by Tab Moura Hello all! As the weather warms up, I am excited to see more of our cannabis community. I’ve thought a lot about the canna-events on the horizon, the cannabis policies on the ballot, and I feel like we have so much work to do. On top of this, we’re coming off of…
by Amy Lee One of the most amazing aspects of the cannabis Sativa plant is its botany classification of non-toxic. By definition, non-toxic is considered non-poisonous and harmless to the human body. Does this mean a person can over-consume cannabis without a negative experience? No, it does not. Although cannabis is classified as non-toxic, when…
by Michael Kinney At the age of 12, Brandi Danielle Cox’s father taught her a valuable lesson. At that point, she had been styling hair for half her life but had just been doing it for fun. It was something she just loved doing. However, when Cox’s father saw how much time she was spending…
by Veronica Castillo My first experience smoking Lemon OG CBD was with pre-rolls from Green Girls, A Medical Herb Company. I remember being a little confused at first because, Lemon OG is one of my favorite strains and I have only ever heard of it as THC. When I consumed it, I knew that Marne…
“The ego is a false sense of self based on mental concepts. It is identification with the body and mind- identification with form, which primarily means thought forms.” -Eckhart Tolle by Rayne Graham The Black Lives Matter Movement is creating much needed, cried, and begged for racial injustice reform across the country and even the…
by Rayne Graham Meet Hancock, he is the creative mind and talent behind this month’s front cover artwork. I had the opportunity to sit and chat with him for a minute about what he does and his passion for it all. After our talk, I can say with confidence that he has a unique style…
By Michael Kinney Kid Lennon (aka Barrett Tarr, aka Chief Peace) is not afraid to tackle deep subjects in his music. In his song “20/20” off his newest album, “Letters to Lennon,” he spits out the verse “I was born in ’93. Never thought I’d make it past the age of 18.” For the Southmoore High…
by Rayne Graham Once a child on the Autism spectrum reaches a certain age, their pediatrician will basically ask the child’s parents what they want to try when it comes to treatment long term options. With every option laid out coming with a list of side effects and regressive research behind them this can be…
by Alex Marie Good day all you stunning stoners! I have a massive Q for you! Are you tired of memorabilia and mundane cannabis gear? In a world moving away from stoner stigma and into the light of holistic healing, I believe we deserve more. Beauty shouldn’t just be in the bud, especially with the…
by Brittiany Ralls As a cannabis patient I have found traveling to be difficult because of the availability of cannabis within other states. Plus the current scheduling of cannabis doesn’t allow for the crossing of state lines with your medicine. This has been something of a struggle since before legalization and still is an issue…
by Veronica Castillo Meet the Chapter President of Minorities for Medical Marijuana- Missouri “I remember smoking Blue Dream one night. I was studying and my brain was absorbing words like a sponge. The next morning, I remembered everything from the text book- verbatim.” Marne Madison, was the youngest manager at one point in her career;…
by: Alex Marie Well hello all my handsome he’s, stunning she’s, and insatiable its! Alex here with a product review just for you! In my THC & TLC post, I gave you the challenge of taking time for yourself to unwind, suggesting you do so with an infused bath bomb and a spliff. When it…
by Brittiany Ralls Grower: Private Gardens from Concentrated Genetics Strain: Planet of the Cakes 12 Monkeys x Wedding Cake I was lucky enough to be one of three people to try Planet of the Cakes. When I say lucky, I sincerely mean it. Can I just say wow! I reached out to do a profile…
by Veronica Castillo Terpenes contribute just as much as cannabinoids do. The consumption of Cannabis isn’t the same, without the terpenes that contribute to our medicinal needs. Like fruit and flowers, plant Cannabis has loads of terpenes, and they are responsible for the fragrances that our noses respond to. In my last piece, I covered…
by Alex Marie Goodness gracious this world is getting crazy with all of this tension in the air. The storms of change are brewing. with all of the pressure in the country it can be easy to forget ourselves while defending others. Cannabis can be the perfect companion for self care. THC & TLC,…
