IRVINE, Calif., May 6, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — iBrands (OTC PINK: IBRC) is pleased to announce the launch of “PUREST” product line of whole plant extraction CBD products.
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Alabama Decriminalizes Medical Marijuana Oil
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed a bill that will allow medical marijuana oil in the state.
Alabama Legislature Decriminalizes Medical Marijuana Oil
On April 28, 2016, the Alabama State Legislature voted to allow the possession of low-THC medical marijuana oil. According to AL.com, the Senate voted in favor of its version of the bill, SB 115, by a margin of 29-3 and the House voted for its version, HB61, 95-4.
Cannabidiol Campaign Presses for Change in NFL Cannabis Regulation
Members of the NFL have teamed up with CW Botanicals and the Realm of Caring to fight for a change in the industry’s cannabis regulations.
GW Pharma Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Cannabidiol
On April 21, 2016, GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH), a biopharma company with two promising cannabis-based medications, announced it had received Orphan Drug Designation for cannabidiol in the treatment of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
420VapeJuice.com Announces Powerful NEW 100 MG CBD Vape Juice
GALLOWAY, N.J., April 19, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — 420VapeJuice.com is excited to announce the release of a powerful new concentration of vape juice that contains 100 mg of Cannabidiol (CBD) in every 10 ml bottle.
Testing Cannabis for the Whole Supply Chain: Growers and Dispensaries
Why do cultivators of state-legal cannabis test their product? The question may sound naïve but, as we’ll see, it is worth asking.
Illinois Cannabis Patients Report Pain Relief, Improved Mood
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 21, 2016 /Weed Wire/—More than 90 percent of Illinois medical cannabis patients said they found pain relief with any strain of cannabis, according to new research conducted by Revolution Cannabis Analytics.
Virginia General Assembly Passes Medical Marijuana Production Bill
RICHMOND, Va., March 9, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Yesterday, Virginia’s lawmakers passed a bill which will allow for the eventual production and distribution of low THC marijuana oils in the Commonwealth.
420 Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in Le Herbe and United Hemp
SARASOTA, Fla., March 7 , 2016 /Weed Wire/— 420 Ventures announces today that it has acquired majority stake in Le Herbe and the United Hemp Company.
Medical Marijuana Bill Heading Back to Floor of Florida Senate
A Florida medical marijuana bill is heading back to the floor of the state Senate. According to the Associated Press, the bill, Senate Bill 460, had been referred to the rules committee after a number of last minute amendments were requested.
Cannabis Meets Aromatherapy: Applying Ayurvedic and Holistic Practices to Cannabis
As cannabis becomes increasingly welcomed in the United States, an exciting variety of companies are continuing to enter the space.
Juju Royal Adds Derek Collins and BD Labs to Team
DENVER, Feb 25, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Juju Royal has announced the addition of industry veteran Derek Collins, CEO of BD Labs, as the operating company that is licensing the Juju Royal brand THC and CBD vape pens.
South West Cannabis Conference & Expo Announces Special Keynote Speaker Montel Williams
FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 22, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo is pleased to announce special celebrity keynote speaker Montel Williams for the largest Texas cannabis conference in history.
Virginia Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Program Improvement Bill
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 17, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Yesterday, the Virginia Senate by a vote of 37 to 2 passed SB701,a bill that would allow the production and manufacturing of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and THC-A oil in the state.
Weekly CannaBit: Percentage of Americans Living in States Which Have Passed Marijuana Laws
Weekly CannaBit for the week of Feb. 1, 2016: Currently, half of the American population lives in a state where medical marijuana is legal and one-third (35%) live in a CBD-only state. Four states will vote on medical marijuana legalization in 2016.
Wildflower Products Now Available in Washington State Dispensary Market
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 3, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Wildflower Marijuana Inc. (CSE: SUN) (FWB:RSP) (the “Company”) announces that it has reached a major milestone by becoming Canada’s first cannabis company to launch a line of products into the legal US cannabis market.
