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5 CBD Benefits Backed by Science (2020 updated)
Staying healthy is of paramount importance to everyone. Young or old, rich or poor, we all want to feel our best. To accomplish this, it is important to keep our bodies in balance- something CBD benefits are said to help. In most cases, this involves keeping all of our different body systems at a state of equilibrium. Scientifically, this equilibrium is called 'homeostasis.' Our body requires balance in order to be at its best on a daily basis.Table of ContentsWhat Does CBD Do?The Endocannabinoid System needs balance just like all... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Hemp Cigarettes
One of Plain Jane’s most popular products are hemp cigarettes (aka hemp rolls, aka CBD cigarettes). You might wonder, “What is the point of hemp cigarettes? What do hemp cigarettes do?” The answers to that question depends a lot on who is asking it. Pure hemp cigarettes have garnered interest from tobacco smokers looking to quit or cut back as well as non-smokers who are looking for a way to enjoy hemp. So if you are wondering, “What are hemp cigarettes?” We have all of the answers you are looking... Read more...
Cannabinoids Aren't Just CBD and THC
The buzz about CBD and THC probably exceeds that of the cannabis plant itself. Interestingly, these cannabinoids are just a fraction of the total composition of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant (hemp and marijuana). In addition to CBD and THC, there are many other cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, THCV, CBC, and their acidic versions.Table of ContentsWhat are Cannabinoids?Cannabinoids are molecular compounds that act via the body’s endocannabinoid system to enact neurotransmitter modulation. Plant cannabinoids are more specifically called 'phytocannabinoids.' There are also 'endogenous' cannabinoids that are produced naturally by the... Read more...
Cannabis Safety: How Safe is Cannabis Really?
Cannabis safety seems to come in two extremes- the holistic cure-all and the reefer madness stereotypes. But it is time to put both of those aside and see it for the personalized medicine or recreational substance that it is. In either case, cannabis may be less dangerous than other substances. However, it is not without its own risks and adverse effects. In this article we will focus of the effects of marijuana and THC.Many believe that you cannot overdose or die from smoking cannabis. While there is some truth in... Read more...
How the War on Cannabis Started
The complexity surrounding the use of cannabis in the last few years has been a tough one, so many countries are yet to legalize the use of this plant that offers immense benefit to the user and helps them quit smoking. Cannabis oil has potent healing properties; it has the potentials of helping the user relieve stress, anxiety, pains, and aches as well as treat epilepsy.How the war startedIn the 1700's the cultivation of cannabis was a huge, booming and profiting business supported by the federal government. Cannabis was used... Read more...
Facebook Undeleted Our Page: A Big Step Forward for Hemp Companies
Facebook shut down numerous CBD brand pages in December, claiming they were selling prescription drugs, rather than natural supplements made from legal hemp. The Facebook CBD company shut down has affected about three dozen hemp-derived CBD Facebook pages, both within the United States and across seas in the United Kingdom.FACEBOOK SHUTS DOWN CBD PAGES DURING HOLIDAY SEASONAs mentioned, this happened just before the holiday season. There are CBD companies out there who sell most of their products over the internet. Social media plays a key role in online marketing. Facebook... Read more...
The Farm Bill, Hemp Legalization and CBD Legal Status: An Explainer
On Monday, December 17th, 2018, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill after months of back-and-forth, and on Thursday, President Trump signed the 807-page document into law.  This bill sets the stage for CBD to go big-time, with a huge wave of new products such as CBD coffee, CBD skincare, and CBD-anything... to an extent.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has much to say about what CBD products can legally be produced and how they can be marketed. Meanwhile, the US Department of Agriculture plays the role of approving state-by-state hemp cultivation plans.... Read more...
Why is Hemp so Expensive?
Every time I look around at different companies selling CBD flower, I ask why is it so expensive? What is driving up hemp prices for this retailer? I believe almost all CBD products are significantly overpriced but let's take a closer look at flower.Hemp flower is a lot like cannabis except in one critical way. The THC has been bred out of the plant to only trace amounts. This makes hemp flower federally legal while cannabis remains illegal in the vast majority of the world.Table of ContentsCBD Hemp PricesMost stores... Read more...
Our DNA Could Be the Reason Why Cannabis Affect Us Differently
It is a question that has plagued stoner social gatherings since time immemorial: Why is it some people can smoke an entire ounce and still be standing, while others have a few tokes and are down for the count? Could it be tolerance, their lunch that day, or is there more to it? Read on to find out why cannabis affects everyone differently.Some of the best memories are those parties where someone starts passing around a bong. Before you know it, the room is filled with dank smoke and everyone... Read more...
The Ancient History of Hemp
Our ancestors have cultivated and incorporated hemp in their lives for thousands of years. Their ancient ways have much to teach our modern civilization about health and wellness through natural substances. Most amazingly, the use of hemp supersedes culture differences. Written history shows virtually every culture in the world used hemp in some form for its medical benefits. Let's take a journey through the ages to understand the role hemp has played with humanity.Table of ContentsThe Medicinal History of Hemp and CannabisWith the recent increase in people's interest in the... Read more...
The Founding Fathers and Hemp
As we talked about in our last blog post, humans have cultivated hemp for thousands of years. More recently in human history, the founding fathers of the USA grew hemp for many purposes. These purposes included both industrial and consumption. Let's explore a few of the key figures in our history and understand how they knew and used hemp.Table of ContentsThomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson once wrote: “Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country.” He specifically referred to the high-quality ropes, sails, and textiles made from hemp... Read more...
Does CBD Have Any Side Effects?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring cannabis plant cannabinoid compound. CBD has become incredibly well-known for its claimed benefits. In recent years CBD has been attributed to many supposed health benefits. However, these claims have many weaknesses: Not FDA evaluated or approved No conclusive evidence No standard dosage or use No standard formulation Not all retail CBD products have the same (or any) effects in all individuals. This can be very confusing for consumers. Along with the actual effectiveness of CBD, there are risks, drug interactions, and side effects to... Read more...