What is a hemp plant? Cannabis with a THC level of 0.3 percent or less by dry weight is referred to as “hemp.” What makes 0.3 percent? In 1979, a book titled “The Species Problem in Cannabis: Science & Semantics” made the initial proposal for this definition. Author Ernest Small discusses in the book how it’s challenging to differentiate between […]
In recent years, CBD has emerged from the shadows of controversy to claim a prominent position in the global market. Once relegated to the fringes, this cannabinoid compound has now become a household name, sought after for its potential health and wellness benefits. But how did CBD rise to such prominence? Let’s embark on a […]
Before cannabis experienced its modern-day liberation, it existed in a historical epoch veiled in mystery and misconceptions, wrapped tightly in the cocoon of prohibition. This journey into the annals of history reveals a time when the cannabis plant, now celebrated for its diverse uses, was enshrouded in an aura of forbidden allure. Steeped in cultural, […]