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Oregon Leaf sits down to chat medical Cannabis research & innovation with Dr. Rachel Knox, center, and her parents, Dr. Janice Knox & Dr. David Knox.

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Photo by Daniel Berman The Knox Family of medical doctors were gracious enough to stop by the Oregon Leaf office for a photoshoot and interview last month, where this beautiful painting by Arizona artist Kyllan Maney @KyllanManey helped set the scene. See our interview with Dr. Rachel Knox on pg. 48 and learn more about how the medical profession is interacting with advancing Cannabis science.

Editor’s Note Thanks for picking up the first Health Issue of Oregon Leaf!

Health is wealth as the saying goes, and Cannabis plays a big role in the modern healthcare paradigm. From topicals to pain relief, cancer treatments to stress relieving dabs at the end of a work day, Cannabis can help in many ways.

The most powerful part about this medicine is the fact that it is a plant. As big corporations and pharmaceutical manufacturers begin wading into the industry with billions of dollars, we can protect and preserve by growing our own.

This is the most powerful thing we can do as Cannabis patients and consumers.

Even as how we buy and use the plant changes, we can have our own in the yard, closet or garage.

Holistic and practical, gardening for health is the truest form of wealth.

By replacing half the medicine cabinet with Cannabis, we discover the true power we have waiting in a pot of dirt.

So as you enjoy the new year and plan your resolutions, I encourage you to try growing your own Cannabis this year. Take your healthcare into your own hands, and connect with the plant that provides for us all.

I promise you won’t regret it!

Thanks for reading and sharing the Leaf, and happy gardening in 2019!

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AS YOU ENJOY THE NEW YEAR AND PLAN YOUR RESOLUTIONS, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TRY GROWING YOUR OWN CANNABIS THIS YEAR.

Corrections In our last Patient Profile, we mistakenly listed Sue Carlton as having spoken on the Art of CBD. In fact, Carlton spoke at this first-time event produced

by Mss Oregon and held at The Flight Lounge. Keep an eye out for a more in-depth piece on the Art of CBD with Mss Oregon in an upcoming edition.

Requests for correction may be sent to nwleaf@gmail.com

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Pot Perfume Hits Oregon Market

Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Sales Hit $96 Million

WHAT’S BEING CALLED THE FIRST ever cannabis infused fragrance is now for sale in Oregon.

Imeon is available in-store only at OLO Fragrance in Portland, reports WKRN. OLO teamed with vape pen company Quill on the project.

The base for the fragrance is the Purple Hindu Kush strain of cannabis. Lemon, tobacco, and frankincense are also used.

Imeon is described as “elegant, woodsy and warm.” It has no THC, meaning it won’t get you high. The price is the only high involved; it costs $95 a bottle.

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MARYLAND’S MEDICAL CANNABIS industry brought in $96.3 million in sales during its first year, reports The Baltimore Sun. Between 250 and 350 patients a day are applying to be certified by the state for medical marijuana. Nearly 52,000 patients bought 730,000 individual products from licensed dispensaries across Maryland since sales became legal in December 2017.

First-year sales more than doubled one industry expert’s earlier forecast of $46 million.

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MICHIGAN CANNABIS USERS are adjusting to the reality of the situation, and they have little choice. It’s written right into the new state law legalizing cannabis.

A section of the “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act” explains that employers are still allowed to screen and dismiss employees and applicants for cannabis use.

“This act does not prohibit an employer from disciplining an employee for violation of a workplace drug policy or for working while under the influence of marihuana,” the Act reads. “This act does not prevent an employer from refusing to hire, discharging, disciplining, or otherwise taking an adverse employment action against a person with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of that person’s violation of a workplace drug policy or because that person was working while under the influence of marihuana.”

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AW, MAN. DID OREGON GROW TOO MUCH WEED AGAIN? AFTER A BUMPER CANNABIS CROP IN 2017 SENT WEED prices plummeting in Oregon, some farmers were put out of business.

Guess what? This year’s crop looks to be even bigger.

The 2018 harvest increased by five percent over 2017’s, according to economist Beau Whitney of New Frontier Data. The increase came from new growers joining an already crowded industry, he said, reports Willamette Week.

Wholesale cannabis prices fell about 50 percent last year, according to New Frontier. The tough market isn’t just challenging for legal growers, according to Whitney. It could also run black market growers into the ground, as consumers access cheap legal weed.

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Cannabis Pesticide Contamination Worries Oregon Farmers OREGON FARMERS WITH CANNABIS-GROWING neighbors are increasingly concerned about pesticide drift, reports the Capital Press.

Due to the state’s pesticide testing requirements for cannabis, growers of more conventional crops worry about getting blamed for contamination that renders cannabis unfit for sale.

“I have neighbors growing marijuana, therefore I’m thinking about it,” said Tim Winn, a farmer in Benton County. Neighboring cannabis farmers have asked Winn about the possible source of contamination after their product tested positive for banned pesticides, he said.

While Oregon allows pot farmers to use a few biopesticides, detection of conventional chemical pesticides will disqualify a crop from the commercial market.

The best solution would be for neighboring farmers to work out problems amongst themselves, such as agreeing to plant buffer crops between their fields, said Tracey Liskey, a Klamath Falls farmer. “Do we want the state telling us what we can grow and what we can’t?” Liskey asked.

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Connecticut Approves 9 More MMJ Dispensaries Connecticut has approved nine more medical cannabis dispensaries, doubling the number of shops in the state, reports the Associated Press.

The state’s program has been “thoughtfully expanded” to 18 licensed dispensaries since its launch in 2012, according to Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull. The department received a total of 73 applications this year.

There are more than 30,000 approved medical marijuana patients in Connecticut, according to officials. Thirty-one medical conditions currently qualify adult patients for cannabis.

Democratic Governor-elect, Ned Lamont, said he expects recreational cannabis legalization to be a priority in the new legislative session, which begins in January. Lamont campaigned in favor of legalization during the election, reports The Washington Times.

The first recreational cannabis shops in neighboring Massachusetts opened in November.

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Maryland Panel Bans Cannabis Advertising THE MARYLAND MEDICAL CANNABIS COMMISSION inDecember voted unanimously to ban billboard, radio, TV, and most online advertising by marijuana companies.

Representatives for the companies said they would fight the move in the Maryland General Assembly when it convenes next month, reports The Baltimore Sun. The new rules also ban advertising in newspapers and magazines that cannot prove that 85 percent of their audience is over 18 years old. Leaflets and flyers are also banned in most public and private places.

Internet ads must be accompanied by an age-verification page that users have to answer. Cannabis advocates claim that essentially bans online ads, since there’s no way to verify accurate ages.

The commission’s move comes just as Maryland’s medical cannabis industry is rapidly growing.

“This is a total ban on advertising,” said Mackie Barch, chairman of the Maryland Wholesale Medical Cannabis Trade Association. Barch said the commission banned advertising in response to the concerns of just two state lawmakers who got upset about a single billboard on Route 50 depicting Adam and Eve smoking a joint.

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New York Could Go Legal In 2019 CANNABIS ADVOCATES EXPECT NEW YORK GOV. ANDREW Cuomo to call on the Legislature to legalize recreational cannabis during his first budget address in 2019, reports NBC News.

“We’re drafting legislation,” said Rich Azzopardi, a spokesman for the governor.

Cuomo earlier this year launched a working group to make legislative recommendations based on a study on “regulated marijuana” unveiled in July. The study concluded, “The positive effects of a regulated marijuana market in New York State outweighs the potential negative impacts.”

“There’s a lot of hope for it in the legislative session,” said Kassandra Frédérique, New York State director of the Drug Policy Alliance. “We’re ready with a checklist to hold them accountable.”

