A team of top urologists has just released the results of a recently concluded randomized and placebo controlled study that investigated the effect of cannabidiol oil on relieving pain and discomfort after stent placement for renal calculi. Well, the researchers found that CBD was no better than a placebo in this regard, or should we say that 20mg of CBD (in the form of Epidiolex) given once a day for a period of three days, was as good as the placebo? 20mg CBD. Really? The researchers state that a dose of 20mg arrived “with the assistance of pharmacy colleagues.” But hold that thought. Detai ..read more

There have been anecdotal reports suggesting that cannabidiol (CBD) could help to lower blood pressure. However, a proper elucidation of the exact mechanisms has been wanting. Now, a group of researchers seem to have established the link between CBD and blood pressure regulation. Details of the Study The group of researchers from Croatia studied how the sympatho-chromaffin system (catestatin peptides) is involved in CBD-induced blood pressure reduction. Catestatin is an inhibitor of the sympathetic nervous system. The researchers conducted an initial study ( the HYPER-H21-4 trial) to investig ..read more

A new study that was conducted by researchers from the Department of Physiology and Neuroscience at NYU Langone Health has shown that CBD is able to control seizures by blocking lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI)  molecules. This prevents the molecules from boosting nerve signals in the hippocampus which could cause seizures. This new finding supports previous research in the use of CBD in managing treatment-resistant childhood epilepsy. The researchers used several rodent models to investigate the role of LPI molecules in seizures and were able to establish that LPI affects the communication ..read more

In the last five years there has been a sharp increase in Google searches related to “CBD for pets,” apparently, an increase of about 9200%! While there have been massive efforts to market CBD products for pets, the science to prove any potential benefits has been lacking. A recent study out of the UK shows that “CBD for dogs” is not all hype. A group of UK researchers conducted the study to elucidate the effects of a single dose of CBD distillate on dogs that were under stress. 40 healthy adult dogs including Labrador Retrievers (17), Beagles (8), and Norfolk Terriers (15) that ..read more

For a long time, the cannabis community at large has propagated what may be a half-truth, that THC and CBD are a match made in heaven. In other words, CBD is the antidote to the negative effects of THC. When you throw in the controversial “entourage effect,” you even get an amplification of the best of both compounds. That’s why the market has experienced an upsurge of THC/CBD combinations as cannabinoid isolates have been forced to fade out. John Hopkins Study: CBD Amplifies The Adverse Effects of THC A recently published study has contradicted the popular belief that CBD is a good addition ..read more

Cannabis and CBD legalization is constantly shifting across the world. Argentina, a traditionally conservative country when it comes to drug laws, is starting to change its approach to cannabis, and CBD may be one of the first to pass through the opening doors.[1]   CBD’s Legal Status in Argentina In 2017, the Argentina Senate passed a bill that would legalize medical cannabis use in the country.[2] Though the Supreme Court had previously decriminalized medical consumption, this represented a big step forward in the country’s cannabis legalization effort.[3] CBD was also included in this ..read more

Hemp derived cannabinoids are legal in the US thanks to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.[1] However, just because something is legal does not always make it healthy or safe for individuals to consume. This is especially true for pregnant women, who have to be especially cautious in order to protect the health of their unborn child. Some women argue that cannabis is a safe way to deal with morning sickness while pregnant, but there is a concern that the risks greatly outnumber the benefits. This is especially true for delta 8, though cannabis generally is not recommended for pregnant women ..read more

The Agricultural Act of 2018 made hemp legal across the US. By default, this made hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) legal in Texas as well as other states. However, one hemp-derived product aka delta-8 has caused a lot of controversy. This is not only because it is synthetically derived from hemp but also because it is intoxicating, unlike CBD. And while one legislator is pushing for a ban on delta-8 in Texas, veterans are relentlessly pushing back against him. State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, has been pushing for the ban of delta-8 in Texas. In 2021, he introduced a bill tha ..read more

CBD is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. That being said, just because it doesn’t make its users high does not mean that it is free of side effects. CBD has been shown to be effective as an anti-inflammatory, in dealing with nausea, and for helping to cope with anxiety.[1][2][3] For new mothers, this may seem like a natural way of dealing with postpartum depression and many of the physical discomforts following childbirth. But is it safe for a breastfeeding mother to take CBD?   Breastfeeding and The Child’s Health During pregnancy, the embryo gets everything it needs from the ..read more

As more cannabis research continues to develop, our understanding of various cannabinoid compounds grows as well. Two of the most common, CBD and CBDA, while closely related, have slight differences that make them distinguishable from each other. CBDA is actually how CBD usually exists in nature, and after it’s heated (and reaches 110 degrees Celsius for decarboxylation), it becomes CBD.[1] But what difference does that subtle application of heat bring to the two cannabinoids? And how does the body respond to the differences between these two compounds?   CBD VS CBDA – Different Physical ..read more