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Stanford Alumni Develop Beer Substitute with No Hangover: On Course
Jake Bullock and Luke Anderson only want to get you “a small amount of high.” Two individuals aged 35, Anderson and Bullock, have teamed up as co-founders of Cann, a startup specializing in
Utilizing Hemp, Cure By Design Aids in Alleviating Pain, Stress,
With a wide-ranging portfolio of 94 distinct SKUs spanning five categories, Cure By Design, headquartered in Bengaluru, specializes in the sale of hemp products via online platforms and its network of medical practitioners.
Women Entrepreneur Pioneering Eco-Conscious Ventures with Green Innovation
In a tale brimming with green innovation and entrepreneurial zeal, Shibani Shetty emerges as a trailblazer in the realm of eco-conscious ventures. Inspired by her travels through the lush landscapes of Southeast Asia
The Startup’s Effort to Modernize India’s Hemp and Cannabis Industry
Six co-founders from Mumbai established the Bombay Hemp Company in 2013, aiming to utilize cannabis and hemp plants for creating textiles and lifestyle goods. While many associate cannabis with its illegal status and
The Loss of Her Dog to Cancer Became an Inspiration
In the bustling streets of Delhi, amidst the honking of horns and the chatter of people, there was a quiet determination brewing in the heart of Richa Jaggi. She had spent a decade
Safe Harbor Decides To Purchase Fintech Platform Abaca for $30
Execs at Abaca will join Safe Harbor's management team. Cannabis financier Safe Harbor Financial (Nasdaq: SHFS) has agreed to acquire Arkansas-based fintech platform Rockview Digital Solutions Inc., which does business as Abaca, for
Two CBD Cultivars Urbanized In U.S Approved for European Plant
Two new CBD hemp cultivars developed in the United States have been accepted for inclusion in the EU Common Catalogue of Plant Varieties. A Bulgarian company is marketing them. CBD Seed Europe said
The Hinge Side of The US Government And The Brittney
This week, a women’s basketball star was sentenced to 9 years in jail in Russia for having a cannabis hashish oil vape in her luggage by accident. The US Government under President Biden
Massive Quantities, Fast Methods Requires Hempcrete to Meet Levels in
When I first got involved with attempting to set up an industrial hemp industry in Ireland, I spent a lot of time with my colleague Terry Barman in Northern Ireland with people from
Executive at Spotlight: Mr. Doug Chloupek
Juva Life (OTC: JUVAF) is a life sciences research company with an immense background in cannabis, allowing the Company to cultivate and derive small molecule compounds that target inflammation in the human body. Currently,
Cannabis Can Aid As “Pick Me Up” Puff
If you are running low on energy and find that a puff or two of cannabis has a “pick-me-up” effect, it turns out that you aren’t alone. Now, a large-scale study seems to
“It Was a Magical Experience”: Aaron Rodgers Shares How Ayahuasca
Sports stars are our icons, heroes, and role models. We look to them because we feel they can do the impossible. So, when the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers, and star quarterback credit
Psychedelics Lays an Important Role in Metamodernism
There are stories about how psychedelics changed the minds of entrepreneurs, not only seeking enlightenment in the San Francisco Bay Area beginning in the late 60s and early 70s but incorporating their psychedelic
As CBD Rush Ends, U.S Hemp Faces Shrinking Returns
As the gold rush in the CBD sector appears headed for a bitter end, it has left U.S. Hemp a mere shadow of its former self, with reports showing the industry has shrunk
Shedding Light on what is Hashish Oil and How to
American basketball player Brittney Griner was arrested in February by Russian police after being accused of smuggling hashish oil into the country. Russian authorities claim customs officials at an airport near Moscow found vape cartridges
Legal Medical Marijuana Leads to Safer Roads, Lower Auto Insurance
Millions have been saved in healthcare costs. A new study links the legalization of medical cannabis with reduced auto insurance premiums that have resulted from fewer accidents on the road. The study estimates
Unique Methods to Consume CBD!
