Wednesday June 30, 2021
By Trevor Ross
Cannabis concentrates fall into one of two categories: solventless concentrates, and solvent-based. Solventless extracts are produced using combinations of temperature and pressure. Solvent-based extracts use a liquid solvent to dissolve and collect cannabinoids, which are then refined for vape cartridges and dab rigs. But even if you don’t use either of those, hydrocarbon extracts like butane hash oil (BHO) are also used in edibles, capsules, and can be absorbed through transdermal patches.
But many consumers have questions about the process and safety of these concentrates, so let’s take a look at what hydrocarbons are and how they’re made.
In cannabis culture, “hydrocarbon extracts” are a concentration of cannabinoids and terpenes that have been stripped from the cannabis plant by a hydrocarbon solvent.
Hydrocarbons are compounds composed of only hydrogen and carbon atoms. Some examples include butane, propane, hexane, and methane. While no one is flushing methane through your medicine, some combination of propane and butane is most common.
If that sounds unhealthy, you may be relieved (or horrified) to learn you’ve almost certainly eaten hydrocarbon extracts already. Hydrocarbon solvents are used to separate seed and vegetable oils, decaffeinate coffee — and guess how vanilla extract is extracted?
Hydrocarbon extracts have been around for decades, and are deemed “generally safe” by the FDA. The risk comes more often for the people doing the extracting, working with highly pressurized and flammable chemicals. Of course, a rushed or botched extraction could leave unsafe amounts of solvent in the finished product, but with modern techniques and equipment, the risk is minimal.
The most common process for hydrocarbon extraction is called a “closed-loop extraction.” In this system, propane and butane are pressurized and chilled into a liquid and flushed over raw cannabis.
The surface of the cannabis plant is covered in glands called trichomes. During the flowering phase, these trichomes swell with an oily resin that is rich in THC, CBD, and other desirable cannabinoids and terpenes. Hydrocarbon solvents break the molecular bonds holding the trichomes to the surface of the plant, effectively “washing” them off, and leaving the rest of the plant matter behind. This process is called a “closed-loop” because the solvent will be flushed again and again across the plant to ensure no resin is left, and no solvent is wasted.
Propane and butane have extremely low boiling points (-43° F, and 30° F, respectively), so when they reach these temperatures, they do what a pot of water does when it boils: they begin to evaporate. The extracted concentrate is heated well past these temperatures, to over a hundred degrees, sometimes for hours at a time, to ensure any remaining solvent is released. The purged gases are recollected by a vacuum to be used again, and no additional carbon escapes into the atmosphere.
Once the purging is complete, the result is a rich, sticky hydrocarbon extract. From there it is refined in a number of ways into different consistencies for different products from vape pens to wax to shatter.
Hydrocarbon extraction is a fine way to maintain the authenticity of a concentrate. Because the cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes have been collected together from the same plant, as opposed to being reconstituted from separate distillates, the symphony of those elements will remain largely intact.
The drawbacks are obvious: the process involves hazardous materials and can be dangerous when not done properly. It is never recommended you attempt hydrocarbon extraction at home, even if you have the cumbersome and expensive equipment necessary. The facilities that perform these extractions are regulated and inspected by safety administrators. Improper extraction also puts the consumer at risk if the solvents are not properly purged after extraction.
CO2 extraction is when carbon dioxide is pressurized into a liquid, then heated to a “supercritical” state where it exhibits properties of both a liquid and a gas. In this state, the CO2 acts as a solvent similar to hydrocarbons and strips the trichomes from the plant before evaporating. However, CO2 is not a hydrocarbon (as it has no hydrogen), and thus does represent a safer alternative. Though, the final product is still technically a solvent-based extract.
Solvent extraction is not a new process. Although we utilize modern chemicals like propane and butane, ancient methods of extraction include grain alcohol and cold water. And those natural processes may be the future of cannabis concentrates as well. Icy water is used to shed and collect trichomes for bubble hash, and only heat and pressure are used to extract rosin.
Because these extractions do not use additional chemicals, they are considered “cleaner,” and while the potential toxicity of hydrocarbon extracts is minimal, as innovation streamlines these processes, even minimal risks will become unnecessary. We’re already discussing the best solventless vapes on the market.
