Cannabis Edibles & Servings

Brownies, Cookies & gummies make up the bulk of OLCC recreational edibles

How does an edible work?

Edible forms of cannabis, including gummies, mints, brownies, cookies, tinctures, drinks, and other food products, are discreet and can produce long-lasting, safe effects. They’re great when consumed responsibly, and when you know how much you’re consuming. Typically edibles are either in solid or liquid form, and take orally. Other types of edibles include lozenges, mints & tinctures made with oils or food-grade alcohol. As your body metabolizes the edible, THC and other cannabinoids enter the blood stream and induce a “high”.

What will it feel like?

Remember, there are many factors that can impact your edible experience. Choosing the right dose for you and learning how much you can consume is a process and everyone’s body has the ability to respond to cannabis in a unique way. Products bought at a licensed dispensary will have their dosage clearly labeled, but the dosage of homemade edibles is much harder to determine. Edibles also tend to “hit” the body harder then smoking does due to the THC being processed in the gut or mouth as opposed to the lungs. Many users report euphoric side effects mixed with extreme calm and relaxation in regards to bodily sensations.

How much should I take?

How many milligrams of edibles should you take? It’s important to note that each individual has an ideal dose best suited for them and their body. The strength of an edible depends on many factors, including:

• Type of edible

• Dosage

• Tolerance

• Body weight

• Metabolism

Two individuals may respond very differently to the same type of edible with the same dose—one may get very stoned, and one may not get stoned at all, depending on the above factors. Always start with a small dose of edibles and gradually increase until you find your ideal dose. The ideal edibles dose depends on a lot of things, including tolerance, individual body chemistry, body weight, and the experience you’re looking for. Dispensaries in Oregon currently have a 100mg maximum for hard edibles like chocolates & gummies. You will find these in an abundance of different combinations of flavors & strains specificity. The manufacturer may also divide the servings as they see fit, resulting 5mg / 10mg / 25mg & even 50mg “servings”. 10 gummies, 2 brownies or 5 chocolates are just some of the groupings you’ll find.

Leafly - Edibles Dosage Chart

Cannabis & Paranoia: What's The Deal?

An example of someone NOT affected by higher THC levels

Anyone who has consumed Cannabis / Marijuana at some point in their life has more then likely experienced or met someone who has experienced paranoia while smoking. Not all consumers will experience this side effect but it’s important to remember that even the most frequent users could potentially set off a paranoia episode.

Paranoia & Side Effects

Paranoia can manifest in many different ways, when referencing cannabis use, typically presents as the inability to trust others, unrelaxed, losing control over ones thoughts & hypervigilance.
Those who have experienced these feelings while smoking also attest to self-conscious reactions & feeling threatened. Once the paranoia becomes noticeable, users frequently report reclusiveness & the want to be antisocial.

How does Cannabis & THC cause Paranoia?

Between a combination of manipulated brain processes & automatic responses, Cannabis (THC) creates a side effect called abnormal salience. Basically, the brains ability to differentiate meaning from one occurrence to the next is affected and leads to misinterpretation of vital information. These abnormal responses are intensified if the person has been recently exposed to genuine fear & anger. THC can also affect the Amygdala by means of our endo-cannabinoid receptors. Larger amounts of consumed THC can overstimulate the Amygdala and lead to extreme bouts of anxiety & fear.

Is there something to help with these Amygdala responses?

CBD has already been found to be an excellent anti-anxiety & anti-inflammatory tool but did you know it can help counter the effects of to much THC? Where THC centric phenotypes tend to play into an increase of these anxiety induced situations, CBD has been clinically found to reduce anxiety & even as a direct means of countering THC. It’s important to remember that everyone reacts differently, and depending on your own body chemistry, could have an extraordinarily different experience compared to a friend. Some people tend to not have any Sativa-anxiety like effects where some others end up being overtly sensitive to even the smallest amounts of THC. Dosage, frequency and potency are very important to keep in mind.