As CBD became increasingly popular, manufacturers were naturally inclined to introduce many different methods of administering this compound. However, this substantial variety of CBD products can be problematic for new users. With multiple
Sustainable Job Scope & Psychedelics
At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, attendees got to experience the Psychedelic Medicine House, an event hosted by psychedelic investment company Tabula Rasa Ventures and Energia. One of the discussions held at the
Discovering the Vision of British Cannabis™ CEO on Building a
CEO of British Cannabis™, Tom Whettem, talks to Cannabis Health about his journey so far Entrepreneur and CEO of British Cannabis, Tom Whitten, on building a legacy his daughter would be proud of
Case Study: My Daughter’s Seizures Reduced by 95% On Medical
Three-year-old Clover Carkeet’s seizures have reduced by 95 per cent with medical cannabis – so why has her family had to fight so hard to maintain access to it? Clover Carkeet’s family have
Alfie Dingley Elatedly Shares His Two Years Seizure free Experience
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
“I Was Caught In a Witch Hunt!” Nervous Patient States
Ryan Specter believes police need to be better educated about the legality of medical cannabis. A medical cannabis patient has spoken out about being treated "like a criminal" after police seized his prescription
Sorties: Despaired Mum Petitions for Medical Cannabis on the NHS
A desperate mum has launched a new petition calling for NHS access to medical cannabis, which she believes could save her son. Sarah Sugden, a 29-year-old single mum to Isaac, aged three, has
Michigan-Based Developer Abandons Farming Plan as Investors Recoil Over Strategy
Michigan-based Heartland Corporate Holdings LLC ("Heartland Industries") has canceled plans to grow 5,500 acres of fiber hemp this year after potential investors backed out, citing reservations over the company's strategy. Heartland confirmed that
New Mexico Cannabis Firms Ready to Texan Shopping Spree as
Cannabis businesses in eastern and southern New Mexico are counting on a stampede of Texans to supersize their sales when the state’s adult-use marijuana market launches Friday, but that opportunity might not last forever.
Insight: Laboratory “Gold Standard” Quality Assurance Actually Golden?
Laboratories cannot reasonably ascertain a cannabis product's composition with 100% certainty. Many states with legal cannabis and cannabis-derived products require products to be tested by independent third-party testing laboratories. The labs ensure that
How to Develop Smooth Point-Of-Sale for Hemp Retail Operations
Buying a point-of-sale system for a cannabis store is no small endeavor. Many factors come into play. However, the decision-making process can be made more accessible by following some general guidelines. A cannabis
Cannabis Activist Firm on Incremental Steps is the Most Likely
While not impossible, comprehensive marijuana reform that includes federal legalization of the plant in the form of one bill would be a politically heavy lift in today’s divisive Congress. So it’s essential to
The LGBT+ Activists Who Advocated Medical Cannabis
For Gay History Month, we highlight the LGBT+ cannabis activists who advocated for access to cannabis. To mark Gay History Month, meet the renowned LGBT+ activists who fought for access to medical cannabis.
TOH Stories l Why Katrina Left NHS for a New
Katrina Boulton is helping others access medical Cannabis after seeing its effects on her daughter. Former NHS nurse Katrina Boulton saw the difference medical cannabis made to her epileptic daughter’s quality of life
THC-Free Hemp Ready to Roll Out, Expected to Ease Financial
A new zero-THC hemp variety hitting the market this spring is thought to be the first commercially available cannabis variety that uses biotechnology to "silence" a cannabinoid. The Pandora variety was created by
Guide to Choose Best CBD for Anxiety
There are thousands of different terpenes in existence that may help with different health conditions. We ask what terpenes are best for anxiety. Anxiety is one of the most common emotions. It is
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Senate Candidate Vapes Cannabis in His Ad
Bipartisan lawmakers push DEA on medical psychedelic access; Austin puts marijuana decrim on the ballot; KS psilocybin bill; FBI cannabis license scrutiny Bottom of Form TOP THINGS TO KNOW A bipartisan group of members
“I felt like myself again”, Medical Cannabis Can Ease Post
Integro Clinics explores how medical cannabis can help with post-surgery pain, inflammation, sleep and recovery. Naturally, every patient and doctor desires to avoid surgery and the potential risks that accompany it whenever possible.
California Administers New Cannabis Tax Reforms, Out With Sketchy Details
Gov. Gavin Newsom gave California’s marijuana industry reason to rejoice this week when he came out forcefully in favour of overhauling the state’s cannabis tax system to help MJ businesses woo customers from
A New Outlook for Cannabis Brands to Cultivate Engaged Consumers
(Editor’s note: This story is part of a recurring series of commentaries from cannabis industry professionals. Sandra Abi-Rashed is the vice president of client services at Boston-based marketing technology company Digilant.) According to
What is Delta-8 THC & How it Works?
