The Best CDB, Hemp, and THC Products
“It’s rope, not dope!” So went the clarion call from early activists seeking to restore the incredibly versatile hemp plant to its rightful place in U.S. industrial production. Just a few decades ago, that catchy slogan accurately summarized the distinction between hemp and cannabis. Up until recently, “hemp” referred to low-resin, non-intoxicating Cannabis Sativa L … Read more
Earlier this year, the Food & Drug Administration disclosed that it would not regulate non-pharmaceutical CBD products, thereby putting the onus on Congress to devise an appropriate regulatory framework for cannabidiol and other hemp-derived cannabinoids. Solicited by a formal Congressional Request for Information (RFI) on ideas for how to regulate hemp-derived CBD, public feedback included … Read more
Particleboard is a type of engineered wood product made from wood particles or other forms of plant matter such as hemp shives. It is used in a wide variety of applications, including furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. Particleboard is typically made by pressing the wood particles together with a binder, such as resin or glue, to … Read more
Dr. Mark A. Scialdone, a recognized expert in the field of organic chemistry who specializes in natural product chemistry, is an inventor of 37 issued US patents and the author of 17 peer-reviewed articles in science publications. From 1994 to 2013, he was employed as a principal investigator at DuPont Central Research and Development. Dr. … Read more
Hemp extract, also known as cannabidiol (CBD), is a naturally occurring, non-psychoactive chemical present in the cannabis plant. It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of disorders, but more recently, it has emerged as a potent natural pain killer for chronic pain, inflammation, and anxiety. Hemp extract functions by interfacing with the … Read more
The news that a U.K.-based hemp farm has recently shut down due to THC content in its CBD products has raised a few eyebrows in the cannabis industry. The farm, which was located in the south of England, had been producing hemp-derived CBD products for the past two years. The shutdown of the farm is … Read more
Hemp has been an integral part of American history for centuries, with many of the Founding Fathers having a direct hand in the development and promotion of the versatile plant. From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, these seven Founding Fathers were instrumental in advocating for hemp and even growing it on their own farms. George … Read more
Cannabis is supposed to be relaxing and fun. What’s not to like about giggles, munchies, and a brief break from the mundane? Unfortunately, news from California’s Emerald Triangle is anything but upbeat these days. Report after report portends doom with headlines like “the world’s largest legal weed market is going up in smoke” (The Economist), “California … Read more
Biblical scholars have written about the role of cannabis as a sacrament in the ancient Near East and Middle East. Archeological evidence confirms the use of the plant in fumigation rituals in ancient Israel. Scriptural references indicate that cannabis was a key ingredient in the holy anointing oil employed in religious rites. But Yahweh, the … Read more
Cannabidiol (CBD) hemp extracts are gaining in importance as potential treatments for a variety of medical disorders. However, the legality of these extracts is also a tumultuous and confusing topic, as laws surrounding cannabis-based products vary widely from country to country and even from state to state in the United States. We’ll look at hemp … Read more