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Legal cannabis, Germany “torches” its dogma!

Legal cannabis, Germany “torches” its dogma!

Legal cannabis, Germany “torches” its dogma!

Things change and even the country where rules organically belong to its DNA is opening to legal cannabis. The news is recent and for some is one of the consequences of the “green” revolution that the world is leading. However, Germans already launched an important medical cannabis production already in 2017, and their goal is to become the leader in the market. One would think that due to the automobile crisis, they are aiming at legal cannabis as an alternative in the market. Anyway, if they decided to take an important step, maybe also ideological, it means that they hold important interest in the sector.

In fact, Germany could become one of the European and world-wide leaders in cannabis production also because they benefit from their economic resources. This will have a significant impact in Europe because it will start a systematic legalisation in many other European countries. Why? Well, who do you think they will export their products to if legal cannabis is not accepted in all the other countries? This means that soon both in Italy and the rest of Europe dogmas will fall down just like it is happening in Germany. We will experience a whole new world where this plant will be “freed” after a century of political and economical obscurantism. Clearly this is possible only because behind legal cannabis there is business, the one that of course enriches and improves the GDP. So let it be if it this business brings back a little bit of freedom so we can appreciate the properties of cannabis for the benefit of everyone.

From heavy industry to marijuana

Legal cannabis, Germany “torches” its dogma!Definitely this won’t be the economic future of Germany, at least not for the time being, given that BMWs are still selling well although less impressively. There in Berlin at the Bundestag people are not sitting back and they know that sooner or later will have to compete with Asians. In the automobile industry they have enjoyed incredible decades but the party is about to be over, also due to the economic crisis. For this reason Germany is opening to “green” businesses and to cannabis in particular, because as we know, it yields more than tomatoes. This fact does not exclude that in the future Germans will become the leaders in the legal cannabis sector, which entails both production and processing. Do you understand why they are so interested in cannabis? Well, because you can make tens of quality products, but also medical and therapeutic ones out of hemp.

We can be sure that Germans will do anything to grow this business and to do it, they will pressure other countries as well so that the market could standardise. In other words, they will do this so that the market could buy the marijuana products made in Germany. So, after having filled us with polluting cars, they will give us so much to smoke to improve our health, our wellness and for the sake of a totally green lifestyle. Right now, this theme is being discussed in Italy as well, maybe after an invitation coming from Berlin, however, what matters is putting bigotry aside, opening the minds, and above all, opening to legal cannabis. This step would bring us back to the past, when hemp was being used to create many products apart from being smoked. This plant can be found in nature just like rosemary and if Earth has given us such a gift, there must be a reason, therefore let’s reap its benefits.

The last wall in Germany is falling

They have been witch-hunting for 50 years in Germany and legislators have tried all they can to fight cannabis. They made mistakes and today they are the first to make up for this ideological and cultural delay. CDU, that is Merkel’s conservative party has always fought against any types of drugs including cannabis but today it has changed its mind. It’s time for a change and what follows is the fall of thousands of taboos that where only in the minds of those who were thinking by stereotypes and never by logic. Anyway, this is a good occasion for Germany given that legal cannabis will take the country to a new more open and tolerant social paradigm.

After all, post-war Germans have been mollified by the guilt of past generations. Now times are mature enough for a change in the mentality, given that a wall fell not even 30 years ago therefore now it’s time to break the one against cannabis. Two different changes that both explain the German modus operandi of “it’s never too late to change rules” and take advantage of them. Numbers are definitely more convincing than ideologies, and the forecasted income is 8 billion Euros within 5 or 6 years. This could explain the German U-turn that does not dislike money at all.

Why business doesn’t sleep

Those who know history know that cannabis was banned from businesses because it was out of control and everyone could harvest it, therefore it wasn’t a good thing. Today businesses are devoting themselves to legal cannabis, obviously produced industrially. This will certainly bring benefits for independent producers and small local businesses, but it is an unavoidable side effect. The colour of money is green and with cannabis this acquires even more authenticity, especially when entire governments take over to help human and economic progress, which is the main engine.

Definitely Germany will be the watershed that will open the doors to legal cannabis. It doesn’t matter that it does so for its own interests, what matters is that hopefully this will rehabilitate the plant and commercialise it as the miracle it’s always been. Hopefully discrimination and non-sense criminalisation against cannabis will come to and end and money will be made out of it. In the end every conquest does not come for free or is not granted, however this time we can be sure that everything will be alright and finally we will se the Chancellor smoking a little!

