Terpenes from Marine-Derived Fungi
Many people might assume that terpenes are only found in plants like cannabis, herbs, or spices, but that’s not the case, and it is emerging that a new class of terpenes from marine-derived fungi hold promise for terpenoid-based therapy. Terpenes are biologically
THE EMERALD CUP PREPS FOR DIGITAL EDITION
We sat down with the Emerald Cup’s organizers to see what it was like getting the world championships of cannabis ready for its digital debut with Social Club TV. The Emerald Cup is without a doubt the most prestigious contest in
With Democrats in Control, Investors Are High on Cannabis
For Kim Rivers, chief executive officer of Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis Corp., the beginning of the year is usually busy with strategy reviews or fielding calls about the state of the nascent industry. But almost overnight on Jan. 6, as Democrats cemented
North Coast cannabis sector bright economic spot in pandemic, poised for strong 2021
While most local businesses struggled last year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the North Coast’s legal cannabis industry grew. Consumers clamored for cannabis-infused gummies and sparkling water, along with an array of smokable buds and pre-rolled joints, to help them cope with
Cannabis Retailers Under Duress: The Problem And The Solution
By Beau R Whitney, Whitney Economics. Even though there are record revenues and record state tax receipts, cannabis retailers are struggling. IRS Section 280e puts a heavy burden of additional federal business taxes on cannabis retail businesses. The greatest share of
Chuck Schumer Says Marijuana Reform Bills Are Being Merged As Congress Moves To Legalize
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says lawmakers are in the process of merging various marijuana bills, including his own legalization legislation, as the chamber works to enact reform this session. In an interview on Wednesday night with former NBA player
How to use cannabis for anxiety
When I first began using cannabis almost a decade ago, I found it worked wonders for my anxiety. Back then, it didn’t really matter which strain I was smoking—cannabis almost always helped regardless of set, setting, dose, or strain. But as
Marijuana sales data reveal Americans bought 67% more weed to survive 2020
Americans bought nearly $18 billion worth of cannabis products in 2020, a 67% increase over 2019 sales. The reason? Pandemic survival and mental health. (AdobeStock) In a year confined and defined by the coronavirus pandemic, Americans turned to cannabis in record
CANNABIS FOR SLEEP | How to Catch Some Z’s Tonight
A good night’s sleep. Too many of us seem to need one. Research is sparse on cannabis and sleep cycles, but centuries of human experience and a little common sense tell us this much: For some people, cannabis definitely helps. Rule of
Dumping CBD Oil On Strawberries Extends Their Shelf Life And Stops Mold Growth, New Study Finds
CBD is marketed to help with a dizzying array of human wellness issues—but now you can add fruit preservation to that list, according to a recent study. Yes, the non-intoxicating cannabinoid apparently helps strawberries stay fresh, researchers at the University of