Discover Wellness Wisdom: Insights, Updates, and CBD Excellence from Green River Botanicals
What is CBG?
CBD, hemp oil, and other hemp products are quickly becoming a common household staple these days, and as our use of these products expands, thankfully so does the research. A bit about cannabinoids: We’ve talked about cannabinoids, the natural chemical compounds secreted by cannabis flowers. Mostly, we hear about THC or CBD, two widely known cannabinoids. [...]
The History of Hemp Part 2
In our last post we covered a brief history of hemp up until the early 1900’s. The future was bright for our favorite plant back in those days, but big changes were on the horizon. After World War I, farmers dropped their production of hemp drastically as fiber became more available and affordable from foreign sources. [...]
In Appreciation of Hemp Day: The History Of Hemp Part 1
This week we celebrated National Hemp Day. Did you know that was even a day? We didn’t either until recently. With more and more people reaping the benefits of growing and consuming hemp, it’s only fitting she should have her own day. And in honor of our favorite plant, we wanted to give you a little [...]
Tree Donations, Pollinators, and Greenhouse Retrofitting: Winter Projects & Preparations for Spring
You may have seen this on our product labels before: for each product sold, we donate a tree to be planted. We call it our One-For-One program, and it’s our way of giving back, and offsetting our carbon footprint. Some of these trees are planted in other states, or go to specific projects around the world [...]
MCT as a Carrier Oil for CBD: Why We Choose MCT
If you’ve used our CBD hemp oil, you know that we use MCT oil as a carrier for our full spectrum hemp concentrate. Maybe you’ve even used MCT oil on its own in a shake, smoothie, or your bulletproof coffee. But why is it so great, and why did we choose it over all the other [...]
What is Bioavailability? An Overview of CBD Delivery Methods
If you’ve been using hemp products for a while, you may have heard the term “bioavailability” thrown around. But there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to this topic, so let’s dive in. The dictionary defines bioavailability as “the proportion of a drug or other substance which enters the circulation when introduced into the [...]
