Know Your Herbs

Cannabidiol or CBD is a natural compound that is gaining traction due to its effectiveness in healing various diseases. The chemical is one of the many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Compared to other cannabinoids, CBD lacks psychoactive elements. Instead, it offers different health benefits. Despite its popularity, many questions around this compound remain unanswered. If you are like most of the users, you must be wondering how it works in treating social anxiety. In this guide, we take you through everything you need to know […]

Cannabis is used for an incredible array of health issues: it can alleviate anxiety, help with sleep, increase appetite, and treat chronic pain. It’s also a safer alternative to alcohol. And in the modern legal marketplace, many women are incorporating cannabis into their wellness routines as an alternative to prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies aimed at reproductive and sexual health. A recent survey of 1,011 women across the United States found that two-thirds of respondents said they use cannabis products, while more than one-third of them claimed […]

No beverage has escaped an infusion of cannabis — even wine. Infused wine has ancient roots, though today’s “weed wine” is a much different product than what may have been drunk in early Egypt. And the production of modern infused wines comes with unique challenges, as infrastructure is created alongside developing laws.  Like other contemporary THC-infused beverages, cannabis wine plays into the growing trend of swapping alcohol for weed. Weed wine caters to a niche audience, filling a space for people who want a social and relaxing […]

Illinois enacted the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act on Aug. 1, 2013. Since then, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved applications for 61,231 qualifying patients, as of April 9, 2019. The Medical Cannabis Patient Registry Program enables those who are diagnosed with a qualifying debilitating medical condition to register with the IDPH and gain access to medical marijuana. Illinois Qualifying Conditions The most current list of qualifying conditions is available on the Illinois Department of Health website. Here is a list […]