A Washington State University study indicates post‑traumatic distress disorder sufferers could find relief from symptoms with cannabis - at least in the short term.The study led by Dr. Carrie Cuttler, a Washington State University assistant professor of psychology, analyzed data of more than 400 PTSD patients who tracked changes...
The potential for cannabidiol to be sold over the counter in Australia is an exciting prospect for many. Here are some key dates for the process that lies ahead.Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that can be extracted from the hemp plant. There is some clinical and/or anecdotal evidence...
Hemp Black, a subsidiary of Australia’s Ecofibre (ASX:EOF), sold tens of thousands of its new face masks during May according to Ecofibre.As we reported in early May, the new face mask uses anti-microbial copper technology yarns for the exterior layers and an inner layer of Hemp Black material...
What was previously known as Hemp History Week in the USA started on the weekend with a new name - Hemp Week.An initiative of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and now in its 11th year, the event is supported by industry participants and advocates from all over the USA....
It's been a while since we checked in with the medical cannabis situation in Oklahoma, and it turns out the state's program is still rocketing along.Back in July last year we mentioned Oklahoma's medical cannabis program was growing in leaps and bounds - at that point, 151,479 patient applications...
Australia's Impression Healthcare Limited (ASX:IHL) has announced it has commenced its first clinical trial involving cannabinoids - an animal study related to sepsis associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (‘SAARDS’).Severe sepsis (aka septic shock) involves an excessive inflammatory response to infectious pathogens. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a complication...
The USA's Parkinson’s Foundation last week published a consensus statement concerning the use of medical cannabis by those with Parkinson’s disease (PD), urging caution.Affecting 10 million people worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s says the organisation. There is no cure for Parkinson’s, which is...
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has licensed 960 hemp growers along with 150 hemp processors and handlers for the 2020 growing season so far.The farmers will collectively grow up to 32,000 acres of hemp and the Department has also licensed 4.6 million square feet of greenhouse space for production.However,...
A recent study found nine out of 10 dogs with arthritis treated with CBD benefited from it - and this may have implications for humans.Baylor College of Medicine (Texas, USA) researchers collaborated with Medterra CBD in the study that involved 20 dogs given either CBD, liposomal CBD or a...
Australia's Cann Group Limited (ASX:CAN) announced on Tuesday the firm had inked two new supply agreements for the export of medicinal cannabis products and dried flower material destined for UK and other European markets.One of the deals is a multi-year agreement (with option to extend) to supply a range...
