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The last few years have witnessed a growing interest in CBD among consumers in the US. Many CBD advocates claim that CBD oil can effectively relieve the symptoms associated with numerous disorders including fibromyalgia (FM).

CBD, THC, Hemp, Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum, Isolated, Marijuana, Weed… All words used interchangeably right? Especially dependent on your views, background and leanings…

Cannabidiol, or CBD as it is more commonly known, has attracted a lot of attention from the medical and wellness arena in recent years, including how it may affect our appetite and weight.

The CBD industry is exploding. You can find great CBD quality products online, at retail locations, and even in some grocery stores. One place you can’t find CBD? Amazon, surprisingly.

Over the last few years, CBD or cannabidiol has become so popular that it is now being extracted, produced and manufactured into a wide range of products. In this article, we will look at the best ways to extract CBD from the cannabis plant

For any drug or supplement, there may be side effects and there may be risks—the key is to determine what those side effects and risks ARE, if they are worth the benefits, can any side effects be made less risky AND if you can buy one product that is safer or of higher quality than another.

In this report, we extend our research to CBD edibles, a large category that includes gummies, chocolate, and other edible products infused with CBD. We tested a total of 40 products from 21 brands. Here’s what we found.

With Cannabidiol (CBD) stores popping up around the US and the push for “herbal” medicine, the question is whether CBD and CBD containing products can be helpful in managing anxiety and stress with the upcoming holidays?

The National Institute of Health notes that many people often use the terms ‘marijuana’, ‘cannabis’, ‘CBD’ and ‘hemp’ interchangeably. This phenomenon is, unfortunately, an all-too common one.

While CBD use is increasing somewhat across most adult demographics, one group has been particularly loyal to CBD – women.

Topical CBD products creams, lotions, and oils are one of the most approachable ways to experience the benefits of cannabis. Many people, and especially older people, have sung the praises of topical CBD for helping with many types of pain. But how exactly does something you put on your skin help relieve aches and pains?

In order for CBD to be effective, it has to enter your bloodstream. So swallowing a dropperful should do the trick, right? Wrong.

As such many CBD product manufacturers are producing new, infinitely more creative edibles outside the realm of traditional pot brownies. But just how does the addition of CBD to edibles affect our bodies?

It’s Women’s Small Business Month. And in the cannabis business, women entrepreneurs need help to prime their startups. That’s where accelerators come in

While the popularity of CBD has been steadily on the rise, students’ ability to access it still poses a significant challenge.

The entourage effect has been creating a lot of buzz lately. If you are enthusiastic about plant medicine, especially cannabis, and its various health impacts, you are in for a treat.

Looking to uplift your mind and body after a challenging year? Or maybe you’ve got a special someone you’d like to take care of. Celebrate every occasion this holiday season with our favorite CBD gift ideas below.

Should you be buying your CBD products at a pharmacy? Consumers are concerned about the safety of their CBD products due to the lack of research and testing conducted by relevant authorities.

Our in-house statisticians took a comprehensive look at the major CBD brands on the market, the discrepancies in their prices as compared to last year, and what these discrepancies say about how CBD prices, quality, and trends in the industry overall.

A conversation with a leading CBD skincare company

In order to help the consumer decide which CBD product is best for them, this article will dive into the benefits and downsides of full-spectrum, broad spectrum and isolate CBD.

Getting older changes a lot of things. It can change the way you look at life — experience has a way of doing that, doesn’t it?

Canalysis Laboratories talks about their testing procedures for hemp

Cannabis-based medication development for cocaine abuse, effect of a facial cream containing cannabidiol and hemp, anti-cancer potential of cannabinoids and more

So what exactly is the link between CBD, athletes and sports, anyway? We interviewed several experts below to get to the heart of the matter including Dr. Ara, a functional sports medicine physician; Tom Jenane, a fitness expert and former personal trainer, as well as several other prominent athletes.

Despite its popularity, Cannabidiol (CBD) is still a relatively fledgling product. And while that position comes with its own unique frustrations there’s still always a silver lining to sit back and appreciate. In this case CBD’s novel nature means that we get watch brands try to innovate right before our very eyes. One area in the CBD industry that’s of great interest is CBD-infused drinks.

CBD vs. THC: Read on to learn more about these compounds. While they may have a lot in common, they have some key differences that determine how they’re used.

In total, cannabis consists of more than 400 chemicals, 60 of which are similar to CBD and THC, known as cannabinoids. The role each chemical plays in the effects of cannabis is not yet known in-depth. However, there are some about which we do have a decent amount of information.

Due to rising demand for cannabis compounds, CBD and THC, are becoming popular. If you ever considered taking cannabinoids, you probably asking yourself can CBD get me high?

We tested 22 CBD beverages from 20 well-known brands. The results were quite surprising, and unfortunately, not in a good way. Keep reading for our detailed report.

