Benefits of Hemp – iHEMPx

First-Annual AHPA Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress

Trish — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:09:01 +0000

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) held it’s annual Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress onAugust 15th and 16th, and the keynote speaker was none other than CO Governor Jared Polis. Governor Polis has long been acquainted with the benefits of CBD and hemp and writing legislation that streamlines the agricultural growth of the industry.

Polis said, “We know what’s worked to grow our agricultural sectors, and it’s no different for hemp. It’s a big part of our rural economic initiative.” He went on to say that while Colorado has led the charge in many ways for industrial hemp research, the state is “still in [its] early days” in regard to CBD and industrial hemp as an economic staple. The large majority of the country falls into the category of having little to no insight into the hemp as an industrial crop or CBD as a supplement, leaving the USDA and FDA with limited knowledge as to how to implement a federal standard for testing and verifying the integrity of these non-psychedelic forms of cannabis.
At the AHPA Congress, Colorado’s Governor presented his newest initiative, the Colorado Hemp Advancement and Management Plan (CHAMP). The purpose of the initiative is to give further insight into CBD and hemp to other states as well as the federal government in hopes that a fair and trusted standard can be set nationwide and streamline the growing and production of hemp.
Also in attendance was Cara Welch. As the FDA’s Acting Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner for Policy Legislation & International Affairs, she has said that the government agency has sound structures in place for such regulations and is working on developing hemp-specific regulations expediently while also being thorough.
In search of a solution for regulated interstate hemp commerce, the USDA Hemp Program chief, Bill Richmond, said that the USDA is still struggling to find a streamlined testing format for farmers as well as state and local regulators that complies the Farm Bill’s call for less than .3% THC content in all hemp crops.
Richmond said, “Our goal is to provide a consistent, easy-to-follow regulatory framework around hemp production.”
Aside from governmental challenges in creating nationwide standards, the CBD industry has seen 57% growth since last year and is expected to see even more in the coming years. Vote Hemp, an advocacy group for industrial hemp, stated that hemp acreage in the US has grown five times that of the acreage we were seeing in 2018.
The exponential growth of the hemp and CBD markets, along with the high turnout at this first AHPA Congress, exemplifies the massive potential that lies in the industry as well as the desire for credibility and accountability in providing both agricultural crops and medicinal products for the public. The industry realizes they need to band together in order to successfully navigate the economic, legal, and compliance-based arenas to ensure their long-term prosperity. They began this journey by participating in workshops on topics ranging from GRAS (generally regarded as safe) regulation, cGMP (current good manufacturing practices), and regulations for NDIs (new dietary ingredients).

Source:
“Colorado Governor Jared Polis Charts Course for CBD and Hemp Innovation at Sold-Out American Herbal Products Association Supplement Congress” released by Steve Hoffman, Compass Natural.

The post First-Annual AHPA Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress appeared first on iHEMPx.

Status of States: Michigan

Trish — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:53:02 +0000

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, the United States Department of Agriculture put in place a system by which each state can register to have a legal industrial hemp program. This opened the door for every state to individually decide to create the infrastructure necessary to enter the industrial hemp market. Because the gateway was opened without a concise mandate at the federal level, it can be difficult to keep track of the varying hemp laws in each state. So, we thought we’d help condense the information and make it easier for farmers and potential hemp enthusiasts to learn where and how hemp can be grown legally. (3)

First up, Michigan. The Great Lakes State has become quite hemp-friendly since the passing of the Farm Bill and is working on streamlining the registration and growing processes both for statewide and interstate hemp commerce. (3)

The History

Michiganders are some of the newest to the industrial hemp industry, but they are a force to be reckoned with. In 2015, Governor Snyder of Michigan signed a bill that separated the legal definitions of hemp and marijuana, setting apart industrial hemp and allowing it to be cultivated for research. This is set into motion the trajectory that led to the state’s accessibility to the hemp market as a whole (4). While states such as Colorado and Oregon began their agricultural pilot programs to research Industrial hemp as early as 2009 and 2010, Michigan quickly caught up.