Lexaria’s Technology Demonstrates Positive Test Results for Nitric Oxide
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Jan. 20, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. is very pleased to announce study data from human subjects demonstrating significant elevation of systemic nitric oxide levels.
GreenTech Industries Structured As Holding Company; Announces New Branded Product Portfolio
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2016 /Weed Wire/ —GreenTech Industries, a specialty business company with interests in the cannabis and entertainment industries, announced today that it has organized its corporate structure as a holding company, complete with its initial line-up of branded products in its company portfolio.
Georgia Senator Wants State to Eliminate Felony Possession for Marijuana
On Dec. 29, 2015, Georgia Sen. Harold Jones II pre-filed legislation that would eliminate felony marijuana possession in the state.
Boise Marijuana Protest Ends in Citation
On New Year’s Day, a small group of protestors staged a demonstration on the steps of Idaho’s Capitol building in Boise, ending in one citation. Leading the protest was Serra Frank, founder of the advocacy group Moms for Marijuana International.
Georgia Representative Seeks to Expand State’s Medical Marijuana Law
Georgia Rep. Allen Peake has announced his plans to reintroduce a bill into the legislature that would allow CBD-only marijuana to be grown in the state for medicinal purposes.
DEA Loosens Restrictions for FDA-Approved Clinical Trials on CBD
Right before Christmas, on Dec. 23, 2015, the DEA released a press release quietly announcing a new federal advancement on cannabinoid research.
More Lawsuits Filed Over Florida Medical Marijuana Licenses
The rollout of Florida’s limited, CBD-only, medical marijuana program has been fraught with legal delays and now the process stands to take even longer.
Georgia Rejects Proposal for Medical Marijuana Cultivation
In Georgia on Dec. 9, 2o15, a blue ribbon panel appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal rejected a proposal to expand the state’s limited medical marijuana program.
Could Epidiolex Launch in 2017?
GW Pharma is reportedly ramping up production of Epidiolex in anticipation of FDA approval and the significant commercial demand for the drug that would follow.
Epidiolex Shows Promise in Latest Study
While the debate over the efficacy of medical marijuana continues, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests it may be helpful in treating patients suffering from intractable seizures.
Daniel Yazbeck: A Call for Better Testing and Better Data in the Cannabis Industry
Before the medical community can truly nail down consistent and proper dosage directed at relieving specific symptoms, there needs to be a revolution in the way the entire industry collects and analyzes data.
Must Everybody Get Stoned? Getting Juiced Takes on New Meaning
There are a variety of new THC-infused “Wake & Bake” coffee and tea products emerging onto the marijuana marketplace.
Standing Up To Be Counted: Medical Patient Numbers Begin to Move State Policy
The acceptance of medical marijuana as a legitimate drug has begun to move legalization policy, sometimes quite dramatically, in a number of states.
Absorb Your CBD in a Cup of ViPova Tea
Smoking might be the most efficient way to receive the health benefits of cannabis, but it is not necessarily the best option for all consumers.
Zynerba: The Need for Speculative Fortitude
Zynerba presented the status of its research program at BIO Investor Forum. This is a 14-year-old annual biotech gathering, with roughly 600 attendees from 21 countries, and the presentation, in San Francisco, looked likely to be a big event in this company’s development.
Idaho to Allow Children to Use Marijuana-Based Drug
In Idaho, up to 25 children suffering from debilitating seizures will soon be able to enroll in a limited program that will provide them with Epidiolex, an experimental CBD-based drug derived from marijuana.
The CBD Invasion of Europe
As the Western Hemisphere heads into fall, a strange thing is starting to happen across the pond. Not one but several companies who manufacture and distribute cannabinoid-processed end products are looking to European expansion.
