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Cake Boss Review
Cake Boss by Full Power Cannabis Reviewed by: Hopper Written by: Pamela Jayne “This super tight, frosty nugget is fully draped in trichomes and shines like a disco ball. It has very beautiful coloring, with different shades of greens and purples, from light to dark, and is nicely accented by red pistils […]
The Chronisseur
By Pamela Jayne 12 years and 1300 miles ago, before dabs existed and the idea of legally growing and using cannabis in Oklahoma was inconceivable, The Chronisseur debuted in Nug Magazine, a west coast cannabis lifestyle publication. At the time, Hopper was the founder of a referral-only medical cannabis collective in his hometown, San Diego, […]
A Face of a Million Faces
By Michael Kinney Trying to pin Andrew Martin down on a simple answer can seem like trying to drink water out of a thimble. The co-founder of Sherweed Forest admits it is a problem, especially when trying to explain what his company is. Martin sees what Sherweed Forest is, but also what it can become. […]
The Budtender Diaries- Empower Through Education
by Anna Ervin “Hi there! I just read your article in the newest edition of Herbage and it really made a lot of sense! We were wondering if you might have some insight for us as a producer/cultivator on how to better reach and connect with budtenders. We have had some ideas like […]
Anandamide
THC’s endocannabinoid counterpart by Kevin Ferdowsian, JD Kevin is an attorney, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and homeopathic practitioner. Kevin graduated from Duke University and OCU law, and lives with his wife Anna and two children, Ivan and Arthur. Because cannabis sativa contains more than .3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it is classified as a schedule I – status […]
Tarostrology | Aries Season
March 21 – April 19, 2022 by Anna Ervin Welcome to my favorite season of the year, Aries season. Every March, whether the sun comes out or not, I crawl out of my winter slumber and come alive once again. The cards I pulled for my own placements this cycle seemed to carry an overall […]
Has Nature’s Key Cracked the Code?
Has Nature’s Key Cracked the Code? By Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate As a Caregiver for my pediatric child on the Autism Spectrum, I reach for Nature’s Key gummies every morning because I have come to rely on the consistency of their ratioed products. I understand that as we progress through our cannabis as medicine journey, […]
Freedom Flower
Freedom Flower By Chet Tucker After some discussions with Herbage on transitioning into a new column, we agreed that an open column around the freedom fight for our basic rights to cultivate and choice to medicate was a win-win. The column will sweep over a broad range of topics concerning the reversal of the century-long […]
The Full Spectrum Difference
The Full Spectrum Difference by Brett Hicks The year is 2022 and the cannabis industry in Oklahoma is almost 4 years old. Described by many as the wild west, it has been a learning experience for even those well versed in the legal cannabis space. During its second year of existence, our industry faced the […]
Triggers To Success In A Saturated Market White Barn Bud Ranch
Triggers To Success In A Saturated Market White Barn Bud Ranch by James Bridges The Oklahoma cannabis market has openly worn the title “Wild West of Weed” for a few years now. Thousands of prospective entrepreneurs and marijuana advocates alike have rushed to the red dirt plains of this historically boom or bust state to […]
Strain Of The Month Grape Biscotti – Mowdy Farms
Strain Of The Month Grape Biscotti – Mowdy Farms By James Bridges I may catch a ton of heat for this statement, but one of my least favorite strains is Girl Scout Cookies. So when I was asked to give a few nuggs a whirl and I noticed that scent we all love or “hate”, […]
Hiring: Advertising Sales Account Executive
Advertising Sales Account Executive Herbage Magazine Remote Full-time, Contract Job details Job Type Full-time Contract Qualifications High school or equivalent (Preferred) Full Job Description Sell what you love. For us and over 150,000 audience members that is Herbage! Join the Sales team and you’ll build the relationships that help grow our cannabis community as well […]
What is Living Soil? Meet Comanche Compost Co.
