The Top 5 Things to Know About HHC: The Forgotten Cannabinoid

by "The Wizard" Chris Coffman | Apr 10, 2024 | Education

Hexahydrocannabinol (Who was time to say it like that?) or HHC is a relative newcomer to the hemp-derived market. It keeps popping up in more blended products as well as products on their own such as HHC edibles like caramels and gummies. People have had questions about the compound. So, we’ve gathered some of the most asked questions and will try to shed some light on HHC, the forgotten cannabinoid.

Will It Get Me High? HHC is psychoactive and can most definitely get you high. Most consumers report feelings of euphoria, elevated mood, relaxation, and stimulated appetite. Some consumers claim it heightened their sense of taste and smell. If you are a foodie, this may be the compound for you 1.
Does It Feel More Indica or Sativa? HHC is most commonly found in Sativa 2 and offers more of a Sativa feel than an Indica feel but has characteristics of both. HHC can be great socially, the elevated mood and euphoria make even the shyest people perk up in conversation. Yet, it offers enough relaxation that it can be used like a mild Indica.
Where Do These New Compounds Come From? Few of the compounds that show up in modern hemp-derived products are new. Most of them were first identified in the 1940’s by Roger Adams (Keep an eye out for an article on him) including HHC 3. The reason most people haven’t heard of these compounds is until the recreational market started to boom so did the knowledge base of the consumer. They discovered that many compounds that may prove helpful in their daily lives were not available at their typical dispensary. That is where hemp dispensaries stepped up and companies like ours were born.
What is the Best Way to Consume It? This boils down to personal preference. We carry in it stand alone edibles as well as blended concentrates. More and more people are avoiding smoking due to personal health concerns so most of our HHC offerings are edible. Still, we know the ritualistic side of smoking is big part of cannabis culture which is why we included it in some of our blends.
Will I Fail a Drug Test? The rumor that you could take HHC to get high and still pass a drug test has persisted for years. Is it true? Maybe. Should you test it to find out? No! While most drug tests only test forms of THC cannabinoids and HHC is not THC, that doesn’t mean you should try your luck. Anyone who sells you a psychoactive substance and claims you will pass a drug test is just trying to sell you something. They do not have your best interest in mind.

That is our brief introduction to HHC. Now, you have the information needed to make an informed decision or at least more informed than before. As always, we encourage you to do your own independent research, or stop into one of our 2 locations so our budtenders can help further guide you. Everyone’s experience is different. HHC might not be right for you, but it may be right for your best friend. Don’t yuck their yum just for the sake of doing so. HHC is just another part of a plant we all love different parts of, so always keep an open mind.

CBD, CBG, and CBN: The Three Amigos of Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoids

by "The Wizard" Chris Coffman | Mar 31, 2024 | Education

People love cannabis and hemp but not all of them are looking to get high. Some are just using the plant for therapeutic or medicinal benefits. This is why we have seen such a large growth in the CBD market and led to people becoming interested in CBG and CBN. Which also led to some confusion that they were all the same compound.. lets break it down!

In general all can:

Improve sleep
General Pain Relief
Reduction in Anxiety and depression

But, CBD, CBG, and CBN are NOT the same thing. Each compound has things it does exceptionally well. In this article, I will cover the differences and what you should be using each one for. So, kick back, fire one up, and let’s learn about some weed stuff.

CBD (Cannabidiol)

This is almost every nonrecreational enthusiast’s introduction into the world of cannabis and hemp. There are CBD advertisements everywhere. Most people have a general idea of what CBD can do, so I will keep this short and tell you what it does best. Of the things all three compounds do to some extent, CBD is the best for general pain relief. It works well with dealing with broken bones and arthritis. I remember this by thinking of vitamin D (good for bones). That separates it from our next two compounds and don’t worry I have a fun wat to remember them too.

CBG (Cannbigerol)

CBG for my money may be the most important compound in the plant. CBG is the mother compound of the plant. From CBG, all other cannabinoids are formed. Besides giving us all the compounds we love, CBG shines on its own. Of the things all three compounds do, CBG is best for reduction in anxiety and depression. In fact, it aids in many types of brain functions. It increases focus and alertness, it is beneficial when combatting migraines, and has shown signs of improving memory function.

Personal opinion but, the thing it does best is reducing nerve pain. I suffered from sciatica, and CBG changed the game for me. If you struggle with mental health and/or nerve pain, skip CBD and go directly to CBG. Sorry, you won’t pass go or collect $200, but it will save you a lot of time and money. When I think of CBG, I think of G for good morning and then do jazz hands.

