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  • Vegan and Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream Bar Opens Shop In Cape Town

    Vegan and Cannabis-Infused Ice Cream Bar Opens Shop In Cape Town

    Two stoned citizens from Cape Town are breaking into the world of legal marijuana with the opening of a new vegan and cannabis-infused ice cream and dessert bar in Woodstock. LIS Dessert Bar infuses the novelty and nostalgia of frozen desserts and sweet treats into a fun and indulgent new experience for a broad audience of customers. The shop, based at the Salt Circle Arcade, offers a range of vegan ice creams, desserts and CBD-infused edibles. Menu items include coconut milk-based ice creams, CBD doughnuts and other sweet treats, such as cheesecake, ice-cream sandwiches and carrot-cake slices.

    LIS Brand Background

    The LIS brand was started by Ziyaad September and Yaaseen Cader just months before Covid-19 took the world by storm. Instead of throwing in the towel, the duo took their business online. After reaping the benefits of the recent CBD store and eCommerce boom, the pair decided to open an ice cream and dessert parlour, in celebration of the company’s success and perseverance during tough times.

    Vegan cannabis ice cream

    The name “Lis” is Afrikaans slang for “lus”, meaning to long for something.

    On Lis’s about page it reads:

    Lis Vegan Cannabis is a CBD infused, vegan ice cream. Possibly the best thing since, well… We’re not quite sure. But we know it is the best thing, because everyone that tastes it is always Lis for more!

    We’re a Capetonian original, guilt free vegan ice cream, infused with CBD that helps with pain, anxiety, depression, or just merely relaxing. Our flavours tell a story, do you Lis to hear more?

    Lis CBD-infused ice creams and other edibles can be ordered online and at the Lis Dessert Bar. The cost is R80 for a 250ml tub (online and instore) and there are six flavours to choose from: Vanilla Coconut, Deep Choc, Choc Mint, Dose of Rose, River of Paradise and Rumi. 

  • 5 Fascinating Facts About Cannabis That Will Blow Your Mind

    5 Fascinating Facts About Cannabis That Will Blow Your Mind

    There’s a lot more to know about cannabis than the correct way to smoke it. Over the years, cannabis lovers, scientists, and historians have compiled an array of ever-growing marijuana facts. Here are 5 fascinating facts about cannabis that will blow your mind.

    Bhutanese Pigs Are Stoners

    pigs in In the Kingdom of Bhutan eating cannabis

    In the Kingdom of Bhutan, pigs don’t necessarily fly, but they do get high! For generations, the Bhutanese people have been feeding their pigs cannabis to fatten them up. Marijuana is an appetite stimulant, so the porkers get munchies from eating Thimphu cannabis, which is Bhutan’s most famous strain. The taste profile of Thimphu is described as tasting both sweet and sour, with a hint of earthiness.

    Hollywood was once called “Hollyweed”

    hollywood turns hollyweed

    In 1976 a stoner pulled a prank on the citizens of Los Angeles on New Year’s eve and vandalised the iconic “Hollywood” sign to read “Hollyweed.” The prankster managed to change the letters by using tarps to change the O’s in the sign to E’s.”

    Henry Ford Build A Car From Hemp

    Henry Ford designed and created a car made from hemp

    Henry Ford designed and made a car from hemp in 1941. The automobile used hemp bio-fuel and was almost entirely made of plant material. The only steel in the car was its tubular welded frame, as Ford made the car with 70 percent of cellulose fibres from wheat straw, hemp and sisal, plus 30 percent resin binder.

    Men and women react differently to cannabis

    woman laying on her back smoking a joint

    Gender differences are real when it comes to cannabis use. Studies show that women have a higher tolerance when it comes to THC. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to get an increased appetite, also known as “munchies”.

    Cannabis and Viagra don’t mix

    viagra pills and marijuana

    Viagra won’t break down as readily in the blood of someone who’s been toking up, because Marijuana compounds can inhibit certain liver enzymes. Mixing cannabis and Viagra is therefore not a good idea and could cause a heart attack. New research proves that cannabis could actually be more effective in treating erectile dysfunction, best you light one up instead before popping another pill.