What is Living Soil? Meet Comanche Compost Co. by Sage Howell Hello, I am Sage Howell, a Technical Director with Comanche Compost Co. I come from generational farming dating back to the dust bowl. I have been a commercial hydroponic operations specialist for vertical food farms, an organic certified agronomist, and cannabis cultivation consultant for […]
Vetmaps
Vetmaps by Anna Ervin Vetmaps, an initiative established by James Ladabouche of Midwest City, is an organization seeking to bring veterans and dispensaries together by working to ensure that Oklahoma veterans have access to a medical marijuana card. Once Vetmaps is launched, the platform will list dispensaries that are veteran-friendly, including discounts and incentives on […]
Validation station
Validation station By Kathy Long-Barker Let’s talk about the side of cannabis that isn’t as widely known. The anxiety ridden mind bending side. Many look at me funny when I tell them that possibility even exists. “Man, I wish I had your tolerance, that’s what everyone wants!” Then I watch their faces fall into uncomfortable […]
Busy Work
Busy Work By Carisa Rowe The art of dialing in your mind and body to chase your thoughts to their inevitable ends. We meditate, we make art, we garden, we dance, we run… We run after the void, seeking the end of understanding or to quiet the noise so that we can feel the static […]
Universal Cannabis 101: Entourage Effect
Universal Cannabis 101 Entourage Effect by Jasmine Harvey HERBAGE MAGAZINE Let’s dive into how the Entourage Effect works! The Entourage Effect is a combination of all compounds and chemicals found in the cannabis sativa plant. The cannabis sativa plant is vast in her ways with hundreds of different compounds, cannabinoids and terpenes. With this, they […]
Hopper
We are excited to announce that Hopper has joined the Herbage family. He recently relocated to Oklahoma from his native California to start a family and continue his cannabis career which has spanned 30 years and includes nearly all facets of the industry-Growing, music, solventless extractions, media (print and radio), founding and running […]
The Budtender Diaries– An Introduction
The Budtender Diaries– An Introduction by Anna Ervin It wasn’t until I gained firsthand experience in a dispensary that I realized the weight of the responsibility that the role of a budtender carries. I hear about a lot of people diving into the entry-level position because they see it as the easiest way to get […]
Lotus Letters: Mysterious ways
Lotus Letters Mysterious ways By Kathy Long-Barker Before you towers the most mind numbing physical conjuration of terror, your own personal brand brand of fear. It cackles dark inky tendrils, certain of your demise to come. Much to the nightmarish consciousness’s dismay, you simply shrug at it and wait for it to do whatever it […]
Tasty Farms Tulsa: Delicious, Ethical, Sustainably Life Changing
Tasty Farms Tulsa: Delicious, Ethical, Sustainably Life Changing By Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate The Tasty Farms family asks, “What happens when you need a natural medicinal option but can’t or don’t want to smoke CBD or medical marijuana?” Tasty Farms understands in a very personal way that for some, combustible consumption just isn’t an option, […]
The Feminine Divine, Healing with Plants and Crystals: Utopic Vibes
The Feminine Divine, Healing with Plants and Crystals: Utopic Vibes by Veronica Castillo Both recognized as “alternative medicine” (which is crazy because both are natural, coming directly from earth; whereas man made lab pills are considered actual medicine), cannabis and crystals are utilized and consumed for multiple healing reasons: mind, body, and soul. In the […]
Merged Creation: Bud, Sweat & Tears
Merged Creation Bud, Sweat & Tears By James Bridges “A lot of who and how I am today is because of my upbringing and living on a farm.” Jason was speaking about his upbringing. A foundation of experience that would one day catapult both Jason and Avis to coming ever so closely to that […]
Big Mike
Big Mike By James Bridges Mike Bennett, AKA Big Mike, served 21 years in the military. 10 years in the Marines, and 11 years in the army to be exact. He himself would tell you that he was “pretty damn good at it”. Big Mike was injured in 2012 while in Afghanistan. He was on […]
Down & Dirty with Comanche Compost
Down & Dirty with Comanche Compost By James Bridges I was reminded of the Legendary Comanche Chief, Quahna Parker. The Comanche Chief is forever anchored to the rugged land in both family name and in legend in Parker County, Texas. and found a prop Parker County, TX is the very ground where the Comanche […]
