The cannabis research industry has been flourishing across the world for several decades. Researchers study at universities all over the world to discover the effects of different cannabinoids, and we are only becoming more and more informed on the therapeutic benefits of cannabis. While this kind of research is happening everywhere, some spots on the

CBD is perhaps the most universally recognized compound in cannabis, next to THC. It was one of the first to be isolated and used on its own due to its alleged therapeutic properties. Analysts have estimated that the CBD market could be worth as much as $16 billion a year by 2025.  What a lot

CBD research is currently at the forefront of cannabis exploration. It’s perhaps the most widely-known and studied cannabinoid aside from THC and has been recognized as possibly the most therapeutic compound in cannabis. Cannabis has been used medicinally for hundreds of years by everyone from Queen Victoria of England to the ancient Syrians. Even though

If you’ve ever used CBD products or even looked into buying them for yourself, you’ve probably come across the term “entourage effect” in your search. Many companies will add it to their labels without even truly knowing what it means, or use the phrase to market products like hemp seed oil, which contains no CBD.

In recent years, cannabis use has been on the rise across many population demographics. According to CNBC, about 3.7 percent of adults in the United States aged 65 or older used cannabis in the last year. This is an increase of more than ten times from 2007, where only 0.3 percent of the senior population

 If you have some CBD salve or lotion that doesn’t seem to be doing the trick, you aren’t alone. While many people swear by topicals to help them with various aches and pains, some people find themselves disappointed with the results. We all know CBD is not cheap, so before you relegate that pricey jar

Over the past two years, interest in CBD has skyrocketed. As predicted, the 2019 market share grew exponentially, increasing 562 percent over the previous year. With over 3500 retailers in the industry, the compound has become a staple in the medicine cabinets and on the kitchen shelves of millions of consumers. However, there are still severe

For many people, workplace drug testing is a serious concern. More organizations than ever are requiring their employees to undergo periodic drug tests, and in many cases, it is a part of one’s pre-employment on-boarding. It comes as no surprise that many individuals are nervous about whether using CBD could cause them to fail a

There’s a lot to be excited about when it comes to hemp! On January 4, 2020, the Pennsylvania Farm Show got underway, and one of the most popular crops at the event has been hemp. Hemp-based products popped up in display booths all over the venue, proving that CBD isn’t the only use for the plant.

For some of us, gummies represent the pinnacle of tasty treats. These little morsels of chewy, jewel-colored candies are easy on the digestive system, fun to eat, and as snacks go—are not too bad on the waistline. When it comes to CBD edibles, gummies are the hands-down most popular choice. They offer a measurable amount

Over the past year, many consumers have been dismayed to discover that after trying to purchase hemp-based products online, they were unable to take advantage of a brand’s shopping cart platform. Since most online purchases involve a credit card or payment processing system of some kind, this has proven problematic. Although solutions exist, brands are

One occurrence among people who take CBD is that they occasionally realize the tincture they have been using regularly is not giving them the same relief they’ve come to expect. While this can be frustrating, there are several reasons why this can happen. In this article, we will discuss some of those reasons and how

The magic 0.3 percent figure is thrown around quite often, but what does it actually mean? And why 0.3 percent? In the US, this figure represents the dry weight of THC in any cannabis crop. If it contains more, the crop is considered marijuana. If it contains less, the harvest is hemp. Europeans have it

With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp was federally legalized as an industrial agricultural product. However, alongside this legalization came many questions about pesticides and herbicides involved in cultivating hemp. It can be incredibly difficult to find out exactly where the products you buy are sourced from, especially when they’ve been distilled into

As of this December, the CDC has reported that upwards of 2,000 cases have been reported of lung diseases related to vaping products. 48 deaths have currently been documented as a result of these vaping illnesses, and new cases are reported to the CDC on a weekly basis despite the condition seeming to be on