On December 28, 2018, Governor Rick Snyder signed Michigan House Bills 6330, 6331 and 6380 (Public Acts 641, 642, and 648 of 2018) into law. This amended the Industrial Hemp Research Act that was previously in place in the state, now allowing anyone over the age of 18 to register to grow industrial hemp. All growing, processing, and handling of industrial hemp will be regulated by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). (2)

The Fine Print

In order to grow hemp in Michigan, farmers must register with the MDARD. This will allow the state to facilitate a healthy and ethical hemp industry. Furthermore, a program is in development now that will implement guidelines for the interstate trading of hemp in congruence with the requirements of both state and federal laws. (3)

The Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act (IHRDA) limits application fees for growers to $100, and $1350 for processor-handlers. The statute also states that the applicants must disclose the names of all corporate members and those with equitable holdings of 10% or more in each given business, allowing systemic regulation from both agricultural and economic standpoints. (5)

The IHRDA also states that growers may not plant industrial hemp in the midst of a crop that is not industrial hemp. Industrial hemp must be on its own plot of land (5). Another rule stated in the Act says that any hemp crop that contains higher than the allowed .3% TCH content will be classified as Marijuana and dealt with as such under Michigan law. (3)

The Gist

It is now legal in Michigan to grow industrial as long as you abide by all the laws stated in the legislation. The attitude toward this beneficial industrial crop is coming overwhelming positive in the state. In fact, under the new legislation, Michiganders may even have criminal charges involving small-scale possession of cannabis expunged from their records. (1)

Michigan, now is the time to plan for investing in hemp however you can, whether that’s growing hemp, investing in hemp futures, or anything in between.

Sources:

The post Status of States: Michigan appeared first on iHEMPx.

iHEMPx Partner, High Grade Hemp Seed, to Have Presence at Southern Hemp Expo

Trish — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:41:55 +0000

Our exclusive genetics supplier, High-Grade Hemp Seed, is gearing up for their first appearance at the Southern Hemp Expo (SHE). The leading hemp event of the south, SHE 2019 will be held in Franklin, Tennessee on Sept. 6-7.

Research shows that the 2020 growing season will see nearly 500,000 acres of farmland invested in hemp cultivation, and a shortage of strong genetics to back up the exponential increase. The hemp industry as a whole is ablaze nationwide but is facing a shortage of reliable, compliant genetics to support mass seed manufacturing. High Grade Hemp Seed supplies genetics that are farm-tested, time-approved, and have never had a crop destroyed due to compliance issues with the national THC level regulations. That’s where High Grade Hemp Seed comes in.

The company plans to produce millions of seeds and starts of three of their most popular strains, and expects to sell 300-500 million seeds and 100 million starts to support the 2020 growing season. The strains that will be available are Cherry Wine, Berry Blossom, and Merlot at an unprecedented $.99 a start. Feminized seed starts outshine hemp clones, and provide a reliable and consistent crop due to the presence of the taproot that allows High Grade Hemp Seed’s starts to flourish quickly. Seed starts also make it easier for farmers to plan, allowing them to maximize crop time and have a reliable growing season.

With a vast network of nurseries nationwide, High Grade Hemp Seed is able to coordinate logistics of distribution and maximize supply to meet the demands of growers across the United States.

Founder and CEO of High Grade Hemp Seed, Bodhi Urban, said “We are dedicated to the success of our customers, and we are putting pricing muscle behind that dedication by making starts available for less than one dollar for the first time in our company’s history.” Urban added, “This is the lowest pricing available in the industry to the best of our knowledge, and we hope it helps farmers take advantage of starts. Now is the time to call and reserve as we anticipate selling out well in advance of spring shipping.”

Visit the High Grade Hemp Seed booth at SHE this year to find out more about what they have to offer and where the company is going. We are excited about their success and our continued partnership.

Also, join High Grade Hemp Seed as they sponsor the After Party, starting at 8 pm on Saturday, Sept. 7th, the closing night of SHE. The company wants to support and celebrate the thriving hemp industry and all of the thoughtful dedication going into its sustainable expansion.

Source:

“High Grade Hemp Seed Announces .99 Starts”, by Trish Thomas at TEEM Marketing.

The post iHEMPx Partner, High Grade Hemp Seed, to Have Presence at Southern Hemp Expo appeared first on iHEMPx.

iHEMPx Partner, High Grade Hemp Seed, to Have Presence at Southern Hemp Expo

ihempx admin — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 19:12:22 +0000

With a vast network of nurseries nationwide, High Grade Hemp Seed is able to coordinate logistics of distribution and maximize supply to meet the demands of growers across the United States.

