In a previous post we talked all about the Baraka Shea Butter in our hemp salve, and a few people were curious about the other ingredients. Of course they’re listed on our site, but it’s always good to know the value and purpose of each one if possible. So we’ve put together a little [...]

One of the most common questions we’re hearing lately is, “What’s the difference between CBD and Hemp Oil?” So we wanted to write a little about this to clear up some of the confusion. Here are a few things to be aware of when it comes to CBD, Hemp Oil, and other similarly labeled [...]

It’s that time of year again- the leaves are turning beautiful fall colors and there’s a chill in the air. Those are some of our favorite things, as well as our signals to prepare for winter and plant cover crops in the field.  Cover crops are specific plants that are grown primarily for the [...]

If you have been keeping up with Green River Botanicals for the past year, you’ll know how much we value the environment and do our best to be good stewards of the land. You may also know that trees have a special place in our hearts, which is why we donate a tree for [...]

Lately we hear a lot of people talking about the endocannabinoid system, and we get a lot of questions about it. Do we really have cannabis-like receptors in our body? How do they work? Is this the reason so many people find CBD helpful in their lives? Let’s get scientific for a moment. In [...]

Twice a year in Black Mountain, NC, the anticipation surrounding a popular local festival is unmistakable. People gather from all over the region, and travel from across the country to attend a three day festival full of music, healing arts, incredible food, a zipline, swimming, local artists, and activities for kids. Since its creation, [...]

All plants have terpenes, each with their own unique qualities.  “Terpene” is the common term for a large class of chemical compounds that affect flavor and smell. These molecules can be further subdivided into two types: Monoterpenes and Sesquiterpenes. Monoterpenes like myrcene, limonene, and terpinolen are “light” terpenes. These are responsible for the more [...]

At Green River Botanicals we strive to uphold and support the best of our community here in Western North Carolina. That’s why we are so excited to be a part of the 11th annual Blue Ridge Pride festival this coming weekend. While our main focus is being good stewards of the land and getting [...]

As an environmentally conscious company, we are constantly looking for ways to reduce our impact and help with initiatives that are actively working to restore damaged environments. When we heard about One Tree Planted, we wanted to get involved. While this company has tree-planting restoration projects all over the world, one in particular felt [...]

Green River Botanicals secures organic certification and supports its overarching commitment to provide products with a high degree of purity. Organically grown hemp is the foundation to producing clean, premium CBD/hemp oils and topicals. The carrier oils and other ingredients used in Green River’s various CBD/hemp formulations are also organic. Third-party laboratory testing [...]