How regenerative Cultivation Can Boost Cannabis Farmers Sustainability
Flora Growth, based in Bucaramanga, Colombia, captures rainwater on its 1,000-acre outdoor cannabis grow to supplement its irrigation water. (Photo courtesy of Flora Growth) Cannabis growers who want to improve their cultivation sustainability methods are adopting the tenets of regenerative farming. The core principle of regenerative farming is “closing the loop,” or trying to reuse […]
New Research Findings Suggest CBD May Ease Hay Fever Symptoms
With UK pharmacies reporting a shortage of hay fever medication – could CBD help ease symptoms? UK pharmacies are reporting a shortage of hay fever medication – could CBD offer an alternative option? Pharmacies across the UK are reporting a shortage of Chlorphenamine maleate, the active ingredient in commonly used allergy medicines, such as Piriton. High-street […]
Cannabis Flower the Last Hope in Dawn of Fatigue Syndrome
For the first time, findings have shown that consuming cannabis flower appears to lead to a reduction in fatigue. Patients consuming cannabis flowers report a reduction in fatigue. Researchers have examined for the first time the effects cannabis has on symptoms of fatigue. Fatigue is defined as extreme tiredness, often resulting from illness or lifestyle choices […]
Cannabis & Cancer: Cannabis Use May Not Be That Friendly After All
We break down the facts behind a new study claiming to link cannabis to cancer. Leading experts have questioned the legitimacy of a new study, which appears to link cannabis to cancer, saying medical consumers don’t need to be concerned. A recent study has claimed to show “strong” evidence that both THC and CBD – […]
Limited Research on Cannabis Results in Dipping Prescriptions for Arthritis
The review found limited progress in understanding the potential of cannabis for the treatment of pain. A lack of research is preventing wider uptake of medical cannabis prescribing for arthritis pain, according to a new review published in the US. A new review article has found that there has been limited progress in understanding the potential of […]
5 Tips You Must Know Before Listing your Cannabis Brand for Auction
Rising hopes for federal legalization and the potential passage of the MORE Act are stoking cannabis mergers and acquisitions in 2022, and entrepreneurs have visions of dollar signs dancing in their eyes. As an M&A attorney and cannabis accountant with several decades of combined experience, we can tell you that those who have prepared for legalization will […]
Economic Challenges May Retain Surge in US Marijuana Stock
The fierce bear market gripping U.S. marijuana stocks looks set to continue – barring a major legislative surprise from the halls of Congress. Publicly traded cannabis companies have seen their stock prices plunge by as much as 70% since early February 2021, mainly reflecting the lack of progress in passing some form of legislation to […]
Surging Appetite for Medical Cannabis amongst UK Clinicians
Over 300 health professionals have signed up to learn more about medical cannabis in the UK since 2019. Over 300 health professionals have signed up to learn more about medical cannabis. Just two and half years after its launch, the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) has revealed that it has over 300 members and is preparing to […]
Alfie Dingley Elatedly Shares His Two Years Seizure free Experience with Medical Cannabis
Hannah Deacon has called on UK bodies to review their stance on prescribing to other children. The mother of Alfie Dingley has challenged UK bodies blocking access to medical cannabis as her son marks two years seizure-free. Hannah Deacon, whose son Alfie is affected by severe epilepsy, has renewed calls for leading doctors and regulators […]