Visit the High Grade Hemp Seed booth at SHE this year to find out more about what they have to offer and where the company is going. We are excited about their success and our continued partnership.

Source:

“High Grade Hemp Seed Announces .99 Starts”, by Trish Thomas at TEEM Marketing.

The post iHEMPx Partner, High Grade Hemp Seed, to Have Presence at Southern Hemp Expo appeared first on iHEMPx.

Cleaning Up Soil with Hemp: Phytoremediation

Trish — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:28:00 +0000

There is a prevailing degradation of soil that has been taking place in America, and across the world, for decades. It has become a widespread devastation specifically in the United States as the desire to drive profits has superseded proper care for fields and attention to soil health. Farmers have been dousing industrial crops in chemical pesticides and herbicides while also eliminating the practice of fallow periods. This has led to a severe decline in topsoil levels, as well as a stripping of nutrients from the earth. The United Nations has acknowledged it as one of the major threats to human health in the coming years (4).

Absorbing Toxins: Understanding Phytoremediation

Hemp could be the answer to the problem of failing soil health. A dense crop with full leaves and sturdy stalks, hemp plants have a relatively high capacity for absorption. Phytoremediation is the term used to describe the act of extracting toxins from the soil using the fast-growing roots of the cannabis plant.

This process was officially discovered and named by Ilya Raskin in the 1990s when he and his team used hemp to clean up the soil around Chernobyl (2). Through this process, toxins are absorbed into the roots of the plants and transformed into a harmless substance (1). Raskin and his team were able to extract radioactive strontium and cesium from the Ukranian soil.

The extraction capabilities were later confirmed by a team of German researchers who successfully decontaminated a field that had been polluted with lead, cadmium, and nickel by an overflow of sewage sludge (2). Now, Italian farmers in Taranto, Italy are turning to hemp to decontaminate their soil after a decade of tainted pastures caused by steel plant runoff had eliminated the space for the grazing of their livestock.

Lifting The Hemp Ban: 2018 Farm Bill

It is clear that hemp holds great potential to mitigate some of the damage done to topsoil in the US, but until the 2018 Farm Bill was passed, the agricultural community was at a standstill on this front. Colorado has led the charge for industrial hemp in many ways, one of which was the first comprehensive study of the cleansing capabilities of hemp on soil. Dr. Elizabeth Pilon-Smits had long been interested in and aware of the phytoremediative capabilities of hemp, but it wasn’t until 2014 that some of the red tape cleared and research surrounding the benefits of hemp crops was encouraged.

Still unable to secure funding for her studies on hemp, it wasn’t until 2017 that Pilon-Smits was approached by Colorado Cultivars with the perfect opportunity to delve into funded research (2). Over the last decade, other states have granted access to researchers via universities to explore the benefits of industrial hemp, and these findings are finally able to be set into motion in many regions across the US as bans are lifted and the growth of industrial hemp is allowed.

Beyond the Farm: Hemp In The City

Another untapped area where hemp could be widely beneficial is in the restoration of brownfields in urban areas across the nation. According to the National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals (NALGEP) and the Northeast-Midwest Institute (NEMW), there are more than one million brownfields nationwide. Not only are these vacant lots eyesores with hardpacked dirt made up of debris and strewn with weeds, but they are also lost opportunities to utilize land and benefit communities.

Cleansing the soil with hemp plants can rejuvenate the soil on these plots of land to make building easier and urban farming possible where it previously was not (3). Producing localized food for urban communities will help support the ever-expanding population of cities around the US, as well as contribute to cleaner air.

It is important to note that while hemp can clean up soil and groundwater better than most other plants, unmonitored consumption and production of these same crops could pose harm to the user (5). There should be a mindful separation of the crops used for phytoremediation and those processed for consumption to ethically maintain the highest level of health and quality.

Moving Forward With Hemp

With the burgeoning use of industrial hemp to clean up soil worldwide, it can also be used on personal land to stimulate individual agricultural aspirations. Click here to find out more about hemp growing laws in states across the US.

Sources:

The post Cleaning Up Soil with Hemp: Phytoremediation appeared first on iHEMPx.

Hemp Housing: Sustainability in Building

Trish — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 18:13:47 +0000

The new frontier of sustainability in industries such a fuel and clothing, hemp is also leading the way to more sustainable building. From the cutting down of oxygenating trees to the chemical reactions of compounds used to make modern building materials, the construction industry is a substantial contributor to pollution worldwide. Replacing certain staples of building in the modern world with hemp-based materials will both decrease the output of CO2 and increase the level of CO2 absorption necessary to clean up our air.