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he OLCC has recently expanded banned all flavorings, but this wouldn’t have been and clarified ingredient-listing as effective/enforceable of a rule, not to mention requirements for Cannabis some people do enjoy added flavoring despite the products, which is good news potential added health factors. for patients and consumers! After April Regardless of the health effects of added 1, 2019, anything added to a Cannabis flavoring, the main reason you want to avoid product must be included on the label these products is that flavoring was most likely under the ingredients section. This means added to cover up a bad taste or imperfection any supplementary flavor, terpene, or oil/ in the oil. A properly made extract (sourced from glycerin will have to be included clearly on good starting material) should smell and taste the label, finally giving Cannabis consumers like a tasty accentuation of the original flowers’ some better education on the products they terpene profile when consumed at a lower are buying. temperature! Plus, if you’re experienced with This change is mostly aimed at extract concentrates, you’d realize that sometimes an vape pens, which I think suffer the most extract could smell amazing in the container but from un-disclosed ingredients. Products then have much less or even bad taste when you already transferred to a dispensary can still actually taste it. be sold through June 1, 2019, but no new I believe that for extracts especially, it’s worth transfers of old labeled products can be investing in more than the cheapest gram, made after April 1, 2019. cheaper extracts are created from cheaper starting Nothing will change until April, but material. You can’t forget that this is science, not after that, if you have any question that magic; the extract is only as good as the material there might be added flavors or terpenes that was run. And in the case of bad material, in your cartridge ask to see the package. whatever is bad gets highly concentrated during Any added terpenes or flavors the extraction process which is (Cannabis or non-Cannabis why I highly recommend getting at I commend derived) should be clearly listed least a mid-grade extract over the the OLCC in the ingredients section, as well cheapest option! on their as any added thickeners like MCT If you are looking for a healthy move to oil or Glycerin! If you cannot way to vaporize, don’t forget about inform and understand the label, ask your some of the amazing handheld educate budtender to assist you! portable vaporizers that are on the consumers I think this is a great move by market today. Vaporizing flower on the the OLCC because it educates means you know exactly what goes products and empowers the public instead into your vapor! Not to mention, they are of limiting them! They could have you get to see and inspect the buying!

flower before deciding to vape it! Another bonus of vaping is that the flavor transfers so well in vapor form that it’s much easier to detect offtastes and harshness from flawed flower!

I commend the OLCC on their move to inform and educate consumers on the products they are buying! This is a great change, and I also commend the Cannabis community who motivated and helped them to regulate this new market in a more intelligent manner. I hope we will continue to set an example for other state’s developing their legal Cannabis programs.

If you find this on a label of a product you’ve been buying that previous didn’t disclose all ingredients, I think it’s worth giving feedback to the company. Some labels are clearer than others on the current market. I commonly see cartridges with a strain name but taste and look of botanical terpene/flavoring blend to replicate the desired strain’s profile. With the amount of cartridge companies out there, it’s worth looking around and finding one that produces more ethically made and labeled products!

Keep note of the producer as well as strain, especially if it is flower. The same strain can be grown quite differently depending on the cultivator! If you find something that you do enjoy make sure to take a picture of the product, write it down, or even keep the box to help find it again.

Producer information should be clearly labeled on your Cannabis to be fully compliant so it shouldn’t be hard to find out who grew you Cannabis. Dispensaries should be helping consumers find and learn about the brands they enjoy most not hiding things from them!

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RICKI LAKE The iconic talk show host has turned her focus to Cannabis, becoming both a documentary filmmaker and a vocal advocate for MMJ. Lake will deliver the keynote presentation at the Cannabis Science Conference in Baltimore, MD April 8-10, 2019.

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ormer talk show host and actress Ricki Lake is the sort of celebrity that was made for the culture of the quirky 90s.

Originally from Baltimore, Lake was a character in many of oddball director Roger Walters films of the late 1980s, but she rose to stardom through her appearance in his breakout cult-classic “Hairspray” as Tracy Turnblad, the film’s protagonist.

Lake’s acting career eventually led to her hosting the popular daytime talk show, “The Ricki Lake Show,” which became a syndicated program on television in the 1990s and into the 2000s.

Lake’s quirky-and-smart character and her terrific personality made her a natural in the role, as it seemed like she could get anyone to talk about anything. And, at just 24 years old, she was the youngest person to ever host a talk show on network television. For here on, she would be forever sealed into the zeitgeist of Generation X. She finally decided to hang up the microphone and cease production on “The Ricki Lake show” in the mid-2000s, choosing to work on documentary filmmaking.

Her first film was directed with longtime collaborator Abby Epstein was a breakout hit. “The Business of Being Born” is an exploration of the maternity care system in America, which offered a critical look at the modern medical-industrial complex and its impact on society.

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Cannabis for people with chronic Now, over a decade later, Lake RICKI FINALLY illness – especially children. is back in the spotlight again for a DECIDED TO “Weed the People,” premiered at different reason – Cannabis activism.

SXSW 2018 to rave reviews.

She’s again joined forces with EpHANG UP THE Rather than look at the recreationstein to produce “Weed the People” MICROPHONE al benefits of Cannabis, the film crea film that truly looks at Cannabis ates the argument for the reschedthrough its health benefits – especialAND CEASE uling of Cannabis as a Schedule 1 ly for children suffering from chronic PRODUCTION drug by the federal government. conditions.

“It’s not about legalization, regThe idea for the film came to her ON “THE RICKI ulation, or getting high,” Lake told because of her late husband’s reLAKE SHOW” IN Salon.com. search on medical Cannabis, which “It’s about children dying of he utilized because of several chronic THE MID-2000S cancer and the heroic docs and scihealth conditions. entists putting their time into this...Scientists can’t do Seeing how Cannabis helped her husband, and science because it’s a Schedule I drug. But [medical how it could help others – Lake became convinced marijuana] has been used to treat many innocuous that this medicine should not be a Schedule 1 ailments, such as anxiety and pain, and now it’s substance. She’s become a Cannabis advocate used to shrink tumors.” by making a case for the medicinal application of

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If you’ve been buying Cannabis products in Oregon since before it was recreationally legal, there’s a good chance you’ve sampled some

amazing medicated cake balls or cookies crafted by elbe’s edibles.

One of Oregon’s longest running medible brands, elbe’s was established way back in 2010 by partners in life and business, Laura “elbe” Brannan and Hovering Laplante. This duo has been crafting edibles with precision for years and has refined their products to the point where you can’t taste any Cannabis whatsoever, yet their products are made with pure canna-butter as opposed to distillate or food-grade BHO, which is typically much harder to mask. How does one produce a product that refined?

Lots of trial and error. Laplante and Brannan can handle their cannabinoids and never shy away from quality herb or a delectable infused bite. Their love of the plant helped bring them together and it shines in their work. Not only do they produce their edibles with true full-spectrum and hand-made oil, but they’ve also sought to partner with to bring their creations to life. Their love of the of the plant helped bring them together and has earned them an official Oregon Leaf stamp of Stoner Owner approval.

Stoner Owner is Oregon Leaf’s monthly highlight on individuals who’ve developed their love for Cannabis into a thriving business. We’re profiling those who love and actually consume the plant, giving them real insight into the industry’s roots and culture.

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when did you first begin using Cannabis? Both of us began using Cannabis in college socially. I got my medical card in 2005 after an injury and surgery. This is when she began perfecting her edibles and topicals for patients of the OMMP. How did you both meet? And how has Cannabis been involved? Laura threw a party for Burning Man and I volunteered. Our friendship turned to love over the years of sharing bowls and joints while working on art projects.

Our mutual love of the plant and fine Cannabis has been there since day one.

What do you miss most about the OMMP only days? We both miss consumption lounges and our ability to help patients with custom products and dosing. It was an exciting time and we felt pretty hopeful for cannabis in Oregon.

What do you see as the biggest issue with the current system? Oversaturation. There are so many issues with the current system that still need tweaking and changing. But public consumption would address many of these issues and should be embraced.

What has been the biggest hurdle in transitioning from an OMMP edibles company to an OLCC one?

Regulation is a moving target that takes constant energy on the compliance side.

Couple that with an oversaturated market and you have a lot of areas to keep your eyes on.

Flexibility and creativity are key for our brand.

What is the next step for Elbe’s Edibles this coming year? Partnerships, expansion and legislation. We have worked hard since 2010, to be a trusted brand both medically and recreationally. As a small but mighty team, we are ready to release new products, form partnership with other trusted brands and expand our offerings as a licensed processor.

