Bud bible offers reviews of over 800 cannabis products

In the old days, marijuana users took whatever they could get. But with legal marijuana coming to Washington this past week, some might be surprised to find there are hundreds of varieties of pot and other products.

From medical marijuana to recreational pot, what’s become the bible of bud, Leafly.com, has emerged as the definitive source, with over 80,000 user-submitted marijuana reviews.

Cy Scott, co-founder of Leafly, says the point is to help users find the perfect pot product, allowing them to filter review results by their effects, flavors, medical treatments, nearby stores and doctors.

“Once you find what suits you, the resource will update you with daily notifications, on your preferred reviews, retail stores and marijuana trends,” says Scott.

Leafly users have already reviewed over 800 marijuana strains, tinctures, concentrates, and edibles.

The website also features cannabis news, medical studies, fun lists, legislative updates and recipes.

Scott spoke with Seattle’s Morning News on KIRO Radio as he stood in line Tuesday at Cannabis City, Seattle’s first retail pot outlet.

“We put together a Cannabis 101 Guide,” Scott said. “We (were at Cannabis City) distributing it to help people better understand what to expect, especially those who have never tried it or have not tried it for quite a while.”

But his service isn’t of much value right now to Cannabis City customers. The owners reported Friday they were sold out of pot and had no estimates for when they’d get more.

Report by Riley Elliott