CBN (Cannabinol)

CBN is the compound most people are looking for when they buy CBD because most people turn to hemp or cannabis medicinally to help sleep. CBN is an oxidized form of THC. After oxidization it loses its psychoactive effects but keeps its sedative effects. It is a near perfect sleep aid with natural receptors in your body to accept it and a healthier alternative to other sleep aids. It also works well on inflammation and aches, but it will make you drowsy. If taking CBN, I always recommend it before bed. That’s why when remembering the CBN, I think of the N for night night or nap time.

Summation

If you are struggling with a medical problem and are unhappy with pharmaceutical options, a hemp-based alternative may be right for you. Don’t be shy to ask your doctor about these compounds. Trust me, they’ve heard it before. Do your own research into the compounds and see if anyone else has had success treating your ailment. People who love the plant love to help each other. The more people who realize the plant is beneficial for other things than getting high the better off we will all be.

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Topical Delta 9 THC Products Are High End Pain Relief at An Affordable Cost.

by "The Wizard" Chris Coffman | Mar 31, 2024 | 420, Education

Topicals are becoming a necessity to have on hand at any store that sells Delta 8 products or Delta 9 products. For those not familiar with the term topical, a topical is any lotion, salve, or oil you apply to your skin directly. These types of THC products are essential to helping those who seek pain relief but don’t want to get high. These customers want more help than they will get from an over the counter topical at Walmart, and many of them find their way into a cannabis dispensary or a hemp shop. Most cannabis dispensaries carry little to no topicals with few options. Hemp shops have taken up the slack in this department with most offering multiple options with multiple ways to apply the product. In this article I am going to cover how topical THC products work, if they will cause you to fail a drug test, what types of products are on the market, and introduce you to RiverBluff’s new line of topical products.

How Do THC Products Work on the Skin?

Our bodies contain natural cannabinoid receptors throughout the soft tissue and skin known as the endocannabinoid system, so when applying a CBD or THC product, your body is built to accept it. Most standard topicals found at your local pharmacy do not penetrate nearly as well due to lack of natural receptors. They work okay for skin irritation and minor aches, but if your issue is more severe, you should consider a topical THC product to see if it more suits your needs. In more cases than not you will find that it exceeds expectations.

Will Topical THC Products Cause You to Fail a Drug Test?

Many non-cannabis consumers shy away from the topic of using topical THC products out of fear they will get high or fail a drug test. First, topical THC products will not get you high. That is unless you start eating it in which case you either misread the directions or have a much much larger problem. As for Drug testing, topicals stay in skin cells for around 24 hrs. If you are not taking a skin test (the rarest of all drug tests) you should be fine but wait 24-48 hours to keep at ease. All in all, these products are safe, and your body was built to use them.

Types of Topicals and What to Use Them For

Lotions– Lotions are great for skin irritation and minor soft tissue pain. They don’t penetrate nearly as deep as salves or oils but many of them smell pretty whereas the other two generally have a medicine smell to them. They are also probably the easiest to apply.

Salves- Salves are the deep penetrator of topicals. It is the messiest to apply but really the best to use for deep tissue bruising and sprains. Once you get used to applying it it isn’t as messy but at first rest assured you will get it everywhere.

Oils- Many oils use a roll-on applicator. Roll-ons are nice because the roller also offers a slight massage when rolling over the skin. It penetrates better than lotion but not quite as good as a salve. It is the most versatile. It does well with everything from skin irritation to deep tissue bruising. It is also the cleanest to apply as your hands never really need to come into contact with the oil.

RiverBuff’s New Topical Delta 9 THC Products!

3oz CBD/Delta 9 Roll On- This is our strongest roll on yet! 1000mg of CBD and 50mg of Delta 9 THC are paired with menthol to create a cool soothing easy to apply topical.

1.6oz CBD/Delta 9 Salve- Our new salve is our most powerful topical yet. Same pairing as the roll on except there is 100mg of Delta 9 THC in it. This product is our best offering for deep tissue pain.

Besides offering new topical THC products, we have also brought out our new 1200mg Citrus Splash CBD lotion. Arter reading this article if you still have trepidation toward trying topical THC products, please, try a CBD product, the amount of relief you can experience far outweighs any stigmatism you might face from uneducated people for trying to find relief for yourself. Your comfort should be the focus of any treatment you try and the optics of it should be a distant second. If you know someone struggling to come to terms with the possibility that they may be better suited to THC products, please, show them this article or one of the many others written by others on the topic.