But for now, hydrocarbon extracts are an easy and safe way to experiment with new strains and new consumption methods.
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Trevor Ross is a writer, medical marijuana patient and cannabis advocate. He holds an MFA in writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has previously worked as a copywriter, a teacher, a bartender, and followed Seattle sports for SidelineBuzz. Originally from Washington state, you can find him now working in his garden or restoring his house in Scranton, PA, and he can be reached through LinkedIn.
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Periods are deeply misunderstood. Surrounded by myths and taboos, they vary widely from person to person, lasting for different lengths of time, intensity, and side effects. This misinformation results in a lot of problems for women of all ages, from having very painful periods to being very ignorant about what is going on within their own bodies.
One very famous pill would have been able to address some of the strongest period cramps, but this knowledge was never pursued by drugmakers.

Popular Science reports that Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, was introduced to the market in the late 90s. Curiously, the drug’s main effects were discovered by accident. The original drug trials were designed to treat conditions like hypertension and angina, also known as chest pains. Viagra affects the entire body, impacting erections, which evolved into the birth of a billion dollar industry.
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A more recent drug trial pursued some of Viagra’s original effects in women. Published in 2015 and conducted by researchers from Penn University, researchers examined 25 female participants and split them up into two groups: one received Viagra and the other received a placebo. Per the study’s results, the patients who received Viagra experienced massive relief from period cramps within four hours.
While these results are amazing, it’s important to note that the medication was received vaginally, which might have minimized side effects and increased the medication’s effectiveness. The study was also conducted on a small amount of test subjects, meaning that these results might not translate to every type of period.
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Menstruation and uteri in general remain deeply misunderstood. Conditions like endometriosis are often misdiagnosed and severe period cramps are deemed as untreatable, making women pass out, vomit or spend the entire day in bed. It’s surprising that Viagra, a drug that is so popular and wide spread, is rarely linked with the effects it provides in women. Apparently erections make more money.
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One single dose of psilocybin can help the brain grow strong, long-lasting connections between neurons, according to a new study published in the journal Neuron. 
Dozens of clinical research studies have demonstrated that psilocybin can treat depression more effectively than traditional antidepressants, but the scientific community is only just beginning to understand exactly how this natural compound works. To gain more insight into this phenomenon, researchers from Yale University dosed mice with psilocybin and observed how it affected the frontal cortices of their brains.
After injecting each mouse with psilocybin, researchers used a laser-scanning microscope to track the growth of dendritic spines, small protrusions on nerve cells that aid in the transmission of data between neurons. Prior studies have found that people suffering from chronic stress and depression have fewer of these neural connections than healthy subjects.

Just 24 hours after injecting the mice with psilocybin, the researchers discovered that the size and number of dendritic spines in the subjects’ frontal cortices had grown significantly. The researchers continued observing the mice after the initial dose and discovered that these improvements were still in full effect one month later, suggesting that a single dose of shrooms can provide a long-lasting improvement in neural connectivity.
“We not only saw a 10% increase in the number of neuronal connections, but also they were on average about 10% larger, so the connections were stronger as well,” said lead author Alex Kwan, associate professor of psychiatry and of neuroscience at Yale. “It was a real surprise to see such enduring changes from just one dose of psilocybin. These new connections may be the structural changes the brain uses to store new experiences.”

Previous research has indicated that the psychedelic experience itself is essential to the healing effects of psychedelics, but this study suggests otherwise. Some of the mice in the study were given ketanserin, a compound that prevents psilocybin from producing its psychedelic effects. The researchers observed that these mice did not seem to be tripping after being dosed, but they did experience the same positive neural effects as the mice that had not received ketanserin.
These findings suggest that the antidepressant effects of psilocybin may not depend on its psychedelic properties. Some new research efforts are now banking on the prospect that trip-free psychedelic-derived antidepressants can become a reality. Last year, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), a secretive government agency that develops biotech for the US military, gave the University of North Carolina School of Medicine $27 million to develop trip-free psychedelics.

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Not only can heat waves be incredibly uncomfortable, they’re also more dangerous than you think. Our bodies are so sensitive to this than what you eat and drink can have an effect on how you feel and can impact your health when exposed to extreme temperatures.
