In a recent report from Bloomberg, Cannabis compounds prevented the virus that causes Covid-19 from penetrating healthy human cells, according to a laboratory study published in the Journal of Nature Products. The two compounds commonly found in hemp — called cannabigerolic acid, or CBGA, and cannabidiolic acid, or CBDA — were identified during a chemical screening…
Zimbabwe has licensed 57 foreign and local entities to grow medicinal cannabis in the southern African nation, the country’s investment agency said. “We have licensed 57 investors for medicinal cannabis production from Germany, Switzerland, Canada and as well some local players,” Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency said in a statement on Sunday. “Companies have been…
A man in his 20s is facing charges after police in Ireland discovered more than €2 million ($2.9 million) of cannabis hidden in boxes of chili peppers, reports the Irish Examiner. The haul was discovered after reports of “unusual activity” on a local road. According to RTÉ, officers responded to the report and searched a nearby storage…
In breaking news, Panama’s national assembly unanimously passed a bill on Monday that would regulate the use of medical cannabis, making it the first nation in Central American to do so. The proposal, which would set up a registry of authorized cannabis patients and permit further research on the drug, was approved by a vote…
Track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson’s medal-winning hopes were dashed when she tested positive for THC, the main intoxicating compound found in cannabis, disqualifying her from the Tokyo Olympics with a one-month suspension. The uproar that followed the announcement is the latest indication of shifting attitudes around cannabis, as more people, including world-renowned athletes, use…
Three top U.S. Democratic senators on Wednesday unveiled a discussion draft of a bill that aims to make cannabis federally legal, a move that would allow adult Americans to buy and possess up to 10 ounces of cannabis without facing criminal penalties. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act floated by Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, Finance…
The Nevada state Athletic Commission voted Wednesday to lift its longtime ban on athletes using cannabis, opening the door for boxers and mixed-martial artists competing on the sport’s biggest stage to freely and openly use cannabis. The commission regulates combat sports in the state, and is thus the regulatory authority that sets the rules for marquee…
Cannabis, for the longest time, was thought to only have been used by stoners. This is certainly no longer the case as cannabis is now used for both recreational and importantly, medicinal purposes. Research and technology have been used to find and understand the herb’s real benefits if the dosage and use is managed wisely.…
This is why every organization needs a real marketer or lawyer when it comes to intellectual property and making poor business decisions. Budway, a dispensary in British Columbia, blatantly imitates Subway in their company name and logo and was ordered to pay $40,000 to Subway. The Vancouver bud shop’s logo features rounded edges and arrows…
According to Fortune Business Insights’ upcoming study, “Cannabis/Marijuana Market, 2019-2026,” the worldwide cannabis market is expected to grow due to its rising use for medicinal purposes. Cannabis offers “therapeutic and medical benefits,” according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). According to the analysis, the market size in 2021 was USD$10.60 billion.…
The short answer is that concentrates will retain its flavour profile and terpenes for four to eight months. Following that time frame, oxidation or air exposure may result in gradual degradation of flavour and terpene retention. That being said, there are storage strategies to keep your concentrates fresher for longer. Since oxidation is the…
Did you know? Consumers can now purchase cannabis directly from Ontario producers, but there’s one eyebrow-raising caveat. For producers to legally sell cannabis to end users in Ontario, they must first sell the products to the OCS (Ontario Cananbis Store), then purchase it back from the OCS before selling them to consumers. The…
THC Diamonds, also known as high-cannabinoid full spectrum extract (HCFSE) is a product that has exceptional flavours and aromas, creating a complex combination that titillates all the senses. Extraction artists who create high-cannabinoid full spectrum extracts work to achieve a product that retains all of the taste and strength of the plant. As a…
In an attempt to appeal to foreign tourists, cannabis-infused meals are being served up at a Thailand restaurant after the country recently legalized cannabis for authorized companies to cultivate the plant. Further, cannabis was de-listed from the country’s narcotics list, enabling its mostly worry-free consumption throughout Thailand. “Cannabis leaves, when put in the food…
Here is some groovy news. Oregan is officially the first American state to make psilocybin (the compound in ‘magic mushrooms’ that causes hallucinations) legal as a mental health remedy while supervised. In 2020, the JAMA Psychiatry journal conducted a study on how psilocybin affects individuals with chronic depression. The sample size of 24 ‘majorly…
Whether you’ve been following the news or you’re up-to-date with hit dramas like Queen of the South, you may have known or suspected that Mexico is the country with the most powerful drug cartels. While the cartels deal with a huge variety of drugs, the Mexican government is looking to slow them down by legalizing…