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Card showing the linalool chemical structure beside whole and sliced lemons and an amber essential oil bottle

Education3 min read

Linalool Terpene Highlight

Discover linalool, the floral cannabis terpene linked to calm and relaxation: its potential effects, popular linalool strains and the entourage effect.

Bloom TeamOctober 27, 2023

Card showing the myrcene chemical structure beside a cubed mango, fresh basil, thyme and small essential oil bottles

Education3 min read

Myrcene Terpene Highlight - Relaxing Aroma and Health Benefits

Learn about myrcene, the earthy, musky cannabis terpene known for relaxing effects, its potential benefits and popular myrcene-rich strains to try.

Bloom TeamOctober 24, 2023

Illustration of an amber tincture bottle surrounded by cannabis leaves and oil droplets on a black background

Education3 min read

THC Tinctures and How to Use Them

New to THC tinctures? Learn what they are, how to dose with a dropper, sublingual use, mixing into food or drinks, onset times and storage tips.

Bloom TeamOctober 18, 2023

Sliced lemon half with a green cannabis leaf on a bright yellow background, representing the citrusy limonene terpene

Education3 min read

Limonene Terpene Highlight - Invigorating Aroma and Benefits

Discover limonene, the citrusy cannabis terpene behind lemon and orange aromas, its potential mood and stress benefits, and popular limonene-rich strains.

Bloom TeamOctober 13, 2023

Woman in a pink sweater leaning back on a beige couch with her hands behind her head, eyes closed and relaxed

Education7 min read

What is Couch Lock: What You Need to Know

Learn what couch lock is, why some cannabis strains leave you glued to the sofa, how long it lasts, and practical tips to prevent or handle it.

Bloom TeamSeptember 8, 2023

Split image comparing brown cigar-wrapped blunts beside cannabis buds with paper-rolled joints on ground cannabis

Education8 min read

Blunt VS Joint: Difference Between a Joint and Blunt

Blunt vs joint: learn the difference in wraps, flavor, and rolling technique, plus a guide to rolling paper and blunt wrap types.

Bloom TeamSeptember 1, 2023

Illustrated sativa and indica cannabis leaves side by side, showing the narrow sativa leaf and the broader indica leaf

Education5 min read

Sativa vs Indica: What's the Difference Between Them

Sativa vs. indica vs. hybrid: where the labels came from, why they don't reliably predict effects, what does, and how to shop by cannabinoids and terpenes.

Bloom TeamJuly 28, 2023

Cannabis bud wrapped in a measuring tape on a blue background

Education7 min read

Weed for Weight Loss?

Can weed help with weight loss? Explore how THCv and terpenes like humulene and limonene may curb appetite, plus strains to know and key caveats.

Bloom TeamJuly 18, 2023

Woman working out with a medicine ball beside the words Work Hard Stay High

Education11 min read

Working Out High: Gym Weed Tips

Thinking about working out high? See what research says about cannabis and exercise, runner's high, safety cautions and tips for choosing gym weed.

Bloom TeamJuly 14, 2023

THCV chemical structure diagram over cannabis leaves

Education5 min read

What's THCv? What's it Good For? Is it Like Delta 8?

What is THCv? Learn how this cannabinoid compares to THC and delta-8, its potential effects, THCv-rich strains like Durban Poison and appetite claims.

Bloom TeamJuly 7, 2023

Open glass jar filled with cannabis buds, its black lid and loose buds beside it on a wooden table

Education9 min read

Does Weed Expire? Flower, Edibles, and Concentrates Expiration & Storage Tips

Does weed expire? How long flower, edibles and vape carts last, signs your cannabis has gone bad, and how to store it to keep it fresh longer.

Bloom TeamJuly 3, 2023

Hollow chocolate egg filled with cannabis buds on a pink background scattered with fruit gummies and chocolate shell pieces

Education9 min read

Edibles and their Highs: Guide to THC Gummies, THC Chocolates, THC Drinks & More

A guide to THC edibles and how they feel: gummies, hard candies, chocolates, THC drinks and nano edibles, plus onset times and how to dose safely.