Heat and sun are things that we normally can’t get enough of, especially if we live in a cold climate area. While chilly temperatures also come with their risks, the heat is easier to ignore and, thus, more likely to result in dehydration, heatstroke, and more.
When taking care of yourself and battling the heat, what you eat can have an impact, ranging from what feels like it’s obvious to what doesn’t. Here are 5 foods to steer clear of when it’s really hot out:

Aside from the fact that they’re hot (unless you have them served over ice), these drinks have strong diuretic properties and are not the best thing to consume when you want to quench your thirst. When it’s hot out, it’s important to hang on to our liquids, and consuming large amounts of coffee or tea, even if they’re iced, might deprive us of this.

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We probably don’t need to tell you this, but alcohol can quickly dehydrate our bodies. Once it enters our system, our liver will try to flush out alcohol’s natural toxins. Dehydration normally results in hangovers. When braving really hot conditions, this is made worse since stress and strain from the heat could trigger a more complicated episode.

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Spicy foods aren’t the first thing that come to mind when it’s hot out and that’s because it’s not nice to have spice sweats when you also have regular sweat to deal with. Science explains that capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers, can temporarily increase our body temperature. When the weather is very hot out, try your best to keep your body as cool as possible.

Proteins like red meats feel heavy in your stomach. This is due to the fact that they ask a lot of your body in order to be fully processed, forcing your body to do a lot of heavy lifting, resulting in thermogenesis. This is normal, but it creates a lot of heat, which should be avoided during really hot days. Lighter foods, like fruits, are easier to process and produce less heat.
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With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release. So we’re rounding up a few significant releases. This week, we look at releases by CBD Living, Fun Uncle, a dispensary opening from Wonderbrett, and more. 
Founded by System Of A Down’s Shavo Odadjian, 22Red has been offering flower, disposable vape pens, pre-rolls, and cartridges from its cannabis line. Now, it’s getting into the concentrate game. 
Starting July 10, 22Red will launch live resin badder and live resin sauce made from the brand’s own cannabis flower, which has been cryogenically frozen to maintain its original terpene and cannabinoid content. 
Available: Nevada
Family-run and women-owned, Etain Health is launching a brand new magnetic vape pen called the Motif. Available Saturday, July 10, you’ll be able to purchase half-gram ($80) or single gram ($130) Motif Pods for the rechargeable magnetic Motif vape battery. 
The pre-filled pods include a mix of THC and CBD and come in four ratios: 
Available: New York
CBD Living, a sparkling CBD water company, has added a fifth flavor to its roster: Black Cherry. Along with peach honey, strawberry lavender, apple ginger, and orange grapefruit, the black cherry cans feature 25 milligrams of CBD, contain zero sugar, and are filled with B-vitamins and zinc.
Available: Nationwide
Colorado-based Veritas Fine Cannabis is celebrating MLB All-Star Week in Denver by releasing its limited-edition All-Star Joint Packs. From July 9 and through until supplies last, 40 dispensaries are carrying these MLB-inspired cans featuring strains such as Papaya Cake, Sour Diesel, Apple Fritter, and more. 
And in addition to three 1 gram prerolls, the cans also contain:
Available: Colorado
To commemorate Oil Day, Fun Uncle will release its new line of live resin vape cartridges on July 10. The $36 live resin Cruiser cartridges test at over 75% THC and will come in four strains: Sour Tangie, Tropic Thunder, Golden Pineapple, and Paris OG. 
Available: California
Michigan-based Gage Growth Co. has recently announced its partnership with Wiz Khalifa’s cannabis brand Khalifa Kush. This new partnership will place Gage Growth as the exclusive producer, processor, and retailer of Khalifa Kush products in Michigan, and  the cannabis line will include flower, prerolls, extracts, and concentrates.
Available: Michigan
West Coast cannabis brand Wonderbrett is celebrating a dispensary opening this week in Los Angeles. Dispensary doors officially opened on July 8, and customers can now get their hands on all Wonderbrett cannabis products, along with retail options such as sweatshirts, socks, and more. 