Pet-friendly Cannabis: Do Your Research
Because research is relatively underdeveloped in the segment of cannabis for pet health, there is ample opportunity for companies to find a strong foothold and ultimately stake claim to this market.
Lexaria Corp.
Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) is a food sciences company focused on the delivery of CBD through gourmet foods. Lexaria owns two patent-pendings for delivery of CBD or THC infused within lipids.
CBD Pet Meds to Debut in November
Dixie Brands Inc., in partnership with TBSK LLC, has announced the debut of Therabis, an innovative medical pet supplement containing trace elements of hemp-derived CBD and other natural ingredients.
Man With Life Sentence for Marijuana Walks Free
With recreational marijuana legal in four states and Washington, D.C., and medical marijuana legal in 23 states and the District, it can sometimes be hard to remember that marijuana is still highly illegal in the majority of U.S. states.
Palliative Care, Hospice and Cannabis: What a Wonderful World
Should marijuana be administered to assist with pain relief to help ease suffering during hospice and palliative care?
Lexaria Announces Breakthrough in Bioavailability Tech
Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) is not the average marijuana tech-related startup. For one thing, its founders originally began their careers in oil and gas.
Charlotte’s Web Cannabis Oil Goes on Sale in UK
While it is a far cry from rolling back prohibition altogether, the legalization wave appears to be crashing upon the beaches of the British Isles this summer. As of July 31, 2015, the branded “Charlotte’s Web” CBD oil went on sale in England after it was legalized last month.
Cannabidiol and Bone Fracture Healing: Promising Data Published on Medical Marijuana
Scientists in Israel continue to establish their work as the leading source of data on medical cannabis. In a combined study conducted primarily by researchers from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University, Cannabidiol (CBD) was found to enhance fracture healing.
Chicago Cannabis Conference Spotlights CBD, Tech Innovations
This year’s annual My Compassion Cannabis Conference in Chicago brought together advocates, vendors and prospective medical marijuana patients during a three-day event focused on education and networking.
Study: Medical Marijuana May Help Heal Broken Bones
When people say “medical marijuana,” they often think of cancer patients, people suffering from PTSD, or persons struggling with chronic pain. There is a huge laundry list of ailments that medical marijuana can purportedly treat, and the newest addition to that list is broken bones.
World’s Most Technologically Advanced Cannabis Cultivation Facility And Laboratory Begins Operating In Delavan, Illinois
DELAVAN, Ill., July 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Cultivation operations have begun at Revolution Cannabis –Delavan, an enormous, state of the art facility designed to lead the world in production, research and development of medicines derived from cannabis.
MyDx Looks to Crack Open the Green Leaf
MyDx’s hardware/software ecosystem has a very easy value proposition to dish out: simple, instant testing of solids, liquids and gases to measure their positive attributes, and whether there’s any pesticides or other no-gooders in your food, water and air.
OWC Pharmaceutical Research Announces the Promising Results of Phase Lab Testing for Multiple Myeloma
PETACH TIKVA, Israel, June 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. (OTCQB: OWCP), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, One World Cannabis Ltd. (“the Company”), an Israel-based developer of cannabinoid-based therapies targeting a variety of different indications, is proud to announce it has received the first basic science study (lab) results on the effect of several combination of Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on multiple myeloma cell line RPMI8226.
Mizanskey Commutation: One Straw in Missouri Wind
A recent decision by the governor of Missouri has received a good deal of national attention because it is one of many signs that things are headed the other way: authorities are calling a truce in the war on drugs or, at the least, they are muzzling the biggest guns.
Florida Judge Sides with State on Medical Marijuana
When the Florida legislature passed a low-THC/high-CBD medical marijuana bill last year, most people expected the system to be set up by now.
Florida Department of Health Funds Big Pharma Study
Last week, the Florida Department of Health announced it plans to use its earmarked CBD research funds to test Epidiolex, a drug patented and produced by the publicly traded pharmaceutical company, GW Pharma (NASDAQ: GWPH).