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
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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
The Digital Dime: 2/7/2020
By Samantha Wahl 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 Digital Dime. Legal Cannabis Helps Businesses Thrive We love to see the success legal cannabis brings communities around the … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime: 2/7/2020
“Real Progress Has Yet to be Seen” – Rick Simpson Talks Skin Cancer, CBD and The Cannabis Movement
By Melissa Hutsell Photo by Davor Pongracic Rick Simpson turned to cannabis after traditional medicine failed him. The oil he created proved beneficial; not only did he find relief in the plant, but he found its topical use helped cure his basal cell carcinoma. Since then, his extracts, known as RSOs, help countless worldwide find hope and healing. We … [Read more...] about “Real Progress Has Yet to be Seen” – Rick Simpson Talks Skin Cancer, CBD and The Cannabis Movement