Dispensary address: 314 N La Brea Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036
Available: California
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While the Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) continues to drag its feet in forging a legal path for the manufacture, sale, and distribution of hemp-derived products, state regulators are keeping up with the demands of this evolving market and adopting increasingly more nuanced and more sophisticated regulations for these products.
Several states, including Oregon and Colorado, first established hemp regulations in 2015, following the enactment of the 2014 Farm Bill. Though fairly comprehensive at the time, these regulations quickly became too broad to adequately regulate the wide range of product categories that eventually emerged on the market. To address this issue, these states have had to amend their regulations frequently to keep up with industry.

Earlier this year, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (the CDPHE) adopted a new set of rules that recently went into effect (the labeling requirements as well as some of the testing requirements went into effect on July 1) and now constitute one of the most comprehensive regulatory frameworks in the country.
Many of the CDPHE’s newly adopted rules address issues that have become hugely important to the industry but have yet to be addressed by state regulators – and the FDA. Some of these issues are outlined below.
The CDPHE regulations authorize the sale of hemp-derived foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics provided these products contain ingredients derived from an “approved source.” The term “approved source” includes CDPHE registered manufacturers and wholesalers but also out-of-state products that come from states and countries that regulate these products to ensure their safety for human consumption. By adopting a broad definition of the term “approved source”, the CDPHE acknowledged that many hemp-derived products sold in the state come from other jurisdictions and that there is a need to regulate, even if partially, these products.
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The regulations also define terms like “broad spectrum”, “cannabinoids”, “full spectrum”, “industrial hemp extract” and “unfinished industrial hemp products”, showing the need to clearly identify but also differentiate the wide range of hemp-infused products now available in the U.S. and to tailor regulations to fit the specificities and intricacies of each product category.
State manufacturers and processors must be registered with the CDPHE and must meet specific manufacturing requirements, such as establishing a very detailed, written recall plan, in accordance with federal law.
In addition to testing the products for conforming levels of THC and total THC, the CDPHE is requiring that as of August 1, hemp-infused products manufactured in the state be tested for over 100 pesticides, microbials, heavy metals and residual solvents to ensure they are safe for human consumption.
The new regulations mandate that the product labels comply with the general labeling requirements imposed under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, including the identification of allergens for foods and dietary supplements, and, whenever necessary, of warning statements to prevent a health hazard that may be associated with a cosmetic product. Upon the adoption of these new rules, the CDPHE also published very detailed labeling guidelines for each products category it regulates: Foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.

Other notable labeling requirements include: (1) identifying each isolated cannabinoid as an ingredient and their concentration in milligrams; (2) listing the levels of THC per serving and total THC per finished product package; and (3) incorporating a code or numbering system that identifies the date and location of manufacturing and packaging so the products can easily be tracked in the event of a recall.
The CDPHE is also imposing transportation requirements, mandating that unfinished and finished hemp products be packaged and transported in a manner where they will be protected from adulteration, allergen cross-contact, environmental contamination, and any other hazards.
If you follow this blog, you may have noticed that the CDPHE’s regulations mirror many of the proposed regulations released by the New York Department of Health in October 2020, which, back then, we had described as “the most comprehensive” set of regulations to date. You can read more on this issue here and here.
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What these newly adopted regulations and proposed regulations suggest is that state regulators are anticipating upcoming federal regulations and proactively aligning their requirements with those already imposed by federal law.
Moreover, by adopting high-quality testing standards and mandating more transparency and accuracy in the labeling and marketing of these products, state regulators are helping legitimize the industry, build consumer confidence and expand this promising market. Now all we can hope for is that the leadership of these states will inspire the FDA to finally serve its administrative functions, enable the industry to follow its course and succeed.
Nathalie Bougenies is an attorney at Harris Bricken. This article was originally published on the Canna Law Blog and is reposted with permission.
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Tuesday July 6, 2021
By Josh Kasoff
Although concentrates and infused flower products have quite the rage in the legal cannabis industry, many don’t realize that a certain infused specialty can be prepared at home with the right supplies and a little know-how. Though moon rocks and caviar are some of the most sought-after niche items on dispensary shelves, they are actually pretty easy to make yourself.
