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Cannabis has many medicinal benefits, and as all medicinal products have information regarding their strength and dosage information, cannabis products are starting to be held to the same standards. Regulations and standards for acceptable limits of specific compounds are currently being developed by international organizations...

Plant

Every other day a new cannabis strain with a new name pops up. Strain names for marijuana have become confusing, due in large part to the fact that they don't convey much more than a marketing message. Some strains are proprietary and their genetics have...

CBD

Spanning the length of the lower back to the legs, the sciatic nerve covers a large and sensitive area that can radiate intense pain when aggravated. Causes of sciatic pain include herniated discs or bone spurs in the spine, which may occur in tandem with...

CBD

Whether you're an athlete or visit your local gym only a few times a year, you've likely experienced soreness or pain. Even sitting still for too long or lifting children all day can cause your muscles to feel stiff. Luckily cannabinoids may help soothe the...

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,...