Most ancient cultures have realized and documented cannabis’ therapeutic applications, allowing us to trace a 6,000-year-old history of medical marijuana. For instance, did you know that Pen Ts’ao Ching, the world’s oldest pharmacopeia (2,700 B.C.),...
This majestic strain of cannabis is one of the most sought-after buds in 2019. Even though it bears the name of a pivotal confection that elevates everyone’s glucose levels in holy matrimony rituals, Wedding Cake...
A new “Museum of Weed” has opened in Hollywood, Los Angeles, that puts the spotlight on cannabis’ history and past stigma in an interactive format. The 30,000 square foot museum pop-up opened on August 3...
There are many ways to smoke marijuana. You can use a pipe, bong, or roll it into a joint. Yet for those of you looking for a more exotic way to smoke your weed, there’s...
This curious species has lingered in the shadows for too long. Now we’ll give Cannabis Ruderalis the attention it deserves, as it immensely influenced so many contemporary varieties of ganja. What is cannabis ruderalis? Ruderalis...
Securities regulators in Canada opened an investigation into medical cannabis producer CannTrust Holdings Inc. over the company’s breach of growing rules. The probe, launched by the Ontario Securities Commission in partnership with the Joint Serious...
Understanding THC pills is a bit challenging, mostly because several different medications fall under this umbrella term. Whole-plant THC pills, isolated THC pills, synthetic THC pills – you get my point. To add to the...
Two Massachusetts residents will open the first “economic empowerment” cannabis shop in the state this October, after having recently been granted a provisional license to open a recreational dispensary in Boston. The first to benefit...
Readers of Beverage Industry Magazine voted Oki CBD-infused beverages as their favorite new product release in June. Oki drinks garnered 28% of the vote, followed by Pear Chamomile PRESS Hard Seltzer and Tampico Beverages ZERO...
As more states move to legalize or decriminalize weed in the United States, a growing number of colleges across the country are now offering courses in cannabis studies. The legal marijuana business surged to $10.4 billion...
New York decriminalized cannabis Monday after Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the legislation — the 16th state to do so. The law makes possession of a small amount of cannabis (under two ounces) a violation...
Border Force officers at London’s Stansted Airport seized a five-year old epileptic girl’s medical cannabis oil, risking “unnecessary death,” according to the girl’s mother. Indie-Rose Clarry suffers from Dravet syndrome, a rare genetic epileptic dysfunction...
Bhang, or holy bhang for many, is an ancient Hindu concoction that possesses powerful curative and psychoactive attributes. Let’s explore its seductive traits. What is bhang? Bhang is a cannabis-infused beverage native to northern India,...
Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Kamala Harris and House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler introduced a new bill on Tuesday, to decriminalize cannabis nationally in the U.S. and expunge all past cannabis convictions. The bill is called...
Following the legalization of marijuana for medicinal and research purposes late last year, Thailand is now pushing to further develop its cannabis industry. This move is viewed as a game-changer, primarily because this part of...
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest among the scientific community to explain how cannabis impacts male fertility. This has to do with the fact that the dominant group of cannabis users is...
Asperger syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder which belongs to the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as of 2013. According to CDC, 1 in 59 children are affected by ASD. Though there are numerous studies on autism...
The first cannabis micro cultivation license has been issued in BC only a couple of weeks ago, and the process hasn’t sped up since then. In the beginning, solving the black market crisis was one...
While it is a common stoner stereotype to get the “munchies” after smoking up, it appears there is now hard data to back up the age-old concept. Data from Nielson shows that snack sales are...
After many years of suffering from terrible pains with each passing month, I finally tried marijuana for menstrual cramps – and it worked like a charm. I’ve been struggling with severe menstrual cramps (stomach pain,...
Nearly half of Britons support the legalization of cannabis, according to a new poll commissioned by the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group (CDPRG). The YouGov survey found that 48% of voters are now in favor...
A study conducted in the US showed that fewer kids use cannabis in areas where it is legalized. It seems that it’s the opposite in Canada. According to a group of researchers from the Montana...
Hawaii officially became the 26th state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana on Tuesday, with the new legislation set to take effect on January 11, 2020. Under the new law, people caught with...
Journey Cannabis and Music Festival, which called itself “Canada’s first cannabis and music festival,” has been cancelled due to new bylaws in Vaughan, Ontario. Journey was originally scheduled for August 23-25 for a three-day run...
Planning to travel abroad? Excited to try new, exotic weed? Pot definitely makes every trip better. However, buying weed in a foreign country can be risky and get you in a lot of trouble. The...
Pax 3 is simple and easy to use and is equally suitable for both new and advanced users. Here are a few things you should pay attention to when using this vaporizer. Sterilization The first...
Now that cannabis is rapidly becoming legal around the world, a closer look is being placed on its different components and how they could be of use. While CBD (cannabidiol) is one cannabinoid that has...
The Ontario government announced on Wednesday it is moving forward with the next phase of cannabis legalization with plans to open 50 more Ontario Cannabis Stores (OCS) by the fall. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission...
Bruce Linton, the founder and now former CEO of Canopy Growth has been fired by the company board due to poor performance in the past few months. Canopy Growth has been on the frontier of...
There are really only a few things we HAVE to do to go on living. Eating is one of them. Though an average person also uses food for other purposes, such as pleasure, socialization, attaining...
The UK is one of the biggest producers of cannabis, yet cannabis laws in this country haven’t essentially changed since the early ’70s when it was declared a Class B drug. UK and cannabis have...
Missouri legalized medical marijuana through a vox populi when the people of The Show-Me state voted on a ballot measure in 2018. Missouri may not be even thinking about legalizing recreational cannabis, but they sure...
Cannabis was the world’s most popular drug in 2017, according to a new report from the United Nations. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its World Drug Report Wednesday, which revealed...
Interest in cannabis component CBD is growing quickly, and a rising number of companies are jumping on the bandwagon to take advantage. With that green rush comes an onslaught of products that all have their...
CBD oil is hugely popular in Illinois. Since this U.S. state has a large population, especially in its biggest city, Chicago, it could potentially be a very profitable market for CBD oil. There’s just one...
Of the seven main forms of art, music is probably the most closely connected to cannabis. If you ask anyone to free associate between weed and any artist, I doubt they’ll think of an architect,...
Canada passed a bill to help make it quicker to issue pardons for those convicted of petty cannabis possessions. Bill C-93 passed its third reading in the Senate on Wednesday evening without any amendments, and...
Even though cannabis and cannabinoid-derived pharmaceuticals are both frequently used by HIV/AIDS patients, several studies show that something interesting happens when cannabis is consumed. What is HIV? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) suppresses the immune system...
To help you bring some new colorful plants to your garden, I’ve decided to make a list of the most beautiful strains I’ve had the pleasure of seeing. I’ve decided to place them into 3...
Ever since I went to Spannabis and talked to some of the best breeders, growers, and seed bankers, I’ve been thinking about starting my own breeding program. Yes, growing weed can sometimes be a nuisance,...