CBD Related News
The Federal Government of Brazil is facilitating the importation of medicinal CBD
A new system tool was announced by the Federal Government to facilitate the importation of medicinal CBD in Brazil, and CBD Vida will be...
Arthritis Foundation Releases First CBD Guidance for adults with arthritis
The Arthritis Foundation, in partnership with top experts in arthritis pain and CBD, offers patients a practical, first-of-its-kind resource with answers to their most...
First CBD oil to be approved by the European Medicines Agency
A GW Pharmaceuticals Cannabidiol oral solution, EPIDYOLEX®, is the first plant-derived cannabis-based medicine to be approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
EPIDYOLEX® cannabidiol oral...
CBD as an antibiotic: promise as a weapon to fight superbugs
Amidst grave concerns of antibiotic resistance new research has shown that CBD might be an effective way of fighting superbugs.
Since cannabis compound CBD has...
Cannabis and mental health: more grey than black and white
Concerns have been raised about the lack of knowledge of the benefits and harms regarding cannabis and mental health
In the UK there is strong...
UK CBD Quality Charter launched by Centre for Medicinal Cannabis
A new Quality Charter has been put forward in the UK to encourage legal compliance within the UK’s medical cannabis industry.
The Centre for Medicinal...
A medical cannabis travel guide has been launched for Americans
A new medical cannabis travel guide has been launched for patients who use cannabis in the United States.
The Medical Cannabis Patient’s Guide for US...
Study shows that cannabis combats stress, anxiety and depression
A Washington State University study has examined how cannabis combats stress, anxiety and depression by looking at different strains and quantities of cannabis being...
Cannabis treatment can counter dependency
In a new study results have shown that cannabis treatment can help tackle dependency on cannabis.
An Australian study has demonstrated that cannabis-based medication helps...
Let’s talk about medicinal cannabis in Switzerland
In June 2019, the Federal Council has submitted a proposal suggesting that medicinal cannabis in Switzerland should be made legal.
Over recent years, Switzerland has...
Automated cannabis rolling technology for the world
The founders behind weR™ (wi:ar) introduce their technology which will revolutionise how cannabis is consumed and outline its infinite market opportunities.
The Cannabists Medical Group...
Dr Raphael Mechoulam and his revolutionary cannabis research
Renowned for his breakthrough discovery of THC, Raphael Mechoulam delves into the world of cutting-edge cannabis research.
Dr Raphael Mechoulam: the chemist responsible for isolating...
The absorption of CBD: does CBD oil have no future?
Every time we use CBD oil we throw away 90-95% of the CBD because it is not absorbed by the body. How long will...
More human CBD trials are needed to understand its health benefits
A new review on CBD research suggests that more human CBD trials are needed to help us understand the health benefits.
The boom in the...
The combination of cannabis cultivation know-how and extensive pharmaceutical experience
The Flowr Corporation completes the acquisition of Holigen, with operations in Portugal and Australia, bringing together cannabis cultivation and pharmaceutical experience.
Vinay Tolia, Flowr’s Chief...
The need for products containing CBD: CMC announce partnership with GRS
The Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) announce partnership with Global Regulatory Services (GRS), highlighting the need for products containing CBD to be fully legal...
Starbuds cannabis coffee shop opens its doors in the UK
A cannabis coffee shop has opened its doors to customers in the UK offering people the opportunity to try their CBD infused products.
Starbuds cannabis...
Hawaii will be decriminalising cannabis possession from 2020
In 2020 Hawaii will be decriminalising cannabis possession for small amounts but citizens will still receive a fine.
A legislature-passed bill will be decriminalising cannabis possession...
The medical cannabis company challenging the industry paradigms
What do you know about the first medical cannabis company to receive approval of psychoactive strains by the Colombian Ministry of Agriculture?
A Canadian registered...
The U.S. Navy prohibits sailors from consuming CBD
Despite the change in law, the U.S. Navy has issued a reminder to its sailors that applying or consuming CBD in any form is...