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CBD WAVE CHRONICLES FIELD NOTES FOR THE CBD WAVE GENEALOGY
CBD Wave: first decade (2004 – 2014) The CBD Wave is here to change our idea of the medical, as well as the recreational, use of marijuana. The cannabinoid that was banished just a few decades ago has burst back on the scene and is here to stay. The truth is that CBD never truly left; it was simply lying hidden in the hopes that expert palates would H. Madera recognise its value.
two veteran growers with sound judgement – Jimi and Jaime. Since first appearing, CBD Wave plants have been highly appreciated by the more expert tasters. Practically every year since then, we have seen them triumph at the most prestigious recreational award ceremonies, such as the High Times Cannabis Cup, Cannabis Champions Cup, Copa Catalunya de Grows, Alacannabis, Copa de Cultivadores de la la Asociación de Internautas del Cannabiscafe, Copa del Garraf or Copa de Girona. Jimi and Jaime did their work well, and their efforts have paid off. At this stage, there’s nothing left to prove; we’re talking about an award-winning pedigree, a champion by rights.
CBD has medical effects The medical side of CBD is well-documented by science. In the early 80s of the last century, Raphael Mechoulam and other scientists published “Chronic Administration of Cannabidiol to Healthy Volunteers and Epileptic Patients”. This study stated that CBD can help epileptic patients; furthermore, it neither shows signs of toxicity, nor has important contraindications. This work already cited the contribution of other XIX-century forerunners, such as O’Shaughnessy (1842), Shaw (1843) or Reynolds (1890). By now, in the XXI century, dozens of studies on the medical effects of CDB have been written. Bedrocan has recently started to commercialise Bediol, a marijuana-based medicine with CBD/THC levels of 8:6, grown without pesticides or heavy metals. The final product is cut into 5-gram packets. The Bediol variety, with a ratio of about 1:1, has already been registered as a medical substance, after passing the necessary inspections. If you don’t have access to Bediol, you can find strains with a 1:1 ratio yourself in certain genotypes of any of the strains we mention in this article. The Reggae Seeds grow room hosts the genetics that gave birth to the CBD Wave After many rumours concerning the origins of these genetics, in 2011 Soft Secrets exclusively published a meeting between the main breeders of the CBD Wave in Spain, Jimi (Reggae Seeds) and Jaime (Resin Seeds / CBD Crew). The CBD Wave began in Girona and stayed local in its early years, building up slowly but steadily; now, a few years later, the whole world knows about it. It’s time to update those first, historic articles published in 2011. Although they’re the most complete articles to have been published as of today, certain mistakes need to be corrected and other aspects need to be summed up. Below are my humble field notes on what I, in this moment, believe took place; I’m writing in good faith and of course am always open to corrections. Aside from Jaime and Jimi, several growers and breeders are stepping forward to help clarify the truth. If you have any information to add, now is the time to take responsibility!
Winning strains for discerning tasters These strains weren’t created in a laboratory, nor are they aimed only at sick people.
However, users should have sound judgment and a mature palate, or at least be able to approach these strains without prejudice, like “this doesn’t give a good high”. The best way to enjoy strains with high levels of CBD is to start smoking from the morning, without having previously smoked a THC-rich variety, then keep smoking CBD all day. When you taste it throughout a whole day, you realise that it has a more subtle effect, as it makes you stoned while leaving your head clear. Furthermore, it doesn’t have an intense or sedating physical effect, as it keeps your mind active. Compared to strains containing only THC, CBD-rich strains are more balanced and suitable to center you in your daily life.
should give these strains a try, rather than insisting on using the TCH-rich strains that can make them feel ill.
Of course, there is still a lot of research and progress to be made, but we can already define CBD as medical. Centuries of scientific studies support this statement.
Summary of 2011 article I repeat: though CBD has important medical uses, it’s not necessary to be sick to enjoy it. It was actually selected by
During the first Spannabis, in 2004, Jimi (Reggae Seeds) bought a packet of New York City Diesel from Soma Seeds’ Soma
Another field of possible application consists of users pursuing a balanced recreational use, like the many people who enjoy a couple of beers or glasses of wine after work, but don’t want to go home stoned. Many people who claim that marijuana gives them “a real trip” and prefer commercial hashish are missing CBD; they
Soft Secrets brought Jimi and Jaime together for the first time in 2011