Bloom TeamJune 30, 2023

THC dosage chart showing edible dose levels from a 1–2.5mg microdose up to very high doses, with common effects at each level

Education6 min read

Edible Dosing for New Users and Experts

How much THC should you take in an edible? A dosage scale from 1mg microdoses up, what each level feels like, what changes your dose and how not to overdo it.

Bloom TeamJune 23, 2023

Woman with pastel-dyed hair holding a small wooden grinder filled with ground cannabis flower

Education10 min read

How to Grind Weed: With and Without a Grinder

Learn how to grind weed with a grinder or by hand, how to clean and maintain your grinder, and what to look for when choosing the best weed grinder.

Bloom TeamJune 14, 2023

Two metal-tipped vape cartridges filled with golden cannabis oil on a dark background

Education4 min read

Best THC Carts: Ceramic Cartridges vs Metal Carts

Ceramic vs metal vape cartridges: learn how cart materials affect flavor, leaks and heavy metal exposure, and how to choose the best THC carts for you.

Bloom TeamMay 26, 2023

Two glass vape cartridges filled with golden full spectrum THC oil beside cannabis buds

Education4 min read

What Is Full Spectrum THC and How to Get the Most from Your Full Spectrum Oil?

Learn what full spectrum THC is, how it differs from distillate, how terpenes relate to the entourage effect, and how to get the most from full spectrum oil.

Bloom TeamMay 9, 2023

Young green seedling sprouting from dark soil in soft morning sunlight

Education17 min read

Lets talk How to Grow Weed (Our Favorite Flower)

Learn the basics of growing weed at home: indoor, outdoor, hydro and soil grows, choosing seeds, grow lights, and home grow laws in Ohio and Maryland.

Bloom TeamMarch 10, 2023

Hungover man in bed under a blanket holding his head beside a glass of water, pills, coffee pot and cup

Education3 min read

Does Weed Help with a Hangover?

Does weed help with a hangover? What people report, what research does and doesn't show, smart tips for the morning after, and what a weed hangover is.

Bloom TeamJanuary 4, 2023

Number 8 inside a white triangle on a smoky background framed by cannabis leaves

Education8 min read

What Is Delta-8 THC? What "Gas Station Weed" Really Is

What is delta-8 THC? How "gas station weed" is made, how it compares with delta-9, safety concerns, the 2026 federal hemp law change and drug tests.

Bloom TeamDecember 13, 2022

Woman smelling a cannabis bud held in a black-gloved hand

Education10 min read

How to Get the Weed Smell Out of a Car, Clothes, and Room

Learn how to get the weed smell out of your car, clothes and room, with simple tips for before and after your session to keep cannabis odors under control.

Bloom TeamDecember 2, 2022

Hand with black-painted nails holding up a rolled joint in front of cannabis plants

Education8 min read

Best Way to Light a Joint and Recommended Temperatures for Your Cannabis

How to light a joint evenly, the best temperatures to vape flower for THC, terpenes and CBD, plus ideal storage and decarb temperatures.

Bloom TeamNovember 4, 2022

Rows of flowering cannabis plants under grow lights in a large indoor cultivation facility

Education15 min read

What Is Cannabis? Is It Different from Hemp & Marijuana?

What is cannabis, and how is it different from hemp and marijuana? Learn its history, legal definitions, indica vs. sativa, cannabinoids and the ECS.

Bloom TeamOctober 31, 2022

Stethoscope beside a green cannabis leaf on a teal background, representing medical marijuana

Education9 min read

What’s the Difference between Medical and Recreational Marijuana?

Understand the distinctions between medical and recreational marijuana, including legal, therapeutic, and practical differences.

Bloom TeamOctober 18, 2022

Cannabis buds spilling from an orange prescription bottle onto an Rx prescription pad

Education9 min read

Can You Overdose on Weed?

Can you overdose on weed? Learn what happens if you take too much cannabis, why edibles catch people off guard, dosing tips, and what to do if you're too high.

Bloom TeamOctober 7, 2022