by Veronica Castillo The Substance Probably Wasn’t Cannabis Anyway Crimes tied to illegal substances ; what should happen when someone is arrested for Cannabis, or any substance. Imagine a system that tells people that their baby powder is cocaine, throws them in jail, and then at trial- lie about the test results. Or a system…
by Veronica Castillo the Substance Probably Wasn’t Cannabis Anyway Part 1 of 3 because, we need the whole truth The truth is, many turn their nose up at those that have been convicted of Cannabis related crimes. Noses are usually not turned up at the jacked-up system that wrongfully framed many. Many can’t fathom…
by Brittiany Ralls Terpenes are the aromas that we smell in our cannabis (and throughout everything in our day-to-day lives) and they also possibly have the ability to assist our bodies in its natural healing processes. Which we should know at this point since we have already covered Myrcene and Limonene in the terpene…
by Veronica Castillo Many people know about the benefits of plants medicines, but those same many aren’t aware that pairing medicinal plants have even more benefits. In this series, I discussed the pairing of Cannabis and lavender, Cannabis and peppermint, and now- Cannabis and chamomile. All of these pairings have hundreds of benefits- many unrealized,…
Sometimes people will tell you you can change the world. You probably won’t. You most likely will never even try. If you do, who knows how long that may last until there just simply isn’t any gas left… Then there are those little nuggets of time when people tell you that you can’t change the…
by Brittiany Ralls Orange, lemon, lime, as I name these you can smell them quite intensely, I’m sure. That should give you a slight hint as to the next terpene we are covering…. I’m sure you guessed it, Limonene! Limonene is such a great terpene that it gets used in cosmetics and cleaning supplies. Making…
Your August 2020 horoscope and what Cannabis strain will help you get through it! Rayne Graham Aries: You have a lot going on this month Aries! From wanting to be more social with your friends, to paying attention to your budget, to focusing on exactly how you want your life to look like. Whew! When…
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer One of the questions I often am asked is whether I think the feds will legalize marijuana in the near future. Pieces of federal legislation have been introduced to accomplish this—either for medicinal purposes (CARERS Act of 2019), for whatever purposes each particular state has legalized marijuana (STATES…
by Chip Paul Wow! Has the world changed! As of this writing it is late July of 2020. Tulsa has a mandatory mask order and OKC just instituted one. We have no idea if our kids will be back in school. No idea if there will even be “school”. How do you conduct a meeting? …
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by Amy Lee The BOHO Health Coach It’s no secret that many families in America are currently dreading the back to school season. As parents prepare themselves and their children for major changes occurring within the school system, illness prevention is a top priority for many families. While illness prevention may be a top…
by Brittney Graham Following you passion can be rewarding, heartbreaking, back bending, and the best thing you will ever do. No one knows this better than Darshon Haines at Butterstuphd Premium Medicinal Edibles, well other than his two partners of course. Darshon initially wanted to be a CAD designer when he was growing up but…
by Rayne Graham Divine feminine energy is part of the creative half that makes us whole, the part that is in tune with the energy around us and attunes it in a way that supports the growth and sustains the life around us and within us. That specific energy chilled me as I walked through…
by Rayne Graham If you follow my Instagram account @Divine_Independence, you will know that I might have a little bit of an obsession with marshmallows. Okay, it is not little, but moving on. So, when I tell you that the moment a watermelon Bison Extract strain specific Cannabis gummy melted into my mouth like a…
by James Bridges A very humble voice answered, “I’d like to own my own design shop of some kind.” I raised my eyebrows on the inside wondering if he had noticed my initial reaction of surprise from the outside, as I looked over a large pyle of wonderful artwork created by none other than Gilberto…
by Rayne Graham Zen Cannabis started out as an idea of bringing high quality cannabis products at a value price to the Oklahoma consumer. Although Zen is run by a collective that brings over a decade of cannabis experience to the table, the primary owners are Oklahoma born and raised, hailing from OU to be…
by Veronica Castillo Did you know that growing different plants close to one another can enrich the soil and deter insects? Cannabis and peppermint are a great duo in that regard. You’d be surprised at the number of insects and other pests that try to make meals out of Cannabis plants. Peppermint, the child…
by Brittiany Ralls The terpene we will be discussing first is Myrcene: The Pillar. Throughout this series each terpene will be named something similar to this. Hopefully allowing you more of a reference to the terpene and what it does for the body and who it is in the world of terpenes. As we have…
by Veronica Castillo Cannabis, the ancient plant, also known as an herb, that has been healing since A.D. The plant that grows wild, has an endocannabinoid system just like humans, and can be used as medicine, fabric, fuel, and food. This plant has hundreds of benefits, but Cannabis paired with lavender, even more. Medical…
by Brittiany Ralls Stopping to smell the flowers can be one of the sweetest moments we can experience. Most of us know at this point what makes up those smells and how they can help us as humans, but just in case you haven’t heard or know the low down, it’s terpenes! With Oklahoma being…
It’s the brown sugar. I walked back into the dispensary and shouted, “it’s the brown sugar.” There is a sensation that one receives from great things that one can only describe as “there’s some fun shit going on here.” I got that when I bit into and slowly chewed this scrumptious little nugget of happiness….