Dabs: The Sleeping Giant of THC Products

by "The Wizard" Chris Coffman | Mar 4, 2024 | Education

What are Dabs?

Dabs has become the catchall term for most concentrated THC products (These products contain a THC level over 40% though most are between 60-90%). Though concentrated THC products date back to the 9th century with Hashish, the practice of dabbing has evolved rapidly over the last 30 years or so and gained massive popularity amongst the most hardcore cannabis consumers. The concentrate market is poised to grow by over 50% in the next 6 years. Dabs are referred to as such because early extractors would place them in a small blob or “dab” on wax paper, a practice still used by some. In this article, I will cover the different types of dabs, the different methods of intake, the perceived benefits and short falls of dabbing, and the amazing concentrated THC products we offer at RiverBluff. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some weed stuff.

So Many Types of Dabs, So Little Time!

There are far too many concentrated THC products to cover them all, but I will do my best to cover the most popular forms and explain the subtle differences. Here is the list.

Badder/Budder– Has a whipped consistency, soft and spreadable, hence the name and belongs to the subgenre Live Resin

Crumble- Looks like dry crumbs and belongs to the subgenre of Live Resin.

Diamonds– Are a crystalline concentrated form of THC that is like the gem they are named for. Diamonds belong to the subgenre of Rosins.

Hash- Is a genre onto itself. The mother of all concentrates. It is sand in nature and generally pressed into blocks or balls.

Sauce- Sauce or Jam has a sticky jelly like consistency and belongs to the Rosin subgenre.

Shatter- Is a solid brittle sticky concentrate. It belongs to the Live Resin subgenre.

Wax- Is the most solid. It often comes in cubes like candle wax. It belongs to the Live Resin Subgenre.

I know I’ve missed many. I know some people consider carts “Dabs”. These were just the most prevalent and easy forms to convey.

How Do You Consume These Mystical Concoctions?

There are countless ways people consume concentrated THC products. Look no further than YouTube to see the most brilliant and foolish ways people have tried, but I am just going to cover the four most popular ways people go about it.

A Nectar Collector or Straw- This is as easy as it sounds. You hit up the tip with a torch. Place the tip in the concentrate and start to draw from the other end. This is the most common form of intake for new users as some of the others seem more like a science project.
The Dab Rig- A dab rig is any water bong fitted with attachments to consume concentrates. You heat up the piece known as a nail or banger with a torch, use a dab tool to place your concentrates on the nail, and then rip it like you would a bong. Dab Rigs can get very elaborate and look like a failed lab experiment of some sort very quickly. A rule of thumb to building a rig is if you don’t know how or why it functions you don’t need it on your rig.
Electronics- This covers a lot of products. Most notably are E-rigs, Vaporizers, and Torchless Nectar collectors. These are the safest means of dabbing. There is no way taking a torch out of the equation doesn’t improve safety. Some of these products can get very complicated to use so always watch a review someone has done on the product before jumping in yourself.
The Old-Fashioned Way- As any good stoner knows, you can always roll it up and smoke it. Now, I am not saying roll concentrate up alone and smoke it. You will need to add it to weed. The dryer concentrates work best for this, but any can be managed. Remember, a little goes a long way with concentrates.

Benefits and Downsides to Dabbing

One of the biggest benefits to dabbing is its high potency. For many long-term smokers, dabbing is a way to get them to where they want in a timelier fashion. With its fast on-set time and high potency, you go from 0-100 like you’ve never done before. Dabbing always is a little more discreet as it is less pungent than flower. One of the biggest downsides to dabbing is its high potency. Most newcomers aren’t prepared for how fast you get high dabbing. It can reach into your lungs and take your breath away while leaving you in a cold sweat on the floor (Totally not talking from experience here). The other big downside is the risk of burns. Unless you are using electronics, you will be wielding a torch at some point. Chances are slim you’ve wielded a torch in the past and even slimer that you did so while high or attempting to get high. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!

What RiverBuff Offers

Most of what we offer is only available in store currently, but here is what we have got to offer for concentrated THC products.

3.5g THC-A Badder ($80)- We carry three strains of badder, all of which are top notch: Northern Lights for those looking for a classic earthy indica. Blueberry Kush for those looking for a sweeter indica, and Gape Stomper for those looking for something sativa. Grape Stomper is sweet and tastes like a grape tootsie pop.

1g Live Resin ($45)- This live resin looks like a mix of crumble and sauce. We offer Granddaddy Purp and Wedding Cake. Both are indica for those looking to get truly couch locked.

