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TuesdayJan 21, 2020 12:21 pm

MCTC Holdings Inc. (MCTC) Announces Drive to Make THC-V Extract Useful at Nanoparticle Levels

MCTC Holdings Inc. (soon to become Cannabis Global Inc.) is a cannabis science innovator working to develop marketable infusion technologies based on the premise of cannabinoid extract efficiency at extremely low quantities MCTC recently announced the launch of Project Varin, an effort to develop nanoparticle and nano fiber expressions of ultra-rare tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V) and to make those useful biologically at such extremely small levels The company also plans to develop the rare cannabinol (CBN) extract by the same means MCTC recently announced a new revenue stream through an infused coffee product under its Hemp You Can Feel label Visionary cannabinoid…

TuesdayJan 21, 2020 9:00 am

Could Smoking CBD Relieve Flu Symptoms?

It's hard to believe that as civilized as we are, and with all the advancements we've made, a silly little flu will curse you to a week of intense discomfort. While there are tons of over the counter medications designed to make the ordeal more bearable, you have to let the infection run its course. And more often than not, it's an extremely sucky experience. Enter cannabidiol or CBD. It is extracted from hemp, and according to anecdotal evidence, it is an extremely potent and versatile natural medicine. It is said to be effective against a range of illnesses, including…

FridayJan 17, 2020 4:00 pm

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Compel FDA to Regulate CBD as Dietary Supplement

The new decade brings good tidings for the budding hemp/CBD sector. A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow sellers to market hemp-derived CBD as a dietary supplement. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp, classifying cannabis with less than 0.3% THC as legal hemp. Thus hemp and its extracts, including CBD, could be marketed and sold legally. The THC limit, however, was the extent of regulation the sector received. Apart from that, sellers had no rules to go by, and by the time the FDA was taking notice, the sector was booming, with experts estimating…

FridayJan 17, 2020 1:40 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) to Market CBD, Build Sales through Social Media Strategies

CIIX CEO said company will employ social media as it markets new CBD products starting March 2020 CIIX subsidiary CBD Biotech Co. focused on driving growth, building online sales to younger demographics in China Goals of CIIX strategy include profitability, expansion of market, maximized impact ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) CEO Warren Wang said the company will adopt social media multiplatform techniques to market new CBD products beginning in March 2020. The move is designed to boost online sales to a younger demographic in China through its subsidiary CBD Biotech, explained Wang during a MoneyTV interview with host Donald Baillargeon. In…

FridayJan 17, 2020 12:10 pm

Emerald Organic Products Inc. (EMOR) Merges with Health and Wellness Leader, Sets Sights on Global CBD Market Penetration

Merger with Pura Vida Health seen as mutually beneficial for both players in the CBD health and wellness space EMOR’s Pura Vida business plan allows the company to achieve full vertical integration The company promises quality control of CBD product offerings, from seed to shelf Emerald Organic Products Inc. (OTC: EMOR), a diversified cannabidiol (CBD)-focused health sciences company, recently announced the completion of a definitive plan to merge with Pura Vida Health LLC, a health and wellness company focused on using natural ingredients – including the increasingly desired CBD – to help customers achieve optimal health. This mutually beneficial merger…

FridayJan 17, 2020 9:00 am

2020 London Global CBD Summit Speakers Unveiled

Hemp is probably one of the most versatile crops on the market right now. Said to have thousands of uses, the crop’s demand has grown so rapidly that experts estimate that it will be worth billions by 2024. However, because of its close relation to cannabis, it has been illegal until recently. Due to this, there's very little accurate information in hemp cultivation best practices. That will be one of the main issues on the agenda during the 2020 CBD Global Summit to be held in London. Sponsored by William Reed Business Media, the publisher of FoodNavigator, NutraIngredients, CosmeticDesign and…

ThursdayJan 16, 2020 4:00 pm

A Guide to Taking CBD Sublingually

Cannabidiol has without a doubt taken the medical, health and wellness communities with a bang. The hemp extract has been legal for only a year, but already has a booming market that experts predict will hit $20 billion by 2024. On top of that, the country has been experiencing a wave of cannabis legalization, both recreational and medicinal, and CBD is a big part of that. Although there's little scientific proof, consumers have claimed the chemical offers relief against a variety of conditions from anxiety and chronic pain to insomnia. Last June, the FDA approved a CBD based drug to…

ThursdayJan 16, 2020 1:05 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Expects Sustainable Revenue Growth, Plans New Capital Markets Strategy in 2020

Growing interest in the company’s innovative DehydraTECH™ drug delivery platform from large global corporations Lexaria’s strategy to be listed on a nationally recognized U.S. exchange will help the company access a significantly larger audience of investors Lexaria has 16 patents with another 60 pending worldwide and is the only company to hold a patent for improved delivery of all non-psychoactive cannabinoids Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a global innovator in drug-delivery platforms, has achieved virtually everything it set out to do in 2019 and has even bigger plans for 2020 that include achieving higher revenue and being listed…

ThursdayJan 16, 2020 9:00 am

Facts About CBD E-Liquids You Need to Know

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has consistently been on the airwaves for the past few months. The hemp extract is extremely popular, especially in the medical, sports, health and wellness communities, and despite being only a year old, the CBD industry is already worth millions in sales. This immense demand is fueled by claims that cannabidiol is a potent natural medicine. One interesting fact about CBD is that it's quite easy to infuse into most foods and beverages. These days, it's common to find CBD in everything from pastries and soft drinks to alcoholic beverages. Apart from these novel applications, there are…

WednesdayJan 15, 2020 4:00 pm

4 Ways CBD Improves the Lives of Older Persons

The last few years of the decade saw the emergence of cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical produced by hemp. Late in 2018, Congress passed the Farm Bill, legislation that removed hemp from the list of controlled substances. The bill also set a 0.3% limit for THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical that creates the psychoactive high that cannabis is famous for. In the year that followed, the market for cannabidiol blossomed into a raging industry worth billions. Experts say the CBD industry will be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. Most of the demand for CBD is due to anecdotal evidence that…