  • Stoner Chocolate Sauce To Have Handy When The Munchies Come Knocking

    Stoner Chocolate Sauce To Have Handy When The Munchies Come Knocking

    Making your own cannabis-infused stoner chocolate sauce could not be easier! It is quick to make and will last up to two weeks in your refrigerator. Eagerly waiting to be heated and poured over frozen ice cream or sorbet. Perhaps you could stir a tablespoon (or two) into a cup of hot milk or have a chocolate dipping sauce for…well, just about anything.

    Chocolate Covered Marshmallows

    Commercial chocolate sauce is available in a variety of consistencies. When movies were all black-and-white, the chocolate sauce was often used to simulate blood. Back in the 1890’s chocolate syrup was marketed as a treatment for ailments like colic in infants. Later on, the focus was shifted to the commercial market as a dessert condiment.

    Stoner Profiteroles

    Make this effortless cannabis-infused chocolate sauce in advance and refrigerate it until you need a decent lashing of liquid chocolate. We like adding a pinch of Himalayan salt to our dope sauce, feel free to omit it if you are salty enough.

    Chiros and Chocolate Sauce

    It is important to mention, as always when it comes to homemade edibles, go low and go slow! The potency of your stoner chocolate sauce will depend on the weed strain you used to make your cannabis-infused coconut oil. Start with a tablespoon of stoner chocolate sauce and wait an hour to determine the vigour before topping up.

  • An Online Headshop For Anyone Interested In Pot Paraphernalia, Marijuana Must-Haves Or The Fringe Culture Created By The War On Drugs

    An Online Headshop For Anyone Interested In Pot Paraphernalia, Marijuana Must-Haves Or The Fringe Culture Created By The War On Drugs

    An online headshop would never be able to give you the same experience as actually walking into a cliche brick-n-mortar headshop in the 1960s. You would probably choke on the religiously burning incense. A perfumed smoke meant to mask the odour of a smouldering marijuana cigarette, as they were commonly known back then. These kinds of vintage headshops specialized in cannabis paraphernalia generally marketed as ‘tobacco’ smoking apparatuses, to avoid attention from the authorities. 

    Headshops do not just sell items used for the consumption of cannabis; they generally also sell magazines, clothing and home decor, all based around the counter-culture. Other nostalgic items include hacky sacks, mood rings and tie-dye shirts.

    Needed Things Shop Front

    Fast forward all the way to the 21st century and the list of items you will find in a headshop includes hashish pipes, one-hitters, bongs, bubblers, pipe screens, steam rollers, roach clips, vaporizers, dab rigs, e-nails, e-cigarettes, vape oils, rolling papers, gram scales, grinders, lighters, stash boxes and standard household items with dugouts – to name a few! Some headshops even sell items for cannabis cultivation like seeds, grow mediums and lighting.

    Find just about anything associated with herb-heritage, counter-culture or ganja-growing gear using our list of online headshops in South Africa.

    Mr. W

    Online Headshop Mr. W Logo

    Established in 2019, Mr. W aims to be South Africa’s first fully integrated online headshop! The team strives for customer satisfaction, which includes same-day delivery. They have one of the best Newsletter subscription services and a large range of smoking devices, accessories, CBD products, edibles and even coffee!

    African Smoke

    Online Headshop African Smoke Logo

    A hub for connoisseur smokers to find premium smoking products. The African Smoke Headshop sources electronics from market leaders in Asia, who supply Europe and North America! This online headshop takes every step to ensure the best quality products are sourced to provide potheads with the best smoking experience. Their inventory is made up of handcrafted glass bongs, pipes, vaporizers, dab rigs, extraction equipment, growing essentials, smoking accessories and apparel.

    Skyline 

    Online Headshop Skyline Logo

    Skyline is an online headshop for vapes, CBD health products and anything remotely associated with cannabis. The brick-n-mortar store is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, where they have a members-only smoking lounge. The team is constantly sourcing and searching the world for quality bongs, pipes and other smoking devices; to be delivered right to your doorstep.

