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TuesdayFeb 25, 2020 9:00 am

Toni Braxton Confirms CBD Has Helped Her Live with Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system turns on the body and attacks the tissues and organs. The resulting inflammation wreaks havoc on the entire body, and everything from the skin and lungs to the kidney, heart, and brain are affected. Although there's currently no cure for the condition, there are a variety of medications that can be used to treat the symptoms. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical extracted from hemp, and it's taking the medical community by storm. Users say CBD is effective against a range of illnesses from anxiety and insomnia to chronic pain and high…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 4:00 pm

Minor Cannabinoids Set to Gain More Prominence on the Market

For many American farmers, the legalization of hemp was a godsend. Hemp-derived cannabidiol or CBD has experienced great demand due to its potent medicinal properties, and that has driven up the demand for hemp. Just a year after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp and its extracts, the hemp sector was worth millions in sales. It provided a great opportunity for farmers looking to move from crops like wheat and soybeans to something more profitable. However, the oversupply of hemp for CBD has caused prices to drop, and farmers still interested in hemp have started looking to minor cannabinoids…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 1:18 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Enters New Markets with Proven Strategy

Cannabis industry saw 45.7% increase in legal cannabis sales last year Interview with PLUS highlights strong start to 2020 Building a brand in largest competitive market has proven company quality and standards; setting up expansion into new markets Legal cannabis spending worldwide increased from $10.2 billion in 2018 to $14.9 billion in 2019, making for a 45.7% increase driven primarily by the adult-use markets, reports the Arcview Group, a market research firm that specializes in cannabis. Arcview is now forecasting sales worldwide to reach $42.7 billion by 2024. This is exciting news for Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF),…

MondayFeb 24, 2020 9:00 am

Colgate Brand Launches CBD-Infused Products

The cannabidiol craze won't stop anytime soon. Also known as CBD, the chemical has become extremely popular in the medical, sports, health and wellness communities. CBD is extracted from hemp, and like most of the cannabinoids produced by hemp, it is a potent medicine. In cannabidiol's case, users have found it effective against a variety of ailments ranging from chronic pain and high blood pressure to anxiety and insomnia. Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a CBD-based drug to treat seizures caused by two rare pediatric epilepsies, Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. With just a year…

FridayFeb 21, 2020 4:00 pm

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying CBD Oil

If you spend time on the internet, you must have heard of cannabidiol (CBD). Despite being relatively unknown five years ago, the hemp extract has taken the world completely by storm. Numerous countries have already legalized CBD in some way, and many more are working on policies that would allow the sale of CBD products. Consumers, on the other hand, can't stop singing cannabidiol's praises. Most of the research into CBD is in its preliminary stages, but users still swear by it, saying it's effective against a number of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety and high blood pressure. However, the…

FridayFeb 21, 2020 9:00 am

North Dakota CBD Company Opts to Split Profits With Hemp Farmers

For the past couple of years, American farmers have been on the lookout for the next best cash crop. While corn, soybeans, wheat and other crops cultivated on American farms do sell, the payoff isn't always that great. Enter the 2018 Farm Bill, a legislation that legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp, finally granting farmers access to a high-value cash crop. The crop is said to have thousands of uses, with applications in a variety of industries ranging from textiles and construction to bioplastics and nutrition. Cannabidiol, however, takes the cake as hemp's most profitable application. The chemical is one…

ThursdayFeb 20, 2020 4:00 pm

Japanese Company Starts Extracting CBD from Orange Peels

For the past few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has grown from relative obscurity to being one of the most talked-about topics. The chemical is one of over 100 cannabinoids produced by cannabis, or in this case, hemp, and it’s probably one of the most important finds of the decade. Although most of the research is in its preliminary stages, CBD is said to be a potent and versatile natural medicine. And if the anecdotal evidence is to be believed, the hemp extract is effective against a variety of medical conditions ranging from chronic pain and high blood pressure to anxiety and…

ThursdayFeb 20, 2020 9:00 am

Trump Seeks Additional Funding to Regulate CBD and Hemp

Back in December 2018, President Trump signed a bill that legalized the cultivation and sale of industrial hemp and its extracts. States and tribes were to create their own hemp programs and submit them to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for approval in a year, but in the meantime, farmers could commence cultivation under pilot programs. Within a year, the hemp/CBD sector was already worth millions in sales, with experts saying it would hit $20 billion by 2024. However, beneath all these attractive numbers, problems were brewing. The sector had grown too fast for regulatory authorities to keep up,…

WednesdayFeb 19, 2020 4:00 pm

UK Paves the Way for CBD Food Sales But Imposes Dosage Limits

Even if you haven't used it, you've probably heard of cannabidiol (CBD). The hemp extract has become incredibly popular in the past year or two, with a number of territories moving to legalize it in some form. In the U.S., hemp and its extracts, including CBD, were legalized in 2018 by the Farm Bill. Despite being barely regulated, the sector has grown in leaps and bounds since then, with thousands of CBD products on the shelves. In just a year, it was worth millions in sales, with experts estimating it will hit $20 billion by 2024. The picture isn't that…

WednesdayFeb 19, 2020 9:00 am

New Study Investigates the Effects of CBD in Horses

The past few months have seen an uptick in the number of studies looking into cannabidiol's (CBD) medical abilities. At the moment, there's tons of anecdotal evidence in support of CBD, and users claim it’s effective against everything from insomnia and anxiety to high blood pressure and chronic pain. There have also been inroads in CBD products for pets, but the consensus is that more research is needed before cannabidiol can be Okayed. A team of researchers in Texas is running a study to prove cannabidiol's effects on horses, especially its anti-stress and anti-inflammatory abilities. And for animals that are…