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My first experience with Cannabis was in my early teenage years. I had a stressful environment at home, which led me to experiment with this beautiful plant. Feeling the calming and relaxing effects after the very first inhale, I truly got a sense of relief.

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What’s your favorite part of THE JOB? I have been a budtender over two years, and prior to this, I worked in the veterinary field for about 19 years. Working in that industry for so long was very rewarding, but it was also extremely stressful and began to affect my health. So, I decided to make a big change and that’s what has led me to the Cannabis industry. It’s been a huge improvement in terms of quality of life. The thing I enjoy most about budtending is being able DEFYNE CANNABIS to help people through 1775 SE Tualatin the aid of this wonderful Valley Hwy Bldg A, Hillsboro, OR 97123 plant.

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a place where consumers are headed to find top-notch Cannabis shops and products. One of the true standouts in this emerging market is Defyne Cannabis, a shop that attempts to put the consumer in better control of their shopping experience. We found that this same ethic trickles down to the budtenders they employ, with this month’s feature being one of the best we’ve encountered to date.

How do you feel about the current testing requirements by the OLCC? As far as the testing requirements from the OLCC, I feel we’re on the right path. Chemical and (503) 372-5254 pesticide testing are very What’s your favorite way important because I truly to use Cannabis? believe clean Cannabis My method of choice is smoking is the best Cannabis. However, as flower. I also make my own edibles far as THC and CBD numbers go, using Rick Simpson oil, which is truly I feel we all tend to focus too much a miracle product. on high percentages, and when we do that the other many beneficial What are your favorite Cannabis strains? cannabinoids and terpene profiles can Favorite effects and terpene profiles? be overlooked.

Some of my favorite strains are Girl Scout Cookies, OG Kush and What makes your shop’s approach Granddaddy Purple. I tend to lean to customer service different? towards indica-dominant Cannabis At Defyne we strive to always stock the with Linalool terpene profiles for their highest quality products. My coworkers anti-anxiety, anti-depressant and and I always do our very best to stay anti-inflammatory properties. informed and updated on the newest products and the many uses and How do you find the right benefits of Cannabis. strains for a customer?

I love being able to customize What are some of your hobbies/interests and personalize each customer’s outside the Cannabis industry? experience, by finding out what may In my time away from the shop, I enjoy be ailing them, or by finding the right spending time with my husband and strain for their desired experience. our three dogs. We have a CAN-AM Spending time talking and asking side-by-side that we love taking to the customer questions is helpful for the sand dunes and also up in the my own continued education and in mountains. Truly being anywhere in making sure the customer has the nature soothes my soul. I’m grateful I best experience possible. live in the Pacific Northwest.

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STRAIN 4/5

Kind Heart Collective has an awesome selection of high-quality flower. Strains such as Gorilla Cookies, Durban Poison, Strawberry Shortcake and Platinum GSC were available with prices ranging from $6-$15/g. Most of the flower was pre-packaged in sealed bags, making it difficult to gauge the freshness of the buds inside.

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Much like the strain and concentrates sections, Kind Heart has a whole wall dedicated to medicated morsels. Sun God Medicinals THC tincture, Grรถn milk chocolate sea salt bar and Bhombchellys medicated gummies were just a few of the products that lined the edible shelves in north Portland. Prices range from $12-$48 per edible depending on dosage and size.

CONCENTRATES 5/5

The concentrate/extract selection at Kind Heart Collective is rather extensive. Cartridges, shatter, live resin, Pax Pods and pho, are just a few examples of the products available. Mana Extracts, in particular, had a nice assortment of cured and live runs, all of which boasted incredible terpene profiles.

GORILLA COOKIES Grown by 5500 Farm

Gorilla Cookies is a cross of GG4 and Thin Mint GSC. This particular phenotype, grown by 5500 Farm, boasts dense trichome coverage, but not much of a nose. The buds are on the drier side and can easily AROMA 3/5 be broken down by DENSITY 4/5 hand. I smoked a few CURE 4/5 LOOKS 4/5 joints and was pretty FLAVOR 3/5 unimpressed with the EFFECT 4/5 flavor and quality of TOTAL 22/30 smoke. The effects are relaxing and calming, as I felt like melting into the couch after a few joints.

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ENVIRONMENT 5/5

The atmosphere at Kind Heart Collective is relaxed and laid back. The budtenders are extremely knowledgeable and friendly as they were eager to answer any questions we had, the moment we walked in the door.

QUICK HIT Located just off of Denver Ave, in north Portland, Kind Heart is a convenient stop for those traveling North or South on I-5. The combination of friendly staff and quality products shines through, in an industry that is ever increasingly going corporate.

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EXOTICBLENDZPREROLLS Exotic Blendz Pre Rolls come in a pack of ten .5g joints labeled indica, sativa and hybrid. I tried the hybrid and indica packs and was pretty underwhelmed by the product inside. The joints smell old and stale, clearly TASTE 2/5 rolled from material VALUE 3/5 harvested long ago.

EFFECT 4/5 PACKAGE 5/5 Each hit is harsh and TOTAL 14/20 expansive as it was a struggle to keep the joint from canoeing.

Nowhere on the packaging does it say which farm grew the flower or what methods were used. It would be nice to see fresher flower being rolled into these pre-roll packs as that would greatly improve flavor and quality.

Hybrid 27.12% THC | Indica: 21.07% THC

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E AC H S T R AI N I S S TO R E D I N A L A R G E G L AS S JA R T H AT B U D T E N D E R S A R E H A P PY TO B R I NG OU T TO YOU F O R A WH I F F .

STRAIN 4/5

Dab Town USA has a wide variety of strains from high-quality cultivators such as Poseidon’s Element, Left Coast Farms, Indigo Gardens and Rolen Stone Farms.

Prices range from $7.20 to $16.80 per gram, something for everyone’s budget. Each strain is stored in a large glass jar that budtenders are happy to bring out to you for a whiff.

EDIBLES

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The edible selection at Dab Town USA was vast.

Sour Bhotz, Squibs, Alto Medicated Sea Salt, and Elbe’s Edibles were all shelved at the Medford location when we stopped in. With the ever -increasing abundance of sweet, sugar derived edibles, it would be nice to see company’s switch gears and develop a savory/healthy edible that is a more plausible option for those with restricted sugar diets.

CONCENTRATES 4/5

Dab Town USA has one of the more impressive concentrate selections across the state. Funk Extracts and Dabtown share the same owners, as a bunch of new funk flavors were showcased on the shelves. Banana Split, Sour Diesel live budder, Motorbreath #15, were a few of the funk extracts showcased. Each gram had an extremely unique smell and taste, with the banana split being citrusy/sweet, while the sour diesel and motorbreath were earthy/gassy.

ENVIRONMENT 3/5

While the shop is on the small side, the folks at Dabtown USA are able to cram a lot of quality products in a small area. The medicine room features a smaller display case, showing off the various live resins, flower, topical, and edibles available.

QUICK HIT 15/20

If you’re in southern Oregon and are looking for high quality concentrates, Dab Town USA should be first on your list.

DOSIDOS by DOGHOUSE Dosidos is a unique strain that crosses GSC with Archive’s Face Off OG. The result is a sweet, yet funky smelling offspring of the two parents. The buds are AROMA 4/5 on the smaller side but DENSITY 4/5 are incredibly frosty and CURE 4/5 well handled. I smoked LOOKS 3/5 a few bowls of this strain FLAVOR 3/5 EFFECT 3/5 out of my water pipe TOTAL 21/30 and really enjoyed the smooth, potent cookie flavor after each hit.

Each bowl burned evenly to a clean white ash as the flush was expertly executed. The effects lean more on the relaxing, tiring side as the Face Off OG seems to be dominant in the lineage. I would recommend this strain to consumers looking for a stoney, yet functional high, as the Face Off OG characteristics mellows out the effects of the GSC.

