The UN recognized the medicinal properties of cannabis and its resin last Wednesday. It also removed cannabis from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Schedule IV is reserved for the most harmful substances with no potential for...
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that one EU country cannot prohibit the sale of CBD legally produced in another member state. The Court decreed that CBD cannot be considered a narcotic. And CBD products...
Fungus flies, also known as sciarid flies, are common pests in indoor cannabis grows, especially in humid conditions. High humidity favors the development of these insects. They are uncommon outdoors due to the conditions...
The government has legalized the controlled home cultivation of medicinal cannabis in Argentina, as well as access to oils and derivatives in authorized pharmacies. This news marks a paradigm shift in the local landscape after years of total and widespread prohibition. Until now, possession of...
CBD for athletes was removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) list of prohibited substances in 2018. CBD is ushering in a new era in injury treatment and recovery due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, anxiolytic, antibacterial, reparative, and neuroprotective properties. Each...
Arizona, New Jersey, Montana, and South Dakota join the eleven states where recreational cannabis use was already legal. Meanwhile, Mississippi has approved medicinal use, and Oregon has decriminalized all drugs. Taking advantage of the US election season to choose...
Aphids are small, pear-shaped insects with a pair of horn-like structures projecting upwards and backwards on the dorsal side of their bodies. The main species that commonly attack cannabis are Myzus persicae, Aphis gossypii, and Macrosiphum euphorbiae. Aphids...
Yesterday, coinciding with the presidential election, cannabis referendums were also held. These referendums focused on the decriminalization and consumption of cannabis in various US states. A total of 124 referendums were held in 32 states, and some of them...
To combat some severe respiratory complications of Covid-19, the active ingredient in cannabis, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), may be effective. This is according to independent studies conducted by scientific teams. This would involve the controlled administration of the active ingredient in cannabis, not the consumption of...
