SCHUYLER SKUNK
The Story of the Schuyler Skunk:
By 10:00 on the night of August 19, 1969, Hurricane Camille stretched from West Virginia to Fredericksburg, Virginia. The rain landed on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, rapidly swelling creeks and exacerbating the effects of the storm.
Nelson County received the brunt of it, with at least 27 inches of rainfall overnight. So much rain fell in such a short time that the National Weather Service at the time said it was “the maximum rainfall… theoretically possible.”
Of course, mountain creeks and streams were inundated with flash floods and caused extensive landslides. The majority of the deaths and damage occurred in Nelson County, where flooding surprised residents in rural communities, leaving more than 120 dead. The storm swept away over a hundred bridges and left only a single highway intact in the whole state.
In 1970, many Nelson County residents still found themselves unemployed. Needing to make a living somehow, they started to brew, to distill, and to grow.
Initially, the strain they grew was called Mud Bud. Mud was definitely something they had a lot of at the time. Those landslides from Camille had revealed fresh soil, as well as making the area less accessible to the authorities.
Mud Bud’s popularity quickly exploded and soon every available hillside held a crop. Eventually, the marijuana industry magazine, High Times did an article on Mud Bud, naming it the premiere weed of the East Coast.
Eventually, the remnants of the destruction of Camille were finally cleared out and things started to return to normal. The authorities in the area started to actively search for the growers, but still they had to do it on foot, the same way the planters reached their lofty fields. And of course, the easiest way to find it was by its very distinctive odor.
“It stinks like a skunk,” they’d say. Especially in the fall, October to November, at harvest time, they’d say, “It’s time to go hunt the skunk.”...The Schuyler Skunk.
Benefits of thc
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Pain Relief
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insomnia & sleep disorders
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Mood Enhancement
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects
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FAQs
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THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants. It is responsible for the "high" or euphoric effects associated with marijuana use.
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THC interacts with the endocannabinoid system in the body, specifically with CB1 receptors in the brain and central nervous system. This interaction leads to various physiological and psychological effects.
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THC is primarily found in the flowers (buds) of the cannabis plant. It is more abundant in marijuana plants than in hemp plants.
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The legal status of THC varies globally and within different jurisdictions. Some places have legalized its recreational and/or medicinal use, while others strictly regulate or prohibit it. It's essential to be aware of and comply with local laws.
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Yes, THC is used for medicinal purposes to manage conditions such as chronic pain, nausea, muscle spasms, and appetite loss. However, its use should be guided by a healthcare professional.
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THC can be consumed through smoking or vaporizing cannabis, eating edibles, using tinctures or oils, and applying topicals. Each method has different onset times and duration of effects.
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While it's uncommon to fatally overdose on THC, consuming too much can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as anxiety, paranoia, and rapid heart rate. It's important to use THC products responsibly.
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THC has the potential for psychological dependence, and some individuals may develop a dependence on cannabis. However, physical addiction is rare compared to substances like nicotine or opioids.