Tips & Tricks for staying “Low”

With Cannabis recently having started pushing THC limits into the 30% range, it’s more important then ever for new smokers to be aware of the potential side effects of these new powerhouse strains. Rule number 1 is start off slow and let your system adjust. Take a toke and wait for the full effects before going all out. If all else fails, know that the THC levels will subside and eventually the paranoia will break. It’s more about making yourself comfortable & not putting yourself into situations that can further stimulate the sensation associated with higher THC level strains.

Sources :
Leafly - Cannabis Paranoia

Extracts & Concentrates: Methods and Results

Different Types of Extracts & Concentrates

Every concentrate on our shelf started as raw cannabis flower. The difference between a $10 gram of shatter and a $40 gram of live rosin comes down to how the trichomes were separated from the plant. Here's how the two main extraction methods work, what they produce, and why it matters when you're shopping.

The Basics Start Here

Two Methods, Dozens of Products

Cannabis extraction breaks into two camps: solvent-based (a chemical dissolves the trichomes off the plant) and solventless (mechanical separation using ice water, heat, or pressure — no chemicals). Both produce potent, flavorful concentrates, but the process changes the texture, flavor, and price.

You'll sometimes hear "extracts" used for solvent-based products and "concentrates" used for solventless. In practice, most people use the terms interchangeably. What matters is knowing which method made the product in your hand.

— SOLVENT vs SOLVENTLESS —

Solvent-Based Chemical

How It Works

A chemical solvent — usually butane (BHO), supercritical CO2, or ethanol — is passed through cannabis material to dissolve trichomes and cannabinoids. The solvent is then purged off, leaving behind concentrated oil.

Common products:

Shatter Wax Budder Crumble Live Resin Distillate

Solvent-based extraction is efficient and scalable, which is why shatter and live resin tend to be more affordable than solventless options. Covert Extraction shatter starts at $8.33/g at Green Health Eugene.

Solventless No Chemicals

How It Works

Solventless extraction uses only ice water, heat, and pressure — no chemicals touch the plant. Ice water agitation separates trichome heads to make bubble hash. Heat and pressure squeezes that hash (or raw flower) through a rosin press to produce rosin.

Common products:

Kief Bubble Hash Dry Sift Live Rosin Cold Cure Badder Temple Balls

Solventless tends to be pricier because yields are lower and the process is more labor-intensive. Many consumers prefer the cleaner flavor profile and the fact that no chemical residue is possible. We carry solventless from Bonsai Farms, White Taffi, Sub Zero, and Dirty Arm Farm.

Spectrum Types Know the Difference

Isolate vs Broad Spectrum vs Full Spectrum

Regardless of extraction method, the final product falls into one of three categories based on what cannabinoids and terpenes survive the process:

Isolate — a single cannabinoid (usually THC or CBD) refined to 90%+ purity. Everything else is stripped out. Clean and potent, but you lose the entourage effect.

Broad Spectrum — retains multiple cannabinoids and terpenes but has THC removed. Common in CBD products.

Full Spectrum — all cannabinoids, terpenes, and THC intact. This is what most recreational concentrates are. Live resin and live rosin are both full-spectrum products, which is why they tend to deliver a more well-rounded effect than distillate.

At the Counter Shop Smart

What to Ask Your Budtender

If you're new to concentrates, here's how to narrow it down fast:

On a budget? Start with Covert Extraction shatter or Higher Cultures badder. Solvent-based, affordable, and consistent. Dabs from $10/g.

Want the cleanest flavor? Go solventless — Bonsai cold-cure badder or White Taffi live rosin. You'll pay more, but the terpene expression is noticeably different.

Need something portable? Vape cartridges and disposables use distillate or live resin oil in a ready-to-go format. No rig, no torch, no mess.

All extracts, cartridges, and vapes are 15% off every Tuesday and Saturday at Green Health Eugene.

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(Rosin Being Extracted From Bubble Hash)

Indica or Sativa? Types of Cannabis & Effects

What’s The Big Difference?

When someone shops at their local dispensary, they often find 3 categories to separate products; Indica, Sativa & Hybrids. These 3 sub categories are meant to separate strains by expected side effects & profiles.

The commonly accepted classification of Indicas & Sativas is that Indicas are often sedating & relaxing, and Sativas are more revitalizing, energetic with increased cognitive responses & useful for creative tasks. As expected, Hybrid strains have an ever evolving combination of Sativa & Indica effects. 

