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How To Identify Mold In Cannabis Products

By Bloom Medicinals | June 2, 2021

Even cannabis products which are lab tested and sold in dispensaries can develop mold. Temperature, light, humidity and air circulation all play a role in the development of mold. It is harmful to ingest moldy cannabis. That is why it is crucial for all medical cannabis patients to be able to identify mold on their … Read more

What Does “OG” Stand For In Cannabis? Origin And History

By Bloom Medicinals | May 28, 2021

You have probably heard of or bought OG Kush, but do you know what “OG” stands for? Like so much in the cannabis world, there always seem to be many colorful stories about the derivation of strain names and the origins of modern cannabis strains. In this article I will present the many theories on … Read more

Why Does My Vape Cartridge Oil Turn Dark Brown

By Bloom Medicinals | May 24, 2021
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Have you ever had the cannabis oil in your vape cartridge turn dark brown? If so, do you know why that happened and what it means? Can cannabis oil go bad? In this article I will address these questions, will discuss how your vape cartridge works, and will provide tips on how to maintain your … Read more

How Adding Lecithin Affects Your Cannabis Edibles

By Bloom Medicinals | May 19, 2021
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Many patients make their own edibles these days for a few reasons. It is much more cost effective for those on a tight budget as it makes your medicine go further. Many vape their cannabis bud and then use the by-product in their edibles. While the second use is not as potent, it can still … Read more

Can you Lose Your Job for Having a Maryland Medical Cannabis Card?

By Bloom Medicinals | May 13, 2021
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There is so much confusion in the medical cannabis world about so many aspects of medical patients’ rights in legal cannabis states. This is due entirely to the fact that cannabis is still federally illegal and Federal law always supercedes State laws. In this article I will explain the Maryland law about medical cannabis usage … Read more

RSO Infused Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Bloom Medicinals | May 10, 2021
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Dorothy-Rourke Stiver Weed Cookies Recipe One of the joys of being part of the cannabis community is meeting wonderfully talented people. One such woman is Dorothy-Rourke Stiver who has been gracious enough to share her original recipes. Killer Chocolate Chip Cookies PLEASE NOTE: Dorothy typically uses RSO (Rick Simpson Oil of Full Extract Cannabis Oil) … Read more

What Is Terp Sauce & How Do You Smoke It?

By Bloom Medicinals | May 5, 2021
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I had never heard of Terp Sauce before I was tasked with writing about it. The Terp stands for Terpenes and sauce is one of the newest and most potent cannabis extracts on the market today. In this article I will define sauce and explain briefly the importance of terpenes. I will give a step … Read more

Maryland Senate Passes Bill That Allows Medical Cannabis Patients To Own Guns

By Bloom Medicinals | May 3, 2021
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On March 7, 2019, the Maryland Senate passed a bill, SB97, that would allow Maryland medical cannabis patients to own a firearm. The vote was 46-0 by the full Senate after the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee passed it by 11-0 on March 1. In doing so, Maryland has deviated from the policy of most medical … Read more

Pull And Chew Taffy with RSO Recipe

By Bloom Medicinals | April 30, 2021
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Dorothy-Rourke Stiver One of the joys of being part of the cannabis community is meeting wonderfully talented people. One such woman is Dorothy-Rourke Stiver who has been gracious enough to share her original recipes. PLEASE NOTE: Dorothy typically uses RSO (Rick Simpson Oil of Full Extract Cannabis Oil) for several reasons: It is ready to … Read more

Treating Skin Conditions With Cannabis

By Bloom Medicinals | April 27, 2021
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One of the most overlooked and underappreciated organs of the human body is our skin. It weighs 8 lbs, covers up to 23 square feet and is the best line of defense against foreign invaders. Recent studies suggest that skin can help control our immune system. The state of our skin is an indicator of … Read more