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SOURDIESELLIVERESIN TERPSHUGGAH Cultivated by Ananda Farms Loud, loud, and more loud! Funk Extracts got their hands on some fresh frozen packs of Ananda Farms’ ridiculously potent and gassy cut of Sour Diesel TASTE 5/5 and we couldn’t be more VALUE 3/5 PACKAGE 5/5 happy about the union.

Funk is new in the game EFFECT 5/5 in Oregon, but is coming TOTAL 18/ 20 out strong with awesome packaging and killer product to back it up.

Hats off to Ananda for cultivating the bomb and to Funk for crafting this dank oil from it.

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INGO’S GIFT IS A UNIQUE, HIGH CBD CROSS OF HARLE-TSU AND ACDC. The buds are slightly tan due

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Opening the jar reveals a pungent, cherry menthol nose that reminds me of cough syrup, but in a good way. The buds snap off the stem with ease but are still too sticky to break up by hand. I enjoyed a joint a few bowls with some friends of mine and really enjoyed the relaxing, non-psychoactive effects. Each hit is clean and smooth, burning slowly from the expert cure. I would recommend this strain to consumers looking for a functional, nonpsychoactive high that can manage their pain effectively.

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CLEAN AND SMOOTH, BURNING SLOWLY FROM THE EXPERT CURE. JAN. 2019

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Since the first shops opened up over five years ago, I’ve been

1. grow practice Is the producer growing indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse setting? This makes a lot of difference not just in terms of structure, flavor and density of the Cannabis, but also in terms of the pest control management they use.

2. Nutrient regimen Is the producer using synthetic or natural nutrients?

Are they a living soil producer or do they use cocoa?

Are they using mineral salts or home-brewed teas?

3. Pest control Reputable growers will typically be up-front about their pest control management. Many are proud of the lengths to which they go to ensure clean Cannabis. You can look for certifications like Clean Green certified, DEM pure, or any of the other third-party certifications as well.

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on a mission to try to understand what’s going into my lungs and body as I consume Cannabis. Even with considerable effort, I’m sad to say that I still don’t know.

While it’s true that Oregon’s testing and regulatory system is the envy of the modern Cannabis world, it seems like every month we see a new story about a supposedly reputable farm engaged in a less than reputable practice – selling tainted weed to customers. I’ve also witnessed a lot of shifting of blame when someone gets caught doing this. Yes, it’s true that the labs should catch pesticides or mold (or worse) before they hit the market, but producers shouldn’t be using illegal pesticides or trying to push tainted weed on the public.

This problem presents an interesting dilemma for consumers: what constitutes healthy Cannabis?

One could really get into the weeds on this issue, talking about the nuances of growing methods, pest control and cure. Though, at the end of the day, I think it comes down to producers being transparent.

I encourage the Cannabis consuming public to put the heat on producers in this regard. They won’t tell you what nutrient system they’re using? Shady.

They’ve moved facilities often. Funny business. Have failed a few OLCC inspections? Definitely a red flag.

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When you’re learning about a producer, here are some critical things to consider

4. Cure This one you’ll have to judge for yourself at the point of purchase. Curing is one of the most overlooked aspects by growers. We’ve all had the experience of smoking “wet” weed. Often, if something smells fantastic but tastes terrible when consumed, this is an identifier of improperly cured Cannabis. Many disagree on the ‘white ash’ test, but I’ve found that with the growers I know that put the time into curing, the ash burns white every time.

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MICRODOSING YOUR CANNABIS

Consuming just a little bit of Cannabis used to be something we all just had to deal with from time to time. Less than a decade ago, most of us had a “dealer” and with them, a practice of procuring our herb in a manner that was often inconvenient, sometimes anxiety-inducing and, on occasion scary. Naturally, this had the effect of scarcity on the amount people consumed, and how often they consumed it. What I’m trying to say is – there were times when things ran dry – and when it did, we had to cut back on how much we consumed.

Fast forward to today, a time in history where there’s more Cannabis being produced than ever before.

We live in a time where we can walk into stores to purchase Cannabis, and do so in forms we never imagined before. With the sheer abundance of Cannabis in our daily lives, it can be hard not to gravitate toward a sort of macro-dosing. But there are questions to be answered – is all of that smoke healthy? Are huge, lung-crushing dabs hazardous to our health?

We’ve all had the experience of consuming a large amount of Cannabis, only to find that the next time we smoke it takes more to get as high. This is especially true for edible consumers, where the tolerance builds quite rapidly. And with that tolerance comes a reduction in the offer effect, or therapeutic benefits of this miraculous herb.

But how does one learn what the right amount for them is? How much is the right amount to consume?

The answer really, is that your body knows – but your brain gets confused.

We’ve all felt the therapeutic benefits of this herb, but our endocannabinoid system hasn’t been tested to the degree that warrants actual scientific, or medical conclusions, so all we can really do is try to listen to our own bodies to discover what feels right. And, because Cannabis is a non-physically addictive substance, the possibility of taking a break from consumption is a real benefit, albeit one that requires a bit of willpower.

Many of us have had the experience of not getting high the first few times we consumed Cannabis. While we don’t truly understand why this happens, we do know that Cannabis tolerance works differently than other drugs like alcohol or tobacco.

Scientists theorize a “sensitization period” when one begins using Cannabis, where it takes a few times for the body and brain to develop the CB1 receptors that allow us to feel high. That’s why sometimes it takes a person a few tries before they really experience being high. Then, there’s the nuance of the physiological and psychological effects of Cannabis. In general terms the idea of being “high” vs. being “stoned.”

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First, you’ll need a tolerance or “T” break. This can take place over two to seven days; what you choose to do is really up to you. But, a good way to judge how much time your receptors need to reset likely depends on how much Cannabis you consume and how often you do. Once you’ve gotten to the point that you feel your cannabinoid receptors have reset so to speak, you’ll be primed to try microdosing.

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Take just one small hit off of whatever type of device or smoking apparatus you typically use. If you’re a concentrate-only user, take a little dab or a very light hit off of a pen or vaporizer. If you primarily use edibles, try a very low dose (say 2.5mg or under). Note: this can be really hard, especially if you were previously accustomed to, say, smoking a joint at a time. Try setting a timer for 5-10 minutes and notice what you feel like. This will be your gauge as to how much it takes to get you to the place you want to be.

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The beauty of microdosing Cannabis is that you introspect a bit. You get a good idea of how your mood, mind, and body are being affected. You’ll begin to be able to really discern the difference between what “high” and “stoned” means for you (hunch: I bet you’ll like “high” better) and start moving toward experiencing one more over the other.

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actually allow us to have a sort of first experience all over again. Most of us never get to feel that because it’s so plentiful now, but it is absolutely essential and wonderful.

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WHY CANNABIS IS NECESSARY FOR GOOD HEALTH Cannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome (CDS)

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is a progressive concept in Cannabis research that shows linkages between common illnesses and diseases like migraines, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease, ADHD, and many others afflicting large populations in the U.S. Cannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome has evidence to support its premise.

Dr. Ethan Russo MD, a leading scientist has been hypothesizing concepts of CDS and has been a part of the research conducted by GW Pharmaceutical under the supervision of the FDA, NIDA, DEA, and other governmental organizations at the only legal Cannabis cultivation and research facility in the U.S. at the University of Mississippi.

Research surrounding CDS and the described illnesses and diseases involve a relationship with our endocannabinoid system (ECS), a network of ligands and receptor sites that exchange information between our body systems. Our bodies via the ECS naturally produce endocannabinoids such as Anandamide which mimic externally ingested cannabinoids known as phytocannabinoids - such as THC and CBD- to carry information or activate receptor sites to stimulate a reaction. The ECS is innervated throughout all systems of the body and is the modulating system that creates homeostasis or equilibrium.

Due to the unique structure, actions and innervations within all body systems, the ECS is not well understood, however, it is known to play a role in key functions of the body which helps to maintain homeostasis. Current medical theories suggest a clear linkage between being deficient in cannabinoids and the prevalence of prominent diseases and conditions.

