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CBD and Hemp Legality in Florida: Florida Hemp Laws - 2021 Update
2021 Update:CBD and hemp are legal to both cultivate and consume for anyone over the age of 18.A legalization proposal (SB 710/HB 343) has been introduced in 2021. The legislation will allow adults 21 and older to possess up to 2.5 ounces of smokable cannabis if purchased from a licensed retailer. The plan would also eliminate the state’s vertical integration requirement that applies to medical cannabis businesses and allow people with past convictions for certain low-level cannabis crimes to petition the court for expungement.Original Post:In addition to the federal hemp laws... Read more...
CBD and Hemp Legality in California: California Hemp Laws - 2021 Update
In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on California Hemp Laws and the legality of CBD in California, it is important to understand the different types of hemp and CBD products that these laws may be applied to.There are many (somewhat confusing) terms for hemp oil: Isolate or THC-Free Hemp Oil has only CBD and all other plant compounds have been removed, THC is undetectable. Pure CBD Isolate can also be purchased in powder form.... Read more...
CBD and Hemp Legality in Oregon: Hemp Laws 2021 Update
2021 Update:No updates have been made to Cannabis/ hemp- CBD laws in Oregon..In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Oregon Hemp Laws and the legality of CBD in Oregon, it is important to understand the different types of hemp and CBD products that these laws may be applied to.There are many (somewhat confusing) terms for hemp oil: Isolate or THC-Free Hemp Oil has only CBD and all other plant compounds have been... Read more...
CBD and Hemp Legality in Texas: Hemp Laws 2021 Update
2021 Update:No updates have been made to Cannabis/ hemp- CBD laws in Texas.In addition to the federal hemp laws laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill, each state has its own state hemp laws. Before we dive in on Texas Hemp Laws and the legality of CBD in Texas, it is important to understand the different types of hemp and CBD products that these laws may be applied to.There are many (somewhat confusing) terms for hemp oil: Isolate or THC-Free Hemp Oil has only CBD and all other plant compounds have been... Read more...
What We Really Know About CBD, Cannabis, and Sex
Sex is a normal and healthy human function, but some individuals face intimate challenges that can be hard to talk about. In researching CBD and sex and cannabis and sex, you will find a lot of claims on the internet. Many people are wondering if natural products like CBD and cannabis for sex can have benefits. However, it is hard to tell information from observation in much of the online content you will find.Table of ContentsCannabis, CBD, and SexWhen it comes to sex and CBD, the research is simply non-existent.... Read more...
Smoking Hemp: Why It Is And Isn't Like Weed
Smoking hemp is just like smoking weed, but without the high. Likewise, smoking hemp cigarettes is just like smoking a cigarette without nicotine. The substance is different but the process is the same. There are key differences despite the similarities of how hemp is smoked. But why are people smoking hemp in the first place?There are many good reasons to smoke hemp instead of marijuana or tobacco: Hemp does not have apparent addictive qualities Smoking hemp will not get you high like marijuana Hemp can deliver natural plant compounds with... Read more...
What We Know About Cannabis and Cancer
Cannabis is becoming a major subject of discussion around the world and is the subject of much ongoing research. Many studies have reported positive effects of cannabis for some medical purposes. This trend has triggered public interest in the possibility of using cannabis for cancer.Cancer is one of the leading causes of death across the world and also in the United States. Over 1.6 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer in 2017, and experts predict cancer cases to increase by 50% in 2030.With many gloomy cancer statistics, it is no surprise... Read more...
A Medical Marijuana Patient's Cannabis Flower Toolbox
I’ve found using the cannabis flower to be the most effective approach for treating my challenges with cancer, chemotherapy side effects, and ulcerative colitis. I use a dry herb vaporizer that provides the most immediate response. The dry herb vape is very smooth and doesn’t fill the house with reeking smoke. Cannabis flower provides the benefits of all of the cannabinoids and all of the terpenes naturally present in the hemp plant. It’s full-spectrum at its best.Table of ContentsBuying Cannabis Flower as a Medical Marijuana PatientMost people seeking relief from... Read more...
The Botany and Anatomy of Hemp Flower
Hemp flower is one of the most profitable new industries in the US. The benefits and uses of CBD hemp flower have been talked about extensively. What is less known are the terms used to describe the botany of hemp flower, and the cultivation process. The hemp flower gets a lot of attention because it is the part of the plant that is smoked or extracted for CBD. Like marijuana, hemp flowers come in a variety of strains. Each strain has unique traits like colors, flavors, and aromas. Hemp strains like... Read more...
The Dawn of the American Hemp Store
The hemp store is emerging as a new face in the cannabis industry. Marijuana dispensaries may carry hemp products, but a hemp store specializes in CBD and hemp products that will not get you high. The Farm Bill or Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ushered in a new reality for cannabis- federally legal hemp. This law removed the hemp variety of cannabis and its byproducts from the Controlled Substances Act. Hemp is legally characterized by a low concentration of THC, under 0.3%.All of this proved influential and of course, paved... Read more...
Cannabis Species Classification: Indicas Versus Sativas
Indicas and sativas are the two most recognizable types of cannabis species. But what is the real difference when it comes to indicas versus sativas? Some cannabis users can feel a distinct difference between the two. Others do not seem to be able to distinguish between indicas versus sativas. Aside from recreation, cannabis has many recognized health benefits. To name a few: Physical and mental relaxation Pain reduction Increased appetite Better sleep Indica is said to be sedative and calming, while sativa is thought to have a more energizing and... Read more...
Weed Prices in the US and Beyond
Weed prices can vary widely from state to state and worldwide. The price of weed is highly variable based on its scarcity, quality, and volume purchased. Depending on where you live in the US, weed may or may not be legal. While some states have legalized marijuana consumption, other states have kept it on the black market. Either way, cannabis consumption is on the rise.Table of ContentsDispensary Weed PricesMost dispensaries grade their weed with rankings like bronze, silver, and gold. That top-shelf gold can cost significantly more than some decent... Read more...