3.5g Delta 8 THC Dabs ($45)- These are more of a sauce than anything. We currently offer a handful of strains to choose from. These are a great way to dip your toe into dabbing.

3.5g Blended Dabs ($45)- These are also a sauce consistency. They are a blend of Delta 8 THC, Delta 10 THC and HHC. A more balanced high than that of the concentrated Delta 8 products. We currently offer a few strains to choose from.

Final Suggestions

If you are considering dabbing for the first time, don’t run out and buy all the accessories to do so. It Will be expensive, and it may not be for you. Instead, if possible, dab with someone who has considerably more experience than you. If that is not possible, start with safer ways of consuming such as vaporizers. Most stoners are friendly and if you ask for help and advice they will give it to you. Dabbing isn’t for everyone and certainly not for beginners. Proceed with caution, have fun, and be safe.

Cannabis Dabbing 101 – All You Need To Know About Dabs – RQS Blog (royalqueenseeds.com)

What is Dabbing? A Comprehensive Guide | Weedmaps

Cannabis Concentrate Market By Share, Size and Growth 2030 (credenceresearch.com)

THC-INFUSED DRINKS

by "The Wizard" Chris Coffman | Dec 28, 2023 | Education, Recipes

What Are THC-Infused Drinks?

THC-infused drinks are any drink that has had consumable THC added to it. This has been an increasingly growing part of the cannabis market over the last few years and for good reason. Infusing THC into drinks had been extremely difficult in prior decades as THC is a fat-soluble substance. Fat and water don’t mix well and left the consistency and flavor of early drink options lackluster. However, weed science is a beautiful thing and within the last few years the community created a process to make THC water soluble. Consistency and flavor improved, and the market started to boom. More and more cannacurious people are starting to drink THC more than ever before. Drinking THC eliminates the social stigma of smoking while still providing the desired effect and is an inconspicuous way of intaking THC in social settings where you might not want that fact to be advertised.

So, why are THC drinks gaining popularity so rapidly?

Everyone drinks something throughout their day and with water-soluble THC, any drink can be infused. That makes it quite possibly the most convenient way to intake THC.
Drinking is more socially accepted than smoking. That is just a fact. You are far more likely to be judged for lighting up a joint than you are takin a sip of tea. Even if you are not an alcohol drinker you can sit back and have a cocktail with friends instead of having to go outside every so often to puff.
It’s easier to control your dosage while drinking THC than it is while smoking THC. Which is why it’s so easy to go from cannacurious to cannaconsumer!

What you need to know about water soluble THC.

Water-soluble THC is relatively new to the cannabis market and is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Before its invention, THC edibles were made with oil-soluble THC which left onset time unpredictable and dosage sometimes harder to control for the novice user. Without going all science geek, here are the things you need to know about water-soluble THC vs oil-soluble THC.

Absorption Rate is Higher. The bodies absorption rate of oil-soluble THC is 30%. Whereas the body’s absorption rate is 80% with water-soluble THC. Rather than being broken down by the stomach to be processed by the liver, water-soluble THC more efficiently soaks into your stomach lining when broken down.

Reduced Onset Times. As water-soluble THC is more efficiently absorbed, the onset time is naturally reduced. No more sitting around waiting for something to happen. Water soluble THC onset time is 10-15 minutes.

Potency Increase. With an 80% absorption rate, potency is also increased to around slightly over double, so tread lightly. If you normally take 10mg, start at 5mg.

Shorter Duration. As the body processes water-soluble THC very quickly, it also shortens the duration. In most cases, this is a wonderful thing. It makes it easy to zone in on what dosage is right for you and how often you can take those doses.

But Edible THC Doesn’t Affect me. This is the real game changer. Most people who want to enjoy edible THC but can’t, now can! Enzyme factors in the liver are the primary cause that some have never experienced edible THC. Since water-soluble THC isn’t processed by the liver, they can now take the ride they’ve always wanted

RiverBluff Collective’s Partnership With 7Hills Brewing

RiverBluff, in partnership with 7 Hills Brewery, proudly announced the release our newest line of hemp-derived THC drinks this year. It is not a cider, it is not a seltzer, but behold – The RiverBluff Soda Pop! Not just a pop but pops. These pops come in Grape and Punch as well was a variety of dosages to suit everyone’s lifestyles. But pop isn’t all this partnership is producing as they look to release a line of seltzers in the near future. RiverBluff is over the moon about this partnership and excited to see the future fruit it will bear. To keep up to date with all the latest deals and articles offered by RiverBluff Collective feel free to SIGN UP for our email group.

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