    Little Amsterdam

    Online Headshop Little Amsterdam Logo

    Little Amsterdam was founded in 2003 on the first floor of the then Purple Turtle in Cape Town’s iconic Long Street with a small collection of smoking paraphernalia. They later grew into a full concept store alongside the budding cannabis scene in the Mother City. The online headshop has a huge range of bongs, pipes, grinders, dab rigs and all kinds of novelty smoking items.

    The High Co.

    Online Headshop The High Co Logo

    A boutique online store for high-end dank accessories including dab rigs, bongs, rolling papers and grinders. The team is dedicated to personally putting in all the coughs, sweat and tears to offer the best quality local and internationally sourced smoke wear. The High Co. discreetly packages your order and uses the services of a professional courier to deliver to your door.

    Pass The Dutch

    Online Headshop Pass The Dutch Logo

    Pass The Dutch (-ie ‘pon the left-hand side) carries a wide range of smoking paraphernalia and indoor gardening equipment. The crew is dedicated to providing everything one might require to live the high life. They stock a range of glass bongs, dab rigs, pipes, vaporizers, grow tents, lighting, nutrients and automated grow systems.

    Smokey Eyes

    Online Headshop Smokey Eyes Logo

    Established in 2019 by three pioneers who were determined to create a premium cannabis store. Smokey Eyes is focused on the quality of service delivery as they are striving to become a fully comprehensive cannabis store. They have a broad range of bongs, dab rigs, vapes, pipes, grow equipment, CBD products, accessories and merchandise.

    Puff.co.za 

    Online Headshop Puff.co.za Logo

    Founded in 2010, Puff.co.za boldly claims to be South Africa’s first online headshop. The team, located in Cape Town, are passionate about their product offering and customer service. Their catalogue has a wide range of pipes, bongs, grinders, dab rigs and smoking accessories – shipped anywhere locally or internationally. 

    The Sticky Stem 

    Online Headshop The Sticky Stem Logo

    This online headshop is a dope source of all things related to smoking paraphernalia, think bongs, dab rigs, CBD products and accessories. The Sticky Stem team is driven to deliver the very best products along with customer service. They promise fast and efficient service backed with guaranteed customer satisfaction.

    Zootly 

    Online Headshop Zootly Logo

    Zootly was conceptualized in 2018, around the same time Canada legalised cannabis. A team dedicated to supplying premium products at an affordable price. The online headshop stocks a range of smoking devices, vapes, oils, edibles, grow mediums and materials; even a cannabis-inspired art collection!

    Cannabis Connect 

    Online Headshop Cannabis Connect

    Cannabis Connect is made up of a bunch of dedicated weed enthusiasts striving towards delivering quality products. They have a great blog to stay up to date and make informed decisions about cannabis products. The online headshop catalogue includes smoking devices, oils, topicals, capsules, edibles, vapes, genetics, growing mediums and materials pots.

  • How To Make Your Own CBD Infused Shampoo

    How To Make Your Own CBD Infused Shampoo

    CBD infused products are taking the world by storm. CBD drinks, edibles and oils are everywhere, as more and more citizens explore the benefits of the cousin of marijuana. Cosmetics is a natural continuation of the CBD craze and can now be found in makeup, skincare, and even hair care products.

    Hair has been a symbol of beauty, youth, wealth and social status throughout history. Hairstyles have evolved over the past hunderd years, varying from sleek and smooth to bigger the better. In an age of blow-dryers, flatirons and hair dye, damaged hair has become a reality. Pollution and stress are other contributing factors, causing hair loss and daily headaches. Our hair and scalps need care and hemp can help!

    The Benefits

    Adding CBD or Hemp Seed Oil to your shampoo isn’t just a trendy thing to do, it offers a bunch of benefits. High in vitamin E and fatty acids, it nourishes the scalp and strengthens hair. Inside CBD Oil are omega-3, omega-6 and the omega-9 acids, which help improve the quality of the scalp tissue. Massaging the scalp with CBD oil promotes hair growth, according to one study. Additionally, it’s high in vitamins A, C, and E, making CBD oil one of the best solutions for dry and damaged hair.

