
— FAQs —
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We strive to provide the freshest products to our consumers and that means we must make batches small.
We take pride in the fact that every product is created by hand — from our plants to our edibles.
By having everything hand crafted this ensures that all our products are made with love.
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Yes, every $1 spent you receive 1 point!
Medical Cardholders - Reach 500 points and receive 15% off your order
Recreational Customers - Reach 1000 points and receive 15% off your order
Stop by one of our stores to sign up!
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We recommend to book a appointment with Alternative Wellness online or call.
Locations in Helena, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, Missoula, and Billings, MT.
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Pay less on State taxes — Recreational Tax is currently at 23% and Medical Tax is 4% in the Flathead Valley.
By getting your Medical Card, you’d save 19% on every purchase!
Be able to purchase flower that tests over 35% THC and edibles over 100mg.
Redeem your loyalty points sooner!
Recreational customers have to reach 1000 points before they can use them vs Medical cardholders only need 500 points.
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You are able to purchase up to 1 ounce of flower or 8 grams of concentrate or 800 milligrams of THC.
1/8th of flower = 1g of concentrate = 100mg of THC
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Due to Montana state law, you cannot use out of state Medical cards.
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Unfortunately we don’t deliver but we do take online and curbside orders.
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Go to https://tap.dor.mt.gov
Scroll down till you see Cannabis Control
Select 'Apply or manage a Marijuana Worker Permit'
Select 'Apply for a New Worker Permit'
Enter all the necessary information in the application.
Applying for a worker permit does require a payment
— Cannabis Basics —
Solventless Products
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Bubble Hash
Bubble hash is cannabis concentrate comprising countless trichomes, that have been separated from the plant. This process uses ice water, agitation, and a sieve.
Bubble hash gets its name from the way that it bubbles when exposed to flame.
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Hash Rosin
Using either dry sift or ice water extraction methods. Trichomes are collected into a high grade hash and when pressed it produces rosin of exceptional quality.
It’s takes an additional step to separate trichomes away from the plant material before pressing.
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Live Rosin
Extracted from fresh cannabis flower that has been frozen immediately after harvest. Live rosin utilizes cold temperatures throughout the extraction process, which preserves more volatile oils than any other method. And produces some of the most flavorful and aromatic concentrate.
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Kief
An accumulation of trichomes or resin glands, sifted from cannabis flowers through a mesh screen or sieve. Trichomes recreate a sticky resin containing the terpenes and cannabinoids that give cannabis its unique qualities. Kief is a potent form of cannabis.
Solvent based Products
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Shatter
Shatter is an extract, which is a type of cannabis concentrate produced using a combination of cannabis plant matter and solvents. The appearance of shatter weed is typically translucent, though its coloring can range from bright, honey-like amber to a darker yellow shade like corn oil.
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Caviar
Caviar also known as jelly hash is one of the most sought after concentrates in this day and age. Caviar is made of a combination of potent bubble hash and high-quality hash or honey oil. The recommended proportions contain eight parts hash and one part hash oil.
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Sauce
Sauce or jam it is sometimes known as. This has been treated with hot or cold temperatures and then left to cure for a period of time, ultimately maturing like fine wine. Sauce exhibits varying levels of uniformity while still fulfilling its intended purpose — high potency and flavor.
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Sugar
Sugar’s name comes from its consistency: like wet sugar that hasn't been fully dissolved. This develops over time when the lipids in the wax begin to break down and separate from the cannabinoids, thus causing the wax to crystallize.
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Badder
By beating air into your concentrare to produce a butter-like consistency. Badder is a cannabis concentrate that has this generally whipped consistency that looks a bit like cake batter or thick frosting. The result is an extract that is room temperature stable and easy to handle.
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Distillate
Distillate is one of the purest forms of concetrates as it’s been stripped of all lipids, fats, and any other plant material. All of the terpenes, flavonoids and other cannabinoids are removed along with the plant material which leaves the purest form of the desired cannabinoids like THC.
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Resin
Resin is one of the most flavorful forms of concentrate since the result is flush with cannabinoids, trichomes, and terpenes. It is comparable to sauce as its consistency is saucy and crystally. Live resin is a form of solvent based cannabis concentrate produced using fresh frozen material. And cured resin is made with dried or cured flower.
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F.E.C.O.
