Knowledge of the health benefits of cannabinoids appears to be spreading to the general population and many people are asking how cannabinoids work to benefit health. The short answer is that cannabinoids act through the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to modulate the activity of many organs. If the biological action of...
Washington, D.C.—The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding nine research awards totaling approximately $3 million. The funds will be used to investige minor cannabinoids and terpenes for potential pain-relieving properties, according to a press release. Minor cannabinoids and...
San Fransisco, CA-- “The Father of Cannabis Research" Raphael Mechoulam will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and a $10,000 research grant from The Arcview Group in their first annual cannabis awards. As explained in a press release from Arcview, Mechoulam is the person responsible for isolating cannabinoids, which led...
Salt Lake City, UT--In an effort to advance hemp extract product research, safety, identity and quality standards, the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement with the Hemp Industries Association (HIA). UNPA noted in a press released that cooperation between the dietary supplement and hemp...
Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a public hearing on Friday looking for scientific data and information regarding cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds. With over 100 speakers, it easily took up the allotted 9.5 hours, and offered a range of opinions. The top concerns were safety and time. Megan...
Fort Collins, CO—Geocann and Atrium Innovations have launched cannabidiol (CBD) soft gel formulations using the VESIsorb drug delivery system, according to a press release. These products will be marketed under Pure Encapsulations, Douglas Laboratories, and Genestra Brands. VESIsorb is a naturally self-assembling colloidal droplet delivery system that can improve the...
Pullman, WA—New research looks to provide government regulators with new tools to identify specific strains of hemp and cannabis, allowing them to address a range of concerns regarding marijuana, hemp, and cannabidiol (CBD), according to report on Science Daily. The researchers analyzed genetic sequences from nine commercial cannabis strains and...
Cambridge, MA—Charles Broderick, alumnus of both Harvard University and MIT, gave $4.5 million to each institution to support research on the effects of cannabis, according to a press release from Harvard. It’s the largest donation to date supporting research into cannabinoids. The press release notes that there are gaps in...
Nanaimo, British Columbia--Tilray, Inc., a company that specializes in the research, cultivation, production and distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Manitoba Harvest from Compass Group Diversified Holdings and other shareholders. Manitoba Harvest, the world's largest hemp food manufacturer, has products in over 16,000 stores...
Managing editor Sebastian Krawiec discusses the rapidly scaling market for hemp-based products, the state of the Farm Bill, and other topics addressed in his June 2018 cover story for WholeFoods Magazine. Editor-in-Chief Laurie Petersen shares what she saw at the Cannabis World Congress and Exhibition at the Javits Center in...
