New cannabis products with delta-8 THC are hitting the market with numerous proposed benefits to the mind, body and soul. As new research develops on cannabis, could delta-8 THC be the new hype? What is Delta-8 THC? Delta-8 THC is not the typical THC (aka delta-9 THC) that most people know and love for producing the high in cannabis. Delta-8 THC has psychoactive components, … [Read more...] about Up and Coming Cannabinoid: Delta-8 THC
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The Dime: 12/11/2020
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Mexicanna Dreams According to a story by Milenio, Mexican lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies have agreed to ask the Senate for a delay of … [Read more...] about The Dime: 12/11/2020
Indonesian Advocates Urge Government to Study Cannabis
This article is a continuation of Emerald’s previous article, The Man Behind the Indonesian Cannabis Circle: a Movement to Raise Awareness on Cannabis. In 2009, Dhira Narayana catalyzed a movement to raise awareness of the potential benefits and usage of cannabis in Indonesia. Narayana’s movement, Lingkar Ganja Nusantara (LGN) — otherwise known as the … [Read more...] about Indonesian Advocates Urge Government to Study Cannabis
Questioning the use of Cannabis for Weight Loss
Written By: J. Laura On July 23rd, GlobeNewswire reported that Cannabis Global Inc. — a cannabinoid and hemp company — released a statement that they will perform a study to determine if the administration of a rare cannabinoid, tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V), will promote weight loss or suppress appetite. The company will perform the study with mice on … [Read more...] about Questioning the use of Cannabis for Weight Loss
FDA Releases New Guidelines for Cannabis Research
CBD has become one of the biggest trends sweeping the nation. While the cannabinoid was deemed federally legal by the 2018 Farm Bill, however, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has still approved only one CBD product — a prescription drug treating two rare, severe forms of epilepsy. Thus, as CBD products continue to pop up virtually everywhere from CVS to Ulta Beauty, … [Read more...] about FDA Releases New Guidelines for Cannabis Research