Hemp As A Building Material

Beginning in Ancient Rome in the days of Julius Caesar, hemp as a building material is not a new concept (5). A bridge built in France in the 6th century was discovered to have been made with hemp abutments, and there are buildings with hempcrete walls all over Europe and the UK that have been standing for over 700 years. This sturdy, cost-effective, and carbon-neutral siding material can take the place of plywood, insulation, and drywall. It also stands the test of time better than nearly any other component, organic or not. (2)

Hempcrete, the primary building material derived from the hemp plant, is made from hemp hurds–the inner fibers of the hemp stalk–ground up with lime and mixed with water. The hemp begins to petrify as it interacts with the lime. This process does not lend itself to a quick-setting material that enables fast access, but it does mean that hempcrete only gets stronger over time as the lime continues to calcify. (3)

Hemp can be harvested in perpetuity, meaning the maturation of the plant does not have to be reached before it can be harvested, nor will it affect the quality of the resulting materials made from the plant. A standard hemp crop takes about four months to grow, and in some parts of the US this lends itself to the crop being harvested twice a year. This fact alone makes hemp much more sustainable than any other building material resource, i.e. trees, cement, and steel.

Hemp Vs Concrete: A Sustainability Comparison

When concrete is manufactured, the resulting carbon emissions from the chemical reaction that occur are unavoidable and are not affected by energy saving techniques. In comparison, hempcrete slashes the carbon footprint during manufacturing and actively extracts carbon from its environment (1).The use of lime in building materials emits 80% less CO2 than that of cement and when combined with hemp, it absorbs carbon even once it is made into a building material.

In 2010, Push Design out of North Carolina built the first hemp house in the US in the town of Asheville, NC . Sourcing their hemp from the UK, the builders of Push Design realized that hemp was the most sustainable effective building material apart from the cost of importing it from Europe or China. With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, this became a non-issue in a lot of states that lifted bans on industrial hemp production.

Benefits Of Hemp As A Building Material

Aside from the environmental benefits of building with hemp-based products, it is a sensible option with performance to back up its reputation. It is highly fire-resistant due to the limestone and continued calcification. Hempcrete also regulates temperature, humidity, and is mold and pest resistant. Also, because of its insulating capabilities, greenhouse gas emissions of buildings that use hempcrete are cut by 64 percent. (3)

Factors To Consider

In building with hempcrete specifically, there are a few drawbacks that limit its use in infrastructure. Hempcrete takes a long time to set, so it is not used for load-bearing walls (3). This means it is not being used in the foundation of homes or to support any type of structural integrity. One solution builders have found for this issue is hempcrete bricks. Hempcrete bricks cure faster, so they work better when trying to fill a wall cavity quickly. (1)

There are other uses for hemp in building and home maintenance besides hempcrete. Hemp oil can be used to treat wood. It is natural and adapts to the character of the wood while protecting it from weather and physical damage. Hemp can also be made into a bioplastic alternative for a variety of uses. It can also be made into a particle board used for finishing walls. (4)

The benefits of using hemp as a sustainable building material are inarguable, and with the lifting of restrictions on growing, the accessibility is only going to fan the flame of industrial hemp production and usage.

Sources:

The post Hemp Housing: Sustainability in Building appeared first on iHEMPx.

Hemp As Fuel: Biodiesel, Ethanol, Methanol

Trish — Wed, 29 May 2019 21:43:22 +0000

Beyond the medicinal properties and profitability of hemp, it may be key in reducing our dependency on fossil fuels. When processed correctly, hemp can be converted into fuel which is already being utilized across Europe and is set to grow within the United States.

Hemp Biodiesel

The first type of fuel, hemp biodiesel, is created by pressing hemp seeds and extracting the oils and fats. Once processed, hemp biodiesel is compatible with most any existing conventional diesel engine. This makes it extremely convenient in that existing fuel supply chain methods can be utilized to ship and distribute hemp biodiesel without the need for an increase in major infrastructure.
Hemp Biodiesel also has a proven track record “with over 30 million successful US road miles, and over 20 years of use in Europe.” (1) It can extend the life of a diesel engine, has a more pleasant smell than standard diesel, and is less harmful to the environment. As a fuel alternative, Hemp Biodiesel shows promise towards helping cut fossil fuel dependency.