by Kathleen Clark The first day is always exciting. The second day you start to get comfortable.. Typically by the third day you know where everything is… The fourth day people start running out of things to talk about…. By the fifth day usually people feel some type of soreness in their hands and…
by Veronica Castillo I spent time in Orlando and it is usually great. The thing is, I visited after spending almost 2 years on the west coast. This means, visiting after being in and around Cannabis freedom. Sure, the law says no public consumption; and landlords can dictate whether you can smoke in the space…
by Michael Kinney TJ Mayes has always been interested in music. The Bethel native said it goes all the way back to his elementary school days when he was banging his head to grunge and rock and roll. Yet, Mayes had no idea he would wind up living the life of a rocker, traveling around…
by Brittiany Ralls Researching can be fun and also daunting for those that aren’t familiar with the ways or options they have for finding out information about the “Influencer” that they love. But, as we discussed in the last two parts of this three part series where we identified an influencer and some of…
Herb•age strives to bring you fresh regularly. We cover a wide range of cannabis culture and medical marijuana-related issues from around the state of Oklahoma and beyond. In other words, It is our mission to be the voice of the growing cannabis industry in the state. Through fair and open discourse we hope to continue…
by Veronica Castillo I started consuming Cannabis on a regular basis, in 2015. At the time, Cannabis wasn’t legal in any way in Ohio. All of my purchases and consumption were compliments of the people that risked their freedom to get me my meds. I always had quality meds at what I felt…
by Brittiany Ralls Cannabis is an industry that is represented in many ways. Being that some people view it as medical and others as recreational there are a variety of ways for the community to be represented. Leaving you to ask, either as a patient/consumer or company, what influencers or public figures align with your…
by Veronica Castillo I write a lot about my journey on the road; leaving home, Ohio at the time, for the road in 2018. I traveled from the Midwest to the west and from there- the south. I went back west for almost 2 years before leaving that side of the country, to visit home….
by Brittiany Ralls Everywhere you tap now on social media there is an influencer or a public figure glaring back at you from the screen. This is common for every industry, including the cannabis industry. There are a ton of people who are worthy of the title and those that are not. Since it can…
by Kathleen Clark What is top shelf flower? The answer probably depends on who you’re asking. You may have your own idea or definition of what top shelf flower consists of but amongst growers that term is not universal. Most growers, regardless of opinions or expectations will have their own definition. As a trimmer I’ve…
~ James Bridges There it was. Right there on the bicycle rider. Flashes of jarred memories scream past. His skin was burnt. Greasy hair flipped to one side, bluejeans, a white t-shirt, and that damn red backpack. It stuck out like a freshly healed thumb. What was inside of it? I imagined his smalls that…
Smoldering meds and sweet aroma cuddles the dark room. Quiet house. It’s late and I’m looking for something. Call it direction or a path. I’m not. I’m just looking for some inspiration. A boost. Something that ignites a thought that makes me want to say something or do something natural. Authenticity. I’m looking for authentic…
by Veronica Castillo Cannabis Phenotype, the visual characteristics of plant Cannabis; the height, shape, appearance, and aroma of the plant. Phenotypes are physical expressions that the environment pulls from them and that create the visual characteristics. And since I mentioned aroma- let’s touch on terpenes. Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give cannabis different scents….
