Cannabidiol or CBD is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, also known as hemp or marijuana. Cannabidiol should not be confused with Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, which is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis that results in the “high” that people most associate with cannabis.
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This week we got our hands on some Amnesia CBD by Herbalogy, a UK-based company operating in the CBD industry and offering a range of CBD-rich cannabis strains.
The CBD flower scene has flourished over the past couple of years as more and more companies and products have been brought to market, bringing a whole host of new flavours, variations and strengths. The Amnesia CBD that is the topic of this post is a good example of a newer product on the market, with the CBD content tested at 22% Cannabidiol.The Lemon Haze CBD strain is one of a range of CBD-rich cannabis flowers currently being sold in the UK - we got our hands on some for this week's strain review.
The Lemon Haze CBD strain has no relation to the Super Lemon Haze Strain. To read our Super Lemon Haze review click here Over the last few years, we have seen a significant evolution from hemp tea that could be smoked to a range of high CBD low THC cannabis strains, driven in part by the Swiss model which has allowed up to 1% THC meaning, driving the low THC strain development.The CBD Lemoncello strain is 15% CBD and 0.39% THC, putting it just above the legal requirements to be defined as hemp within the EU (which sits at 0.2%). This is a channel first, reviewing a tin containing CBD-rich cannabis by CBD Chronic.
Let's take a look at the CBD Lemoncello strain in more detail
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Italian Prime Minister Matteo Salvini sends a public message to the nation, condemning the proliferation of legal cannabis products.
Italy has always had a complicated relationship with cannabis, owing largely to a political bi-polarity that goes back decades.
Although Italy is one of the greatest consumers of cannabis per capita, it is also the home of the Catholic church and its politics have been mired by a bitter contest between conservative and left-wing groups. This has led to a confused identity for the nation when it comes to cannabis. Earlier this year, there was a general election in Italy, which resulted in an impossible coalition between two populist parties: M5S, an anti-establishment party of mixed values led by Luigi Di Maio and Lega, an isolationist far party led by Matteo Salvini. Salvini, in particular, is a controversial character, having already drawn strong criticism regarding his party’s attitude towards migration and their lack of support for vaccination legislation. Further making his mark, he now turns his outrage towards shops selling legal non-psychoactive cannabis flowers.More people than ever are embracing natural plant-based foods and health supplements, with a recent study showing that the market now exceeds $3.1 billion.
According to first of its kind data from the Plant-Based Foods Association and The Good Food Institute, the sector experienced 8.1 percent year-on-year growth (2016 into 2017). Rise in Plant-based alternatives Vegan alternatives to dairy products have seen a 20% rise, with plant-based milk rising by 3.1% from the previous year. Alternative yoghurts, in particular, have skyrocketed, growing 56% this past year. Plant-based meat substitutes have also risen by 6%.Today on ISMOKE Magazine we're taking a look at some organic CBD pastes from Holistic Hemp Scotland.
Holistic Hemp Scotland pride themselves in taking a holistic approach to plant-based-medicine, specifically focusing on cannabis - they produce a range of products from full spectrum organ pastes to capsules and oils and extracts.
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