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BY JAMES SCHWARTZ RN, BSN, LNC CEO | CASCADEHIGH

on this topic: Cannabis is classified as a Schedule tical treatments originated from naturally 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act which occurring plants, animals, and other means that a substance has been deemed to have natural sources. So, the healing power of no therapeutic value and a high risk of abuse, and plants is a well-documented fact and one as such, research organizations are banned from I embrace. However, as a health scientist, studying the substance.

I am a firm believer in evidence-based This creates a problem to either prove its effectivemedicine and science; without the ability to ness, safety, or disprove false claims. For scientific study Cannabis and its many therapies, it’s health research, large group, long-term, variable impossible to prove its effectiveness. controlled studies are critical to providing concrete However, what the preliminary evidence evidence in clinical trials, these studies are referred and working hypotheses around CDS to as double-blind randomized control means to me is: Cannatrials or RCTs which strive to eliminate bis is a “wellness drug” bias and control variables. similar to daily vitamins If research can’t be done, it is that we should all ingest extremely difficult to provide evidence in one form or another. or conduct RCTs. Data and research With that said, there are on Cannabis is extremely limited and many ways of ingesting suggest a clear has only been conducted under direct cannabinoids including government control and supervision linkage between THC that would cause or has been completed with privately any psychoactive effect being deficient funded companies with limited rebecause it has not been sources, funding, and few small group decarboxylated, one in cannabinoids example is juicing. There human clinical trials.

As a parent, a healthcare proare also other methods and the fessional, a Cannabis user, and a that prevent the occurprevalence licensed “adult use” Cannabis prorence of psychoactive ducer, I recognize I have a bias. When effects and also other of prominent using critical thinking and reading cannabinoid compounds skills, we need to recognize our own that are not otherwise diseases and bias and preconceived ideas about a psychoactive to begin conditions. subject. with. These compounds First, I realize my opinions on and methods have been Cannabis come from a true belief in the power of this demonstrated to be safe even for children. plant which is the reason I am not only a proponent Cannabis is safe, has many medical of Cannabis but also a producer. As a nurse, I know benefits, and appears to be good and very well the healing power of plants; as most know, even necessary for good health.If you don’t the primary source of a wide variety of pharmaceubelieve me, seek the truth for yourself.

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THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)

is often referred to as the sports car of cannabinoids. The compound is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms that follow the usual phytocannabinoids structure of being insoluble in water, but extremely soluble in fat/lipid-based solvents. Interestingly, THCV becomes psychoactive exclusively in high doses, as it acts as an antagonist of the CB1 receptor in lower doses. Smoking a high THCV strain results in a clear, and focused high, which is sadly shorter-lived than the effects of THC. THCV is also an appetite suppressant, whereas THC is an appetite stimulant. Smoking strains higher in THCV can cut the munchies while also delivering a powerful, yet functional high.

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THCV has been proven to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance, making it a good option for those with diabetes. THCV has antioxidant properties, which can slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease.

Surprisingly enough, THCV also counteracts anxiety and is often sought out to quell panic attacks. People suffering from PTSD may also find some relief by smoking or ingesting THCV, as it does not suppress emotions entirely. It also stimulates new bone cell growth, making it a great option for osteoporosis, osteogenesis and other bone conditions.

THCV has antioxidant properties, which can slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease.

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MODERN\MEDICINE Q&A WITH DR. RACHEL KNOX

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With legal Cannabis federally on the horizon, we will soon see mainstream medicine begin to incorporate, synthesize and otherwise utilize this plant within their practices. Until that time, our current medical system ensures there are only a few doctors who have studied the plant and are knowledgeable about its applications not just anecdotally, but on a clinical level. jan. 2019

Meetdr.JaniceKnox,Dr.rachelknoxanddr.davidknox,

mother, daughter and father, three members of a four-member family of MD doctors who have not only adopted Cannabis into their regular practice, but have quite possibly developed our country’s first legitimate Cannabis-friendly clinic since before prohibition.

The American Cannabinoid Clinics was brought to life in Portland, Oregon after Janice was asked to cover shifts at a Marijuana Card clinic and was exposed to vastly different types of patients than she anticipated. It didn’t take long for the family to make the realization that a truly non-discriminatory clinic didn’t exist and that they were perfectly poised to step up and fill a gap. Both Rachel and Jessica Knox (not pictured) graduated from Tufts University in 2012 with MD and MBA degrees, and they have been steadily developing their professional medical careers while simultaneously helping their parents establish the American Cannabinoid Clinics.

This brilliant family is truly an asset to the Cannabis industry. Never before have we had medical professionals on our side in such a fashion, with skin in the game in the form of their own practice. These individuals are serving patients and spreading knowledge among Cannabis consumers. They are also helping educate and change the minds of other medical professionals.

Oregon Leaf was fortunate enough to catch up with Dr. Rachel Knox to learn more about the American Cannabinoid Clinics and get her perspective on this industry and its future.

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How long have you and your family been practicing medicine and at what point was Cannabis incorporated as part of your curriculum?

My parents, Dr. David and Janice Knox, have been practicing medicine for 40 and 39 years respectively. Dr. David is retiring from the field of emergency medicine at the close of this year, and Dr. Janice spent 32 years in anesthesia before her shifting focus into Cannabis Medicine. Dr. Jessica and I have been practicing for three years after completing our residency programs in preventative and family medicine.

After several years of writing Cannabis authorizations independently, Dr. David and Janice introduced Cannabis medicine to my sister and I. The four of us, fascinated by the science of Cannabis and the physiology of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), came together to form the American Cannabinoid Clinics where we could provide patients with much more than an authorization to use Cannabis, but with comprehensive guidance and integration of Cannabis into their care management plans.

As a medical professional, what do you believe is the biggest hurdle for our industry to reach acceptance by the majority of others in your field? Conventional medicine finds

itself beholden to a standard of medical evidence rooted in the peer review of rigorous clinical trials.

The “gold standard” is the double-blinded, randomized and placebo-controlled trial. While there exists tens of thousands of scientific and preclinical trials in Cannabis and endocannabinology, there are fewer clinical trials, and very few “gold standard,” “phase 3” trials providing sufficient evidence that Cannabis is beneficial or clinically meaningful to humans.

This is the kind of evidence that institutions can get behind. And until they do, the clinicians who are licensed and employed by these institutions - even those who believe Cannabis might be effective for their patients - are limited in their abilities to offer it.

What is your personal relationship with the plant?

When and how was the American Cannabinoid Clinic established? The

American Cannabinoid Clinic was formally established in the spring of 2017 after two years of providing integrative cannabinoid care in our former collective practice. It was established to deliver patient-centered, integrative cannabinoid care to every patient looking for a personalized approach to addressing their health and healing. This is our mission. The goal of the ACC is to provide patients with direct access to providers who are not only extensively knowledgeable in Cannabis therapies, Cannabinoid Medicine and Endocannabinology, but compassionate in their approach and commitment to supporting patients in their pursuits of achieving optimal wellness through Cannabis therapies and other natural, lifestyle modalities. To this day patients continue to struggle with health care providers who don’t support their use of Cannabis, or who either cannot or are not comfortable doing so. ACC providers are happy to provide such support.

What have you seen in the way of successful treatments and what are some that did not work?

All ACC patients find success with Cannabis therapies to varying degrees. The degree to which a patient reaches that success is dependent on so many factors: the Cannabis product used, the method of use, the frequency of use, the chemical profile of any given Cannabis product used, the therapeutic strength of any product used, adherence to non-Cannabis modalities and lifestyle changes necessary to tone the ECS, the state of their medical condition or disease, and more.

How do federal and/ or local regulations affect your practice?

At the ACC we adhere to the standard of clinical medicine as defined by our licensing

lab-based research on Cannabis? Where do I start? At this very

moment, there are multiple clinical trials underway to advance what we know about the benefits of whole plant Cannabis in PTSD, cancers, CTE, seizures and more. There are multiple clinical societies focused on Cannabis therapeutics, and myriad medical Cannabis conferences are held throughout the year each year globally that are well attended by healthcare professionals. While it might not be apparent to the general public, the climate is changing amidst the medical community.

