As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself valuing my health a lot more.  Whereas I used to be able to run just fine on a couple hours of sleep and …

1.4 million adults in the UK are using illegally-obtained cannabis to treat a chronic condition, according to a new poll by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC). This does not …

After a smoke shop that sells CBD was raided by police last week, a police detective told Plymouth Live that any substance which has any level of THC in it …

While some people still think that CBD is just a fad, there’s no denying that the cannabis plant from which it is derived is making a huge global comeback. It’s …

I’d never really thought about microdosing cannabis until recently.  I’ve found microdosing psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms) to be very beneficial, so I started to research the idea …

For just under 10 Swiss Francs (£8.65), people in Switzerland can purchase a real cannabis plant from popular supermarket chain Aldi. The plant is a CBD-rich variety that will produce …

The issue of whether hemp flower is legal in the UK or not has caused a huge amount of debate among cannabis industry professionals and the interested public alike. But …

A new study has found that taking CBD capsules nearly halved the amount of cannabis smoked by a group of people with a “severe” cannabis addiction.   The study – which …

CBD oil is now more popular than well-established health supplements such as vitamin C and vitamin D. It’s one of the fastest growing industries in the UK right now.  And …

I love cannabis. I also love travelling. Therefore, when I was invited to go and visit a cannabis farm in southern Spain, I jumped at the chance.  I’d only ever …

We have tried the best CBD oil in the UK to help you find the one that is right for you. This list reveals the best CBD oil for anxiety, pain, or fibromyalgia, pain, fatigue…

Summer may be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to a well-deserved (cough, cough) weed-infused holiday.  What if we told you there was an …

It’s no secret that tobacco is a big killer. That’s why I want to share with you how smoking CBD-rich cannabis (or hemp, as it’s known by most) helped me easily quit …

Hemp is legal to grow in the UK but farmers are not allowed to use the flower – where cannabinoids like CBD are produced. CBD is legal, however, and CBD …

I’ve not been the biggest fan of vaping CBD e-liquid. That’s because I don’t like vaping potentially dangerous additives like PG (propylene glycol), VG (vegetable glycerin) and vitamin E oils …

Microdosing is the act of consuming a substance in such small amounts that the effects are sub-perceptual – meaning below your perception, unnoticeable. It can be done with a number …

At a glance: Strain: Tropical Haze From: Dope Buds Grown: Indoor CBD content: 20.01% Summary: The combination of 20%+ CBD, a decent 0.12% THC, and a fruity terpene profile creates …

See part 1, 23, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 After hanging for a few days in the heat, the autos were ready to go. I only ended up curing the Critical …

CBD is the new star of the health and wellness world. The non-psychotropic cannabinoid is used by many to help relieve pain, get to sleep faster, and to reduce inflammation. …

See part 1, 23, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Sensi White Diesel Auto, although the straggler time-wise, has spread out nicely and looks like it should produce a half-decent amount of bud, …

A new study out of Australia has found that a microdose of CBD and THC in the form of Nabiximols (brand name Sativex) – a cannabis-derived medicine comprising of a …

Following the explosion in popularity of CBD-rich hemp flower across Europe, Belgium has taken measures to regulate the sale and consumption of low-THC cannabis.   A decree signed by the Federal …

The debate surrounding the legality of hemp flower (CBD flower/bud) in the UK has been going on for a while now.  Recently, it looked it might be settled when a …

A 16-year-old girl from Cumbria has been prosecuted for the supply of a class B drug after selling two joints to a friend at school for just £10.  Described as …

With Whole Foods listing CBD & Hemp as a top trending food for 2019, there’s no doubting that CBD is the buzzy wellness product of the moment. In fact, many …

We recently reported on developments that suggest the UK authorities are cracking down on the import and sale of CBD-rich flower – so-called ‘hemp buds’. The same thing has been …

It’s an open secret that a number of UK residents have been using the Her Majesty’s Royal Mail postal service to courier cannabis and other illegal drugs around the country. …

I’ve tried hundreds of CBD-rich strains of cannabis and one thing I’ve noticed is that they rarely smell as good as regular THC-rich weed. Maybe I’m just getting really good …

People have consumed cannabis for thousands of years. And despite decades of cannabis prohibition in the UK and around the world, 5 million Brits have consumed the illegal plant in …

Is CBD flower legal in the UK or isn’t it? It’s a question that gets debated in Facebook Groups more than any other. Well, there have been some recent developments …

Despite the confusion surrounding its legal status, CBD ‘hemp’ flower is becoming very popular in the UK. The demand for so-called ‘hemp buds’ has been relentless since it first made …

Science is finding that CBD reduces cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, cocaine and heroin. Speaking personally, I have used CBD to stop smoking cigarettes and putting tobacco in my joints, as …

When asked which country has the biggest percentage of cannabis smokers, you might think Canada or America. Or maybe even France, Holland or the UK. But you’d be wrong. Rather, …

Research coming out of the US is showing that the fastest growing group of cannabis users is older adults. This is despite the fact that many doctors prescribe or suggest …

