Sensi Seeds Blog

Begun in 2013 as a collection of reports on new strains and cannabis events, it rapidly expanded into a massive archive of information. In 2019 we overhauled it completely, streamlining the categories and updating articles to be as clear and accurate as possible. We hope you enjoy it.

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Cannabis in Japan – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds
19 Jan 2020

Prior to 1948, cannabis was widely cultivated in Japan. It was valued for its practical uses in making textiles and rope, for example, and as an integral part of religious and spiritual practices. With the introduction of the Cannabis Control Law by US officials its use, sale and growth became banned in the country. Now cannabis use is deeply frowned upon.
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Cannabis in Tajikistan – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds
19 Jan 2020

Tajikistan lies across one of the largest drug smuggling routes in the world, as it shares a border with Afghanistan. It also has a hashish industry of its own. However, cannabis is illegal in the country, and with the death penalty in place for serious drugs-related crimes (such as large-scale smuggling), it’s a risky business to be in.
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Cannabis, Reading and Language: What’s It Like to Read High?

Sensi Seeds
19 Dec 2019

Many consumers of cannabis find that its effects, especially when strong, interfere with their ability to read. Some report that they have problems concentrating on a text, or that they often forget what they have just read in a previous paragraph. However, the negative effects described by these consumers depend on various factors.
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Celebrity Profile: Prof. David Nutt

Sensi Seeds
19 Dec 2019

Professor David Nutt is one of the most knowledgeable, and controversial, figures in the conversation about psychedelics and their role in medicine. Heavily invested in research into psychedelics such as cannabis, LSD, and psilocybin, he is also a proud advocate of policy reform for the benefit of science and knowledge.
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Funniest Cannabis Stories & Questions Sensi Seeds Has Ever Heard

Sensi Seeds
19 Dec 2019

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who think with logic, and those who float nonsensically through. In this article, we’re more interested in the second kind. A collaboration of stories and questions about cannabis that most people would never have dared to speak.
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What is Veganic Growing? New Take on Organic Cannabis

Sensi Seeds
19 Dec 2019

The purpose of veganic cultivation is to make nutrients in the soil bioavailable all the time. Maintenance of the soil is the most important aspect of veganic growing. This is done with a number of different techniques and considerations in mind, such as preparing compost tea and maintaining pH levels.
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Cannabis DNA Tests: Do They Work & Are They Worth It?

Sensi Seeds
19 Dec 2019

We’re all different, our DNA proves it. That’s is why different things affect us all differently, including cannabis. Would you like to know what your DNA says about how your body will react when you use cannabis? Soon, the world’s first cannabis genetic test will help you know what your body’s response will be.
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Cannabis and Glaucoma: What Does the Research Say?

Sensi Seeds
19 Dec 2019

The ability of cannabis to improve the symptoms of glaucoma has been demonstrated in various studies, but doubts still remain over its efficacy and consistency within patient populations. Despite this, it is one of the most common reasons to request medicinal cannabis. We review the research and the limitations of cannabis as a medicine for glaucoma.
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Legal & Politics

Cannabis in Japan – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds
19 Jan 2020

Prior to 1948, cannabis was widely cultivated in Japan. It was valued for its practical uses in making textiles and rope, for example, and as an integral part of religious and spiritual practices. With the introduction of the Cannabis Control Law by US officials its use, sale and growth became banned in the country. Now cannabis use is deeply frowned upon.
Read more
Legal & Politics

Cannabis in Tajikistan – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds
19 Jan 2020

Tajikistan lies across one of the largest drug smuggling routes in the world, as it shares a border with Afghanistan. It also has a hashish industry of its own. However, cannabis is illegal in the country, and with the death penalty in place for serious drugs-related crimes (such as large-scale smuggling), it’s a risky business to be in.
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Henri Michaux & Cannabis: On Cannabis and the Mind

Sensi Seeds
14 Nov 2019

During a cannabis high, Michaux experiences many surprises – and he follows their trail. Myriads of cannabis users have reported that a cannabis high makes them feel as if they would perceive something for the first time. Whatever comes to their attention often comes with a strong feeling of awe and curiosity.
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Your opinion: does holding in smoke make you higher?

Sensi Seeds
16 Dec 2016

The topic of whether or not holding in smoke increases the effects of the cannabis plant is a popular – and divisive – topic among recreational cannabis consumers. Read on to see what our community of enthusiasts thinks about this burning issue.
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Vegan Pasta Sauce Recipe

Sensi Seeds
05 Nov 2018

Sometimes you really get a craving for a smooth, creamy pasta sauce, whether you are vegan, vegetarian or omnivore! We’re here to help. Try this super-simple and delicious non-dairy avocado-based sauce, which you can make from scratch in only a few minutes.
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Hemp pasta: How is it made? A simple recipe

Sensi Seeds
17 Sep 2018

Who doesn’t love a bowl of fresh pasta? Use hemp seed oil to up the nutritional value and give your pasta a new unique taste. Here is our hemp pasta recipe.
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Sensi Seeds CBD: Seeds, Oils, Capsules — How They’re Made

Sensi Seeds
10 Dec 2019

More and more people are discovering the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). It is one of the most valued cannabinoids and is being investigated for its therapeutic properties. We leave nothing to chance in the production of our CBD oil and we curate the entire manufacturing process – from the first seed to the shelf.
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New Amsterdam Exhibition on Women in the Cannabis Industry: We Are Mary Jane

Sensi Seeds
08 Jun 2018

The new exhibition ‘We Are Mary Jane: Women of Cannabis’ opens June 8th at the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum. To help officially announce it, we spoke with twins Shiva and Shanti, the namesakes of the cannabis strain, about the topic of women in the cannabis industry, and their personal experiences.
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Growing

Benefits of Organic Cannabis – A How-To Guide for Growing Your Own

Sensi Seeds / 15 Dec 2019

Many small-scale growers who intend to consume their harvest themselves already grow organic cannabis; the same can be said for most medicinal growers in the U.S., both caregivers and dispensaries. However, commercial growers for the recreational market often don’t grow organically, due to various outdated misconceptions.

Health

How Does Cannabis Affect Eating Disorders Such as Anorexia and Bulimia?

Sensi Seeds / 14 Dec 2019

Cannabis has been known for millennia as a means to stimulate appetite and encourage consumption of food, and has long been used as a treatment for anorexia and related eating disorders. Now, modern research is finding that the link between the endocannabinoid system and diseases like anorexia is far deeper than ever suspected.

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Cannabis and PTSD: Cannabinoids & Trauma Recovery

Sensi Seeds / 14 Dec 2019

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that occurs in response to severe or protracted stress, such as experiencing warfare or interpersonal violence (which may be physical, emotional or sexual). Numerous PTSD sufferers self-medicate with cannabis, and several studies indicate potential benefit.

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Cannabinoid Science 101: What Is Cannabigerol (CBG)?

Sensi Seeds / 13 Dec 2019

Cannabigerol (CBG) is a phytocannabinoid—i.e. one that occurs naturally in plants, as opposed to produced within the body (known as endocannabinoids), or synthesised cannabinoids. CBG is found in higher concentrations in hemp strains, and is usually present in relatively low levels in drug cannabis varieties.