In most legalized markets flower, hash oil in applicators, and pure kief are readily available at dispensaries, and thus consumers can forgo extra costs at the dispensary by following a few simple instructions. Come along and learn how to make moon rocks at home.
The phrase “moon rocks” was made famous by former Death Row Records artist Kurupt and his partner Dr. Zodiak. Described by some as the “holy trifecta” of cannabis combinations, but more accurately to my fellow Southerners as the “Turducken of cannabis,” a moon rock is a small bud of cannabis dipped in hash oil. Depending on your definition of difference between the two terms, the nug then either is or isn’t rolled in kief. Though “moon rocks” typically refers to the dusted version, many in the industry use the two terms interchangeably.   Whatever you call them, these cannabis supernovas are not to be taken lightly.
Overall, the process of creating moon rocks couldn’t be simpler. Starting with a nug of cannabis from whichever prefered strain, that nug is then fully submerged in hash oil and then dusted (or not dusted) in kief. However, there are some tips and tricks that can help you make better moon rocks.
While the strain of flower that one may use is entirely up to the consumer, denser nugs are preferred as they’ll hold the final shape better than fluffier nugs. And while hash oil is the recommended extract, any extract that’s melted down enough to a liquid consistency could ideally work as a coating (such as a saucy full-spectrum extract from live resin). Still, thicker extract will adhere better, so something like distillate might not be ideal.
It’s also smart to keep track of which oils you’re matching with which flower strains. For example, mixing a sativa oil with an indica flower will likely hybridize the effects in unknown ways. That’s either a positive or a negative depending on your view, but it can be fun to experiment like a cannabis Thomas Edison.
The most crucial tools to possess and use frequently throughout this process are tongs and tweezers or another type of grasping instrument. Your hands will get messy if you dip them into hash oil and that stuff can be difficult to get off without rubbing alcohol. Submerging or applying oil to the entire nug is required though, as it will guarantee extensive kief coverage.
The next step in ensuring a quality moon rock/caviar, quite like a fine paint job, is to apply at least two or three coats of oil to the nug, letting each layer permeate and seep into the nooks and crannies of the nug. With the nug properly saturated in concentrate oil, the next step would be to use those tweezers and roll the coated nug in a plentiful amount of the highest quality kieft you can procure. Your grinder will obviously be the most readily available source if your local dispensary doesn’t carry kief. However if they do have dry sift hash products, you can make some truly top-tier moon rocks.
And as brought up on a couple of different instructional guides, most CBD extracts and flowers can be substituted as desired, so those consumers not wishing to travel to Pluto high may avoid doing so. Remember that cannabis is quite a versatile plant and its consumption can be customized as such, you can mix and match CBD and THC products to find that perfect ratio.
Ideally, you’ll want the nug to completely lose its shape, appearing more as an oblong yet round and flat nug, totally smothered by layers of oil then a generous powdering of kief. We mean no joking when we say that you’ll want the nug to resemble something like a cannabis potato, flat on all sides yet rounded and bulging out at random areas.
Finally, as for how to consume, it wouldn’t be wise to use a grinder, as the rock would become mostly destroyed. The most commonly recommended way would be a glass piece, either a pipe or a bowl to consume. Joints and blunts could get messy but could be achieved if desired. 
Regardless of your preferred nickname, moon rocks/caviar are a supergroup of cannabis consumption and a concoction that should certainly be consumed with friends or not entirely in one sitting. Still, it’s a ride guaranteed to take you across the galaxy multiple times.
Get ready for takeoff.
Have you made your own moon rocks before? Share your tips in the comments below!
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Josh Kasoff is a freelance journalist, writer, poet and cannabis advocate living in Las Vegas. Originally from Texas, he moved out to Vegas to both have safe and legal access to cannabis and to work directly in the industry. He enjoys covering the law and politics behind cannabis, as well as the lifestyle and culture of cannabis, and its many uses.”
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It had been a minute since I’d smoked anything like Cookies’ London Pound Cake #75. 
A wiser feller than myself once said, “sometimes you hit the weed and, well … sometimes the weed hits you.” At the start of 2020, I made a conscious shift in my consumption habits, from high-powered joints, frequent dabs, and vape carts to rolling with lower-THC flower and hemp and partaking in the occasional 10 – 20 milligram gummy. As a heavy consumer, I knew it was time to get more deliberate and tactical about my habits to reclaim a fuller, more nuanced relationship with the plant — and I did. 
