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CONCENTRATE OF THE MONTH
from Oct. 2020 — California Leaf
by Northwest Leaf / Oregon Leaf / Alaska Leaf / Maryland Leaf / California Leaf / Northeast Leaf
NOTORIOUS CBG CRUMBLE
GOODEKIND.COM @GOODEKIND Good hemp can be hard to find. Fortunately, the folks at Goodekind have us covered.
As a woman and minority-owned social enterprise, the California company bills its focus as “creating organically grown and consciously sourced hemp products.” While the volume of hemp-infused products hitting the market continues to rise, one item that truly sets Goodekind apart is their Notorious CBG crumble.
If dabbing a concentrate that contains no THC offers limited appeal, consumers may prefer to ‘top off’ a bowl of Cannabis flower with a generous helping of crumble. In either case, CBG (or cannabigerol) is reputed for its properties in treating inflammation, anxiety and pain.
As a rarer and costlier cannabinoid to manufacture, Goodekind’s retail price of $40 per gram offers a relatively affordable entry point for concentrate heads curious to see what all the CBG fuss is about.
In pre-combustion form, the crumble resembles small rocks one might expect to find in a New Mexico desert. Though they offer a vague aroma of plant matter, the familiar terpene notes expected from a concentrate are absent here. Instead, hints of pepper, ginger and clove bring a sparkling aroma. And while quite delicious, the real magic happens once you set this stuff to flame.
Using a PuffCo Peak at the 450 °F setting, I sampled some Notorious CBG crumble (a fitting tribute to the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg) both with Cannabis flower and on its own.
Dabbed solo, it became difficult to quantify the sensations experienced. Though extremely subtle, the hit did seem to clear the mind and refresh the senses.
Even better was what transpired when this crumble was paired with a bit of local NorCal sativa. When combined, the CBG properties worked in tandem with the THC-rich Cannabis to provide a wonderfully well-rounded and substantial high.
Regardless of how you choose to enjoy this unique Goodekind offering, you can be rest assured all the boxes are checked when it comes to ethics, quality and most importantly, the experience itself.
ORGANICALLY GROWN AND PESTICIDE-FREE $40/G | 81% CBGA | < 0.3% THC
Naturally, the Pumpkin Spice craze has extended to the Cannabis and CBD industries.
HEMPZ® Despite the tumultuous nature of 2020, some things seemed destined to survive all circumstances. Beyond the durability of cockroaches, we can also count on the arrival of Autumn ushering in a dizzying array of products bearing the words ‘pumpkin spice.’
Beyond lattes and baked goods, the popular scent is now also available in candles, air fresheners and a wide array of lotions and creams. For some reason, one can also purchase pumpkin spice hummus, but please don’t. Naturally, the party now extends to the Cannabis and CBD industries as well.
In a crowded sea of potential choices, there’s a lot to like about Hempz® Pumpkin Spice & Vanilla Chai herbal body moisturizer. For one, the California company has been around since 1998, bringing over 20 years of experience to their vast line of hemp seed oil-powered body, hair and face care products.
What makes their key ingredient such a star? While hemp seed oil won’t get you high, it does have some powerful components.
As Hempz® explains, “Nothing hydrates quite like hemp seed. The oil format delivers powerful moisture, vitamin E acts as a natural emollient, and omega fatty acids help strengthen the skin barrier.”
In sampling their Pumpkin Spice & Vanilla Chai moisturizer, I found the scent to be pleasant. This was chiefly thanks to the inclusion of the chai, which balanced out the sweetest notes of the pumpkin spice to create something more aromatically complex and appealing.
As a lotion, the product applied well and I experienced a brief tingling on my forearms after lightly rubbing in a pump or two worth.
Shortly thereafter, the hydrating and soothing properties of this limited edition offering from Hempz® set in as well. If you moisturize regularly, dig what hemp has to offer and feel like welcoming the smells of the season into your home, this is the topical for you.
500ML,17OZ, $19.99 MADE WITH 100% PURE NATURAL HEMP SEED OIL.
HEMPZ.COM | @HEMPZOFFICIAL