2022 Medical Marijuana Legislation in Oklahoma What bills will become law and how will it change the industry?
2022 Medical Marijuana Legislation in Oklahoma What bills will become law and how will it change the industry? ~ By Felina N. Rivera, Attorney Every year, Oklahoma legislators propose bills for our state congress to consider in hopes of creating new laws. Since the passage of State Question 788 in 2018, hundreds of bills have […]
PTSD & Cannabis
PTSD & Cannabis Written by Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D. CTC Award-Winning Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner Photos Courtesy of Full Moon Farms, Humboldt County CA Post Traumatic Anxiety Disorder, or PTSD, is a devastating and life-altering disorder that can develop following a traumatic event. Those who do suffer from it are trapped in that […]
The Cannxiety Chronicles Part 2…
Uncle Chuck’s Conversations on Cannabis by Charles Duncan The Cannxiety Chronicles Part 2… Welcome back my friends. Welcome to 2022. Anxiety will be on the menu. So, in a small attempt to help those already experiencing Anxiety symptoms […]
Acceptance.
Acceptance. By James Bridges I had no idea of the extremely high speeds in which this vessel would achieve. I strapped in and looked forward to what I assumed would be one of the most important rides of my existence. “All aboard!” Comes from a faint voice in the distance. There’s a tunnel of sorts. […]
Half Baked Oats
by Anna Ervin
Tarostrology: February 15 – March 15, 2022
Tarostrology February 15 – March 15, 2022 by Anna Ervin The universe never fails to amaze me. Though I have pulled these cards for February 15th through March 15th, I am presently sitting underneath an Aquarius new moon. I can already see how some of the cards I’ve pulled here today might relate to everything […]
Southern Hospitality: About The February Cover
Southern Hospitality About The Cover By James Bridges One could swim in the essence of cozy satisfaction felt in the room. It was late and I needed to experience something ‘different’. I found my way into a smoke lounge in Norman. While admiring the room as I settled into the oversized velvet sofa I was […]
Strain of Month – Dear James
Dear James, It’s me from the future. Before you go on a wild goose chase for some of the best medicine, please consider the possibility of me communicating in this very unusual fashion. About two weeks ago you were on a mission to find seeds for a fellow enthusiast. While on this journey you picked […]
The Cannxiety Chronicles – Part 1
The Cannxiety Chronicles Part 1 By Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan When I mention that I teach weed, the common reply I hear is, “What’s there to teach? You get high”. As an advocate, this is frustrating. Treating cannabis like a weekend party drug ignores thousands of years of history and millions of personal testimonials. Instead […]
How I Overcame My Fear of Terpinolene (and my fear in the process)
How I Overcame My Fear of Terpinolene (and my fear in the process) by Anna Ervin It’s no secret that the terpene profile is an important factor to consider when shopping for cannabis. This data offers patients a deeper look at the aroma, flavor, and experience that each strain might offer, especially in conjunction with […]
War Party: Battles from the Field
War Party Battles from the Field By Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan Most of my articles in Herbage Magazine are opinion pieces or basic cannabis education. But once in a while I get to do a company profile. Especially when the boss asks you to do one. In reality, I enjoy doing them as they […]
Universal Cannabis 101 CB1&2 Receptors
Universal Cannabis 101 CB1&2 Receptors by Jasmine Harvey The Endocannabinoid System or ECS for short, is the backbone of keeping you regulated within yourself. Our CB1 and CB2 receptors play a major part in delivering your cannabinoids to the right locations. Just like our ECS, our CB1 & CB2 receptors occur naturally in mammals. They […]
Lotus Letters – “ITS TIME”
