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Cannabis Sativa and the Environment
Negócios
03/13/2023

Cannabis Sativa and the Environment

What is needed to include cannabis as an essential crop in the agricultural rotation sequence?

Bhang, an Indian cannabis drink

Bhang, an Indian cannabis drink

03/10/2023

Bhang is a drink made from cannabis leaves and flowers, ground into a paste with a mortar and pestle

Is there legal marijuana in North Korea?

Is there legal marijuana in North Korea?

03/07/2023

In the country, known as one of the most closed in the world, the plant is not considered a drug, however, it is necessary to know the rules before consuming or trading the herb there

How many products can be made from cannabis?

How many products can be made from cannabis?

03/07/2023

The plant is the raw material for over 5,000 types of products with the potential to serve 21 different sectors of the economy

UFS wants to contribute to research on the use of cannabis

UFS wants to contribute to research on the use of cannabis

03/07/2023

"The university is being sought to do what is our function, which is to promote and disseminate knowledge," highlighted the rector of the institution, Valter Santana

Beer Manufacturer with 'Marijuana' Label is Fined by the Ministry of Agriculture

Beer Manufacturer with 'Marijuana' Label is Fined by the Ministry of Agriculture

03/06/2023

Produced in Santa Catarina, the drink has a cannabis aroma but does not have psychoactive properties

Beer manufacturer with 'marijuana' label fined by the Ministry of Agriculture

Beer manufacturer with 'marijuana' label fined by the Ministry of Agriculture

03/06/2023

Produced in Santa Catarina, the beverage has a cannabis aroma but does not have psychoactive properties

THC can help improve ultramarathoners' endurance

THC can help improve ultramarathoners' endurance

03/03/2023

Athletes have confirmed they use cannabis derivatives to enhance performance in training

Women's Empowerment: International Partnership Launches Product Focused on Women's Well-Being
Negócios
03/02/2023

Women's Empowerment: International Partnership Launches Product Focused on Women's Well-Being

That Badu is a cannabis product line that will be available on March 8 (International Women's Day)

NEEM seeks support for expansion of new headquarters in Complexo do Alemão
Política
03/01/2023

NEEM seeks support for expansion of new headquarters in Complexo do Alemão

The Estrela de Maria Stimulation Center serves over 350 families caring for children diagnosed with neurological disorders and rare syndromes using cannabis

Learn how Argentine hemp glasses are made
Negócios
02/24/2023

Learn how Argentine hemp glasses are made

Countries like China, India, and Eastern Europe have appeared on their radars

Patient Association Gains Recognition from Anvisa

Patient Association Gains Recognition from Anvisa

02/23/2023

In the first public meeting of the health agency this year, director Alex Machado highlights the well-done work of Apepi

Cannabis Use Linked to Low Blood Pressure, Study Says

Cannabis Use Linked to Low Blood Pressure, Study Says

02/23/2023

Data revealed that women are among the plant's consumers with the highest rate of low blood pressure

Brazilian Seeks Partnership with Embrapa to Research Cannabidiol in Birds and Pigs

Brazilian Seeks Partnership with Embrapa to Research Cannabidiol in Birds and Pigs

02/22/2023

With cannabis production in Uruguay, the entrepreneur believes that the plant's derivative can be used in veterinary medicine to replace some medications like antibiotics

Leonel Radde debuts in the assembly with cannabis project

Leonel Radde debuts in the assembly with cannabis project

02/22/2023

The purpose of the PL is to encourage research and distribution by SUS of cannabis-based medications in Rio Grande do Sul

Medical Cannabis: Who is Behind Access for the Population?

Medical Cannabis: Who is Behind Access for the Population?

02/22/2023

The Federal Bill that authorizes and sets regulations for cultivation and other issues, PL399/2015, is still pending. Some municipalities have already implemented their initiatives on the subject since 2021. Now, with the law sanctioned in the state of São Paulo and

Exhibition highlights the relationship of Jews with cannabis
Negócios
02/17/2023

Exhibition highlights the relationship of Jews with cannabis

Held in New York, the exhibition takes participants on a journey through the history of cannabis as an integral component of Jewish cultural heritage

Elon Musk Opens Twitter's Doors to Cannabis Ads

Elon Musk Opens Twitter's Doors to Cannabis Ads

02/16/2023

The entrepreneur is considered favorable to the use of the plant both by his statements and appearances smoking marijuana

What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, which causes uncontrollable vomiting and stomach cramps from marijuana use
Saúde
02/15/2023

What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, which causes uncontrollable vomiting and stomach cramps from marijuana use

Although still not well known or fully understood, there is a relationship with sensitivity to THC

São Paulo Health Department establishes working group for cannabis law implementation in SUS

São Paulo Health Department establishes working group for cannabis law implementation in SUS

02/14/2023

Published today in the Official Gazette, the resolution outlines a relationship of 32 competent bodies and entities that will contribute to the development of the agenda in the state of São Paulo

Learn how UFRN is developing a solid research program on Cannabis in a pre-clinical phase

Learn how UFRN is developing a solid research program on Cannabis in a pre-clinical phase

02/13/2023

Neuroscientist Claudio Queiroz from the Brain Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte believes that the institution is advancing in the scientific development of the plant, especially in the northeast.

New study ensures that smoking cannabis does not alter lung function
Saúde
02/10/2023

New study ensures that smoking cannabis does not alter lung function

Does marijuana damage the lungs? This is one of the mysteries that science is still trying to unravel. There is not enough data on what the effects on the organ are, however, a recent study indicated that adult use is not associated with impairment

Bill could guarantee access to cannabis-based medications in MS

Bill could guarantee access to cannabis-based medications in MS

02/09/2023

Authored by Deputy Pedro Kemp (PT), the measure reinforces the strictly medicinal use of plant derivatives

Have you heard of Delta 11 THC?
Negócios
02/03/2023

Have you heard of Delta 11 THC?

Naturally occurring, the cannabinoid found in the hemp plant, but in very small traces, opens up a new market opportunity in the cannabis industry

Hemp and cannabis to have support agency in Argentina

Hemp and cannabis to have support agency in Argentina

02/02/2023

The Argentine Government expects to generate 10,000 new jobs and earn $500 million in domestic sales and $50 million in exports per year

Caio França: Governor Tarcísio Will Sanction Cannabis Bill Today in SP

Caio França: Governor Tarcísio Will Sanction Cannabis Bill Today in SP

01/31/2023

The Bill provides for the distribution of cannabis-based medicines through the SUS of the State of São Paulo

How to Detox from THC: Can You Flush Cannabis Out of Your System?
Saúde
01/31/2023

How to Detox from THC: Can You Flush Cannabis Out of Your System?

If you want to use cannabis but don't want any evidence of the plant showing up in a blood or urine sample, you have a few options.

Brazilian Scientists Sequence the DNA of Ayahuasca

Brazilian Scientists Sequence the DNA of Ayahuasca

01/30/2023

The study, which brought together researchers from UFRJ and Unesp, observed two cellular organelles from Chacrona, a plant used to make the tea for spiritual and therapeutic purposes.

Cannabis-based lubricant may enhance intimacy

Cannabis-based lubricant may enhance intimacy

01/30/2023

Débora Mello is the founder and CEO of the company Xapa Xana, responsible for the manufacturing and commercialization of cannabis-based lubricants

CBD for Horses: Study Paves the Way for New Research
Saúde
01/27/2023

CBD for Horses: Study Paves the Way for New Research

Scientists recently investigated how equines metabolize and tolerate cannabidiol (CBD) and found it to be bioavailable