A Poison with Enormous Health Consequences Most people are familiar with nicotine as the addictive, stimulatory drug added to tobacco products. While tobacco’s negative impact on health parameters is well-known among the general public, many individuals still remain in the dark about nicotine’s role in their health and well-being. Nicotine is a natural plant alkaloid,…
Both hemp and cannabis are multi-billion-dollar industries fueled by demand from tens of millions of individuals worldwide. Yet, despite the prevalence and popularity of both, many consumers struggle to discern or are unaware of the key differences between hemp and cannabis. This leads to a multitude of questions surrounding the topic, most of which we…
What is Mullein? Known scientifically as Verbascum thapsus, mullein is a hairy biennial plant capable of thriving in varied habitats throughout the world. Flavorless, and smooth as silk, mullein has long been a favored component of herbal preparations meant for smoking, including those at MOUNTAIN Smokes. Throughout history, mullein has left its footprint on cultures…
What is the Real History of Hemp? Hemp has a long and storied past, rich with cultural significance around the world. From religious and ceremonial purposes to fueling the industrial complex, and eventually making its way into the multi-billion dollar CBD market, hemp has a story that is well worth the read. With the global…
The Discovery of Cannabinoids Cannabis has been used as a medicine, for religious ceremonies and rituals, and for recreational purposes for over 5000 years. Cannabinol (different from Cannabidiol/CBD), was the first plant cannabinoid to be isolated by chemists, is thought to form naturally from THC during the storage of harvested cannabis, as well as being…
The History of White Sage Known commonly as ‘sacred sage’, bee sage, and white sage (among other names), Salvia Apiana is a perennial evergreen shrub steeped in rich history and cultural significance. Native to the southwestern United States, as well as northwestern Mexico and southern California, this interesting plant has played a big role in…
The History and Effects of Cigarettes and ‘Big Tobacco’ Cigarettes are a dry, tobacco-filled tube of mostly chopped or shredded tobacco leaves rolled in finely cut flammable paper with flammable. Traditionally made by hand, ‘Big Tobacco’ now produces these ‘chemical sticks’ by the billion, with over 5.5 billion cigarettes consumed worldwide every year. Although tobacco…
What Makes These Cannabinoids So Very Different from Each Other? The Cannabis Sativa plant naturally produces well over 100 identified chemical compounds referred to as cannabinoids. Among the two most prevalent and highly sought after are CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). With the introduction of the 2018 Farm Bill (affecting hemp-derived CBD), and the widespread…
Health Concerns About Tobacco By now, the majority of the public understands that cigarettes and tobacco are ‘unhealthy’, but the extent of the dangers associated with their products, and the implications it has on their health and the health of others remains a bit murky for some. In this guide, we explore health concerns associated…
(Almost) Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hemp Used in thousands of products and for a myriad of purposes, scientifically, hemp is a botanical class of Cannabis sativa cultivars. Commonly known or referred to as ‘industrial hemp’, this multi-faceted plant is largely grown for use in industrial, medicinal and recreational use. This versatile plant…