Lotus Letters By Kathy Long-Barker Reach for your stars “ITS TIME” You jolt a bit, opening your eyes after hearing the strange voice. You were certain it was real. Blinking once or twice you find the hour is early, still. But how could you retire again after such a proclamation? Maybe a bit of light […]
Take Me To The Candy Shop
Take Me To The Candy Shop By James Bridges “It feels like a dream. It’s honestly something I would have never expected.” If you have ever had the opportunity to visit one of my personal favorite shops in town, Sage Wellness in Oklahoma city, then you must have experienced the smile that comes from the […]
GOT YOUR SIX By Michael Kinney Adam Grover knows what it means to live in some dark places. After doing eight years in the United States Marine Corps and returning to the real world, he often found himself delving into some scary thoughts and feelings. Nothing Grover tried helped him until he discovered medicinal […]
Sowing The Seed – Pt. 14
Sowing The Seed by Chet Tucker In our last edition, we covered the primary consumption method of cannabis which is rolling and smoking it. Though we didn’t cover “smoking” via vaping cannabis (using vape cartridges), we will roll back into the other inhalation method in next month’s article. This round we will cover the […]
The Devil Went Down to Ardmore; a Patient’s Story of Resilience Despite the Odds
The Devil Went Down to Ardmore; a Patient’s Story of Resilience Despite the Odds By Jessi Lane Amelia is a compassionate woman who gives everything she’s got to the cause. She cares deeply about people and shares her cannabis as medicine knowledge with those in need. At her age she has lived more lives than […]
FREE ENTERPRISE REIGNS IN OKLAHOMA’S MMJ SYSTEM!
FREE ENTERPRISE REIGNS IN OKLAHOMA’S MMJ SYSTEM! by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer1 1 Information contained herein provides general information related to the law and does not provide legal advice. It is recommended that readers consult their personal lawyer if they want legal advice. No attorney-client or confidential relationship exists or is formed between […]
Tarostrology: Tarot for the Signs
Tarostrology Tarot for the Signs by Anna Ervin Welcome to 2022! Congratulations, you’ve survived another year around the sun. While the astrological new year doesn’t happen until March 21st, I thought we’d kick off 2022 with a fun new feature for our tarot and astrology lovers. Because I’ve only just begun to dip my toes […]
New Year Numerology
New Year Numerology by Anna Ervin BOOK TAROT FOR YOUR EVENT CONTACT Cannabanana ON INSTAGRAM One year ago I wrote an article titled “building foundations,” which explored the overall theme for the years 2020 and 2021, according to a practice called numerology. Numerology is the belief that the numbers 1-9 each embody their own unique vibrational […]
Rose: January 2022 Cover
Rose by James Bridges It was late and I needed to go to sleep. I couldn’t allow my mind to settle, so I scrolled… Sticking out for me to push play was a look of passion as someone was recording themselves while driving. “I don’t know if this is weird, but it’s really impromptu.” I […]
“Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV‐2 and the Emerging Variants”
Chip Paul @chip_paul_ecs Forensic Researcher of The Endocannabinoid System “God has always provided “the cures”. The cures are in nature. It is only our lack of knowledge that keeps us from these cures” A new study published in the Journal of Natural Products is causing a stir in the cannabis world. The study, entitled “Cannabinoids Block […]
Translation – (Strain of the Month)
Translation – (Strain of the Month) By James Bridges Clanging of mind monkeys play in the background. I wanted to focus on what was in front of me. Clang’, clang’ away monkeys… In an instant my perspective on life had changed the night before. The level of balance achieved could not be verbally explained without […]
The Gaffney
The Gaffney By Michael Kinney From 2015-20 one of the hottest television shows was “Empire,” the fictional drama focused on the Lyon family, which had started from the ground up to build an empire in the music industry. While the show featured banging music and eye-catching fashion, the core of the show was about a […]