Now, when I hit the occasional blunt or do a quality dab or roll with a more potent strain of top-shelf flower, I get a lot more out of it than I did when I was still consuming a lot of high-THC stuff indiscriminately. 
London Pound Cake #75 isn’t Cookies’ most high-powered strain, but it ain’t no mids either. As I mentioned above, before sampling some LPC #75 for this review, it’d been a while since I’d hit anything like it. Every Cookies strain I’ve ever smoked has been a memorable adventure in flavor, color, aroma, and excellent vibes. Since its inception, the Cookies brand has all but remade the California weed market in its image, making devoted hype beasts out of ardent fans and achieving a lifestyle-brand presence that most other weed companies dream of. So the real question, as always, is whether the product lives up to the hype. 
In my experience, the answer has always been yes, and an eighth of London Pound Cake #75 is as good an example as any of what Cookies does best. 
The first thing you’ll notice about the LPC #75 packaging is Queen Elizabeth’s face framed in Cookies’ signature shade of blue. The English “£75” banknote design is elegant and stylish. 
The back label with potency and batch information is clear, and the seal is robust without being too difficult to open back up once you’ve resealed it. Weedmaps’ listings set an eighth of LPC #75 at $60, which is more expensive than your average eighth but not outside the realm of reasonable top-shelf price tags in Southern California. 
LPC #75 is a phenotype of Cookies’ original London Pound Cake, a strain with genetics that are held close to the brand’s symbolic vest. What we do know is that it’s an indica-dominant hybrid that includes Sunset Sherbet in its lineage. 
My eighth of LPC #75 had a prominent, pitch-perfect aroma of deep cherry citrus with a hint of diesel and a dash of pine. Right off the bat this strain will appeal to those who like skunky flower and those more attracted to berry or fruity aromas. 
Every hefty nug delivered on the signature look the strain is known for: thick, forest-green leaves coated in sticky, glistening trichomes and prominent orange stigma hairs. It’s a lovely looking nug that will immediately stand out in a crowd. Most of the nugs in my eighth were also appropriately firm and bouncy, denoting the right amount of moisture for a smooth ignition. 
My original plan for this flower was to put it in a dry flower vaporizer to get a strong sense of the flavor profile before rolling a joint and heading out to the beach for a smoke and a walk. 
This bud tests at 25% THC, substantial but certainly not 30%+, so I figured doing both would give me the most well-rounded experience. The first thing I noticed after a puff from the vape was that the flavor was less piney and citrusy and more skunky with a strong streak of dark berry — more indica than sativa, according to my weed-lizard brain’s idea of what an “indica” tastes like.
Once I had a few puffs from the vape, I found myself already getting lost in the high and skipped my plans to roll a whole joint with this bud. 
The creep-up was fast-acting, rolling into a smooth warm-blanket envelopment. It started heavy in the back of my head and curled around like a helmet of haze forming over my skull and eyes. In mere moments it all came on strong and serene like the slow, melodic drone of a Velvet Underground song.
By the time I made my way to the boardwalk, a thin overcast and a soft wind had just set in across the beach. The fading afternoon glow took the whole scene to a hazy space. The hum of my surroundings elevated my head buzz, which was complemented by an increase in body relaxation — especially in my back and shoulder muscles. 
June Gloom never felt so good. 
Find Cookies’ London Pound Cake #75
Cookies’ London Pound Cake #75 will make a great evening or weekend strain, whether you’re toking up to settle in at home or rollin’ up to a patio bar or intimate gathering. I can’t remember the last time I had such a thick but well-rounded high from just a few puffs of flower from a vape. It was smooth sailing from top to bottom, while still packing the punch you want to send you off into green hyperspace. 
If you’re just a fan of dank, indica-leaning weed but also appreciate a well-rounded, flavorful smoke, LPC #75 will knock your socks off. It’s got about everything you would expect and want from the Cookies experience: dank, potent, immediately chill, and turns the world around you into a hazy, smooth party.
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