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Australian Scientists Say They Have “developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference.”

Cannabis Law Report

Australia’s Victorian government says Agriculture Victoria Research scientists have developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference. This helps scientists zero in on strains that would likely be most effective in treating various conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and cancer. Hemp Gazette reports.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high. Shutterstock).

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Are CBD-Infused Alcohol Beverages Legal?

Canna Law Blog

This post provides an overview of the regulatory framework of alcoholic beverages, including pre-manufactured industrial hemp-infused drinks and “homemade” alcoholic drinks infused with CBD oil or extracts. Drinks Infused with CBD Oil or Extracts. Pre-Manufactured Alcohol Beverages Infused with Hemp.

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Missouri

Canna Law Blog

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. Accordingly, the MDA has yet to issue licenses under the program.

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Thailand: Chulalongkorn University Taps into Medical Cannabis and Expands the Product Line

Cannabis Law Report

Other faculties are interested in treating neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, epilepsy, etc. invested with Chulalongkorn through the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Faculty of Science to jointly develop quality cannabis species to produce extracts and use in medicine, health supplements, and skincare products.

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Khiron is First Company Authorized to Extract High THC Medical Cannabis in Colombia

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tonnes approved, 50% are for Colombian domestic use and 50% are allowed for export purposes. · Export quotas allow for the manufacture of whole plant extract for international purposes to countries such as Peru, Uruguay, and Brazil, thereby accessing to a medical cannabis market of $1.4 Web Site: [link].

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6 Historical Facts About Medical Marijuana

Leaf Science

Label of 19th century cannabis extract made by Eli Lilly (Photo: Wikimedia Commons). After studying its effects, he introduced cannabis to physicians in England as a treatment for a wide range of conditions, including muscle spasms, rheumatism, epilepsy and pain. Medical marijuana was introduced to Western medicine in the mid-1800s.

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