Therapeutic cannabis for cats and dogs, when and why using it

Therapeutic cannabis for cats and dogs, when and why using it

Therapeutic cannabis for cats and dogs, when and why using it

If you are wondering whether this is a joke we are going to tell you that it isn’t, instead, therapeutic cannabis for cats and dogs is a real thing. First of all, let’s go through an overview to see what we are talking about when we refer to therapeutic cannabis. In this case we talk about CBD oil, precisely an absolutely legal product that is practically innocuous. In fact, CBD oil for therapeutic use, in this case for our furry friends, doesn’t contain more than 0.3% of THC. Thus this is legal in Italy and other European countries where it is marketed without any problems. In other words, CBD is the acronym of cannabidiol, that is, one of the main components of hemp. This, opposite to tetrahydrocannabinol, has no psychoactive side effects.

Indeed, therapeutic cannabis for cats and dogs in the form of CBD oil, constitutes a good system to improve the relationship with pets. This is mainly because it can ease their discomfort, fears and stress. We should not forget that these are pets only because we choose them to be, but in reality their nature is different. Of course, before doing any experiment on animals, the positive effects of CBD oil have been tested on humans. For once we have been the guinea pigs for our pets and this aspect has its ethical-moral sides!

The CBD oil for dogs

The dog is our quintessential best friend, it has always been therefore we take good care of him and we make sure he’s got everything he needs. Therapeutic cannabis for cats, dogs and pets can help our furry friends in many ways. For example, have you ever thought how stressful loud music or fireworks can be for our dogs? Tolerating such levels of decibels for a dog means being scared, nervous and stressed. With CBD extract this fears can disappear or drastically improve.

Obviously we are not talking about “drugging” or sedating the dog so as not to make him “suffer” but simply helping him ease his tensions. Clearly with extracts and products of this type the problem is solved and this finding has already been proved, even if it is still on trial phase. In order to understand the phenomenon it’s important to know that dogs go haywire during noisy fireworks shows. Unfortunately, veterinary clinics go haywire as well, and problems increase as a consequence of fireworks or excessive party noises. Research in this field is still ongoing and it will still take some time before a final conclusion. However, so far proofs tell us that CBD oil can reduce the stress of our dogs, improving the quality of their lives. What’s certain is that CBD activates with the endocannabinoid system (ESC) without bonding with CB1 and CB2 receptors such as THC, and producing many positive effects for our pets.

When to use CBD oil for the cat

The cat isn’t an easy animal: we consider it as a pet but actually it isn’t even if more often than not we find it on our couch. The cat is an independent animal with a free spirit, even if sometimes there are exceptionally lazy cats that are not keen on “wild” life outside. Therapeutic cannabis for cats and dogs is obviously an option and represents a good method to make the cat less aggressive. This doesn’t mean changing his nature but simply easing his not-so-gentle feline side that is a trait that not all cats feature. Some cats are docile, lazy and inactive, while others are often a problem to keep calm, especially when they are at home.

Anyway, there are other important reasons why cannabis could be used, for example when cats suffer from anxiety, stress or inflammation. Another issue that could be eased is for example the lack of appetite, something that can be found in many domestic cats. These particular issues can be improved and in many cases solved with CBD oil. There are also other serious conditions such as arthritis, pancreatitis, asthma, or gastro-intestinal diseases and many cats get sick due to food, with consequences that can lead to very strong and agonizing pain. By using CBD oil this pain can be eased by ensuring a less painful and easier life to our cat.

Where can I find CBD oil and how to dose it

We finally reached the classic question that interests those who have reached this point while reading. The first thing that we suggest is to speak to your vet about this theme, as many specialists suggest this solution often. Therapeutic cannabis for cats and dogs is anyway easily available. Cannabis shops or stores that sell products from hemp usually also offer its extracts. Dosing depends on the size of the animal and ranges from 0,1 to 0,5 mg of CBD per kg of the animal.

Once you get the green light from the vet, unless he suggested this therapy first, you can feed the pet with the oil, while respecting the suggested dose and noting down any possible adverse reactions in the animal, especially during the first doses. If you don’t notice any unusual behaviour, then it means that the dog or cat tolerates it perfectly. At this point the journey will begin and it will significantly improve the quality of life of your pets and as a result your relationship with them. Of course we are talking about a careful and controlled dosage of cannabis-based quality products of quality.

To conclude, therapeutic cannabis for cats and dogs is an evolution that is in line with ethical and moral standards, and we will do a good thing for them and us by avoiding useless suffering for our pets and above all by solving their health problems!

The quality of marijuana, how to check

The quality of marijuana, how to check

The quality of marijuana, how to check

For now labels such as the ones used for other products (DOP or DOC) do not exist for describing the quality of marijuana, which however is important to know for consumers. No matter how strange it may sound, among the cannabis consumers there are people who demand with good reason the quality of the product. This is because of course marijuana is not the same everywhere and it varies depending on the type of plant, the country of origin, the climate etc. This creates differences that sometimes are quite substantial and that can be immediately be spotted by the habitual consumer. Below we will discover how to distinguish good from bad quality of marijuana.

