Tag: CBD
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is fast becoming a common buzzword in the world of natural healthcare. But, what is it, and what can it do for cancer patients? What is CBD? CBD, or, cannabidiol is one of many cannabinoid compounds that comes from the cannabis plant, phytocannabinoids to be exact. CBD can be found in both […]
Movement to demystify cannabis, medical marijuana gains traction despite longtime ‘war on drugs’
Pop culture has many iconic films featuring cannabis/marijuana — Up in Smoke, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Dazed and Confused, Half Baked (and more). And despite the grass/joint/reefer-averse nature of TV, Showtime’s Weeds averaged 3.2 million weekly viewers across all platforms during its final season. Various geographic areas around the world also have recognizable terms […]
The cannabis plant as a medicinal source is not new to the educated. However, the politics associated with this plant family is riddled with controversy. As a hardier fiber, hemp should have been the preferred textile — however, it faced an uphill battle for acceptance against cotton. The cotton lobby sought and succeeded in ensnaring the hemp […]