by Brittiany Ralls Art, cannabis, and a drive that doesn’t quit. This seems to be the motto of Mickey’s. A breeder here in Oklahoma who loves to also create pop art pieces that are very reminiscent of Tarantino film posters. He has a passion for creating, which shows through in his art and even more…
by Veronica Castillo Terpenes, the fragrant compounds that give Cannabis/ hemp different aromas and flavors. Terpenes contribute to the impact of each Cannabis/hemp strain by working with and influencing cannabinoids like: CBD, THC, CBG, THCA, etc. The human body is attracted to terpenes, which are also found in all plants, flowers, and trees,…
by Brittiany Ralls Growing up in America in the 1990’s some of us might have thought there would never be a time when cannabis is legal in more states than it isn’t. But here we are and I wouldn’t want to be alive any other time. Existing in this part of our changing cultures…
by James Bridges Out of the pages of a story only written up in whimsical foreshadowing moments of films that tell of times when rock gods once met to begin their journey into the abyss which is….in most cases…a crappy life as a band. Though for Rousey…life is good. It’s 3AM on a dock. Yes,…
by Rayne Graham No matter how you slice it, it is hard to find someone who does not love pizza. That yummy cheesy goodness is hard to resist and makes for the perfect comfort food. From pepperoni to unique flavors like Philly cheesesteak and deep dish to thin crust, there are flavors out there in…
by James Bridges Satisfaction is something that can only be defined by the one that is experiencing it. For me that experience is very, very hard to find. One thing I do know is that once I find it I want to keep it. Mother Earth was simply in love with the universe when the…
by Brittiany Adilas Some might say I have it easy. Why do you say that, you ask? Being the sibling to twelve other children, leaves your parents very little time to talk to everyone regularly. I know people who have all kinds of parents they wish to find common ground with. Parents they can talk…
by James Bridges Blake Votaw was a little boy. He liked to draw on things a lot. His mother was what some considered a master artist. She would hand him things to draw with. His mom knew something was different because most children might get bored after a while. Not little Blake. He would draw…
by Brittiany Ralls Starting on my journey to finding an Okie that has had a conversation with their Dad or Grandfather about cannabis and its now legalization has proven to be difficult, to say the least. It seems that the common backstory for a lot of Okies, is that they actually learned about cannabis from…
Musician and Cultivator- 1st Lady of The West Coast by Veronica Castillo 1st Lady of the West Coast had dreams and aspirations early on about having her own line of strains. This happened when she discovered the magic that Cannabis placed in her body; “sis, it would be so dope if I had my own…
by Brittiany Ralls Working within the cannabis community has been a dream come true. Especially at this point in my career, because I get to write about my passion. I speak to, and even train community members through my consulting firm. Really, I love talking about cannabis so much you don’t have to pay me…
by Veronica Castillo Meet Sue Carlton I spent time with Sue and The Botanical Joint for a week in April during my tribute to Cannabis. I honored Cannabis during the first time that it was 4/20 all month long. The Botanical Joint sponsored my week long stay and I had such a nice time learning…
by Veronica Castillo Meet Dr. Troy Alexander Dr. Troy Alexander is the Chief Doctor and Founder of Higher-Level Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois. She was also one of my sponsors for my tribute to Cannabis in April. She is one of few fighting for the people in southern Chicago. It wasn’t that long ago that Dr….
by: Brittiany Ralls When a person enjoys something you can see that excitement on their face! When they talk about what they care for, it’s as if you know you are about to learn things you never knew. Whether it’s a job, hobby, or someone they can be proud of, everyone has something that really…
Pretty Women Love Cannabis: Meet Keba Richardson by: Veronica Castillo Keba Richardson is a Business Economics with a holistic health, and digital business consulting background. Her brand, Pretty Women Love Cannabis, is an inspiring one. She aims to remove stigmas associated with Cannabis consumption by making it ok to be a woman that loves Cannabis….