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How can you speak to pesticides and their role in any potentially adverse side-effects from Cannabis? When we consider Cannabis

as medicine, we must demand that it be held to the highest standard. Medical grade Cannabis is free of pesticides, meaning that pesticides should be non-detectable in any Cannabis product tested, from raw plant to concentrates and everything in between. Pesticides, heavy metals, microbes, mycotoxins and molds can be extremely dangerous, especially to immunocompromised patients. They certainly aren’t healthy. And for anybody wanting to use Cannabis with the intent to prevent or treat disease, they should be mindful to use only the purest Cannabis products that have been thoroughly tested for toxic substances, and that is as close to organic as possible.

In your opinion, would there BE a difference in the medicinal value of two plants, cloned from the same mother, one grown organically in soil in the sun and one grown using synthetic nutrients in a soilless medium indoor?

The more natural the better. Despite all our advancements, even come 2019, we have yet to prove that the human mind can outdo nature.

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First, let me set the context that I believe that the health of any organism is wholly dependent on that organism living a natural lifestyle. While lifestyle implies an amalgamation of multiple habits and behaviors, the most imperative is the consumption of food (i.e. fuel aka nutrients). And not just any food, but food naturally designed for it. Whole human bodies require whole foods that are meant for human consumption. What does this mean? This means unprocessed foods in their natural state, unadulterated by pesticides, heavy metals, antibiotics, hormones, toxins, preservatives, fillers, and other unnatural chemicals. While much of our conventional foods are designed and intended for human consumption, they aren’t appropriate for it.

I believe the same is true for medicine. Traditional medicine depended on whole botanicals (i.e. plants, herbs and oils) to promote health and induce healing. Whole plant medicines have wider therapeutic and safety windows because they are full of vitamins, minerals and a myriad of other compounds that work synergistically to do so. Not only this, but the human

body recognizes these “This is the kind of evidence that constituents as natural, institutions can get behind. And until as it, too, has evolved to they do, the clinicians who are licensed depend on many of these constituents to maintain and employed by these institutions homeostasis or internal even those who believe Cannabis might be balance. Take the ECS, for example. The ECS of effective for their patients - are limited every mammalian body in their abilities to offer iT.” responds much more dynamically to the whole Cannabis plant than any authorities. We do not prescribe, distribute or isolated constituent from it, and this is to no handle Cannabis. So we do not violate any state surprise. That being said, Cannabis holds a or federal regulations. special place in medicine and in the hearts of this family of doctors because it lead to the What is being done within discovery of the ECS — the most important the professional medical physiologic system of the human body, and community to expand the focus of our clinical practice. access to clinical or

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If you are using a laser, wait until it’s below 200 F or until the isopropyl doesn’t sizzle when applied.

Health conscious dabbing might be a bit more work and money but it’s well worth it. We only have one body; get the most out of it during your precious time here on this beautiful earth!

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Make sure to properly clean your banger before reheating it. If you notice smoke during the reheating process, your banger wasn’t fully clean. It’s easiest to wipe out when the banger is still warm, if you need added strength to your cotton swabs use two at once for added stability. If you still notice some oil that won’t

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that you vaporize your extracts at is important when considering health and enjoyment. Terpenes can convert into more harmful vapors at higher reaction temperatures, so it’s all about patience and timing.

The traditional method involves using a timer to count the heat up and cool down times (which vary depending on the banger). This can be less accurate if you want to take multiple dabs in a row, which is when a laser thermometer comes in handy. You can use these infrared lasers to ensure that every dab is at a consistent, low, healthy temperature. We featured an amazing tabletop hands-free laser thermometer called the Temp Tech in our Dec. 2018 Stoner Gift Guide.

There are also great electronically heated nails that ensure your rig is always ready to dab! Gadgets like the Temp Tech and e-nails will inevitably make hitting the perfect temp easier, allowing us to make the most out of all these delicious concentrates and extracts on the market in Oregon! Without the proper temperature, it’s also much harder to judge flavor and overall quality of the oil you’re dabbing.

Last month, I discussed the importance of learning what your Cannabis was fed and treated with all of its life. This point is even more relevant when considering concentrates as whatever qualities the starting material has will be amplified in the extraction process.

Extraction is science, not magic, and therefore it’s always worth looking for higher quality over the cheapest prices!

We are also witnessing an evolution of more solvent-less extracted concentrates hitting the Oregon market. I recommend trying a solvent-less option to see how it compares to hydrocarbon, CO2 or other solvent extracts. Everyone has their preference, but health wise there is a strong argument towards using extracts that don’t use any solvent to concentrate the product. Some certification standards like DEM Pure even forbid any hydrocarbon extraction for their certified farms!

Another important factor of healthy dabbing is using a high-quality dabbing surface. There are many different grades of quartz. I recommend bangers made from GE 214 or Herdus Quartz to avoid impurities in your dabbing surface. There are also some amazing inserts coming onto the market that can instantly upgrade the dabbing surface of any banger! These inserts are mainly made from quartz, silicon carbide, or lab-grown ruby and sapphire, although other technologies exist.

It’s also essential to note that it’s unnecessary to hold in the vapor from a dab like you might with a bong rip. Extracts are rapidly absorbed into the lungs and also can expand the longer they stay in, so it’s good to exhale promptly (sometimes a couple extra times on a larger dab).

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ILO VAPOR

BY NATE WILLIAMS @NATEW415

As if dabbing and dab technology hasn’t evolved enough over the past

few years, we now have ilo Vapor to thank for pushing the envelope even further.

Revolutionizing the way concentrates are stored, traveled and consumed, the DabTab will soon be hitting shops across Oregon and Maryland.

If you’ve ever gotten frustrated dealing with sticky dab tools, lost product out the sides of your parchment or, due to consistency, just couldn’t get that last dab out of the jar it came in, then look no further.

DabTab is ilo Vapor’s first product line and the company is hoping the product will change the game for how people consume their concentrates.

The product is a patent-pending natural mineral-based ceramic matrix in the form of a tablet. Oil is then dosed and suspended into the tablet at a rate of 50mg of THC per DabTab. The medium is biologically inert and does not leach any chemicals into the Cannabis oil. It is stable up to 2000 F and the material is certified pure enough to be used in water filtration.

The DabTab acts as a sponge and holds the oil until it’s ready to be consumed. They are usable in either the wildly popular Puffco Peak, the company’s matching TabRig, and most quartz bangers.

Founder Michael Lindars began to realize just how subpar the vaping technology was when he started a design project for Golden Xtrx. “I was introduced to the Cannabis industry five years ago when Golden asked me to redefine their packaging design. My degree is in product design and at that point, there were a lot of significant issues with cartridges,” Lindars said. “I identified that the current cartridge system was based on the e-juice industry which is completely different from Cannabis oil. In my efforts to solve issues that were arising with cartridges, I made some important discoveries on how Cannabis can be vaporized… basically, we started from scratch.”

Lindars, who is also the owner and founder of Lucid Design, a Portland-based design company.

They handle packaging, logo and ad design predominantly for the Cannabis industry.

With his keen insight into the inner workings of the industry, we are excited to see DabTabs hit the market and for what products Lindars and ilo Vapor roll out next.

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BAKED GOODS

MAKING COOKIES is one of my favorite ways to spend a chilly, rainy afternoon. Especially when infusing cookies is incentive to make a few of my best loved recipes. You can even eat and freeze the rest for months of munching and gift giving. Why wait until next Christmas, your friends will love you more if you gift year-round! All of these cookies were infused with the indica strain Candyland from Eco Firma Farms. This euphoric strain manages my anxiety quite beautifully. #DontFearTheEdible!

56 GINGER PISTACHIO THINS Makes about 24 cookies 2 tablespoons canna-butter 1/4 cup chopped skinned pistachios, rinsed if salted ½ cup sugar 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons crystalized ginger, finely chopped 2 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1. Heat oven to 325 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.

2. In large bowl, stir together confectioners’ sugar, cocoa, flour and salt.

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1. Heat oven to 300 F. Coat two baking sheets with cooking spray or parchment paper. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add pistachios and stir until the butter is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in sugar. Add flour, egg whites and both gingers and whisk until smooth.

