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Adam Parsons
Senior Writer & Reviewer
Cannabis and psychedelics writer, editor
Adam Parsons is an external cannabis and psychedelics writer and editor who contributes to Azarius's wiki as both author and reviewer. On the writing side, he authors Azarius's kratom and kanna clusters, drawing on extensive experience with cannabinoid science and harm-reduction communication. On the reviewing side, he provides independent editorial oversight across other high-YMYL substance categories — verifying claim accuracy, citation integrity, and safety framing. He is external to Azarius and has no commercial stake in product sales, preserving editorial independence on safety and dosage topics.
Why I write about this
“My job as an outside reviewer is to challenge overstatements and verify every citation. On YMYL topics like kratom, that editorial independence matters more than any byline.”
Areas of expertise
- Kratom (author)
- Kanna (author)
- Cannabis
- Psychedelics
- YMYL editorial review
External profiles
All wiki articles by Adam are fact-checked by Azarius's editorial review team before publication.
Articles by Adam Parsons
Lotus Clinical Research Overview
What does lotus clinical research actually show? A critical review of Nymphaea caerulea and Nelumbo nucifera pharmacology, preclinical data, and…
Medicinal Mushrooms TCM Western Pharmacognosy Guide
Guide to medicinal mushrooms TCM Western pharmacognosy — how reishi, lion's mane, cordyceps are classified, extracted, and studied.
Research on Immune Modulation by Functional Mushrooms
What does research on immune modulation by functional mushrooms actually show? Beta-glucans, Dectin-1 signalling, human trials, and the honest gap...
Allergic Reactions & Mushroom Sensitivities
Understand allergic reactions and mushroom sensitivities: mould cross-reactivity, shiitake dermatitis, species-specific risks, and safer product…
Turkey Tail Trametes versicolor — Buy Supplements
Buy turkey tail Trametes versicolor supplements at Azarius. PSK and PSP evidence, beta-glucan dosage, extraction methods, and safety.
Triterpenes In Medicinal Mushrooms
Triterpenes in medicinal mushrooms are a class of 30-carbon terpenoid compounds produced as secondary metabolites by several functional mushroom species…
Kanna South Africa To West History
Sceletium tortuosum was used by San and Khoekhoe communities in southern Africa for centuries before European colonists first documented it in the 1660s.
Sceletium Tortuosum Plant
Learn about the sceletium tortuosum plant: botany, alkaloids, fermentation, safety warnings, and where to buy kanna.
Kanna Pharmacokinetics Explained
Complete guide to kanna pharmacokinetics: how Sceletium tortuosum alkaloids are absorbed, metabolised via CYP2D6, and eliminated.
Kanna Chemistry: Sceletium Alkaloids Explained
Kanna chemistry explained: mesembrine, mesembrenone, their mechanisms, how fermentation and extraction change alkaloid profiles, and why it matters…
Gravity Bongs Explained: How They Work and Why
A gravity bong uses water displacement to pull concentrated smoke into a chamber, then forces it into your lungs under positive pressure.
White Sage Salvia Apiana Cultural Smudging Guide
Salvia apiana is a non-psychoactive shrub native to southern California's coastal sage scrub, burned as ceremonial incense in Indigenous North American…
Articles reviewed by Adam Parsons
Cannabis Hermaphrodite: Identify, Prevent, Act
A cannabis hermaphrodite is a female plant that develops male pollen sacs or banana-shaped anthers (nanners), self-pollinating and seeding your harvest.
How To Bake Space Cake
A space cake is a cannabis-infused baked good where THC is extracted into butter or oil before being mixed into batter.
How to Make THC Gummies: Step-by-Step Science Guide
Learn how to make THC gummies at home: decarboxylation, oil infusion, dose maths, and emulsification — with clinical dosage ranges and safety data.
DIY Cannabis Fertilizer: Homemade Nutrient Guide
DIY cannabis fertilizer guide: compost, teas, banana ferments and feed schedules, with safety notes and cited research for home growers.
How to Dry Cannabis: Step-by-Step Drying Guide
Learn how to dry cannabis the right way: 7-step protocol, humidity targets, mould prevention and the science behind slow drying.
How to Make Hash Brownies: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to make hash brownies: decarboxylation, dose calculation, baking, and safety — with clinical research on onset, duration and interactions.
How to Make Cannabutter: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to make cannabutter at home: decarboxylation, stovetop infusion, dosage estimation, and safety guidance backed by clinical research.
What To Do With Male Cannabis Plants: 6 Practical Uses
What to do with male cannabis plants: identify, isolate, breed, extract, or compost. A practical 6-step guide with sourcing and safety notes.
When To Harvest Cannabis Trichomes: A Grower's Guide
Deciding when to harvest cannabis trichomes means reading the resin glands on your calyxes under 60x–100x magnification and cutting when the milky-to-amber…
When To Flip Cannabis To 12/12: Timing The Switch
When to flip cannabis to 12/12 is a timing decision that switches photoperiod plants to 12 hours light and 12 hours dark to trigger flowering via florigen…
Watering Cannabis Frequency Volume Runoff: Full Guide
Watering cannabis frequency volume runoff is the feedback loop between how often you irrigate, how much you apply, and what drains from the pot.
VPD for Cannabis: Targets by Growth Stage
VPD for cannabis is the kilopascal gap between the moisture the air holds and its saturation point, controlling how fast plants transpire.