What Is RSO? A Complete Guide to Rick Simpson Oil
In the world of cannabis, few products carry as much mystery and reverence as RSO. Short for Rick Simpson Oil, RSO is a full-spectrum cannabis extract known for its incredible potency, sticky texture, and cult-like following among medical cannabis users. It’s not just another cannabis oil — it’s a therapeutic powerhouse that’s sparked countless personal…
What Are Cannabinoids? A 2026 Guide
Every cannabis experience starts with curiosity, whether it’s sparked by a scent, a name, or a recommendation from a friend. But beyond the look and feel of the product, there’s a deeper story happening at the molecular level. The cannabis plant is packed with active compounds, and among the most important of these are cannabinoids,…
What Is the Endocannabinoid System? A Clear Guide from Commencement Bay Cannabis
At Commencement Bay Cannabis, we get questions every day that sound different, but often point to the same curiosity: Why does cannabis affect so many parts of the body? Sleep, appetite, stress, soreness, mood, focus. It can feel like cannabis has a hand in everything. One big reason is that your body already has a…
What Are Heirloom Strains? A Guide to Classic Cannabis Genetics from Commencement Bay Cannabis
Walk into any dispensary and you will see a mix of the familiar and the brand-new. Some strains feel like they arrived last week with a catchy name and a neon label. Others have a quieter reputation, the kind you hear about from growers, long-time consumers, or budtenders who love cannabis history as much as…
THC Potency vs Terpene Profile: What Actually Matters When You Shop for Cannabis
If you have ever bought a “32% THC” flower that felt oddly flat, or a “20% THC” strain that hit harder than expected, you have already discovered the secret most people learn the hard way. THC potency matters. It just does not tell the whole story. A better way to predict your experience is to…
What Are Cannabis Trichomes?
If you have ever looked closely at a great nug and thought, “Why does this look like it has been dusted with sugar,” you were looking at trichomes. Trichomes are the tiny, hair-like structures that grow on the surface of cannabis. On the parts of the plant we consume most often, especially the flower, many…
THC vs THCA: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
If you have ever looked at a cannabis label and thought, “Wait… why does this say THCA is 24% but THC is only 0.7%?” you are not alone. This is one of the most common points of confusion in dispensaries, especially now that product packaging, lab reports, and even online listings often use acronyms, as if…
Understanding the Entourage Effect: Why Whole-Plant Medicine Matters
When exploring cannabis, it’s tempting to zoom in on a single stat, usually THC. But the plant’s real magic doesn’t come from just one molecule. It comes from the way everything works together. Think of cannabis less like a solo performance and more like a collaboration, where cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds all play their…
What Are Terpenes and Why Do They Matter in Cannabis?
Open a jar of flower and inhale. Whether it’s citrus, pine, diesel, or sweet berries, that first scent says something important. It says this strain is more than just THC. What you’re smelling is the plant’s terpene profile, and if you’re not paying attention to it, you’re missing half the story. At Commencement Bay, we’ve…
Understanding Cannabis Strains: Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid
One of the first things you probably learned about cannabis is the (purported) difference between indica, sativa, and hybrid varieties. Although these distinctions are prominently displayed on cannabis products, they don’t have as dramatic an impact on your experience as you may think. Join us as we step beyond conventional wisdom to illuminate the science…
