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What Machines Are Used to Extract CBD?

Are you wondering what machines are used to extract CBD? How sophisticated are they? Are there some that can do small amounts while others do it in bulk?

Does CBD remain after brewing CBD Coffee & CBD Tea?

COVID-19: Simple tips, including CBD, with Jacqueline Montoya, MD

On 4/7/2020 Bevon Findley talked with Dr. Jacqueline Montoya from Greenmed in Palm Beach County, Florida. The topics covered were the importance of staying home and limiting contact with others, saving N95 masks for emergency personnel and using Hemp CBD during this stressful time.

The United States has a patent on treating cancer with isolated forms of phytocannabinoids

According to a 2013 patent application the United States has an invention related to the use of phytocannabinoids, either in an isolated form or in the form of a botanical drug substance (BDS), as a prophylactic or in the therapeutic treatment of cancer.

In 1986 THC was licensed as an anti-emetic drug in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

In 1986, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main effective constituent of cannabis, was licensed as an anti-emetic drug in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. In addition, in clinical studies, THC has shown significant stimulation of appetite and an increase in body weight in HIV-positive and cancer patients.

Two terpenes that aid with respiratory issues including bronchitis

Eucalyptol

Eucalyptol, also known as Cineol, is the terpene responsible for the pleasurable and cooling scents found within eucalyptus, mint, rosemary, tea tree, mugwort, bay leaves, sweet basil, sage, and some strains of cannabis. When smoked, one can experience a sweet, refreshing cooling taste.

What are mycotoxins and why are they a concern to CBD products?

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungus. In basic terms, they are known as fungal poisons. They are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain molds (fungi) and can be found in food and plants. The molds grow on a variety of different crops, including cannabis/hemp, and foodstuffs often under warm and humid conditions.

Understanding Terpenes

Terpenes are aromatic molecules produced from the resin of plants. Along with flavonoids, terpenes are the scents/smells that we associate with plants. Different cultivars of Cannabis have their own combinations of terpenes which causes each strain to have their own unique scent. Conversely, cannabinoids do not produce scents.

Florida Hemp Extract labeling guidelines

As of January 1, 2020, Florida's new hemp extract guidelines went into effect. The biggest news was that a $650 yearly hemp extract license is required for any business in the state that manufactures, produce or sell CBD products. In this article, we are covering their hemp extract labeling guidelines.

Two new cannabinoids, THCP & CBDP, discovered by scientists in Italy

Researchers in Italy announced on December 30th that they have discovered two previously unknown cannabinoids, THCP and CBDP.

2 CBD bills introduced in Indiana House and Senate

Senator Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes, filed three bills last month as part of her marijuana reform package in the Senate. Two of the bills are CBD related and make changes to Indiana's hemp laws.

NY bill requires a state permit for Hemp growers, processors, and sellers

$650 Hemp License is required to sell Hemp Extract (CBD edibles) in Florida

As of January 1, 2020, a $650 hemp license is required to sell CBD in Florida. Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Food Safety released its Hemp Food Establishment Guidance.

Mycotoxins & Lab Testing

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by a fungus. They are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain molds (fungi) and can also be found in food. The molds grow on a variety of different crops often under warm and humid conditions.

The 4 Classifications of Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids are active chemical compounds found in numerous plants including cannabis. These compounds come with a multitude of health benefits and can be used to alleviate various symptoms and issues. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are 4 classifications of cannabinoids.

Axim® Biotechnologies granted a "patent" for suppository formulations comprising of cannabinoids

AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc., a world leader in cannabinoid research and product development, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued the company a new Notice of Allowance for a patent (Application No. 16/122,079) on a suppository composition comprising cannabinoids.

Congress directs the FDA to "sample current CBD products for mislabeling & doctoring"

Congress through the 2020 federal spending bill directs the FDA to "sample current CBD products for mislabeling & doctoring". This along with 4 other Marijuana, Hemp & CBD stipulations was added.

Koi CBD is hit with a class-action lawsuit.

Koi CBD, LLC has been hit with a class action in which 2 customers claim that the California company’s products are illegal given their “prominent systematic” mislabeling for purposes unapproved by the FDA.

The EPA has approved 10 pesticides for 2020 hemp season

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, December 19th, approved the use of 10 pesticides to manage insect pests and diseases. 9 are biopesticides and 1 is a conventional pesticide.

Do you have a CBD Recall Plan?

A CBD business faces both immediate and incidental costs when faced with a product recall. It is easy to calculate immediate costs such as salaries for staff to redirect resources into the management of a recall plan or the cost of advertisements to notify the public of your CBD product recall.

