Know Your Herbs

Is pure CBD the most medicinal part of cannabis?

The word on the street is that cannabidiol (CBD) is the most medicinal part of the cannabis plant. The non-intoxicating compound of marijuana has gained rock star status ever since Dr. Sanjay Gupta showed the world in his documentary Weed 2 that it has the power to control seizures in epilepsy patients. Read More
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Three things older adults should know about using weed

Now that cannabis has earned legal status across a number of different U.S. states, it has gone through a process of re-evaluation. It seems that people of all ages are now more open to trying the plant, whether that be for recreational or medicinal purposes. In fact, one of the fastest growing demographics who are canna-curious are baby boomers. Read More
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Depression attracts frequent marijuana users, and could worsen symptoms

Current research on how marijuana affects mental health disorders is mixed, but the public perceives the relationship differently. About 50 per cent of adults believe cannabis relieves symptoms from anxiety, stress, and depression, a 2018 national survey reported. Over 16,000 U.S. adults were polled and only 15 per cent of them thought cannabis could worsen those symptoms. Read More
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