Fully Extracted Cannabis Oil is made from grain alcohol and our flower & trim. This leads to a more whole-flower experience, complete with the entourage effect, which is when cannabinoids work together synergistically leading to more potentially beneficial effects. F.E.C.O. can be taken by ingestion, cooked with, and can be applied topically to skin.
Cannabinoids
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CBD
CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol, the second major cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, the signature cannabinoid in cannabis, CBD doesn’t produce intoxicating effects. CBD is also the best-researched cannabinoid to date, and the list of its applications as a potential treatment is continuously expanding.
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CBG
CBG, short for cannabigerol, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid. CBG can also accelerate the effects of other cannabinoids, hence its importance in creating the entourage effects. CBG can also modulate GABA (the nerve cell's ability to receive, create or send chemical messages to other nerve cells) uptake in the brain and inhibit serotonin receptors. Research has shown that CBG can bind with two important cannabinoid receptors in our cells, CB1 and CB2, just like THC.
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CBN
CBN stands for cannabinol, another compound within the cannabis plants. CBN was the first cannabinoid isolated and synthesized by scientists as a byproduct of THC’s degradation. When THC is exposed to heat or oxygen — or when the cannabis plant starts to age — it converts into CBN. Researchers have discovered that CBN is a powerful sedative.
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THCA
THCa is an acronym for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. It is a non-intoxicating chemical present in cannabis, and is the precursor of the well-known hallucinogenic chemical present in cannabis, delta-9. Cannabis plants generate THCa rather than THC in their natural state. THCa undergoes a chemical change and turns into THC when cannabis is heated or decarboxylated (for example, by smoking, vaping, or cooking).
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Delta 8
Delta 8 - it is typically synthesized from cannabidiol (CBD) under laboratory conditions. This often involves the extraction of CBD from hemp, which is then chemically transformed into delta-8 THC in the lab through a process called “cyclization.” While CBD doesn’t have any intoxicating effects, delta-8 THC has similar psychoactive properties to delta-9 THC. Also it’s considered illegal in the state of Montana.
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Delta 9
Delta 9 - is the major naturally-occurring intoxicating component of the cannabis plant. THC’s scientific name is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-9 for short. Delta-9 is a cannabinoid. The cannabis plant contains many cannabinoids and terpenes, plus other compounds. Cannabinoids in the plant (phytocannabinoids) interact with cannabinoids in the body (endocannabinoids) to cause effects and make you feel high.
Terpenes
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Terpenes
Terpenes, the aromatic compounds that determine the scent of many flowers and herbs, bestow cannabis with its distinctive odor and contribute to its flavor. Cannabis contains more than 150 types of terpenes. Besides producing distinctive aromas, these organic compounds also enrich color and pigmentation in leaves and buds, and contribute to the flavor of cannabis. All terpenes boast unique combinations of therapeutic properties. It’s becoming apparent that these aromatic compounds are medicinal powerhouses too.
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Myrcene
Myrcene is the most common terpene found in cannabis, and can make up as much as 65% of the total terpene profile in some strains. Myrcene terps contain an earthy and musky aroma similar to cloves. Depending on the strain, they can also have hints of fruity or citrusy flavors. Strains with high levels of myrcene are usually indicas with anti-inflammatory properties and a sedative effect on the system.
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Limonene
Limonene is a secondary terpene, meaning it presents in smaller amounts than primary terpenes like myrcene and caryophyllene. That said, it’s one of the most prominent weed terps around. Limonene is a citrusy terpene found in cannabis, lemons, oranges, limes and grapefruits. It is responsible for the characteristic citrusy smell and flavor profile found in many cannabis strains. Limonene has many potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal and antibacterial properties.
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Linalool
This terpene’s spicy and floral notes are responsible for the recognizable marijuana smell. Linalool is also present in lavender, mint, cinnamon and coriander. Interestingly, just like these aromatic herbs, Linalool has powerful relaxing properties. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anxiolytic properties.
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Caryophyllene
Caryophyllene is a spicy and peppery terpene found in cannabis, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves and spices like oregano, basil and rosemary. It is abundant in strains high in THC and acts as a cannabinoid, binding directly to the body’s CB2 receptors. These CB2 receptors are primarily located in the immune system and regulate inflammation and pain.
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Pinene
Alpha-pinene and Beta-pinene are also heavily concentrated in pine trees (hence the name), rosemary, orange peels, basil and parsley. Like many others, pinene terpenes have an anti-inflammatory effect on humans and are often used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. They also carry bronchodilator properties.