    CBD oil for hair care

    When it comes to buying hair care products infused with CBD, mane addicts have a variety of options to pick and choose from. CBD stores are popping up like weeds, offering stoned citizens health, wellness, beauty and pet care products, both instore and online.

    Citizens and members of the “cruelty free”movement or purists who prefer a more natural approach when it comes to the healing wonders of cannabis can always make natural CBD infused shampoo at home.

    Keep in mind, however, every head of hair is different. Straight hair doesn’t need much oil (if any). Curly and kinky hair needs lots. Be sure to adjust the ingredients in this DIY natural shampoo to your crowns unique needs.

    Go ahead, give your strands the treatment it deserves by adding some CBD love to your hair routine.

  • The Online CBD Store For Me: A Comprehensive List Of Online CBD Stores In South Africa

    The Online CBD Store For Me: A Comprehensive List Of Online CBD Stores In South Africa

    It does not matter if you are just finding out about CBD, or if you are a marijuana master because Stoned Citizen has compiled a South African list so you can find the right online CBD store for you!

    Here is our comprehensive list of trusted retailers of legitimate products in the form of oils, tinctures, vape cartridges, edibles, topicals and pet supplements. According to interim law; CBD products must contain less than 0.3% THC to be legally produced and distributed in South Africa, so there is no risk of intoxicating effects or failing a surprise drug test at work.

    Online CBD Store

    These online CBD stores offer products with a variety of quality, potency and pricing options to suit your specific needs. These reputable stores adhere to international health and safety standards and protocols and should be able to provide third-party laboratory test results and discreet delivery. If you come across an online CBD store that is not featured on this list, you should avoid products that are suspiciously cheap or have a ridiculous amount of excellent reviews.

    The three kinds of Cannabidiol, aka CBD, products that are generally available are isolates, broad- and full-spectrum extracts. The isolate is made by micro-encapsulating the CBD molecules, meaning no other cannabinoids are present in these products. Full-spectrum CBD includes all of the cannabinoids, terpenes and flavanoids which occur naturally in the cannabis plant. Broad-spectrum CBD, as the name implies, includes most of these compounds with very little to no traceable THC, which is the cannabinoid responsible for the psychoactive effect of marijuana. 

    Entourage Effect

    The Entourage Effect is a proposed mechanism in which all the cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids act like as an orchestrated sympathy to harmonize the overall psychoactive effects of cannabis. It is believed to work hand in hand with the endocannabinoid system in achieving pain management. 

    Products that are marketed as CBD should be non-intoxicating and have been known to treat a range of illnesses and ailments including; insomnia, anxiety, stress, depression, chronic pain, digestive issues, drug addiction and withdrawal, and inflammation.

    In no particular order; here is our comprehensive list of online CBD stores in South Africa with a huge selection of CBD products ranging in origin, potency and pricing. 

    Goodleaf 

    Online CBD store Goodleaf Cannabis Wellbeing

    An online CBD store with brick and mortar parlours in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Goodleaf is a CBD brand committed to cultivating an improved quality of life and bringing its consumers the best products. They are also passionate about sharing their cannabis knowledge on their blog; The Dose. Their product range includes; drops, disposable vapes, topicals, beverages, books and an array of accessories. 

    CBD Oil Solutions 

    Online CBD store CBD Oil Solutions

    A one-stop online CBD store with a wide range of products. CBD Oil Solutions offers a range that is locally manufactured in South African, as well as premium imported products from Germany and Switzerland. Their online catalogue includes oils, edibles, concentrates, capsules, creams and beauty related items. 

    Canamere 

    Online CBD store Canamere

    The owner of Canamere believes that the way things have always been done is the only way to do it. The cancer survivor trusts that when something ain’t broken, it does not need fixing. This online CBD store challenges the wellness industry with a focus on the endocannabinoid system to create life-changing products you can feel and see working in real-time. 

