FDA Unveils Plan To Fill CBD Research Gaps With ‘Real-World Data’ In 2021
Published 6 months ago on January 11, 2021 By Kyle Jaeger The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday that it will be taking steps in the coming months to fill gaps in research about the safety and efficacy of CBD. Since hemp and its derivatives like cannabidiol were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, FDA […]
CBD Facts: What Most Consumers Don’t Know
Dwight K. Blake. Last updated on January 6, 2021 If you’re still thinking twice about CBD’s effectiveness, we’ll be sharing with you the most important CBD oil facts and other CBD products to ease your mind. But before that, let’s get to know cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) first. “…Fact #2: THC Doesn’t Always Produce […]
See How The Body’s Intrinsic Cannabinoids Work
Endocannabinoids serve as a natural check on the nervous system.Learn how they help the body maintain homeostasis. Cannabinoids break down into 3 main classes: endocannabinoids, phytocannabinoids, and synthetic cannabinoids. READ MORE HERE…
The State of Cannabinoid Testing
Of the thousands of cannabinoid products being sold in the market, only a handful undergo testing for quality, safety, and effectiveness.This map shows how cannabinoid products are regulated by each state, in comparison to FDA-approved medications. READ MORE HERE…
What to know about CBD tea: Uses, research, legalities, and more
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Chen, MD — Written by Zawn Villines on March 30, 2021 CBD is also known as cannabidiol, a compound found in the cannabis plant. While few studies investigate the health benefits of CBD tea, many manufacturers claim benefits that science does not yet support. CBD tea is a drink that uses various concentrations of CBD to induce […]
What to know about marijuana (cannabis) and multiple sclerosis
Medically reviewed by Dominique Fontaine, BSN, RN, HNB-BC, HWNC — Written by Aaron Kandola — Updated on April 7, 2021 Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative condition that affects the nerves in the central nervous system. There is currently no cure. Marijuana (cannabis) may be useful for treating several symptoms of the condition. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious and lifelong condition that […]
Israeli Doctors Give CBD To Very Ill COVID-19 Patients, Get Positive Results
By Ben Hartman, The Cannigma March 07, 2021 The majority of seriously ill COVID-19 patients given CBD to calm inflammation were released from the hospital in under a month, in a trial conducted recently at an Israeli hospital. The initial findings, stated an announcement by Beilinson Hospital in Petach Tikvah, Israel, indicate that CBD “has a […]
CBD OFFERS NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR CANCER TREATMENT
While cannabinoids are already used to relieve pain and nausea in cancer patients, CBD is now showing promise as a drug to treat the actual cancer and not just relieve the side effects of treatment. These benefits result from the interaction between CBD and the human endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is responsible for helping regulate vital […]
80% OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SEE IMPROVEMENT WITH CBD
In a recently published study in the journal Neurology, researchers treated autistic children with high concentrations of CBD, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Jacqueline Havelka Israeli researchers have found compelling evidence that medical cannabis is an effective therapy for children on the autism spectrum. Conditions in 80% of the children improved. Alternatively, the children […]
FDA WARNS CBD COMPANIES OVER OPIOID CLAIMS
A.J. HERRINGTON MAY 14, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two companies for making unsubstantiated claims that their CBD products can be used as an alternative to opioids or as a treatment for opioid addiction. The letters were sent to BIOTA Biosciences, LLC in the state of Washington and […]