Check the shape and the appearance

It is good practice to pay attention to what you are buying, therefore check that there are neither branches nor seeds coming with the marijuana. Apart from increasing its weight and automatically the cost, the quality of marijuana will definitely be low and the flavour will be pungent. Check that there are nice green flowers and that the colour tends to a greenish one rather than brown.

If the color is dark and towards brown, it means that the quality is bad. Check also the color of the crystals, that is, the parts where the THC is mostly concentrated: the more these are present the better the quality. Mind though that the crystals need to be opaque rather than transparent because otherwise it means that they are not completely developed and the quality will be lower.

Smell it

The smell of quality marijuana is intense and you feel it very clearly. The stronger and more pleasant it is, the better the marijuana will be and more intense the pleasure in smoking it. You will perceive its quality even from your nose if you are an habitual consumer, and this makes it all easier.

If the smell is neither intense nor pleasant, close to the smell of grass or mould, please avoid it at all costs. It is definitely marijuana of the worst quality and won’t five any pleasure in smoking it. The bad smell indicates cheap production or bad drying; in any case it does not bring any quality.

Density and humidity

These are two methods that allow a good evaluation of the quality of marijuana. Its density, for example when you roll a joint, should not allow it to become too compact, otherwise it is difficult to smoke it. It has to be homogeneous without becoming a unique thing because otherwise it means that it hasn’t been dried or sieved well.

In terms of humidity, it’s important to pay attention because it is needed. However, a high level of humidity will significantly compromise the quality of marijuana and might mean that a part of it will go bad in a short time.

These are the main methods to assess the quality of marijuana, or at least they are the ones that you can use when you are buying it. In any case, they are easy and they give you the chance to assess the quality straight away, and with a little bit of care you will be able to buy and smoke only quality marijuana. This way you will avoid products with an awful taste and that do not bring any pleasure.

How to get rid of the smell of weed, the five easiest tricks

How to get rid of the smell of weed, the five easiest tricks

How to get rid of the smell of weed, the five easiest tricks

Imagine you are at home with friends smoking a nice joint and you have no idea how to get rid of its smell. This is a recurring situation, and whether you are with your friends or not, the smell is there after you smoke. For this reason it’s important to be ready and have good solutions at hand. Of course this is a problem only if you live with parents who don’t exactly share the same lifestyle. Anyway, even if you take a break when no one is at home you need to know how to get rid of the smell of weed.

There are simple solutions that you can choose and most of the times they are small tricks that remove the smell from the room. Of course, needless to say, the first thing is opening the windows to let some air in. However this solution solves the problem only partially.

Let’s see how to deal with the issue.

  1. Spiritual solution…
    Have some incense at hand, those that make your lungs numb and give a nice olfactory pleasure. Incense has a strong scent able to cover many types of smell, even the toughest ones. Your mum will be pleasantly impressed and will definitely ask you the reason for the incense. At that point talk about meditation and that will do.
  2. Cinema solution…
    Maybe you smoke a joint while watching a movie and having some popcorns. Popcorns have a particular smell when cooked, strong enough to cover the smell of weed. Maybe try to burn a small portion so that the smell will cover even more. Of course have a beer with them!
  3. Caffeine solution…
    The smell of coffee is simply heavenly: it charms and drags you, and above all is able to remove the smell of weed in a very pleasant way. In this case use the moka, the classic espresso coffee machine and make some good coffee. The smell will mix with the one of weed. Besides this, buy some ground coffee or coffee beans and toast them in a pan. The smell will completely cover the one of weed.
  4. Vinegar solution…
    We know that vinegar is an effective smell-catcher, in fact it is placed in the fridge being off to remove bad smell. To remove the smell of weed, putting it in a glass and waiting for the smell to go away is not enough, therefore put it in a pan and warm it up. The steam will create a strong sour smell that in few seconds will remove any other smell or scent. The problem will be justifying it at home.
  5. Perfumed solution…
    Definitely this is the least demanding solution: using an air freshener or spraying perfume at home in large quantities. It is a good solution but it has its downsides because you need to spray a lot and it is not sure that it will remove the smell of weed completely. Even more, we are talking about chemicals so be careful not to abuse.

So, these are some of the solutions to remove the smell of weed from your house, but among all of them we would suggest to go for the incense one. Yes, it’s a little “zen” but it does the trick.

Let us know which methods you use apart from these ones.

The cannabis market, swinging across prices and quality

The cannabis market, swinging across prices and quality

The cannabis market, swinging across prices and quality

Considering the available data, the volatile situation of the prices in the cannabis market makes us question its quality. In some cases the product, depending on the different regions and countries, has suffered periods of dramatic increase of demand and others of sharp decline. The relevant factor to take into account though is the quality, in fact, regardless of the market price going down in some periods, the demand was static or in decline.