by Brittiany Ralls I was doing a little math one night and I was wondering how many active grow licenses Oklahoma had in comparison to the amount of residents. When I looked it up, the number quite surprised me. There is a cultivation for every 663 people in the state. We can probably assume some…
by Veronica Castillo To understand some of the science behind plant Cannabis , I had to look at the plant like a human. The coolest discovery to me was how much Cannabis mirrors human biology. Did you know that like humans, Cannabis has lineage, a family tree, and chromosomes? So, chromosomes are similar to threads…
by Kathleen Clark Standards can be a double edged sword. That’s why you should always do your own research to help you better form an educated opinion. It is always a shame to watch people with exponential potential become so close minded that they can no longer take in new information. Which leads me to…
by Brittiany Ralls Opening a dispensary in Oklahoma is such an exciting experience for anyone who is wanting to try and make their mark in the cannabis industry. Imagine this, you have decided to open a dispensary and you are going to use your life’s savings to make it happen. You go through all the…
by Veronica Castillo I’ll be honest, I don’t remember science or biology much. They were 2 of the 3 classes I hated the most. I was always so bored in there. The classroom always felt like- meh. Cold, boring, and reading from the book instruction. Lab days didn’t excite me either. I wasn’t vegan back…
by Veronica Castillo “Psychedelics help to promote harmony and a profound sense of interconnectedness of all things.”- Chris Kilham, Founder of Medicine Hunter It’s important to start this by saying that everyone’s psychedelic journey can be different and, in many cases, is very different than someone else’s. You may find that the information provided is…
by Veronica Castillo “I always recommend journeying with others”- Zoe Helene For some, the experience of consuming plant medicines is one of deep thought, decision making, and planning. The decision on which psychedelic to consume is a hard-enough decision to make. While many are familiar with THC, also considered a psychedelic, Ayahuasca and DMT are…
by Alex Marie Storms raged on the horizon at Slab Labs Phoenix Freedom Fest in Yale, Oklahoma, as Sixth Gear performed “………”. The air, still heavy from the July summer heat was filled with the power emitting from the stage. Jedvard Dracul (vocals), Brandon W Grier (Guitar), and Tomahawk Reeder(bass) are the monstrous musicians that…
by Brittiany Ralls Growing up I was never around cannabis. My family is primarily floor installers that came from Christian backgrounds. The women stayed home with the kids a lot and those that did work, did mostly secretarial work. Being that the family business was primarily flooring, I never really learned the trade like my…
by Brittiany Ralls August is such a great month to get out in nature and experience the great outdoors. Summertime fun in the sun. Swimming in lakes or pools, hiking, fishing, so many outdoor activities to do. It is also considered the “Dog Days of Summer, due to the heat. So, in an effort to…
by Veronica Castillo “Know thyself—and know your medicine. As with any important new relationship in your life, take your time getting to know each other, learn your dose, and get familiar with the fundamentals of “set and setting.” – Zoe Helene, Cosmic Sister Known as a “class of drugs” psychedelics are defined as: a…
by Brittiany Ralls Stars and Stripes, the Star Spangled Banner, and Old Glory is what our great American flag has been called on numerous occasions. There is so much symbolism in our flag. Most Americans know that the stars stand for the 50 states, the 13 stripes are for the original colonies and most remember…
by Chip Paul On June 26th at the 2 year anniversary of the passage of SQ788, a new trade organization and patients rights organization will be launched. We have the most unique situation in the country here in Oklahoma with our medical marijauna law. We have been fortunate that things have “gone our way..” as…
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer Oklahoma House Bill 2612, known as the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, became effective on August 26, 2019. Now, with a significant number of commercial business licenses coming up for renewal since that effective date, UNITY’s “grandfather clause” on Oklahoma residency requirements is causing anxiety and…
Your July 2020 horoscope and what Cannabis strain will help you get through it! With all these planets going in and out of retrograde, I know it’s been a little hectic to say the least. by Rayne Graham Aries: Big changes are coming within yourself and your career this month fiery Aries. If things do…