    Whoomph

    Online CBD Store Whoomph

    An online CBD store with an organic and full-spectrum hemp product range that has been hand-picked to represent Whoomph’s idea of the best products in each of the CBD categorizations. These categories include extracts, oils, skin care products, organic foods, edibles and herbal smoking blends. 

    TERP Council 

    Online CBD store The Terp Council

    The team over at The TERP Council has a passion for cannabis as well as sharing their knowledge and expertise. The online CBD store reflects its mission; to supply South Africans with industry-leading technology and products from seeds to CBD products and everything in between.

    Elixinol

    Online CBD Shop Elixinol

    Elixinol is an online CBD store that supplies CBD products made from organic A-grade hemp grown in Poland. They strive for the best possible super-critical CO2-extraction, rigorous batch testing and specialized delivery methods. To ensure the cleanest and highest quality to ensure the safe delivery of all the benefits of full-spectrum CBD extracts, concentrates, capsules, skin and hair care products, like CBD infused shampoo and organic foods.

    Hemporium

    Online CBD store Hemporium

    This South African hemp company was founded in 1996. Hemporium is online CBD store that is committed to showcasing all that hemp has to offer. They provide quality products which include oils, supplements, cosmetics, textiles, clothing and accessories all made from an eco-friendly and versatile plant.

    Pure Green

    Online CBD store Pure Green

    A premium online CBD store acting as a reseller of Endoca’s product line of oils, capsules and skin care ointments. Endoca has prioritised research and development and is dedicated to producing quality hemp products with medical properties. Pure Green strives to provide South Africans with the best quality products

    Zootly 

    Online CBD store Zootly

    On 17 October 2018, our Canadian comrades collectively lit up their first legal joint. At the same time, a new online CBD store was conceptualized. Zootly supplies premium products at an affordable price. Their range includes smoking devices, vapes, oils, edibles, grow mediums and materials; even a cannabis-inspired art collection! 

    Cannabis Connect 

    Online CBD store Cannabis Connect

    The team at Cannabis Connect are a bunch of dedicated weed enthusiasts striving towards delivering quality certified products through a reputable online CBD store. They have a great blog to stay up to date and make informed decisions about cannabis products. Their catalogue includes smoking devices, oils, topicals, capsules, edibles, vapes, genetics, growing mediums and materials pets!

    CBD Store 

    Online CBD Store CBD Store

    This online CBD store only stocks imported products that have undergone strict quality controls to ensure consistent purity and potency. If the name is not clear enough; the CBD Store is the supplier of a large range of CBD oils, capsules, edibles, e-liquids, vapes, topicals and supplements, as well as CBD for your Pets. 

    Cheeba Africa 

    Online CBD store Cheeba Africa

    Cheeba Africa* aims to help consumers navigate the green maze who take pride in delivering the best possible products paired with exceptional customer service. Their online CBD store has a range of premium broad-spectrum CBD products, that include an intimacy range. They also offer cannabis-related courses, books and gifts.

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    Organica 

    Online CBD store Organica

    An online CBD store designed to make it easy for consumers to make healthy lifestyle choices. Organica embraces an identity that is all about living a fuller and healthier life. They strive to offer a fantastic range of oils, capsules, vapes, topicals and pet oils.

    Heliolife 

    Online CBD store Heliolife

    A family-owned online CBD store that has come from working with African botanicals for generations. Heliolife has a passion for plant chemistry and human well-being. They work with professional chemists and analytical laboratories to ensure consumers know exactly what they are getting. They offer a 10ml dropper with 400, 700 or 1000mg CBD, derived from industrial hemp imported from Europe.

    CannaChi

    Online CBD store Canna Chi

    An online CBD store born from an understanding that the law of the land is to freely use what mother nature has given us for healing our body and minds! CannaChi’s products are made from premium imported CBD from Europe and have been rigorously tested to ensure the highest possible quality oils, beverages, cosmetics and pet oils.

    Cannabex

    Online CBD store Cannbex

    Cannabex is an online CBD store on a mission to bring the gift of CBD to the South African market in the form of a range of quality oils, capsules, topicals and teas. They strive to be the most trusted, affordable and accessible CBD supplier in the country. 

