By Sharon Letts Humboldt Medicine Charlotte’s Web was first introduced to the world via a television documentary; what the world didn’t know is, that strain actually began in Southern Humboldt. When CNN aired Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s first documentary “Weed” in 2013, Charlotte’s Web seemed like a miracle plant, with little to no psychoactive properties. The strain was named … [Read more...] about Lawrence Ringo: Father of CBD
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Landrace Strains
Exploring the Ancient Strains that Flourish Today - Kilimanjaro Cherry "One hit and the strain’s ancient origins come into evidence. When Cleopatra was seducing Caesar, when Harriet Tubman was navigating ex-slaves through the underground railroad, when my forebears were stressing their Ellis Island entrance, someone, somewhere was enjoying these … [Read more...] about Landrace Strains
Time to Enact Equal Access
Understanding the evolution of cannabinoids helps veterinarians appreciate the unique role cannabis can play in the medical treatment of dogs. It also suggests some other, more controversial possibilities. Written by Diana Trimble It’s generally accepted by biologists, if hotly contested by creationists, that five hundred million years ago or so, the Sea … [Read more...] about Time to Enact Equal Access
A New World of Old Medicine
Veterinary medicine is currently at a crossroads with cannabis. Used since ancient Greek and Roman times as medicine for horses and cattle, now classified only as a toxin, a few voices are asking why we know so little about the beneficial effects of cannabis on animals. Our knowledge has expanded exponentially since the passage of medical cannabis laws around the nation. … [Read more...] about A New World of Old Medicine
A Gem Of Knowledge About St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. The time to get out your green is here once again. This year many people will be enjoying top shelf green two different ways. With cannabis now legal in several states, many people will be blazin’ on some good green to accompany their favorite green accessory for the day. Shamrocks and shenanigans will fill the streets and a festive … [Read more...] about A Gem Of Knowledge About St. Patrick’s Day
