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 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 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 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 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 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? ~ 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 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…
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. 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….
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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 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…
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 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) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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! 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 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 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 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…
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) 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 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…
A LAST PRISONER PROJECT INITIATIVE https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ A TIME TO HEAL Imagine sitting in a cell for years, decades, or even for life, incarcerated for doing the same thing that’s simultaneously netting others millions of dollars. This is the sad reality for the tens of thousands of people, disproportionately people of color, languishing behind bars due…
The Cowboy Cup Cured Resin Cartridge Winners By Carisa Rowe Cured Resin Dried and cured resin is the base extract in a significant number of cannabis concentrates, including vape cartridges. Coveted for its full spectrum experience, cured resin boasts high potencies while keeping valuable terpene profiles intact, resulting in a more complete medicating experience. Resin,…
Progressively Growing By James Bridges A true vertical grow with family orientation. That’s what I had set out to go visit. I wanted nothing more than to feel as if I were around close families during the holidays. I believe I got my wish. Brian Goodwin was practicing pharmacy in Ada, OK with…
Big Houses by Anna Ervin For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of one day having a big family. Those who know me well are probably laughing as they read this (I’ve never been a fan of the idea of having kids), but today we’re not talking about family in the…
Lotus Letters By Kathleen Long-Barker The cat was nowhere to be seen as you gulped down deep shuddering breaths in an attempt to regain yourself from the grips of searing radiating red. Hand comes to chest as you glance about the room. Books shudder in their shelves, fine china shivers behind glass. They do…
I Promise My Story Gets Happier (but it’s ok if that takes some time) by Anna Ervin “I get paid again in three days,” I think to myself as the noises around me condense into a low hum, “and that should be enough to cover bills and groceries, but what about gas? … can’t…
Nice To Catch Up By James Bridges Growing up I often had a lot of “cool” friends. One of my best was considered somewhat of a catch to the many qualified individuals standing in line to be his next girlfriend. I found out the other day that he is now growing cannabis commercially here in…
24-Carat Trajectory by Contracted Writer They say the Snozzberries taste like Snozzberries. Now, I don’t know what a Snozzberrry tastes like, but I do know the Golden Trends Reserve unique 100% glass one gram Snozzberry cartridge is sure to be Golden Trend’s best seller, offering a delectable, quenching flavor profile you can only expect…
Thin Green Line By Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan The difference between Recreational and Medicinal Cannabis is a topic that brings much debate. Personally, I think the only difference is Tax Rate and Accessibility. Some say it’s all Recreational. Others say it’s all Medicinal. I tend to follow the philosophy that to have a healthy smile…
Canadian Cultivator in Oklahoma Committed to Producing only Top Shelf Medicine: Canokie Buds Feminine Divine by Veronica Castillo “It took just diving in and putting myself out there to find out.” From northern Ontario to the southern region of the United States (though, in cannabis, Oklahoma is considered the wild west), Holly Mills with…
Universal Cannabis 101 Endocannabinoid System, cont’d by Jasmine Harvey HERBAGE MAGAZINE The Endocannabinoid System or ECS for short, to your immune system, nervous system and organs. It is the backbone of keeping you regulated within yourself. Due to the legalities of cannabis we are just discovering the many ways our endocannabinoid system works. It is…
The Seed of Life By Brook Miller I am extremely grateful for the Oklahoma cannabis community. I feel forever indebted to the community as a whole. To be writing this today is surreal. For all of us to have a platform to help others because cannabis is beyond me. Cannabis saved my…
Oklahoma’s Fresh Sesh Spots by Anna Ervin What truly sets Oklahoma apart from other cannabis-friendly states, is that SQ 788 was set up to allow cannabis patients to medicate anywhere that cigarette smoke is allowed. Granted, private businesses and establishments may have their own set of rules, creating a bit of uncertainty around where it…
The Source of Santa’s Magic By Carisa Rowe for Herbage Magazine, December 2021 Before you read this article, Google “old school Christmas cards”. Use retro, vintage, or even Victorian as descriptors. In fact, Google “Victorian Christmas cards” because – well, I don’t wanna spoil your trip. When you return from your journey through the Christmas…
Take My Arm By James Bridges If you’ve ever had a spider bite you know the discomfort feeling. It’s somewhere between the itch of a mosquito bite and the deep tingling of an open wound. It’s rather irritating and strange. I discovered such a bite on my arm a couple of weeks ago. Instantly I…
Congratulations to all the winners at The Cowboy Cup @thecowboycup ⠀ ⠀ Take a gander! ⠀ GRAND CHAMPION: ALTVM (pronounced AL-TUM) INDOOR FLOWER 1st: ALTVM: Slapz 2nd: Drip Cultivation: Superboof 3rd: Heavenly Haze: Liberty Haze SUNGROWN 1st: Pharmicated: Lemon Meringue Cake 2nd: Pharmicated: Wedding Cake 3rd: Pott County Boys: Terple 17 SUNGROWN LIGHT ASSIST 1st: High Prairie Farms: Orange…
Going Bananas By James Bridges Everyone noticed. Having a thought is one thing. Acting upon that thought is a completely different experience. Once you are in it, you are in it. The experience… I told her to sit next to me as we rode around on the bus. I wanted to talk about what had…
See You There By Carisa Rowe The Cowboy Cup and Daniel Lewis, founder of the competition, aims to be the nation’s most respected cannabis championship. The two-day event features Oklahoma’s finest cannabis brands competing for a first-place win that earns much respect from consumers and industry players alike. A win at The Cowboy Cup…
Launching Legit Biz In The Wild Wild West of Weed By Carisa Rowe In under two years, Kosmik Brands has launched itself into the stratosphere. Based in Edmond, Kosmik was the first Oklahoma cannabis brand to expand outside of state lines, with operations in Michigan and Nevada. Kosmik Kirk, one of the founding members of…
Anything But Old Timey By Carisa Rowe From Route 62, The Lettuce Bar resembles a modern roadside saloon. Under a shady awning supported by cedar beams and railing sits a quaint covered wagon, intended to let weary travelers know they are invited to stop and sit a spell. The blue, flat-topped storefront is embellished with…