    FourfiveCBD

    Online CBD store Four Five CBD

    Started by two seriously experienced professional athletes, this online CBD store is confident in the purity of their products they are willing to back it up with third-party laboratory tests. The two retired rugby players know what it is like to lead a life of rigorous physical training. FourfiveCBD uses broad-spectrum CBD with 0% THC for their oils, capsules and topicals. 

    CannaCo

    Online CBD store CannaCo

    An online CBD store made up of a team that is incredibly passionate about life, staying fit, being fearless and using their own supplements. CannaCo is driven to offer broad-spectrum CBD oils, topicals, vapes, edibles, coffee and pet oils to South Africans. 

    With such a huge variety of online CBD stores to choose from you are bound to find a product to cater to your specific symptoms, aches, pains and wellness regimes. Online CBD stores offer products that are derived from CBD isolates, broad- and full-spectrum extracts to cover a plethora of ailments and wellbeing routines. 

    *These are stores we have an affiliate program with, we will stand to earn commission on any purchases you make by clicking on the link.

  • Zolonnaise – How To Make Homemade Cannabis-Infused Mayonnaise And What To Do With It

    Zolonnaise – How To Make Homemade Cannabis-Infused Mayonnaise And What To Do With It

    What happens when you medicate a condiment as versatile as mayonnaise with the holy ‘erb? Zolonnaise of course! Having a medicated condiment on hand can assist when you are running late but need to take your greens. Any snack or meal is instantly medicated with Zolonnaise.

    Fry being dipped into zolonnaise, a cannabis infusedmayonnaise

    Zol

    Zol is a South African slang term for a marijuana cigarette, most recently made popular by Max Hurrel’s Zol. A song inspired by the cigarette prohibition that plagued SA citizens earlier this year with the onset of lockdown in the country.

    Mayonnaise

    Mayonnaise is a thick, cold sauce commonly used as is, or as a base for other sauces and dressings made with eggs and oil. A widely used condiment that has a bunch of uses; from tenderising meat to replacing eggs in baked goods! The proteins and lecithin in the egg yolk serve as the emulsifiers when making a traditional mayonnaise recipe. There are many mayonnaise brands around the globe like Hellman’s or Heinz, each with their own recipes and ideas about the best ingredients and techniques.

    Lady in a black dress enjoying the taste of Hellmann's Real Mayo

    The exact history of mayonnaise is not clear, however it is believed to have been created in some variation somewhere between Spain and France. The first documented recipe of a sauce close to the modern idea of mayonnaise dates back to 1742. The etymology of the word is uncertain, with a few different stories ranging from the name being derived from ancient French words for ‘egg yolk’ or ‘stir’ to tales of a celebratory dinner prepared for the Duke of Richelieu at the port town of Mahon, Minorca in 1756. Mayonnaise was attested in English in 1815.

    Zolonnaise

    Making your own mayonnaise at home is really simple. With a few ingredients and a determined whisking arm you will have delicious homemade mayonnaise in no time. We prefer making mayonnaise with a neutral oil like canola oil. Which is a great option when making cannabis oils. Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from a variety of rapeseed. Canola oil has a relatively low saturated fat content and has been known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, bone fractures and type-2 diabetes.

    Cannabis-infused Oil

    Make a cannabis canola oil by infusing equal parts decarboxylated cannabis and canola oil in a slow cooker or crockpot for at least four hours, straining out the solids once it has cooled down.

    Use your homemade Zolonnaise in salads, sauces, dips or as a condiment! It is a delicious way to medicate your meals and snacks!

  • Can The Cannabis You Smoke Cause Hay Fever?

    Can The Cannabis You Smoke Cause Hay Fever?

    Pollen from blooming spring buds is often to blame when allergies flair up as the seasons change. Spring has sprung and it’s finally warm enough to head outdoors, yet it’s also sinus season for cannabis smoking citizens who suffer from hay fever. But could the source of the cause be right in front of your nose? Does weed have an impact on seasonal allergies? Can you really be allergic to cannabis?

