Know Your Grower -- Heylo Cannabis
by Rachel Hantula, director of customer experience
Heylo is an i502 cannabis extracts processor located in SODO, Seattle, Washington that first launched their products to shelves in 2017. Heylo is built on a mission of creating greater education and transparency in cannabis extraction.
Heylo is 100% woman owned and is operated by Lo Friesen. Lo is an environmental chemist who received her B.A. in chemistry from Northwestern University.
Heylo specializes in crafting high-terpene extracts as well as CBD in addition to their rare-cannabinoid strains. They work with pesticide-free and sustainable growers to deliver a product that is free from harmful contaminants.
Heylo products are unique among cannabis extracts in that they go to great lengths to preserve the plant's native terpenes and rare cannabinoids to offer a profile as close to the plant as possible. This type of cannabis extraction differs greatly from distillate and other more refined oils that typically rule over a recreational market.
All cannabis oils procured from the same strain will have differing chemical profiles when extracted utilizing different methods. As a result, each tends to have differing effects on the ECS and consequently how you feel upon consumption. Before even deciding which cannabis strain might be best for you, consider the type of product or cannabis extraction you are wanting and needing to consume.
For example, why choose a Heylo RawX cannabis oil vape cartridge versus a high potency distillate vape cartridge?
Distillate is cannabis oil that has been heavily refined and the plant goes through extensive processing to narrow in specifically on cannabinoids. It is ultra-high potency and is relatively cheap to produce. Distillate has a limited profile of compounds interacting with your ECS compared to full-spectrum cannabis oil or cannabis flower. A more limited and narrow chemical profile means less modulation of effects between the various compounds. The Entourage Effect dictates that the various cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and other compounds in cannabis work together synergistically to produce the effects we experience from cannabis consumption. More full spectrum products provide a very nuanced, well-rounded experience.
Distillate has been shown to be more prone to producing negative side effects due to its high concentrations of THC with no substantial amounts of other chemical compounds to balance out THC’s powerful effects. THC may inspire paranoia and worsen anxiety at high doses in some people, especially without the modulation of CBD, CBG, and cannabis terpenes.
Heylo’s RawX oil is full-spectrum, containing a wide array of the chemicals found in cannabis including cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and potentially even the plant’s waxes and further unknown native compounds. Heylo curates this product through CO2 extraction. The versatility of CO2 allows Heylo to target a very wide array of compounds in cannabis during extraction and create an oil that has similar chemistry to the flower used for the extraction. Consuming Heylo’s RawX oil, there is a
greater likelihood of experiencing the Entourage Effect and potential medicinal benefits of cannabis.
Ultimately, what makes full-spectrum cannabis oil comparatively advantageous to distillate is the experience it enables. If you look for products with diverse chemistry, native terpenes, and minor cannabinoids you can increase the likelihood of benefiting from the Entourage Effect. Check out resources regarding The Entourage Effect and other cannabis chemistry topics on the Heylo Scientific Reference page.
Hashtag’s Heylo Favorites:
THE NEW WORKOUT PLAN!
The New Workout Plan is a limited release by Heylo and features some of the rarest cannabinoids we have seen yet! Most notably, The New Workout Plan is high in delta-10 THC (18%+). The New Workout Plan is nothing short of super energizing and uplifting, perfect for getting motivated post-work to complete chores you don't want to do, getting ready to crush your workout, or as an amazing coffee alternative in the morning. Notes of licorice and herbs characterize the vapor of this oil, leading into the jazzed euphoria of the high.
LA-DI-DA-DI
Sweet pear, rose and a fresh herbal essence characterizes the vapor experience of La-Di-Da-Di. La-Di-Da-Di is perfectly balanced and exudes a relaxed yet cheerful vibe. Pairs well with plant care, movie marathons, baking, reading, and relaxing.
ALIENS ON MOONSHINE
The effects of this Aliens on Moonshine oil are out of this world: calm, self assured, happy, ready to slay the day. The first wave is full of "ahhh" moments, like a blanket of good vibes just envelops your mind and your body releases tension. After that comes a crispy and clear headed productive energy that floats you along with no fogginess or sleepiness as effects wear off. It's absolutely perfect, the best product I've ever had the privilege of consuming in the cannabis industry. Hands down.
All of Heylo’s vape cartridges include a link to a specifically curated playlist that will vibe well with the strain of cannabis oil within! Check out their packaging on the next Heylo vape you pick up at Hashtag.
And don’t forget to check out Heylo’s newer Treehaus line! These vape cartridges contain both Heylo’s RawX full spectrum oil as well as high potency distillate to provide the very best of both worlds to those wishing to consume a chemically diverse product, while still maintaining overall potency!
Visit us in either Redmond or Seattle and ask your budtender which Heylo product might be right for you