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CANNABIS 101

Understanding Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids are the active chemical compounds found in the Cannabis Plant. THC and CBD are the most widely known, but there are over 100 different types. Each strain of Cannabis has various ratios of each cannabinoid and each cannabinoid has a diffe

Understanding Ratios

At Papa & Barkley we make a number of products with ratios ranging from CBD-Dominant to THC-Dominant. Look for these ratios on our Releaf products:. While results will vary by user, below is a general guide for understanding intended effect.

Understanding the Human Endocannabinoid System

Cannabis is effective in managing pain, reducing inflammation, helping reduce stress, and  assisting with sleep due to our Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS helps to regulate a number of bodily systems. The cannabis plant is made of up photo-cann

Understanding THC

THC is the abbreviation for tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is the most well-known and most abundantly available cannabinoid in cannabis plants. It is the component in cannabis that is responsible for a psychoactive effect, also known as the “high.”. After

Understanding CBD

CBD is the abbreviation for cannabinol. CBD is most well-known as the non-psychoactive cousin to THC and the second most prominent cannabinoid found in cannabis plants. It is the component in cannabis thought to be one of the strongest anti-inflammat

Understanding Terpenes

Terpenes are the fragrant oils that give cannabis its aromatic diversity. These oils, secreted in the flower’s sticky resin glands, also appear in many other herbs, fruits, and plants. They play a significant role in the therapeutic and medicinal u

Understanding Hemp and Cannabis

Hemp and Cannabis plant varieties are of the same genus—Cannabis—and the same species, Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis, is most commonly bred for its high amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid most known for its psychoactive properties. He

Can I drive or fly across state lines with your product?

For our Releaf products that are currently only available within California, we cannot legally advise traveling with our products. Due to federal regulations, it is illegal to travel across state lines with our California Releaf products. For our he

Will I feel "high"?

THC is the most well-known and abundant cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. It is also the component in cannabis that is responsible for the psychoactive effect, also known as the “high.” All of our products come with ratios printed on them stating th

Do I need a prescription or a medical recommendation to purchase Papa & Barkley products?

California residents may purchase cannabis products if over the age of 21. However, whether a medical recommendation is required depends on the dispensary/delivery service from which you are purchasing products. Both recreational and medical dispensa

What is the difference between Whole Plant and Distillate?

Whole Plant formulations are made with the plant, the whole plant, and nothing but the plant. That means it contains all of the chlorophyll, phytonutrients, lesser-known cannabinoids and terpenes. Distillate products often are just the lab extracted