    Stories of cannabis allergies have been popping up at a growing rate, with studies revealing a variety of symptoms. In an article entitled “Emerging allergens: Cannabis”, researchers found that the sativa, in particular, can cause a number of allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), conjunctivitis (pink eye), skin rashes, and asthmatic symptoms when smoked, inhaled, or chewed. 

    Before you freak out, it’s important to identify the difference between legitimate cannabis allergy symptoms and allergic reactions to substances found in cannabis that are not actually inherent to the plant, such as molds. Stoners with fungi allergies should rather pass on a moldy butt.

    cannabis hay fever moldy butt
    Moldy cannabis butt can cause hay fever

    Can cannabis be the perfect cure for hay fever?

    Research shows that THC and CDB, both known for their anti-inflammatory properties, can help keep your airways open.

    Sounds like good, right? Not necessarily. There are some things to take into consideration…

    If you suffer from hay fever, there is a good chance that your throat and sinuses are inflamed during the pollen season. Smoking a joint can further irritate the throat, respiratory tract, and sinuses.

    Best advise for stoners suffering from hay fever?

    Consume cannabis as an edible. Cannabis-infused coconut oil may be an especially good choice during a seasonal allergy flareup, due to the oil’s antimicrobial properties.

    Currently, there are no human studies on using CBD for allergies, however, many hay fever sufferers are seeing positive results from CBD oils. Theoretically, CBD may help with allergies through its stimulation of the endocannabinoid system, which modulates inflammation.

    If you are thinking about using CBD oil for your allergy symptoms, it’s best to have a chat with your doctor first.

  • #GlassofIG: The 10 Best Halloween Glass Rigs To Inspire You For All Saints’ Eve

    #GlassofIG: The 10 Best Halloween Glass Rigs To Inspire You For All Saints’ Eve

    With Halloween around the corner, we wanted to share our list of the 10 Best Halloween inspired #GlassofIG Rigs to Inspire you for All Saints’ eve. The popular Instagram hashtag is used by glassblowers across the globe.

    Glassblowing is a glass-forming technique that involves inflating molten glass into a bubble, or parison, with the aid of a blowpipe. Molten glass is viscous enough to be blown and gradually hardens as it cools down. A full range of glass blowing techniques was developed within a decade of its invention. These are made up of two major categories; free-blowing and mould-blowing.

    Modern-day Halloween customs are said to have originated from an ancient Celtic harvest festival. With great Gaelic, Celtic and Christian influence All Saints’ Eve has also been influenced and adapted with its spread to North America.

    #GlassofIG Jack O' Lantern with a sinister smile and smoke coming out of him
    By Daniel Lincoln on Unsplash

    It does not matter how you decide to celebrate Halloween, have a look at our top choices of the Best #GlassofIG to inspire anybody to get creative this Allhallowe’en!

    Voodoo Owl Doll

    #GlassofIG Made by Calmbo and Muller Glass for Youngzkittlez’s highly admired collection.

    The Voodoo owl has reference to Marinette the loa of power and violence in Haitian Voudo. She is represented by the screech owl and is believed to be the protector of werewolves. Her favourite offerings are black pigs or black roosters, who have been plucked alive in her honour.

    Chappy Raptor

    #GlassofIG Made in Japan by Elbo Glass and AquariusT housed among the artsy collection of collector THC_Samuel.

    The Chappy Raptor resembles a character based on a wascawwy wabbit (rascally rabbit) coming back as some sort of hybrid Bugs Bunny meets T-Rex Frankensteinesque monster. Perhaps to take vengeance on his life long hunter; Elmer Fudd. Or perhaps a beloved pet who has returned from a short visit at the Pet Semetary!

    Pimp My Ride

    #GlassofIG Made by Salt Glass and Pakohwuzhere.

    What seems to resemble a giant worm-like monster, using a vintage VW Kombi as a bulletproof vest! The 1990 American horror film; Tremors, tell the story of this murderous human-flesh-hungry beast tearing the small desert town of Perfection, Nevada apart!