Canopy Growth Introduces First & Free CBD line with free 2-day shipping

Canopy Growth just sent shockwaves yesterday with the launch of it's CBD brand First & Free. This included free 2-day shipping with a purchase of $75.

The FDA will ban CBD Isolate products in early 2020, our sources report

Per our sources, the FDA will ban CBD Isolate products in early 2020.

CBD Oil for Pain Management for Chronic and Acute Conditions

People rave about CBD oil for pain, but how does it actually work? Is there just one type of pain it can help? How much should I take? Is there a best kind? Through its interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), CBD impacts a wide variety of receptors throughout the body, potentially making it a beneficial aid for pain relief from very different issues.

Class-action lawsuits filed against Charlotte's Web & Infinite CBD

CBD product manufacturers Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. and Infinite Product Company, LLC, better known as Infinite CBD, are named as defendants in class action lawsuits filed in the Northern District of California.

Cannabis Flavonoid FBL-03G has shown to increase survival from pancreatic cancer

Researchers have found that the cannabis flavonoid FBL-03G molecule has shown to increase the survival rate of animals suffering from pancreatic cancer.

Hemp Hotline - 5 tips to help your CBD brand grow!

Hemp Hotline - 5 tips to help your CBD brand grow: Education, Clean website, Be the brand. Engagement, Sell a great product! Show your lab reports.

Federal Regulators relaxes hemp banking protocols, but don't go rushing to your local bank yet

Top news this morning with Federal Regulators relaxing hemp banking protocols. Federal financial regulatory agencies announced that banks no longer have to take extra steps to accept accounts for hemp-related companies. While this is great news, banks like Wachovia are still in a cautionary mode

Am I at risk for selling drug paraphernalia alongside my CBD products?

Folium Biosciences buying marijuana, sued for trade secrets lawsuits, sexism, racism, and much more

Folium Biosciences buying marijuana, stock hiking, lawsuits, cutting corners, sidestepping regulatory requirements & strong-arm tactics. This is just the tip of what we found out. We investigated Folium and found a history of sexism and racial discrimination.

Hemp Hotline Live: Dan Watkins & Quality CBD starts with Hemp Farmers

Did you miss last night's episode of Hemp Hotline Live? Dan Watkins, CEO of SolCell, joined us and provided insight on how quality CBD starts with local hemp farmers.

US Senators request USDA To Adopt 5 Changes To Proposed Hemp Regulations

Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) sent a letter to the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) asking for a series of changes to the draft of the hemp regulations that the department released last month.

The FDA sent warning letters to 15 CBD companies including Koi CBD, Your CBD Store & Infinite CBD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

FOX5 Las Vegas tested CBD products, CBD water showed zero CBD

FOX5 went to several popular valley businesses, bought their products, then handed it over to a testing lab to find out exactly what’s inside.

Green Roads confirms data breach exposing customer and credit card information

Between July 9, 2019, and October 9, 2019, Green Roads of Florida, LLC discovered that certain customer and credit card information from orders placed on their greenroadsworld.com website were potentially compromised.

A class-action lawsuit against Green Roads, Terpene product shows no terpenes

A team of attorneys from Kopelowitz Ostrow Ferguson Weiselberg Gilbert in Fort Lauderdale compared the cannabidiol, or CBD, market to the Wild West,

House Judiciary Committee approves landmark bill legalizing marijuana at the federal level

The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill that legalizes marijuana on the federal level, removing it from schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act.

Hemp Hotline: Season 2 - Episode 2 - Dr. Jacqueline Montoya

On season 2 - episode 2 of Hemp Hotline, Dr. Jacqueline Montoya discussed Florida's medical marijuana program and much more.

The Current FDA Cannabis Regulations

Have questions regarding the current regulations? Here is a direct link to the current laws regarding cannabis and cannabis related products, all listed on the official FDA website!

CBD and Pet Health

Having the opportunity to speak with Aaron Argueta, Managing Partner of Bailey's CBD, I had a question come in mind that I felt he had an answer for. What are some common reasons why a pet owner is interested in giving their pet CBD? Find out Aaron's answer here!

Cronos bought CBD brand Lord Jones for $300 million, CEO's private firm to collect $120 million

Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group Inc. bought U.S. CBD startup Lord Jones for $300 million, the deal was noteworthy for two reasons: (1.) that the acquisition price was equal to 75 to 150 times the young company’s 2018 revenue of between $2 million and $4 million.