3. Drop the batter by heaping teaspoons, about 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake, one sheet at a time, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

4. Immediately transfer the cookies with a spatula to a rack to cool.

5. If the cookies begin to stick before all are removed, return the pan briefly to the oven.

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3. Beat in egg whites, one at a time, with an electric mixer on low. Add vanilla extract and beat for 1 1/2 minutes on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl several times.

CHOCOLATE WEED DREAMS Makes about 28 cookies 2 1/8 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 3 large egg whites 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups almonds, toasted and chopped * ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped* 2 tablespoons canna-butter, melted and cooled 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated 4 teaspoons cocoa nibs

4. Fold in almonds, chocolate and the cocoa nibs until evenly distributed. Spoon the dough by heaping tablespoons onto the baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

5. Bake the cookies in batches in the center of the oven, until dry and glossy on the surface but still soft in the centers, about 12-15 minutes.

6. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

* Toast nuts by baking in a 350 F oven for 5-7 minutes.

Chop when cool.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE LOVIES Makes about 30 cookies 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 3/4¼ teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons canna-butter, softened 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large egg white 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons orange juice 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Coat two baking sheets with cooking spray.

2. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl; set aside.

3. In a mixing bowl cream 1/2 cup sugar, butter and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.

4. Add egg white, orange zest and vanilla; beat until smooth.

Beat in orange juice. Add the dry ingredients and fold in with a rubber spatula just until combined.

5. Drop the dough by teaspoons, 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a saucer. Roll the dough into small balls, dip in the sugar and place on the sheets sugar side up. Press down gently.

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6. Bake until the cookies are just starting to brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a flat surface (not a rack) to crisp.

7. In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate. Drizzle over the cookies. Allow chocolate to set.

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TANNINS & TERPENES

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Double Stack Imperial Breakfast Stout with maple syrup and whole bean Sumatra coffee from Clutch Coffee Roasters

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Pairing Cannabis with alcohol may seem ludicrous

at first, but microdosing both for flavor purposes can be done safely. Our first combination features an imperial breakfast stout aged on whole bean Sumatra and pure maple syrup paired with a coffee rich 1:1 chocolate bar finished with almond biscotti crumbles.

Both companies carefully source their ingredients

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for each batch: Great Notion ages their stout with whole bean Sumatra from Clutch Coffee Roasters, while Leif Medicinals utilizes 100 percent organic and fair trade ingredients in all of its products.

This particular batch of Double Stack is slightly

heavier on the maple, leading the way for the coffee dominant chocolate flavor to add a nice bitter touch, cutting the sweetness of the maple. The roasted, and chocolate malts add a complex dry, bitter finish that helps keep this stout well balanced.

We recommend pairing these in extremely limited

quantities for flavor purposes, as edibles and alcohol do not mix well in large amounts.

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The honey comes packed in glass jars in a variety of DIFFERENT ratios; hemp CBD, 4:1, 1:1 and THC infused.

H UN N Y B E M E DI CAT E D H O N E Y The fine folks at Echo Electuary have been making their Cannabis infused honey for years now, and we are happy to see it available recreationally.

The Echo team sources the honey from their own apiary and bees, giving them a healthy loving environment so they can make some of the best honey around. The honey comes packed in glass jars in a variety of ratios; hemp CBD, 4:1, 1:1 and THC infused. Each Jar comes with a little metal teaspoon scoop that makes it easy for consumers to gauge their dose. I shared my jars with a few friends, as we spread some of the 1:1 and 4:1 variety over some buttered toast. The sweetness from the raw honey added a nice touch to the salted butter, as it balanced out the flavors. The effects are relaxing, calming, yet also functional and slightly euphoric. The CBD content cuts the intensity of the THC making the effects much more approachable for first-time users, and those not wanting to get overly medicated.

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TROPICAL SLEIGH RIDE

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from Lion Tree Farms and Sterling Gold Extracts is a magical trip through a mass of tropical flavors and bright citrus notes. The extract comes packaged in a glass jar, as the consistency is on the saucy side. Cracking the jar reveals a burst of lemon, lime flavor with orange peel undertones. A scoop/ shovel dabber is necessary as the nectar will slide off while waiting for the nail to cool down.

Each dab is rather expansive due to the high terpene content, but the flavor is next level. Notes of fruit punch, pomegranate puree, and limeade envelope the senses upon inhalation. On the exhale, the flavors meld together creating a tropical fruit smoothie taste that lingers on the palette.

The high is rather euphoric, as it initially settles in right behind the eyes, slowly transitioning into a relaxing body high. This strain is ideal for consumers looking for a balanced high that can keep them functional, and pain-free through the workday (76.8% THC).

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Sativa vs. Indica ativa for the mind, Indica for the body—that’s a general rule of thumb anyway. Here we find the plant species Cannabis sativa L. and its two main sub-species used for medicinal purposes: Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. The type chosen will greatly influence the medicinal outcome, as each has its own distinct set of characteristics.

Cannabis sativa is often characterized as uplifting and energetic, with the effects of sativas being more cerebral. Cannabis indica offers an effect often described as a pleasant body buzz.

Indicas are great for pain relief and for an overall sense of calm and serenity. Let’s compare and contrast the differences between these two types of Medical Cannabis, and also meet a third--Cannabis ruderalis—who many are starting to become more familiar with.

First off, there is debate in the scientific community on the question of whether indica and sativa represent two distinct species, or whether they represent subsets of the same species. In other words, two different species may have evolved from the same genus, or perhaps one species split along geographic lines. Regardless, Cannabis divided into two easily distinguishable plants. Sativas are found growing wild in almost all equatorial regions of the globe, while indicas thrive in southern Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The two species have traditionally been cultivated and bred for specific uses—sativas more for straight smoking and indicas for making hashish. These practices continued for thousands of years, without the two lines ever crossing paths. A combination, or hybrid, was created by man to garner the best effects of both for improved medicinal outcomes.

These hybrids are commonly called strains, and typically represent some varying percentage of Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa genetics. Through selective breeding techniques and hybridization, new strains are created to select for and perfect certain desirable attributes while diminishing the less desirable. These attributes can range from optimizing the plant for certain growing environments (indoor vs. out), to the potency and medicinal effect of the end product (varying ratios of active constituents). The varying ratios of the hybridized genetics influence the medicinal outcomes through the expression of the uniqueness of the parent plant’s chemistry.

The plant’s chemistry is dictated by Cannabinoids and terpenes, which are the active compounds found in Cannabis. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) are two of more than one hundred known Cannabinoid compounds that are center stage for medicinal activity. THC is the only psychoactive compound in the medicine, and CBD seems to have much more to offer Medical Cannabis patients.

Indicas are higher in CBD than THC, and sativas are the opposite with higher THC than CBD. Therefore, many hybridized medicinal strains are indica-dominant. Terpenes are the aromatic compounds of Cannabis, giving rise to the distinctive odors. Sativa plants are generally sweet and fruity, where indicas are stronger smelling with a stinkier, skunky odor. Cannabis contains over one hundred identified terpenes, with 20 commonly found in higher concentrations. These odor compounds have unique smells and known physiological effects. An association of the individual odoriferous qualities and known effects can lead to better choices in medicine, and more predictable outcomes.

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Explained “MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS NEED TO ARM THEMSELVES WITH THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO MAKE MORE TARGETED CHOICES IN THE SELECTION OF THEIR MEDICINE, AND PROPER DELIVERY FOR THEIR CONDITION.”

BY DR. SCOTT ROSE

Cannabis INDICA

SATIVA

PLANTS ARE SMALLER IN STATURE, RELATIVELY SHORT AND BUSHY. THE LEAVES ARE MUCH MORE WIDE AND BROAD. SHORTER PERIOD TO GROW, MATURE, MORE BUSH-LIKE WITH HIGHER YIELDS MAKING INDICA A MORE POPULAR CHOICE FOR INDOOR CULTIVATION. BUDS GENERALLY MORE PUNGENT AND SKUNKY ODOR.

