’ll set yourself up for a smooth, slow burn. Rolling a blunt… Continue reading How to Roll a Blunt: Easy Steps & Pro Tips For the Perfect Blunt
Cannabis Consumption by Country
With the recent flux of cannabis legalization in the United States and across the world, longtime enthusiasts and new users are taking to the leaf. Weed is slowly becoming available to use, own, and sell in certain states and territories within a country, with varying levels of legality for medical and recreational use. While you’re… Continue reading Cannabis Consumption by Country
CBD Topical THC Cream
As an avid reader of the EarthMed blog, you already know that THC and CBD are two of the most well-known cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant and that both have been shown to have a number of potential health benefits. You probably also know that THC is the psychoactive cannabinoid that is responsible for… Continue reading CBD Topical THC Cream
Trichomes on Weed: What are Trichomes
If you have been keeping an eye on our posts, you may have heard us talking about trichomes before. Not only a wonderful reason to keep your keif but also one of the benefits of smoking sticky weed, trichomes are a hot topic. But what are trichomes? Trichomes, literally named after the Greek word for… Continue reading Trichomes on Weed: What are Trichomes