Leaf Report talked to some top-rated veterinarians about their experience using CBD to help reduce anxious behaviors in animals. Veterinary Tricks And Tips for giving your pet CBD.

CBD and COVID-19 New Research, CBD in Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy & CBD and dental health

Which method of consumption is best for You? CBD comes in topicals which are applied to the skin, as capsules, edibles like gummies, tinctures or vapes. How do you decide which form is best for you?

The scientific community seems to put more hopes in CBD than in THC, when it comes to anxiety.

The definitive guide to finding high-quality CBD companies and choosing the right CBD product for yourself

Good news for man’s best friends: in a recently-published double-blind study, researchers found cannabidiol to be an effective remedy against our favourite pets’ arthritis.

Leafreport partnered with Las Vegas’ Canalysis Laboratories to put dozens of CBD products from various brands to the test. Our goal was simple: check if these products contain as much CBD as the company says they do.

Introduction to Cannabinols (CBNs), Cannabinodiols (CBDLs) and other Cannabinoids

The tetrahydrocannabinoids (THCs) are arguably the best known cannabinoids but did you know that there are two main classes of THCs and each of these classes has, so far at least, two or more members? So what does this cannabinoid do?

You already know CBD… but what about CBC? The Cannabichromenes (CBCs) are a major constituent of cannabis plants, including hemp. identified it as “one of four major cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa L. and is the second most abundant cannabinoid in drug type cannabis.”. So what does this cannabinoid do?

You already know CBD… but what about CBG? The cannabigerols (CBGs) are a major constituent of cannabis plants, including hemp. CBG’s are garnering quite a bit of interest because they are non-intoxicating. So what does this cannabinoid do?

Watch our lovely Kristin interview with Matt Sibert, founder of CBD Business Accelerator, consulting company dedicated solely to helping CBD brands launch and scale

We interviewed Laura Fuentes, CEO and co-founder of Green Roads and Lee Sosin, chief marketing officer of Green Roads about Green Roads’ new product line and products reformulation

You’ve heard of CBD and THC, but how well do you know other cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, CBDA, CBC, CBT, CBDL, CBL, CBE and more?

NHA goal to support the growth and development of all aspects of the industrial hemp industry. Read our interview with Erika Stark, Executive Director and Anna Chanthavongseng, Assistant Executive Director of the National Hemp Association

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Brittany from Savage CBD at their HQ Irvine, CA, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance, and industry insights.

This article reports on the accuracy of labels from some of the most popular CBD companies. We had Canalysis analyze samples, provide us with a Certificate of Analysis (a COA) and compared the results to what the labels stated.

Finding an optimal dosing schedule for specific CBD needs can be challenging, especially since there aren’t many definitive guides on how much to take and when. Each method of consumption delivers CBD in different ways. That means it’s going to affect people in a different manner depending upon how and when it’s used. Read our dosing guide to help you in understanding this better

Dr. Degrandpre joined Michael Pedersen from Cannabis Update Podcast to talk about the CBD market consumer research study we did, which covers over 3500+ products trying to make sense of what is legit & what products are pure marketing mayhem and define clear guidelines that will help consumers shop wisely.

In this detailed video guide, the experts from Canalysis Laboratories show us step-by-step how to read CBD third party lab reports (AKA Certificate of Analysis or COA) , and how to interpret them in the most effective way possible.

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) AKA independent 3rd party testing is a scientific document and isn’t always the easiest thing to read for non-scientists. We interviewed the head of “Canalysis Laboratories” and the result is a detailed video guide on how 3rd party testing are done and how to get the important information out of the document and how to understand what is important in that document.

Terpenes are essential oils of a plant. They are responsible for the way a plant smells and tastes. The potential health benefits of terpenes are numerous and depend on the properties of each individual material. Some researches claim that terpenes can also help to enhance the “entourage effect” and by that, the therapeutic effects of CBD.

Leafreport’s Kristin Harrison talks with Nicole Caravella from Medterra at the Las Vegas USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Dr. Douglas “Duffy” MacKay from PlusCBD at their HQ in San Diego, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance, and industry insights and gets an exclusive tour of their impressive HQ office.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Tim H from CBDfx at their HQ in Los Angeles ,about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights and get an exclusive tour in their impressive whorehouse .

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Stefan McKellar the CEO and Co-founder of Nanocraft CBD and Petly CBD at their HQ in San Diego ,about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Dr. Stuart Titus from Medical Marijuana Inc. the company behind the following brands: Real Scientific Hemp Oil, Dixie Botanicals, HempMeds and Hemp for Pets, at their HQ in San Diego ,about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Launched in early 2017, the U.S Hemp Roundtable is a coalition of dozens of hemp companies, representing every link of the product chain, from seed to sale, including all of the industry’s major national grassroots organizations. Read our interview with the U.S Hemp Roundtable Association.