by: Veronica Castillo Meet Amir Zendehnam; Amir is the Founder, CEO, and Product Formulator of Spekr CBD, an optimal health and biohacking company with a focus on CBD. Amir, has over 10 years of work experience in every sector of Cannabis supply chain and years of work experience in electoral politics, government legislation and laws,…
Written By: Veronica Castillo San Francisco Bay Area, the birthplace of medical marijuana. Many of the Cannabis strains that we love, originated in California, specifically, The Bay. This area’s major cities and nine counties are Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Strains like: Cherry Kush, BlackGirlMagicOG,…
Written by: Veronica Castillo This week- the focus is California. Rumor has it, 80% of the Cannabis in America comes from California. To that I say, THANK YOU! A huge thank you to the state that has been supplying medicine for decades. To many, Cannabis is California and California is Cannabis. Leafbuyer says that: “the…
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish Cannabis Lawyer Since this month’s issue of Herb-Age is devoted to mothers (of which I am one), I am going to digress, in large part, from my usual subject matter—pertinent legal issues that impact Oklahoma cannabis businesses—and offer some observations about America’s evolving acceptance of motherhood and marijuana, as in…
by James Bridges “I was raised pentacostal. We don’t cut our hair growing up pentacostal.” On a quiet little neighborhood side street I was searching for the address. I couldn’t help but notice all the chunky streets, dead leaves, spring sounds in the distance, then there at the end of a cuddle sack,…
by Amy Lee There is a shift happening in society within the “mom groups” and I support it 100 percent. Emerging from the shadows of social media groups is a force of “new” moms standing tall in who they are and what they stand for unapologetically. These moms aren’t new to society, oh no, they…
by Amy Lee bohooils.com It is easy to substitute the regular coconut oil with an infused coconut oil and create delicious edibles with a low dose, perfect for microdosing. The strain I used was provided by Envie Cannabis Boutique in Tulsa, OK and is Sativa dominant to assist in stimulating my endocannabinoid system. These delicious…
Rayne Graham Hello Everyone! Welcome to the very first Green Oracle. You know ask Abby? Well, this is a little bit like that. I want you, yes, you reading this right now, to ask me your questions. We are talking life questions or cannabis questions. Each month I will choose a few of those questions…
May 2020 by Rayne Graham It’s Blooming in Oklahoma West Coast based Bloom brand is making its way to Tulsa Oklahoma. The company made the announcement on both their main brand Instagram and their Bloom Oklahoma account the last week of April. Known for the Bloom Dart, Bloom One, and Bloom Vape, the company has…
Your May 2020 horoscope and what Cannabis strain will help you get through it! Remember, these are based on your Sun signs! May 2020 by Rayne Graham Aries: You are more sensitive to love and beauty this month dear Aries. Take this time to enjoy everything around you even the tiny things and you will…
by Brittiany Adilas Family is everything for most people. Which is exactly what “Ohana” means, family. It’s not just your immediate family either. It’s all the family that “your family” encompasses. For quite a few mixing Ohana and cannabis has been taboo. But, that wasn’t the case for Alicia Napualani Kamakeeaina Grass. Her love for…
Written By: Brittiany Ralls It’s always exciting for me to get to try a strain that I haven’t had before, especially if it’s from a grow I haven’t tried before, too. When I set out to find some flower from Red Dirt Sungrown the first thing I did was go to their website to…
Written By: Veronica Castillo Travel usually requires the high expenses of food, lodging, and hygiene. The reason that I decided to travel the country the rogue way- to make my money stretch. Of course, my income is generated with Wi-Fi and a laptop, but travel isn’t cheap so, a lot more can go out than…
Written By: Veronica Castillo So, you all know from the previous piece: A Glimpse Into Preparation for Cannabis Rogue Road Life, that I: “I built my house in 2012, sold it in 2016, broke my lease in 2018, and got on the road from the Midwest to the West to start my exploration of…
Written by: Veronica Castillo My love for travel goes back to the ’90s. I was born and raised in Miami, FL with parents that took us (my siblings and I) on local/state vacations. Though never far from home, I was away, and being away made me smile. There was something about living out 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…
Washington state is so green and lush with its snow top mountains, oceans, bays, lakes, and forests. It’s no wonder Seattle is known as Emerald City. This is because the city is filled with greenery all year round, even during winter. The nickname comes from all the green- LITERALLY- because I am also talking-…
Home to black bear, berries, and dope Cannabis, Washington is an amazing place to whale watch, travel by ferry, and be with nature. I live my life on the road but Washington state was a temporary home for a little under a year; it was an interesting experience. Different than Oregon, but not far…
Oregon Grown: here is what you should know about recreational Cannabis is Oregon; Smoking Cannabis/ consuming Cannabis in public, including restaurants, bars, parks, sidewalks, etc., is not allowed. Use in public is a class B felony and can result in a fine of up to $1,000. Possession of up to 1 ounce of cannabis…
Oregon is to me, a hippie loving- Cannabis embracing- vegan haven. It seems that there is food and Cannabis on every corner. Portland is like, home of the food trucks. Driving around Portland means seeing at least 3 food truck courts within a 15 min drive; that’s been my experience. It is definitely a…
