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At Shango, we believe in the old axiom that knowledge is power. There is a plethora of information generated daily in the recreational and medical cannabis fields. Our articles provide an in-depth look at the topics that appeal to the average marijuana fan to the most discreet researcher and media member reporting on the burgeoning recreational and medical marijuana industry. At Shango, we are transparent about how we bring the best products on the recreational and medical marijuana markets today and believe in educating the general public about what cannabis can mean to the consumer.
Why Making Concentrates Is Always An Extraction
Concentrates, made by extracting key ingredients from marijuana and hemp plants, can offer consumers a “higher” level of cannabis experience. Just as there is a wide variety of concentrate products, there is a wide range of extraction equipment and methods. And new...
Shango Dispensaries Take on Breast Cancer Fight
Last month, Shango continued its battle against breast cancer armed with generous donations from the company, its customers and its employees in three states. Shango began supporting breast cancer charities five years ago at its dispensary in Portland, Oregon, and has...
Shango Wins At 2021 High Times Cannabis Cup Arizona
This year saw the first-ever High Times People’s Choice Cannabis Cup in Arizona bringing together industry leaders from around the world and using over 1,400 judges in the process. The Cannabis Cup winners were chosen from 120 entries across 45 different brands. We...
What Are Tinctures, How They Work & Their Medical Use
Tinctures can be an effective, powerful way of absorbing THC, depending on your rate of metabolism. The use of sublingual absorption will be quicker than digestion and enable you to get a quicker, steady higher rather than eating an edible. What Are Tinctures?...
Marijuana & Hemp: What’s The Difference?
When people are new to the subculture surrounding marijuana, they often wonder what the distinction is between marijuana and hemp. The two terms are often used interchangeably in smoking culture — but they actually refer to different things. Today, we take a look at...
Medical Cannabis Laws – State by State
In the United States, the use of cannabis for medical purposes is legal in 36 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. As of June 2021, these 36 states and 4 territories allow for the medical use of cannabis...
Which Cannabis Strains Are Best For Creativity?
The study of using cannabis for creativity and its psychological effects has spanned over 50 years with the earliest research being published in the 1960s. There is no dispute that a vast number of people who smoke or ingest marijuana have claimed that it inspires...
The Benefits of Marijuana
The magic of the marijuana plant is becoming more evident as time goes by. Medical research has been expanded and anecdotes are pouring in about the benefits as the plant was once thought of as nothing more than a weed off the side of a road. The physical, emotional...
How Can I Relieve Cramps & PMS With CBD & Cannabis?
Both CBD and cannabis have been included in a great deal of research in recent years for their properties in relation to pain relief. Many studies have shown that cannabis, whether it comes in smoking, vaping or edible form, is successful at performing targeted relief...
How to Clean Your Bong
Using a glass or ceramic bong can be a healthy way to smoke cannabis. The filtration of the water can take out the harshness people often experience when smoking. Water filtration also cools down smoke before it reaches your lungs, thus enabling a larger, Cheech and...
