February 2020 - Page 4 of 5

FridayFeb 07, 2020 9:00 am

Debunking the Top 4 Cannabis Oil Myths

The journey hasn't been easy for hemp, and it might be a little rough before things get better. The crop had been outlawed for decades before the Farm Bill legalized it in December 2018. The legislation gave farmers leeway to grow the crop under state and tribal programs and within a year, hemp was worth millions in sales. Most of the demand for hemp is due to cannabidiol (CBD). It is one of the over 100 cannabinoids produced by hemp, and it is said to have numerous medicinal properties. Once extracted, the oil can be used in a variety of…

ThursdayFeb 06, 2020 4:00 pm

Why Heavy Metal Artists Should Use Cannabidiol

Over the past few years, cannabidiol has permeated the mainstream, cultivating a following of thousands of grateful consumers. Although the legal CBD industry is just a year old, it's already worth millions of dollars in sales, and experts say it will hit $20 billion by 2024. Why is it so popular? Well, according to the anecdotal evidence, CBD is chock-full of potent medicinal properties, and it's capable of acting against a variety of conditions ranging from insomnia and high blood pressure to chronic pain and anxiety. Ozzy Osborne, legendary rocker and lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath,…

ThursdayFeb 06, 2020 9:00 am

Hawaii Legislature Wants CBD Products Standardized

Hemp is stuck in a peculiar position, from a legal point of view. The crop had been outlawed for decades before the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its extracts. While the legislation made hemp legal, it wasn't comprehensive enough to regulate the industry that quickly grew around hemp. For a couple of months, the eager beavers who joined the hemp bandwagon as soon as it left the station were operating in an industry stuck in legal uncertainty. In October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finally released its interim final rule on hemp.…

WednesdayFeb 05, 2020 4:00 pm

First Oral CBD Bioavailability Research Findings Released

Cannabinoids are the hot new ingredients for the medical community, and at the helm is cannabidiol or CBD. These chemicals are produced by the cannabis plant, and although there are over 100 of them, most of them are shrouded in mystery, save for cannabidiol and THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is produced in higher levels by marijuana, and it creates the psychoactive high that cannabis is famous for. Cannabidiol's strength, on the other hand, lies in its medicinal properties. The chemical is said to be effective against a variety of conditions ranging from anxiety and high blood pressure to chronic pain…

WednesdayFeb 05, 2020 12:07 pm

No Borders Inc. (NBDR) Accesses Lucrative Niche as Big Players Ease Up on CBD Research and Development

The FDA has reiterated its position of not currently allowing the marketing of CBD by adding it to a food or labeling it as a dietary supplement Tight FDA requirements provide an opening for startups like No Borders, Inc., which leverages blockchain supply chain technology to ensure and confirm the quality of CBD products Sales of all legalized cannabis in the U.S. are projected to reach $41 billion in 2025, including $6 billion from hemp-derived CBD products. CBD product sales to consumers to reach an estimated $20 billion by 2024 There is no denying that cannabidiol (CBD) is a booming market…

WednesdayFeb 05, 2020 9:00 am

First Over-the-Counter CBD Pain Medication Gets FDA Nod

Cannabinoids have presented a new avenue in medicine, at least according to current research. The cannabis plant produces over 100 of these chemicals, and although most of them are still shrouded in mystery, we know quite a bit about two of them, THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is responsible for the psychoactive high marijuana is famous for, and it has mild medicinal properties. CBD, on the other hand, isn't psychoactive. It is, however, seen as a potent natural medicine. Although scientific research is scant, people who've used cannabidiol say the chemical works against a variety of ailments. The…

TuesdayFeb 04, 2020 4:00 pm

How Older Adults Can Keep CBD Costs Affordable

For a lot of people, aging isn't always a bed of roses. While you get to see your progeny grow and flourish, and get the chance to gain all sorts of wisdom, time isn't kind on the human body. We have to accept that as we get older, things don't work as efficiently as they used to. There's a number of drugs out there that can improve an older person's quality of life, but ironically, most of these drugs come at a steep price, and that's the risk addiction. Cannabidiol, a chemical produced by the cannabis plant, is making a…

TuesdayFeb 04, 2020 11:42 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Expects to Launch Cannabis Products in Q1, Aims to Become World’s Strongest Cannabis Brand

PLUS plans to build on legacy of success as it expects to announce two new product offerings in Q1 2020 Company has best-selling cannabis products in California New products to launch wellness/relief and “get high/have fun” product categories With the best-selling cannabis product in California among its powerful product lineup, Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) is looking to build on its legacy of success as it plans to grow its product portfolio this year. Bolstered by the success garnered in 2019, PLUS plans on releasing two new cannabis product offerings in Q1 2020. “PLUS is expanding its brand…

TuesdayFeb 04, 2020 9:00 am

Australia Considers Legalizing Some OTC CBD Products

The CBD craze has swept over many markets. From Europe to the U.S., more and more people have been turning to cannabidiol to help manage their ailments. The chemical is extracted from the hemp plant and is said to be effective against a range of ailments from anxiety and high blood pressure to insomnia and chronic pain. However, in most of these markets, cannabidiol is barely regulated. A lot of the medical claims are anecdotal, with the only properly researched and tried instance being of Epidiolex, a CBD-based drug that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to…

MondayFeb 03, 2020 4:00 pm

Will CBD Start Being Produced to Factory Precision Like Other Medicines?

Cannabidiol (CBD), is undoubtedly one of the break-out drugs of the decade. Even though a lot of the medical claims haven't been proven yet, and it is extracted from a plant fraught with controversy, CBD is still going strong. More people are turning towards it to help manage their ailments, companies are investing tons of cash in the sector and regulatory authorities are scrambling to regulate the runaway sector. The hemp extract is part of a group of compounds produced by the cannabis plant called cannabinoids, and these chemicals, with CBD in the lead, have shown great promise as natural…