Hemp Ethanol + Methanol

One advantage to using hemp to create methanol is that the whole plant may be utilized as opposed to just the seeds. Through a process called celluloysis (1), hemp can be converted and used as fuel. By not using food crops such as corn or wheat for these purposes, it allows for more efficient food production and hemp is able to grow in lesser quality conditions.
The auto-industry already uses hemp plastic for car parts and the alternative uses for hemp continue to expand. With support from the government and the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp as a fuel source will continue to expand and can offer an environmentally conscious fuel alternative.

The post Hemp As Fuel: Biodiesel, Ethanol, Methanol appeared first on iHEMPx.

Hemp Clothing: A Sustainable Alternative

ihempx admin — Mon, 13 May 2019 08:00:13 +0000

Hemp is in high demand once again. From biodiesel and building alternatives, to dairy and cooking oil substitutes, to taking its place amongst superfoods, hemp is a key crop for a sustainable future. One of the largest outputs of the emerging hemp industry is the fabric that is spun from the fibers of the hemp plant. With the apparel industry considered to be the second largest contributor to pollution worldwide (1), hemp as a sustainable fabric is the answer to mindful production and consumption of clothing.

2018 Farm Bill: Opening The Door For Sustainability

Federal bans on growing hemp were lifted with the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, leaving jurisdiction of hemp farming in the hands of state and local governments. (2)

Regions where the growing of hemp has been permitted have seen a flourishing of the local economy as well as environmental benefits unlike any other commercial crop. Hemp is a carbon positive plant, meaning it puts more nutrients back into the soil than it extracts during growth.

It is also carbon negative in the sense that it has a high absorption rate of carbon dioxide from its environment, more so than any other sustainable materials used to make clothing, due to the density of the plant. During its growing period, hemp enriches the soil and allows farmers to grow other crops immediately following the harvest, eliminating the need for a fallow period. Hemp can also be used to clean up soil pollution quicker than other crops, and even absorbs toxins in contaminated ground water. (2)

In comparison with other crops used to produce fabric, hemp is the most sustainable. (2) While organic cotton, and linen, which is made from the flax plant, are good alternatives to chemical-laden synthetic fabrics, the growing processes are not as environmentally friendly as that of hemp. Hemp crops yield twofold what cotton and flax crops can produce in a given season, and hemp is a sturdier plant less susceptible to failure in subpar growing conditions. Aside from the overall efficiency and larger returns from a hemp crop of the same size, it uses significantly less water than both cotton and flax crops. (3)

The Benefits Of Hemp Clothing

After the growing is done and the fabric is made, the benefits keep on coming. Like most natural fabrics, hemp fabric is a great temperature regulator. It is breathable in warmer weather and somewhat insulating in cooler weather. Hemp clothing is also naturally antimicrobial, which means it will fight odors and resist the mold, mildew, and dirt that cause them. It is also great for people with sensitive skin, as hemp is usually processed with little to no chemicals. Hemp has a sturdy fibre structure, making it a durable and long-lasting fabric.

These fibers stand up well to the washing process, grow softer over time, and wear as they relax. In an increase in the use of hemp in fashion, designers have found that the fabric is noticeably soft and has a natural drape to it that affords aesthetic appeal and function to hemp clothing. And, when hemp garments have run their course, the material will biodegrade. This lends itself to lessening the environmental impact of waste in the clothing industry. (3)

Hemp In Fashion

While hemp clothing has long been associated with a particular subset of American culture, more and more designers are embracing sustainability and, by extension, hemp. With fashion trending toward comfort and function, hemp is the new black in the world of designer clothing. As early as 2008, Fashion Week featured sustainable clothing in a showcase called FutureFashion where hemp was the secret ingredient of jumpsuits and gowns by Calvin Klein and Donatella Versace. (6)

Along with its affordability and chic appearance, hemp provides an on-trend color palette of neutrals ranging from warmer soft yellows and browns to dusty pinks and peaches, especially when enhanced with natural and sustainable dyes. Hemp is here to stay.

The Future Of Hemp Clothing

More mindful companies geared toward active and outdoor clothing, such as prAna and Patagonia, have been integrating hemp into their designs quite successfully for years. The specs lend themselves to hemp as a performance material as well as an aid in the sustainability initiatives set forth by environmentally responsible clothing companies. With hemp production in high demand, coupled with the economic stimulation and the positive environmental impact of the crop, it’s high time to start investing in hemp couture.

