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Is vaping CBD safe? Well, that’s a loaded question, wouldn’t you say? While we can’t give you a direct answer at this point in time, we can give you a glimpse into what’s going on behind the scenes in the CBD + hemp industry. It’s incredibly important that you always, always, always know where your product is sourced from. Don’t get your ‘wellness’ products from the Sunoco, Exxon, or sketchy corner store down the street from your house, just saying.Let’s …

We're back with some more beneficial info that the CBD DC community might find interesting. So, without further ado... We've been talking a lot about cannabis (in general), the endocannabinoid system, different types of cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids in particular), as well as terpenes, but what about trichomes? Trichomes aka “Plant Hair” Simply defined, trichomes are “an outgrowth from the epidermis of plants, as a hair” and cover the epidermal (outermost) layer of the plant’s skin. They are those little dusty and/or shiny-looking growths that you …

“Terpenes” and “terps” — two names for the same thing. If you’ve ever witnessed and/or had a conversation with a cannabis enthusiast, we can guarantee you’ll hear the word “terp” or “terpene” at least once. Terpenes (pronounced tur-peens) can be defined as: any of numerous hydrocarbons found especially in essential oils, resins, and balsams. Basically, this is just a fancy way of describing a “diverse class of organic compounds” produced by plants.Yes, we did say plants because cannabis isn’t the …

Hello there!You seemed to have stumbled upon us. That’s great because we’re so glad you’re here.We’re District Hemp Botanicals, a premier destination for plant-based wellness products DC area. With locations in Manassas and Leesburg, VA, as well as a brand-new store in Dupont Circle, we are proud to serve our little nook of the (b)east coast. Just kidding, we love you west coast folk. In fact, many of our vendors are from out west. Like, The Brother’s Apothecary, Colorado Hemp …

What if we told you that there was a miraculous compound that could help you lose weight? What if we told you that this “miraculous compound” comes from the cannabis plant? Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, it might be or it might not be. Right now, research is still in its infancy so a definitive conclusion has not been reached. To begin to understand how CBD can promote weight loss, you need to understand its …

By this point, we’re sure that you have seen that Forbes article talking about CBD + liver damage. Now, Forbes did come back with another piece to address some of the obscurity within the original article. However, there are definitely some points we would like to touch on. In fact, we made a social post giving you a little “preview” of what was to come in regards to this topic.Our post was welcomed with mixed-reviews and valuable information. First and …

By this point, we can assume that you’re starting to become familiar with the endocannabinoid system and the two types of cannabinoids — endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids. As a refresher, ‘endocannabinoids’ are cannabinoids produced by the body (“endo-” meaning “internal”) whereas ‘phytocannabinoids’ are produced by a plant (“phyto-” meaning “relating to plants”). It wasn’t until the discovery of the endocannabinoid system in the 1980s that scientists realized that there many other cannabinoids exist besides tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While there are a variety …

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is once again moving in on cannabis, but this time it’s focused specifically on cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound produced by the cannabis plant. On Friday, May 31, the FDA held its first public hearing in Silver Spring, Maryland to discuss the present understanding and potential regulation of hemp-derived products. By this point, we’re sure you’ve been seeing a lot of news about this recent hearing, but what does this really mean for the …

For centuries, the cannabis plant has been appreciated for its many uses. This is especially true when it comes to its medicinal purposes. Despite the fact that there has been so much back and forth and controversy over “medicinal cannabis”, advanced science and recent research proves that cannabis can actually be very beneficial in combating various medical ailments. But to understand how we got to this point, it is important to understand the history of the cannabis plant. A Quick History …

When you walk into District Hemp, you’ll probably feel like a kid in a candy shop — you’re excited, but with so many options, you don’t even know where to start. What is the best way to take CBD? What even are the methods of taking CBD? In order for CBD to work, it must first be absorbed by the body where it will supplement and interact with your endocannabinoid system.Bioavailability, or the degree and the rate at which a …

Head, shoulders, knees, and ...the endocannabinoid system!  Via GyhcatWait, what??You thought we were going to say “toes”, didn’t you? Well, not today!Today we are going to talk about the endocannabinoid system, which is actually one of your most important physiological systems. But before we dive in, we want to disclose that while we think science is really cool, we aren’t scientists. However, we do know a thing or two about the science of cannabinoids – both internal cannabinoids and external cannabinoids.“Did …

Ah, the CBD vs THC conversation… One of our favorite topics!We probably get asked this question at least once a day. That, and, “Will CBD get me high?”, which is something we will address in just a little bit.The truth is, chemically, there is barely a difference between CBD and THC.Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are two primary cannabinoids that naturally occur within the cannabis (Cannabis sativa) plant. These two compounds are virtually the same in their chemical makeup. They …