The Farm Bill’s legalization of hemp has led to a boom in production of CBD & hemp products - but the gray definition of hemp as “less than 0.3% THC by weight” has caused some serious issues & concerning loopholes. We discuss the legal headache of hemp that “goes hot” by producing too much THC, and how Oregon legislators are trying to address the problem to relieve the burden on hemp farmers.
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Articles Discussed
[1] “Genetics, not field conditions, makes hemp ‘go hot’” by Cornell Chronicle
[2] “Oregon Raises THC Limits for Hemp Extracts” by Ganjapreneur
Pbs064_Cannabis Pharmacology series_part 3_CBD
A series not just for Budtenders.
CBD has boomed in popularity recently as a health & wellness supplement - but with such an unregulated market, many consumers assume all CBD products are snake oil. We’ll cover the many scientifically-proven ways that CBD can provide therapeutic benefits and support overall wellness to demystify the effects of CBD in this common-language review of the research literature.
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Paper Discussed
[1] “Cannabis Pharmacology: The Usual Suspects and a Few Promising Leads” by Dr. Ethan Russo and Jahan Marcu Ph.D.
Pbs063_Cannabis Pharmacology series_part 2_THC
A series not just for Budtenders.
THC has an impossibly wide range of medicinal benefits. However the right dose of THC mixed with other cannabis compounds for specific medical benefits is difficult to pinpoint. Another roadblock, most consumers assume THC is only responsible for the high/ euphoric effects. We’ll explore the exact bodily processes that THC can positively impact, in simple language that everyone can understand, to help you discover the true potential of this incredible molecule.
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Paper Discussed
[1] “Cannabis Pharmacology: The Usual Suspects and a Few Promising Leads” by Dr. Ethan Russo and Jahan Marcu Ph.D.