Sources:

The post Hemp Clothing: A Sustainable Alternative appeared first on iHEMPx.

Hemp as Food

ihempx admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:00:34 +0000

Hemp seeds, oil, and other byproducts of the plant have been dated back as far as 6000 BCE and beyond (1). Hemp seeds in particular have seen a rise in popularity due to their nutrition and health benefits. With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill which federally legalized hemp growth, the hemp food market will only expand moving forward.

Hemp Seeds

One tablespoon of hemp seeds contains 9.47 grams of protein, vitamin C, vitamin E, 14.62 grams of fat, and has been found to have various health benefits (1). Hemp seeds have been linked to a decrease in heart disease due to the high amounts of arginine which help lower blood pressure (1).

Hemp seeds can be consumed raw, cooked, or roasted and have been linked to the following health benefits:

Hormone balance
Improved organ function
Reduced PMS systems
Boosted energy levels
Helping with digestive

Hemp Seed Oil and CBD oil

Hemp seed oil is created by pressing hemp seeds creating a nutritious green colored oil free of THC. It is very high in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acid’s as well as vitamin E. CBD oil can be extracted from hemp or cannabis and has proven anti-inflammatory effects and also does not contain and psychoactive compounds (1) .

Hemp Tea

Created by soaking dried hemp leaves or toasted hemp seeds, hemp tea is another popular method of hemp as a food product. It has been found to help with insomnia, anxiety, stress, easing nausea, and decreasing inflammation. Hemp tea does contain CBD, but it is recommended to add a source of fat, such as milk, as CBD is hydrophobic which means it tends to repel water (1).

Other Hemp Food Products

Hemp is incredibly versatile and the oil and seeds can be cooked into almost any form. Other popular hemp food products include:

Hemp Protein Powder
Flavored Water
Milk
Seed Butter
Beer
Flour
And even hot dogs!

Hemp continues to become a versatile product within the food industry and this will most likely only increase with the passing of the farm bill.

*Disclosure statement: This post is purely informational. iHEMPx, and its partners, make no guarantees, nutritional advice, or health claims regarding the health benefits of CBD. While the information in this post is from scientific studies, it is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease.

Sources:
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Source 5

The post Hemp as Food appeared first on iHEMPx.

Benefits of CBD Oil

ihempx admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:29:27 +0000

With the CBD market set to become a $20 Billion+ industry by 2022 (1) and Amazon offering over 20,000 products featuring hemp oil, the benefits of CBD oil as a natural remedy are growing in popularity.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is extracted from the cannabis plant and is then generally diluted with an oil such as hemp seed or coconut oil. Though it comes from the cannabis plant, CBD does not cause a “high” for its users and is preferred by consumers looking for a natural remedy for common ailments without having to take pharmaceutical drugs.

Study-Based Benefits of CBD Oil

Pain Relief: CBD may be effective in treating a multitude of pain related ailments such as back, joint, and muscle pain. In combination with THC, it may also be effective in “reducing pain associated with diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis by interacting with receptors in the brain and immune system (2, 3).”

Anxiety: Studies (4) show that CBD may be an effective as a treatment for generalized anxiety. Other disorders that showed promising results include panic disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD.

Anti-Seizure Properties: The U.S Food and Drug Administration recently approved an oral solution containing CBD for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare forms of epilepsy (5)

Diabetic treatment (lab) : In diabetic mice, treatment with CBD reduced the incidence of diabetes by over 50% as well as significantly reducing inflammation (6).

Psychotic Symptom treatment: Studies suggest that CBD may have antipsychotic effects that could help people with mental disorders such as schizophrenia by reducing their symptoms (7).

With the recent passing of the 2018 Farm Bill and rapid growth of the CBD industry, more studies and products will begin featuring CBD. While many of the health benefits of using CBD are still early-stage, the addition of scientifically backed health studies will continue to help solidify CBD as an effective health supplement.

*Disclosure statement: This post is purely informational. iHEMPx, and its partners, make no guarantees or health claims regarding the health benefits of CBD. While the information in this post is from scientific studies, it is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease.

The post Benefits of CBD Oil appeared first on iHEMPx.