This fact can only be explained with a simple word: quality. The quality of the flowers produced at the end of spring was of low quality and consequently they did not attract the market. From this finding we can understand that yes, the market wants the product, but not at all costs and prefers high quality cannabis. We can assume that a cannabis market in decline that overlooks its quality won’t work and this is definitely good news.

The future of cannabis

The sector will obviously grow a lot in the next years together with the interest of consumers and sellers. The dealers will work as amplifiers of the market and the new openings of coffee shops will fuel the demand, which will definitely focus on quality for the right price, without any competition against low quality products. This is a positive thing given that if demand is higher for quality products, then any bearish competition will be destroyed.

All we can expect from the cannabis market that is currently evolving, is only a constant growth with thousands of new shops in the world, This is a positive sign for the sector that will benefit of the increasing popularity among the non-consumers who will become potential clients. We can also expect governments to favour this change as they will see the promoting the sector as an opportunity of economic growth. Just as cannabis has been banned in the past, in the future it will go back to being a product just like many others with a market regulated by clear and punitive laws.

Investing in the cannabis market

We wrote about this in other occasions, investing in cannabis today means investing in the future and feeling like Bill Gates in the Seventies. There is a whole world to build in this sector and for sure the first “builders” will be the ones taking the biggest advantages. We are clearly talking about the legal market, which hopefully will replace the illegal one with all the imaginable social advantages it entails. There are really many possibilities and it is nor impossible nor complex seizing them, even more if you are a consumer.

After the slowdown in august, the stocks of the major companies linked to cannabis have started again with great gains, something that indicates that the market welcomes the product, the stock market supports it, and investors can count on its future growth without problems. Of course when we say “investing” we do not necessarily mean in the stock market, although you can support the cannabis market and make money also this way!

Homemade hashis, simple solutions

Homemade hashis, simple solutions

Homemade hashis, simple solutions

I wonder how many people thought of it but don’t know how to, so below let’s see how to make homemade hashish. It is worth mentioning that hashish is obtained by a cannabis extract produced by the separation of the plant’s trichomes. To make it easier, trichomes are particles with crystalline appearance that are secreted by the plant of marijuana; by the flowers in particular. By doing so, we can obtain particles “loaded” with cannabinoids and qualitatively superior.

Hashish will be obtained by separating the trichomes from every section of the plant, leaves, branches and flowers, that will have to be warmed up to be compressed in small loaves of cannabis concentrate. This will help us understand better how to use the various methods to obtain homemade hashish easily and without the need of specific tools.

Rubbing with bare hands

It is definitely the easiest and most rudimentary method to produce homemade hashish, a system still very spread in India and Nepal. It is also worth mentioning that this solution, though simple, takes time and has a not so great performance. Let’s see how to proceed.

What you will need:

  • Tops of un-dried cannabis; do not use the discarded dried tops.
  • Clean hands.

The steps:

  1. Wash your hands well with enough water so as to remove any remaining soap and other chemical substances.
  2. Take the cannabis tops and remove leaves and stems.
  3. Put the tops in your hands and roll them gently following circular movements. Avoid putting too much pressure so as not to retain the plant residue.
  4. While rubbing, you will start seeing a layer of dark resin on your palms. This is called charas, a type of hashish obtained with fresh inflorescences. Remove this resin from your hands and put it on a clean surface, then knead it to obtain little balls of hashish and then loaves.

Dry sieving

With this method you can obtain homemade hashish with common tools. You will need to sieve the residue of cannabis with a net web to obtain a superior kief. For a better result we suggest to freeze the plant in an hermetic bag for at least a night. By doing this the trichomes will separate more easily from the plant.

What you will need:

  • Residues of cannabis
  • A frame for screen printing with very fine texture
  • Baking paper
  • A credit card

The steps:

  1. Place a sheet of baking paper larger than the frame on the table and put the frame on top.
  2. Put the cannabis residues on the frame, possibly in the central part, chopping potential large pieces.
  3. Spread the residues gently over the frame, so that the trichomes get separated from the plant. By removing the residues, these will pass through the frame and the powder will create a layer of kief.
  4. Perform this step by moving the residues on the surfaces of the frame until the kief represents the 10-20% of the residues. Usually for 100g of residues you can obtain 10g of pure kief.
  5. Once you finish sieving the residues, you will have to proceed with the credit card to collect the kief in the middle of the baking paper creating a pile of powder. Press it to make it compact so as to obtain a unique piece of hashish.

These methods are simple and effective and allow you to obtain homemade hashish without too much struggle and with common tools.

Try and let us know ????