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CBD

CBD has received significant press for its potential pain and stress-relieving benefits, but have you heard of CBDa? If you're not familiar with the term, you may have some questions about this lesser-known component of the hemp plant and cannabis plant. What exactly is CBDa...

CBD

When you think of using CBD oil, topical application probably comes to mind. But there are other ways to consume CBD oil to receive the same potentially therapeutic effects. In this beginner's guide to vaping CBD, you'll learn how to safely vape, as well as...

CBD

Cannabis is a complex plant, with hundreds of chemicals and over 100 distinct cannabinoids. The little research that examines cannabidiol or CBD, the second most common cannabinoid found in cannabis, shows evidence of potential health benefits for a wide range of conditions. As CBD becomes...

CBD

Yes, and no, depending on what state you live in. Even in states where cannabidiol (CBD) is legal, the newly popular compound is still regulated. Whether CBD is legal depends on a multitude of factors: state law, how each state interprets federal law, how much...

CBD

There's a growing amount of research pointing out the benefits of CBD. Studies have shown that CBD provides anti-inflammatory and seizure-suppressant properties, as well as the ability to reduce social anxiety.  Outside the United States, countries across the globe have started allowing cannabidiol (CBD) to...

CBD

Yes, to a certain extent. However, it's a little more complicated than a simple yes or no.  The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 legalized all industrial hemp and products made from industrial hemp containing no more than .3% THC. These products include oils, tinctures, topicals,...

CBD

The short answer is yes. Cannabidiol oil that is derived from hemp, and that contains less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is legal for use in oils, tinctures, topicals, and even infused into certain kinds of edible products, as well. Since the passage of the Hemp...

CBD

It's currently not legal to grow, process, or sell hemp or hemp-derived products in Alaska. Although Alaska established its Industrial Hemp Pilot Program in 2018,  the rules to accompany the program are yet to be finalized. The growth, production, cultivation, marketing, or sale of industrial...

CBD

Hemp-derived CBD and cannabis-derived CBD are both legal in Maine. CBD can also be used as an additive in food or beverages. Maine passed its first cannabis laws in 1999 when it gave patients the legal right to grow medical marijuana plants. Recreational cannabis was...

CBD

Both CBD derived from cannabis and hemp is legal in Michigan. CBD oil is prohibited, however, from being marketed as a dietary supplement or used as an additive in food or beverage products following current FDA regulations.  Hemp and CBD derived from hemp became formally...