Herb•age strives to bring you fresh content every month. 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 the trend of bringing cannabis out of the shadows and into the mainstream where it belongs. So, please join us and help us grow with Oklahoma!
by Tab Moura What does it mean to be mindful and present in a year like 2020. We have everything from virtual class, virtual work, virtual yoga, virtual birthday parties… the old advice of “put away the phones and tablets, be present,” is becoming impossible, but being present is more necessary than ever before. Well,…
by Tab Moura What a month this has been! With kids in school, and holidays approaching, time seems to be speeding by. Can you believe it’s already time for Halloween? I don’t know about you, but I have been wracking my brain for how to safely participate in some of our favorite traditions. At the…
by Rayne Graham There is no question at just how popular medical cannabis is in Oklahoma, I mean there are more than 2,200 dispensaries alone. To put that into perspective, there are more medical marijuana dispensaries in this state than there are Mcdonalds and Starbucks combined. With so many brick and mortars, there are…
Cannabis strains that can help achieve weight loss goals by Veronica Castillo “Cannabis causes the munchies” is not all the way true. A lot of people believe that Cannabis leads to automatic munchies but, it’s important to point out that Cannabis can treat us all a little different from one another. Some get no munchies…
Haley Bell – Featured Artist by James Bridges Every month I continue to be amazed by great Oklahoma artists and creators. That alone gives me joy enough to say that my job is pretty awesome. This month I had the opportunity to glance at some art by Haley Bell. With that glance something caught my…
3 Ways Cannabis Can Aid in Weight Loss by Veronica Castillo The NCBI published an article in 2018 on the theory of hemp- CBD in different forms, and its impact on obesity and other health issues. The in-depth analysis stated that CBD has been proven to reduce appetite and well- reduction of appetite is important…
by Rayne Graham You must see Gentry Leach’s breathtaking ethereal art, you are missing out. I am not telling you what to do or anything, but her Instagram is a good place to start and will have you hooked. The first time I was able to glimpse one of her amazing creations I knew that…
by Rayne Graham Intention and Energy are the windows to the human soul. I am sure you have heard it was the eyes, but in my experience, a person’s intentions and energy speak volumes before their mouths ever do. When I was given the opportunity to sit down and chill out with the owners of…
by Brittiany Adilas Hip-hop, rap, rock, pop with Epidemic Outrage you just may get it all. The ability to navigate the musical waters or genres while staying true to who they are sets them apart from those that also fall under several genres of music. Some would say fluidity is the future and if…
by Brittney Graham When it comes to healing, holistic happens to be one of my favorites! Organic, clean, and good for the body, it is hard to beat. This can include natural whole foods, vitamins, physical exercise, stress management techniques, and so much I haven’t discovered. So, when I wanted to learn more about this…
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 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 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 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 Rayne Graham Brian and Amber Hallum, the owners of Higher Health Medical Marijuana Dispensary and H&H processing, have really hit the Oklahoma Cannabis market by storm simply by sticking to their slogan, “Education before Medication.”. With products like Orion tablets and Blossom Canna Capsules, you will quickly come to have the same notion and…
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…
“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 Amy Lee bohooils.com These delicious granola bars are the perfect snack before or after a workout, hiking, boating, or while relaxing at home watching TV. With this super simple recipe you can satisfy all of your munchie cravings, sweet, salty, savory, and crunchy. These bars are loaded with ALL the Omega Fatty Acids, Organic…
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 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 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 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 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,…
Written By: Brittiany Ralls Being a critical thinker, problem-solver, and having excellent communication skills are always great attributes to have in any industry. With such an expanding industry there are a ton of skills that could be utilized in cannabis businesses. Some are more important than others when it comes to different positions that can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Every month Herbage Magazine features a patient. These patients need a break! Moon Pie Inn on the beautiful Shawnee Twin Lakes Easy Street Extracts and US have put our brains together to give one of those patients a break! In-fact, 4 times year we will randomly choose one of those patients that we feature to…
by Kayla Johnson Medical cannabis patients have a unique ability to become advocates of cannabis use, simply by living their lives and sharing how the plant helps them become the best version of themselves they can be. Mattie Badgewell is one of those patients who has shared her story widely, to give people a glimpse…
by Kathy Goff, EdD Companion planting is an inexpensive, planet-friendly long term organic solution to providing natural insecticides and fungicides for your cannabis plants. Marijuana responds to companion planting with more vigorous growth, greater resistance to disease and pests and heavier yields with more essential oil production. Companion planting has a long history going back…
by Kayla Johnson Whether you’ve gotten hitched yourself or have attended the nuptials of a friend or loved one, the culinary highlight of any wedding celebration is the cake, and for good reason; cake is pretty synonymous with a good time. While most gatherings of friends and family are on hold for the foreseeable future,…
Continuing our Journey by Brittney Graham Last month we took a trip into learning about magic mushrooms. See what I did there? This month, we are going to be traveling down the rabbit hole of information on the broader term of Entheogens. Formerly known as psychedelic drugs, Entheogens have come to be much more than…
HOW DOES IT APPLY TO CANNABIS BUSINESSES? by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer1 Prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic, “force majeure” was merely a stock provision placed in most contracts that seldom, if ever, became an issue. Now, the landscape has changed dramatically, and Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses need to be aware of what…
by Brittney Graham Spring is in the air! The birds are chirping, the flowers are budding, and the trees are coming back to life. Actually, everything is coming back to life! With Easter festivities being on a hold with everything going on in the world, I thought it might be nice to celebrate some local…
by Brittney Graham Just because we are staying home this month doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate 420 in some pretty epically green ways. I mean, its 2020 which means the entire month this month is all about the green. What better way to take our minds off some of the more serious things going on…
By Tab Moura In uncertain times, we all begin to look around and consider what matters most to us. Considering the fact that an overwhelming amount of cannabis patients are immunocompromised, Covid-19 is a hot topic among us. What are our priorities and habits when we’re isolated from the outside world more than ever before?…
by Brittney Graham Full spectrum, broad spectrum, and CBD isolate are all phrases that have been plastered on labels that seem to hit me in that face when shopping for CBD. I have to admit, I may have smiled and nodded at first glance, but I had no idea what any of those terms actually…
At this writing we are just entering the month of April 2020. By the time this article is published we will either be right in the middle of the worst of the Covid-19 outbreak for Oklahoma or just on the other side of it. Here are some things to keep in mind. Regardless of what…
by Kayla Johnson Carrot cake is one of those desserts that’s kind of old school, but in an iconic way. This sweet and spiced treat is often a familiar sight at holidays, from Christmas to Easter, and even the Fourth of July. While carrots aren’t typically dessert food on their own, when finely grated, they…
by Brittney Graham The DEA Has Approved Cannabis Research Application It has been 4 years for researchers anticipating the approval of their applications to the Drug Enforcement Administration to grow Marijuana for medical research. Finally, the DEA has announced that they will evaluate 37 applications and also proposed new ruled for the prospective growers that…