    Not-so-Tin Man

    #GlassofIG Made by Bug Glass for WitchDrX for a Halloween themed show in Salem.

    This piece looks like a Halloween themed ode to the Tin Man from the 1939 American musical-fantasy movie; The Wizard of Oz! Perhaps this not-so-tin man decided to dress for the theme, but way too cute to resemble any form of a horror film character.

    Stay Puft

    #GlassofIG Made by Ethan Windy for Kloud9Official.

    A goofed Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the 1984 American Supernatural film; Ghostbusters! Playing of in New York City Stay Puft is a large white humanoid made up of conjoined marshmallows. He is conjured-up as a manifestation of the Sumerian god Gozer to destroy the world, in a battle with the ghostbusters.   

    Patchwork Eeyore

    #GlassofIG Made by Smart Glass and Muller Glass for Chris Bruce’s collection.

    A suicidal voodoo doll version of the pessimistic and anhedonic old grey donkey; Eeyore from A.A. Milne’s Winnie The Pooh. Something tells me Eeyore is done losing his tail and perhaps Christopher Robin should steer clear, in case this donkey wants to pin a tail on him!

    Pincushion Mickey

    #GlassofIG Made by Smart Glass and Muller Glass and forms part of YoungZkittlez’s collection.

    If Jason Mickey won’t haunt your dreams, perhaps a pincushioned voodoo doll of Mickey Mouse will do the trick! There is no escaping voodoo, once a spell has been cast on an effigy with your likeness you too might end up with a button for an eye!

    Shorty the Killer Klown

    #GlassofIG Made by Kaleb Folck along with Northernstar Glassworks and was scooped up by Mke Mcdowell.

    If you suffer from coulrophobia, that is the irrational fear of clowns(!), then Shorty from Killer Klowns from Outer Space has surely haunted your nightmares before! The green-haired ‘Klown’ from this 1988 sci-fi horror comedy film is one of a posse of evil aliens who came to earth to capture, kill and harvest the human race for sustenance!

    Jack the Voodoo Pumpkin King

    #GlassofIG Made by Muller Glass as a tribute to one of his favourite childhood movies.

    Jack Skellington from the 1993 Halloween movie; The Nightmare Before Christmas, is the supernatural Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. Not exactly a scary character, but Jack did nearly destroy Christmas before he proofed to be a good guy after all.

    Check out these amazing artist’s Instagram pages for some seriously cool, initiative and mind-altering #GlassofIG that is out there! 

  • When Bulletproof Coffee Meets Cannabutter

    When Bulletproof Coffee Meets Cannabutter

    Stoned Citizens who swear by the ketogenic diet will be all too familiar with a cup of coffee served with a spoon of butter on the inside. Known as a bulletproof coffee, the drink is wildly popular in the low-carb, high-fat diet community, all thanks to its greasy content.

    While some believe bulletproof coffee is a modern concoction, the high-calorie beverage has been consumed throughout history. The Sherpas of the Himalayas and the Gurage of Ethiopia have been drinking rich and creamy butter coffee and butter tea for hundreds of years.

    Humans living in high altitude regions have been adding butter to their cup of Joe for an energy boost, as living and working in these areas increase calorie needs. Additionally, many Chinese citizens commonly drink tea made with yak butter. In Tibet, butter tea, or po cha, is a traditional beverage consumed on a daily basis by the Tibetan people.

    Many health food personalities and celebrities swear by bulletproof coffee as a morning boost, without any afternoon crash because of the way the fat allows the body to process the caffeine. But what happens when you add cannabutter to your favourite liquid refreshment?

    Cannabis isn’t a novel addition to coffee, tea or butter. From coffee pods that gets you stoned to cannabis-infused teas to the everyday stoner staple, the offerings in the cannasphere are endless.

    By including cannabutter to your morning cup of tea or coffee, helps the human body to process cannabinoids better due to the presence of healthy fats from both the herby butter and coconut oil. 

    Looking for a good reason and a dash of motivation to drag your stoner ass out of bed? Treat your body and mind to the energy boost it deserves with this simple cannabis-infused bulletproof coffee recipe.