How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (COA) of Industrial Hemp Derived Products?
How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (COA) of Industrial Hemp Derived Products? What is a certificate of analysis? A certificate of analysis (COA) is a lab report on the chemical make-up (e.g., contents) of a [...]
Soil Remediation with Industrial Hemp
Phytoremediation: How Hemp Stores and Absorbs Pollutants? Another example, in the long list of uses for industrial hemp, is its natural ability to filter toxic chemicals out of polluted soil. The cannabis plant readily absorbs [...]
Why Bioavailability Matters for CBD?
Why Bioavailability Matters for CBD? Bioavailability is the proportion of a drug or other substance that enters the bloodstream when introduced into the body. This value varies due to many factors of the body. However, the [...]
Beyond THC & CBD
Beyond THC & CBD Scientists have identified over 80 cannabinoids while studying the compounds found in Cannabis sativa. Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, and Cannabidiol, CBD, are the most well known of these because they are produced in the [...]
What is the Endocannabinoid System?
What is the Endocannabinoid System? A Biological System in Our Bodies Named After Cannabis The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a regulatory system found in all vertebrate species, including humans. This system, and the natural cannabinoids produced [...]
What does THC-Free CBD Oil mean exactly and how some CBD tinctures contain as much THC as a marijuana joint?
What does THC-Free CBD Oil mean exactly and how some CBD tinctures contain as much THC as a marijuana joint? Read this blog post before shopping for a CBD product. In the growing CBD [...]
What is Industrial Hemp?
What is Industrial Hemp? Hemp is a crop that has been growing around the world for centuries producing food products and fiber for a wealth of building materials. It is also a variety of the species [...]
Does CBD Convert to THC in the Body?
Does CBD Convert to THC in the Body? The CBD + Stomach Acid Controversy In 2016, a research paper (Merrick 2016) was published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Center for Biotechnology [...]
Methods of Consumption and CBD Oil Uses
Methods of Consumption and CBD Oil Uses CBD, cannabidiol, is a type of cannabinoid found in hemp and marijuana. It is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn't produce the “high” that THC, another cannabinoid found in marijuana does [...]
What are Terpenes?
What are Terpenes? Terpenes are the hydrocarbon molecules found in all plants. They have a 5 carbon base, many of which have 10, 15, or more carbons, making them a very diverse and large class of [...]