PLANTS ARE TALL AND ROUND, TO LEAN AND SPINDLY. THE LEAVES ARE LONG AND THIN. TAKES LONGER TO GROW, MATURE, AND REQUIRES MORE LIGHT THAN INDICA. YIELD IS USUALLY LOWER THAN INDICA, BUT QUITE POTENT. BUDS GENERALLY SMELL SWEET AND FRUITY.

MORE LIKELY TO HAVE HIGHER PERCENTAGES OF CBD

GENERALLY HIGHER IN THC THAN CBD.

EFFECTS OFTEN DESCRIBED AS A PLEASANT BODY BUZZ, MORE RELAXING, STRESS RELIEVING, AND AN OVERALL SENSE OF CALM AND SERENITY.

EFFECTS ARE UPLIFTING AND ENERGETIC. MOSTLY CEREBRAL, OFFERING A FEELING OF OPTIMISM AND WELL-BEING, AS WELL AS PROVIDING A GOOD MEASURE OF PAIN RELIEF.

GOOD CHOICE FOR NIGHTTIME USE

GOOD CHOICE FOR DAYTIME USE.

EFFECTIVE AS A RELAXANT FOR ANXIETY, PAIN, NAUSEA, SLEEP, APPETITE STIMULATION, MUSCLE SPASMS AND TREMORS, AMONG OTHER SYMPTOMS. THEY ARE KNOWN TO INDUCE “COUCH LOCK” AND MANY FIND THE SEDATIVE EFFECTS UNDESIRABLE DURING THE DAY.

EFFECTIVE IN APPETITE STIMULATION, RELIEVING DEPRESSION, MIGRAINES, CHRONIC PAIN, LACK OF FOCUS AND NAUSEA. THEY CAN HAVE A SPACEY EFFECT, AND THE HIGHER THC CAUSES SOME INDIVIDUALS PARANOIA AND ANXIETY.

SOME POPULAR INDICAS : OG KUSH, PURPLE URKLE, AFGHANI, ROMULAN, BLUEBERRY, NORTHERN LIGHTS

RUDERALIS FLOWERS EARLIER THAN C. INDICA OR C. SATIVA, NOT AS TALL, CAN WITHSTAND MUCH HARSHER CLIMATES. INDIGENOUS TO CENTRAL ASIA, CAN BE FOUND WILD IN MIDWESTERN NORTH AMERICA. BUDDING BASED STRICTLY ON AGE AND NOT ON CHANGES IN LENGTH OF DAYLIGHT. LOWER THC CONTENT THAN EITHER CANNABIS SATIVA OR CANNABIS INDICA.

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FREQUENTLY CROSS-BRED WITH CANNABIS INDICA TO PRODUCE PLANTS WITH HIGHER THC CONTENT, AS WELL AS THE HARDINESS AND REDUCED HEIGHT OF CANNABIS RUDERALIS. KNOWN AS AUTO-FLOWERING.

SOME POPULAR SATIVAS : SUPER LEMON HAZE, HEADBAND, JACK HERER, SOUR DIESEL

HYBRIDS CREATED BY CROSS-BREEDING TWO OR MORE DIFFERENT STRAINS TO CREATE A NEW STRAIN.

MOST CANNABIS VARIETIES AVAILABLE TODAY ARE HYBRIDS. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, VARYING THC TO CBD RATIOS, AND BLENDED TERPENE CONTENT .

MANY PATIENTS BENEFIT FROM THE USE OF HYBRIDIZED STRAINS. SOME POPULAR HYBRIDS : BLUE DREAM, WHITE WIDOW, GG #4, GIRL SCOUT COOKIES

Through limited research and anecdotal report, we are now aware of specific strains that are effective for specific medical conditions and symptoms. Strains are being mixed and matched to select and enhance desired medicinal effects for the benefit of patients. And this body of knowledge is ever increasing. Here, Medical Cannabis patients need to arm themselves with the information necessary to make more targeted choices in the selection of their medicine, and proper delivery for their condition. Efficient, effective, proper use will further help shift the paradigm away from “the smoking of pot”, to the use of Cannabis as the important medicine it is.

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CBD is an excellent cannabinoid for those dealing with chronic pain. CBD is recognized as an anti-inflammatory ally for those who want to skip opioids, but still keep pain levels under control.

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OREGON PATIENT BRENT McCARTHY ON USING CANNABIS FOR CHRONIC PAIN AND BECOMING A CANCER ADVOCATE Brent McCarthy is a long-time

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OMMP patient who advocates for Cannabis consumption in cases of chronic pain and cancer. After he lost his aunt to cancer and his fiancé was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer), he uses his voice to help others who might be in the same position.

McCarthy is an avid Cannabis-user and supporter of furthering the research of the plant’s healing potential.

McCarthy did not start out as an avid consumer of Cannabis. He smoked a few times a kid but was more into drinking at the time. It wasn’t until McCarthy was 32 when he started using Cannabis consciously. The legality of Cannabis made it difficult to consume consistently and the threat of punishment after consumption kept many potential users at bay.

He started using Cannabis medicinally later in his adult life, after an industrial accident while working as a commercial construction worker. He broke his T-12 and T-1 vertebrates, and additionally broke his hip and femur. To top it off, McCarthy was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a common issue that affects a person’s GI tract - often related to stress.

After dealing with chronic pain stemming from brutal accidents on the job, McCarthy opted for an official OMMP card in 2002.

In McCarthy’s experience, Cannabis strains with the cannabinoid CBD work best to manage his chronic pain.

“I prefer some CBD in there. Stephen Hawking’s Kush by Alphakronik has been a godsend – or, a hard indica. I love purples and Grand Daddy Purple [GDP] is one of my favorites. I’m a big fan of the old strains like God Bud or Panama Red too,” said McCarthy.

CBD is an excellent cannabinoid for those dealing with chronic pain. CBD is recognized as an anti-inflammatory ally for those who want to skip opioids, but

still keep pain levels under control.

The Cannabis genetics company Alphakronik created an entire CBD seed line for medical users like McCarthy.

McCarthy sticks to full-extract Cannabis oil, or FECO and dabs mostly.

Full-extract oil is an excellent choice for patients who are on a budget but still want a powerful dose of Cannabis.

McCarthy said he relies on “FECO for long-term pain issues and dabs for acute pain relief.”

After he lost his aunt to cancer almost five years ago, McCarthy became an outspoken advocate for Cannabis treatment in cases of cancer and helps patients with accessing the medicine they need to heal.

His fiancé Marissa, was diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma, a kidney cancer that originates in the lining of the proximal convoluted tubule, a part of the very small tubes in the kidney that transport primary urine.

RCC is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, responsible for approximately 90 to 95 percent of cases.

“She has been fighting this cancer for six years and moved to Oregon from Chicago for Cannabis access. She and I just had a child by surrogate, so we can harvest stem cells from the umbilical cord

and hopefully save her life and get rid of the cancer for good.

I never thought in my wildest dreams at 46 I’d be a father again.

But you’ll go to any length for someone you love,” he said.

Despite McCarthy’s success with using Cannabis, there are challenges to using Cannabis as a treatment option in today’s climate.

McCarthy said access is much more difficult nowadays when you need large amounts of material for daily medicine.

The limit of one ounce (28 grams) of flower per day that was changed back in August of 2018, has affected OMMP in Oregon dramatically, pinching their access to higher quantities when buying from local retailers. When dealing with massive amounts of chronic pain or cancer (like McCarthy’s fiancé), OMMP patients must have access to the amounts of Cannabis they need to heal themselves.

Recent draconian changes ushered in by the OLCC at the expense of medical patients, who are unfairly blamed for “unregulated market activity” in recent months.

Patients like McCarthy, his fiancé Marissa and patients in similar situations, are put at a serious disadvantage due to the state’s insatiable regulatory greed on all things Cannabis.

HE STARTED USING CANNABIS MEDICINALLY LATER IN HIS LIFE, AFTER AN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT AS A CONSTRUCTION WORKER. jan. 2019

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