Hemp as Medicine – FDA warns of CBD hemp products

The FDA is cautioning consumers against buying CBD hemp oil products. These products are used for the treatment of such diseases as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Makers of cannabidiol (CBD) oil products made from hemp have received letters from the Food and Drug...

Hemp as Medicine – Colorado’s first hemp store

In Lake George, Colorado, two paramedics are bringing hemp to the forefront by opening the first hemp cultivation and retail store.  Recognising the use of Hemp as Medicine, Karen Kinne and JoJee Weaver became involved in the hemp industry for medical purposes. Their...

Hemp as Medicine – Electronic joint relieves pain

The development of an ‘electronic joint’ made from hemp plants will help relieve pain and discomfort for MS and cancer patients. It is the latest example of Hemp as Medicine and it will ease people’s pain without the THC ‘high’ that...

Hemp as Medicine – Rising hope for medicinal cannabis

There is rising hope for Hemp as Medicine to help children suffering from epilepsy. Cutler Henrie, an 8 year old boy from from Salt Lake City, has suffered from severe seizures for most of his young life. He is one of many. His father, Jason Henrie, says the seizures...

Hemp as Medicine – Hemp can boost health and economy

Mark Coulton, an Australian federal politician, is rooting for the legalization of industrial hemp. He sees the potential of economic and employment growth. An NSW Nationals MP is also showing strong support for cannabis legalization for the use of Hemp as Medicine. ...

Hemp as Medicine – Cannabidiol Cream hits the market

Florida company Flameret Inc. has introduced two products that demonstrate the use of Hemp as Medicine – Cannadol™ (a CBD rich oil), and Cannasone™ (a CBD rich cream). Cannasone™, is due to hit the U.S. market within the next week.  CBD can treat such conditions...

Hemp as Medicine – Growing hemp for medicine in Tasmania

Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff says the government of Tasmania needs industrial hemp to be farmed on a large scale. Industrial hemp has been grown in Tasmania since the early ’90’s, but it is not yet legal to grow it for food or medicinal...