Tag: cannabis

CANNABIS LEGALIZATION -THE POTENCY QUESTION

Are caps on THC levels sound policy or more reefer madness? By Bill Weinberg on May 26, 2021 As political and legal space open for cannabis in state after state, the idea of caps on potency — whether of flower, extracts or edibles — is gaining currency among legislators. But voices in the cannabis industry view this […]

The Difference(s) Between Hemp and Marijuana

Written by Zora Degrandpre, MS, ND.|Last Updated:Jan 26, 2021 A recent report prepared for members of the US Congress states that “However, hemp and marijuana are genetically distinct forms of cannabis that are distinguished by their use and chemical composition as well as by differing cultivation practices in their production. While marijuana generally refers to the cultivated plant […]

REAL-WORLD CBD EVIDENCE, CBD AND KETAMINE, AND MORE . . .

New developments in the burgeoning field of cannabinoid research By Nate Seltenrich on July 07, 2021 Relatively few of these papers describe studies conducted with human beings. Many present results from experiments in animals (typically rats, mice, or zebrafish), and some are even more theoretical and removed from the results with which we’re most concerned, those pertaining […]

DR. MIKURIYA’S MEDICINE

By Martin A. Lee on June 28, 2021 The trailblazing U.S. physician who rediscovered the forgotten medical history of cannabis “…While employed by the NIMH, Dr. Mikuriya undertook a thorough survey of all the scientific and medical reports on cannabis that were archived at the National Library of Medicine. He discovered a long-ignored copy of the seminal 1838 […]

True Health Benefits of CBD Oil Explained

Written by Diana Rangaves, PharmD, Clinical Consultant, Google Scholar.|Last Updated:Jan 26, 2021 CBD has been used for its medical benefits for thousands of years, long before it registered on our contemporary radar. It can affect an abundance of our body’s receptors and systems, making the list of potential therapeutic uses of CBD so long. The word […]

PROPOSED CBD LEGISLATION RECEIVES CRITICISM FROM CONSUMER GROUPS

By Staff  April 1, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 4, the Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act of 2021 (HR 841) has caused upset among several consumer groups. Sponsored by Representative Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.), HR 841 would permit the inclusion of hemp, hemp-derived CBD, or any other […]

Leading U.S. Hemp Organization Comes Out In Favor Of Delta-8

The Hemp Industries Association announced its support of the controversial psychedelic compound as CBD companies continue squabble with state and federal authoritiesWritten by Chris Kudialis, CBD and Cannabis Reporter.|Last Updated:Jun 27, 2021 After months of silence, a leading U.S. industry group for hemp professionals is setting the record straight: Delta-8 THC should be allowed. The Hemp […]

Oregon bill advancing delta-8 THC limits awaits governor’s signature

Published June 28, 2021 Oregon lawmakers have agreed on new limits for hemp-derived products including delta-8 THC. A bill that cleared the legislature Saturday and now awaits Gov. Kate Brown’s signature would ban the sale of hemp products containing THC to minors, reported (Medford’s) KDRV-TV. READ MORE HERE…

High times: Pocono set for first CBD-sponsored NASCAR race

Via AP news wire. Friday 25 June  … “…NBC will not mention CBD during Saturday’s broadcast and the track has two logos for the event — one with CBD in bold and the other that highlights 325. “Per the agreement between NASCAR, Pocono Raceway and Pocono Organics, NBC Sports will call the race the ‘PoconoOrganics.com 325’ […]