The surge in cannabidiol (CBD) popularity means more farmers are growing non-intoxicating strains of cannabis, or hemp, for CBD production. This new market has led to commercial genetic tests for early determination of hemp plant sex. However, a new study has found that these tests…
By Mike Maharrey RICHMOND, Va. (April 9, 2020) – On Monday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill into law that creates a regulatory program for the manufacture of hemp extract and CBD products for human consumption and ensures the continued availability of CBD products in…
Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, antibiotics have saved millions of lives from fatal infections world-wide. However, with time bacteria have developed mechanisms to escape the effects of antibiotics – they have become resistant. With fewer antibiotics available to treat…
By Mike Maharrey Last week, the Virginia House passed a bill that would create a regulatory program for the manufacture of hemp extract and CBD products for human consumption and would ensure continued availability of CBD products in the state. This would not only open…
When you first start with CBD, you’ll have to find the right dose for you. Because it’s a supplement and not federally regulated, there aren’t any hard and fast rules when it comes to dosing. You’re going to need to experiment a little bit. But…
By Amanda Froelich Happy Sunday! In preparation of the holidays, I whipped up a delicious new dessert, and I hope you love it. If you’ve been looking for the perfect treat to serve up for Thanksgiving or Christmas, I think you’re going to be delighted…
By Amanda Froelich By 2020, the cannabidiol (CBD) market is estimated to grow to a whopping $2.1 billion in consumer sales; that’s a 700% increase from 2016. One confectionery entrepreneur capitalizing on the CBD trend is jelly beans creator David Klein. After learning about the…
By Michael Maharrey Last week, an Oklahoma law that decriminalizes hemp-derived cannabidiol went into effect. This will not only open up markets in Oklahoma, but it is also a crucial step given the FDA’s continued regulation and prohibition of CBD. A coalition of three Republicans…
Google searches from 2004 through April 2019 were used to measure U.S. public interest in cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical component of marijuana. Searches from the United States that mentioned “CBD” or “cannabidiol” were stable from 2004 through 2014 before substantial increases in search volumes of…
The inability to sleep does not only affect you at nighttime; it affects countless aspects of the next day and your life. Without sleep, you have difficulty concentrating, you feel exhausted all the time, and your mental and physical health take a toll. You’ve probably…
By Elias Marat In a clear sign of the post-prohibition times we live in, the first-ever cannabis café in the United States opened Tuesday to the eager cannabis connoisseurs of Los Angeles, California. Located in West Hollywood, Lowell Farms: A Cannabis Cafe, is the first…
One of the most commonly cited benefits of cannabis is its ability to relieve symptoms of anxiety, producing a relaxing effect in users. Gradually, countries are starting to come around to the substance; after many decades of being illegal in most areas, nations are starting…
Researchers at Western University have shown for the first time the molecular mechanisms at work that cause cannabidiol, or CBD, to block the psychiatric side-effects caused by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis. It has been previously shown that strains of cannabis with…
By Michael Maharrey COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 26. 2019) – A law legalizing the sale of CBD in the state is now in full effect. This will not only open up markets in Ohio; it also takes a crucial step given the FDA’s continued regulation and…
UNC School of Medicine researchers led by Ben Philpot, PhD, and Bin Gu, PhD, found that cannabidiol had anti-seizure effects and behavior benefits in animal models of Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder. A marijuana plant extract, also known as cannabidiol (CBD), is being commonly used…
Cannabidiol (CBD) oils and products have become increasingly popular with consumers as ways to find relief from aches and pains, anxiety, sleep disturbances and other chronic issues. But are these products safe, and are they helpful? A review of the latest research, to be published…
While oral cannabidiol (CBD) capsules were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patients with seizures in 2018, very little was known about the effect of food on CBD absorption. A University of Minnesota study, published in Epilepsia, examined whether…
Experiments with mice performed by Brazilian scientists show that a substance derived from cannabis plants attenuates isolation-induced aggressive behavior. A new study has concluded that cannabidiol attenuates the aggressiveness induced by social isolation. The research, based on a mouse model, was performed by scientists at…
By Mike Maharrey SANTA FE, N.M. (July 8, 2019) – Last week, a law creating a licensing and regulatory structure for hemp production and ensuring the sale of CBD can continue in the state went into effect. This will not only open up markets in New Mexico;…
By Mike Maharrey TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 5, 2019) – Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that modifies the state’s hemp licensing program and ensures the sale of CBD can continue in the state. This will not only open up markets in…
