Cannabis Components To Be Used In Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
Researchers specializing in infectious disease at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada are turning to cannabis as they build a new COVID-19 virus vaccine candidate. The research team says that a plant-based antigen may be easier to produce commercially on a broad
New Study Suggests Cannabis May Reduce Opioid Use For Pain Patients
A new study lends more support to the notion that medical marijuana could help curtail opioid dependency. The research, published last month in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, found “behavioral economic evidence that cannabis access may modestly reduce demand for opioids in persons who
Ways to help others in Sonoma County during the coronavirus pandemic
How To Reduce Your Risk Local health officials urge practicing good hygiene to reduce the risk of becoming infected with a respiratory virus, such as the flu or coronavirus. This includes: • Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least
Colorado girl who pioneered medical marijuana for seizures dies following battle with coronavirus
DENVER (KDVR) – Charlotte Figi, the Colorado girl who pioneered medical marijuana for seizures, has died after a battle with coronavirus, according to her family. On Tuesday night, Charlotte’s family posted on Facebook, “This is Nichole writing to update you for
From Cannabis to Hand Sanitizer a Northern California Cannabis Manufacturing Facility Tacks the Ship Forward to Help
The Galley of Santa Rosa steps up to meet the demands of COVID-19 April 7, 2020 (Santa Rosa, California) - The Galley of Santa Rosa, California, joins a wave of cannabis companies' efforts to support the urgent need for supplies brought
The Ultimate Guide to Cannabinoids in Cannabis
The field of cannabis research is vast and diverse. From biochemical studies of the plant itself to physiological and chemical studies of its pharmacology to psychological and social research into its effects, researchers studying cannabis produce the knowledge at the foundation of
Coronavirus Puts Pressure on the Cannabis Supply Chain
Greenhouse Wellness, a dispensary located in Ellicott City, Md., already has a 10- to 18-week delay on vape cartridge shipments due to the coronavirus, says Gina Dubbe, company co-founder and president. The cannabis industry could face a long-term supply shortage because
Cannabis Testing: The Importance of Independent Third Party Analyses of Cannabis Products
This article is sponsored by PlusCBD Oil, a product line from CV Sciences (formerly CannaVest). CV Sciences is one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of agricultural hemp-derived CBD bulk and finished products. The article is guest-authored by SC Labs, CV Sciences’ chosen
Are There Dangerous Heavy Metals In Your Weed? Not Even Growers Know
The ability of cannabis to extract dangerous heavy metals from the soil has a dark side, especially in states where the soil may still have some old contaminants lurking within. The marijuana plant is an amazing plant, full of healing cannabinoids that
Opportunity In The Midst Of Chaos
Have you heard of the Coronavirus? It seems like every news article I come across is about Covid-19 and its effect on the cannabis industry. From a possible vape cartridge shortage to a spike in retail sales, it’s getting hard to