Delta-8 is a cannabis compound that has become popular because of its similarity to delta-9 THC, the main compound in cannabis that gets you high, causing euphoria, happiness, sedation, symptom relief, and much
Psychedelic Church Receives Anti-Drug GOP Senator Help for Fight against
A Republican U.S. senator who’s known as staunchly anti-drug has been helping an Iowa church that wants to incorporate the psychedelic brew ayahuasca into its ceremonies—even if he hasn’t changed his overall views
CBD Dominant Cannabis Can Reduce Opioid Use: Study Unveils
The study reports that CBD-dominant cannabis may be associated with a reduction in opioid prescription use in adults. 35.6 percent reported being able to stop their opioid prescription after medical cannabis A study on CBD-dominant
Paraguay Enforces Ideal Supply Chain by Involving Small Farmers: Reflects
Hemp stakeholders in Paraguay are developing a supply chain based on production that starts with local indigenous communities and ends up in a growing volume of exports. With a hemp law in place
NY Storms Key Upgrades For State Marijuana Markets
The arrival of 2022 ushered in significant changes to state marijuana markets across the nation, ranging from the launch of adult-use cannabis sales in Montana to flowers being sold for the first time by medical
Virginia Gov Certain Not To Overturn Legal Cannabis, Hints Sales
KY Dems say medical marijuana a 2022 priority; WY cannabis ballot measures aim for 2024; TX gov candidate touts legalization support / TOP THINGS TO KNOW Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) confirmed in a
Hemp Experts Predict a steep dim in 2022: Expected Consolidations
The hemp industry is full of optimists. But many think 2022 will bring more challenges for the niche sector, which has been walloped by market volatility in the three years since it became a
Lookout for These 8 Highly Anticipated Hemp Bills in 2022
Over the past year, hemp industry members have seen increased legislative action on Capitol Hill to help propel the industry forward. Industry insiders are encouraged by the momentum building among lawmakers from both
Illinois Stumps Nearly $100 Million Extra Tax Revenue from Marijuana
Illinois has generated almost $100 million more in tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales than from alcohol in 2021, state data shows. And cannabis tax dollars have exceeded those for liquor every month
Curaleaf Set To Acquire Arizona Dispensary for Whopping $13 Million
Curaleaf Announces Agreement to Acquire Natural Remedy Patient Center In Arizona Curaleaf continues its Arizona expansion, adding a tenth dispensary in the state. Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA /OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”),
Cultivating her own farm aids Cornell keep hemp research-grounded
INTERVIEW: Heather Grab is a Senior Lecturer at Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science, where she teaches and mentors students in the Hemp Science Master's Program. As a researcher in the school's hemp
Hemp Success Story
Hemp Success Story Symrise organized a “Hemp Day” in August 2019 for the American cosmetics brand Kiehl’s (which belongs to the L´Oréal group). The event, which was mostly intended for lifestyle and
Top 10 Cannabis Success Stories
Top 10 cannabis success Stories (1) AUTISM: “I recently treated a 16-year-old autistic boy who went on medical cannabis. It has made him much calmer, and at the same time, his schoolwork is
Top Hemp Stories in 2020
2020's Top Hemp Stories Hemp and hemp-related products like CBD floundered in 2020 for the first time in the 21st century. The biggest stories about hemp weren't what we expected. Instead of significant legislative
Raising the bar CBD Success Stories
CBD oil weight loss success stories: what does CBD do? CBD has been around for decades, and even before this particular cannabinoid took the spotlight, people have relied on cannabis & hemp
A Traditional Industry Reinventing Itself | Hemp Story
HEALTHY, HEARTY, VERSATILE Hemp is one of the earth's oldest, heartiest, and most versatile plants. It has been an essential source of fibre, food and medicine throughout history. The industrial strain, known
Abhinav Bhaskar New Success Story
Catering Masses Mr. Abhinav Bhaskar is a Delhi-based graduate with a family background of industrialists and construction who decided to become a self-made businessman. He now has fourteen years of experience leading
Hempstrol to Spread the Advantages of Hemp in India
Hempstrol Jaipur-based Deepika Sharma hopes to use hemp's healing benefits to help women overcome menstrual cramps. Her startup is also looking to enter the fashion and beauty market soon. Hemp (various Cannabis
Green Jams is a highly Unconventional Ventures
Green Jams is a highly Unconventional Ventures. Jami says, "We are thinking of creating an ecosystem, similar to a bank, where farmers can deposit this waste material, and we can give them
Indian Industrial Hemp Association (IIHA)
Hemp Association Earlier this year, Uttarakhand became the first state to allow the commercial cultivation of hemp, a variety of non-narcotic cannabis that is used in industries such as textiles, eco-construction materials, biofuels,
NHempCo plan to Cultivate Industrial, hemp Set up Plants
Cannabis, Marijuana, Hemp - multiple names and various emotions. Popularly used as a recreational drug, there are many industrial and medicinal uses of hemp, and it has been used in India in medicines
The Hemp Republic has Certifications from the Global Organic Textile
Hemp Republic has Certifications from the Global Organic Textile Standard 230″I think people are more open to wearing something to try it out rather than eating it or applying it to their skin.
India Hemp And Co. Hemp Protein (500 G)
India Hemp And Co. Hemp Shalini Bhattacharya was crippled by chronic back pain in 2017 when she was working in Spain. Round after round of MRIs and different painkiller regimens failed to
What is Wildleaf Cultivating Hemp Culture?
Wildleaf In his formative years, traveling gave Vignesh Murthy a sense of belonging. As an introverted kid, being in the lap of nature’s best was where he could genuinely unwind — but as he
Holistic Wellness: How to Improve Mindfulness, Physical Fitness
Holistic Wellness: How to Improve Mindfulness, Physical Fitness Avid trekkers and college friends Rohit Kamath and Loreena Sirohi ensure they spend at least two or three months a year under the shadow
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