What Dictates A Hybrid?

When it comes to Hybrids, any two strains can be combined to form a new one. Combining Sativas & Indicas often results in an relaxed alertness, never fully sedating but also not inducing anxiety often associated with Sativas. To further increase already common side effects found on one side or the other, breeders will often take two Indicas or two Sativas to “double” up on expected results.

It’s important to remember that everyone and anyone can react very differently to the same strain as another person. Not all Sativas give you a ton of energy & not all Indica strains cause couch lock or sedative effects. Differentiating metabolisms and body chemistry drastically effect how the body reacts to specific cannabinoids and to what degree.

What Role Do Terpenes Play?

Another differentiation comes in the form of smell & tastes. Generally, Sativa strains tend to smell fruity & sweet with spice notes. Indicas on the other hand tend to lean more towards musky, earthy & almost “Stinky”. Terpenes within Cannabis cause these flavor distinctions & are associated with THC & CBD. Although Terpenes play such a vital role in taste and enticing smells, their medical potential is substantially more important. Because terpenes interact with other Cannabinoids, they often play just as important a role in determining strain effects as the THC/CBD values themselves.

If you’d like to learn more about Terpenes & their medical benefits, click HERE <-

Source / Links :
Leafly - Indica vs. Sativa
Cresco Labs - Indica vs. Sativa
HealthLine - Sativa vs. Indica

Cannabinoids & Terpenes: Relationship And Differences

Some of the more popular and well-known Cannabinoids Including THC & CBD.

What are Cannabinoids?

Cannabinoids are a group of chemicals found in Cannabis that produce drug-like effects in various regions of the body. Common bodily reactions include central nervous system & immune system responses. The primary Cannabinoid found in Cannabis (Marijuana) is THC or Delta-9. Other Cannabinoids include CBD, CBG, CBN & over 100 others.

Has The FDA or Government approved Cannabis for medical use?

Although Cannabis as a plant has not received approval from either entities, specific Cannabinoids (Like CBD) have been approved and released as prescription-only medication to treat multiple conditions including but not limited to epilepsy.

What health conditions is Cannabis or Cannabinoids useful in treating?

Common health conditions found to respond well to Cannabis & Cannabinoid treatment include epilepsy, nausea & vomiting brought on from chemotherapy, loss of appetite & weight loss in those suffering from HIV/AIDS and chronic pain associated with a wide range of genetic disorders. Although Cannabis will undoubtedly be found to help and possibly cure other medical conditions in the future, research regarding these other use cases are still in the early stages or working through legal restrictions.

What sorts of Cannabinoid experiments & research is being conducted?

• 2015 & 2018 studies including chronic pain’s relationship with THC / CBD

• 2017 study related to reduced opioid use when paired with specific cannabinoids

• Ongoing studies involving CBD and it’s reduction of social anxiety

• 2015 study reviewing THC effects on Tourette syndrome tic severity

• Multiple 2014 studies pertaining to Multiple Sclerosis & its response to specific cannabinoids

• Recent studies dedicated to symptom reduction in patients suffering from PTSD

What are Terpenes & how are they associated with Cannabis?

Simply put, Terpenes are the chemical compounds that give Cannabis and many other plants their pungent smells & flavoring. With over 150 different Terpenes, Cannabis can come in an wide arrange of combinations leading to very differentiating side effects.

What are some medical benefits of Terpenes & how do they affect the human body?

Terpenes have an abundance of medical uses including antiviral (virus killing ability), anti-cancerous (inhibiting the growth of cancer) & antimicrobial (ability to slow or stop microorganisms). Up until recently, medical benefits & therapeutics have been reserved to THC / CBD. Recent discoveries involving Terpenes & Cannabinoids have led to minor & small abundance chemicals coming into the spotlight. The same effects that Terpenes have on Cannabis (Fighting of pathogens & microbes) are commonly found to function similarly inside the Human body.

Sources :

Cannabis (Cannabinoids) - NCCIH
Cannabinoid - Cancer.gov
What are Cannabis Terpenes - Leafly