Over the past two years you have likely not gone more than a day without hearing or seeing some form of CBD information, whether it be through news, social media, or word of mouth. The industry has grown rapidly over the past couple of years and they primarily owe this growth to the health claims being made by consumers and manufacturers, alike. Research highlights;* 14% of Americans say they use CBD products * 40% of users utilize CBD products for pain, 20% for anxiety, 11% for sleep

In a fast-growing, unregulated market, that keeps getting inconsistent and confusing especially when it comes to prices and potencies, our goal by creating this in-depth report is to define clear guidelines that will help consumers shop wisely

Why invest in CBD and where the market is headed? read on to learn more about the emerging market

2019 has been a significant year when it comes to CBD research. So, what we learned about CBD in 2019 and which information is still unclear?

Representing nearly 2,000 member-businesses and tens-of-thousands of cannabis professionals, NCIA is leading the charge to protect legal cannabis businesses, defend state laws, and advance federal policy reforms. Watch and read our interview with the National Cannabis Industry Association.

Our lovely Kate interview George Kruis and Dom Day the founders of fourfive CBD at their London office. They discusses the need for CBD and the effects it has on recovery and pain management for athletes. Watch the video interview to find more.

The ECS plays a vital role in the body, much like other well-understood systems. Researches tried to find a connection between the endocannabinoids and the prediction of preterm birth

About 40 million people in the US suffer from chronic long-term sleep disorders each year, and an additional 20 million people experience occasional sleep problems. Studies on CBD and its effects on sleep do support CBD’s potential to interact with the sleep cycle. So how can cannabidiol (CBD) help to let you achieve normal sleep?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is taking the celebrity world by storm. This past year seems to be the year of celebrities entering the CBD and cannabis fields. Whether it be beauty, health, or profit driven one thing is for sure, celebrities are seriously bought in on their chosen product. 

Before the 1990s, scientists barely understood the effects of cannabis on the human body. When they discovered the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the 1990s, science health began to change. It was demonstrated that all vertebrates, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish, produce endocannabinoids. The primary purpose of the ECS is to make sure the body maintains homeostasis, though it is much more complex than that.

Research conducted in September 2019 shows promising benefits of CBD enhanced medical marijuana for psychiatric patients. Through animal studies the researched pointed to THC increasing ventral hippocampus (vHipp), the area of the brain which relays emotional control, decreases GABA, and amplifies areas required for dopamine regulation.

Cannabidiol, (CBD) consumers’ usage and popularity in the U.S. marketplace is on the rise. Industry experts project that the CBD revenue share will hit $16 billion in the United States by 2025. CBD is the second most common active ingredients in cannabis plants (marijuana). For many years it has been an important part of medical marijuana. It is extracted directly from the hemp plant, a cousin of the cannabis plant. It is used in products such as edibles, gummies, and oils. But what are the true health benefits of CBD and wh

In the world of botany, you might think everything is quite settled and certain—especially when it comes to a plant that has been cultivated by humans for thousands of years! But there is actually quite a bit of excitement in the botanical world over new findings and new understanding about the differences between hemp plants and marijuana plants.

What Is CBD? How does CBD work? CBD vs THC & Does CBD get you high? Will CBD show up on a drug test? What are the actual benefits? What are the side effects? Is CBD legal? Here’s everything you need to know about CBD and Cannabidiol.

The dangers of tobacco use have finally been brought to light through regulatory agencies and policy makers. The new public health concern is vaping and the need for regulation is needed now more than ever.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Angie from Mint Wellness CBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Marvin from PlugIntoHemp at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Kasie from SMPLSTC CBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Felipe and Carlos from Nirvana Group at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Noa Gans talks with Dr. Gilman from SunHealth Therapeuticals at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Britney from SavageCBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Vanessa from Stoked at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Isa from JustCBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Freddy Cameron from Day One CBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Vinny Panettiere from Flight Mode CBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Kai from NanoCraft CBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Jason Lee from Hemp Bombs at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Richie Harris from Dr. Jack’s CBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with DR. Sharon Pedrosa from SafiCBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Wilson Sun from EnvyCBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Sam from Bluum Lab at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Raj Damiani from Heavenly Candy at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Shamaya Chah from Global Advanced Botanicals at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Christian M from MedRX CBD at the Miami USA CBD Expo,about the company products, their manufacturing process,quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Jeff Brunell from CBDfx.com at the Miami USA CBD Expo,about the company products, their manufacturing process,quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Jason Lee from HempBombs.com at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Louis from CBDRethink.com at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process,quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Noa Gans talks with Jason Monti from USA CBD Expo at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Courtney Quinn talks with Eric from PhenoPen.com at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Noa Gans talks with George from MycoSativa.com at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Noa Gans talks with Danny Methew from ErthHemp.com at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.

Leafreport’s Noa Gans talks with Scott Frohman from AriseBioscience.com at the Miami USA CBD Expo, about the company products, their manufacturing process, quality assurance and industry insights.