A new British review on cannabis research has found that the majority of studies only investigate the effects of cannabis on men, not women. A team from the University of …

There are thousands of CBD brands operating in the UK. And there are even more products out there. However, there is not a whole lot that differentiates each one. That …

A Spanish company has developed a new cannabis strain that has absolutely no THC. In partnership with UPV (Universitat Politecnica de Valencia) university in Spain, Valencia-based Hemp Trading, the creator of …

You may not be aware of it, but alcohol damages the brain as soon as its effects can be felt. That’s right, bad decision making and memory blackouts are direct …

More and more people have begun to experiment with cannabis, both THC-rich varieties and high-CBD strains. The widely documented health benefits of CBD & THC, alongside a newfound mainstream acceptance …

People’s reaction to cannabis is often very different from what you might be expecting. And just because one strain makes you feel one way, does not mean that it will …

A small but exciting new pilot study has found CBD to be a promising treatment for dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. Scientists from Colorado State University’s James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching …

Now that cannabis is slowly becoming more accepted around the world, people are incorporating it into their lives like never before. Like over in America, where ‘Cannabis Bars’ are becoming …

A fascinating new study has found that CBD can effectively reduce nightmares and anxiety caused by conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) without any adverse side effects whatsoever. …

Some of the latest research being done into the origins of cannabis suggests that it may have evolved at 3000 metres above sea level high on the Tibetan Plateau in …

Sex can be the single most loving, most exhilarating, most rejuvenating, most energising, most enlightening physical experience us humans are capable of. However, all too often, it isn’t any of …

As the cannabis legalisation bandwagon hurtles ahead, there is already some interesting consolidation going on in the cannabis seed market. And these business deals are allowing previously semi-legal seed companies …

See part 1, 2 3, 4, 5 & 6 Now at week 7, things are starting to look a lot more interesting. The Jack 47 XL is doing great and now has buds …

Cannabis is a hot political topic in many countries around the world. Even in the UK, where Brexit has been dominating the headlines, medical cannabis has been recently legalised – …

The British press is known for sensationalising and exaggerating. Not when it comes to the positives of cannabis, however. With that in mind, here are some facts about cannabis that …

A new study has found that the widespread availability of CBD flower in Italy led to a significant reduction in the number of prescription drugs dispensed by the country’s National …

See part 1, 2 3 & 4. Part 5 So, now we’re in week 5 and it’s easy to see now that these are actually cannabis plants.   They have …

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has been hanging out with Mike Tyson and smoking cannabis with him. Right at the end of the recent podcast, Piers reaches for a …

Hemp clothing has long been thought of as coarse, uncomfortable and only worn by environmentalists and hippies. That’s all about to change in the next few years, though, as one …

A number of UK shops selling CBD flower have been raided by police over the last few weeks in what some fear is the start of a nationwide crackdown on …

Some of the latest cannabis research coming out of legal states in the US is certainly jaw-dropping, and this latest research is no exception: States that have previously adopted medical …

Part 1, Part 2 Week 3 Some interesting developments, now at week three. Interesting to note the differences between the different seeds at this stage, especially with them all being …

Medical cannabis should be embraced by doctors in the UK, in the same way that penicillin was years ago, in order for the full potential of the plant to be …

The Police and Crime Commissioner of North Wales, Arfon Jones, has called for changes to cannabis laws following the bodged and limited implementation of medical cannabis laws in the UK. …

Us Brits drink more than 60 billion cups of tea a year. So what better way to liven up your day by throwing a bit of cannabis into the mix. …

At a glance: Strain: Skunk From: Clever Botanics Grown: Switzerland (indoor) CBD content: +12% Summary: “The trichome-glazed buds are chunky with a wonderfully ‘dank’ Skunk aroma to them. It smokes …

A new survey has found that 50% of people in the UK aged between 18 and 34 would use CBD oil to treat their mental health issues rather than the …

Lots of people love it. Lots of people are sick of it. But why is Stardawg so common in the UK? It’s a question I to hear more and more …

So it’s just over one week since we planted 5 different auto-flowering cannabis plants next to each other outdoors (in southern Europe) to see which does best. And a little bit …

According to news published in the Netherlands last Thursday, the Dutch government is going ahead with plans to licence cannabis growers so they can officially supply coffee shops with their …

The global CBD industry is growing incredibly fast. Not least in the UK, where, despite fears of government intervention, the market has evolved into one of the most advanced. And …

Alcoholism is a huge and persistent problem in the UK. Yet the treatment available to many of those suffering with the condition is largely ineffective. There has been some evidence, …

Cannabis’ association with spirituality dates back hundreds of thousands of years. Many ancient cultures embraced the sacred plant and its versatile qualities. Cannabis has an especially long history in India …

Throughout my journey in the ‘spiritual community’, I have come across a lot of stigma regarding the use of cannabis alongside meditation as a tool to enhance spiritual growth. I …

Up until fairly recently, weed was mostly consumed through smoking joints, blunts, pipes and bongs. However, as interest in cannabis continues to grow, so does the number of ways through …

Just days after the chief constable of West Midlands Police announced that young people caught with personal amounts of cannabis would not be criminalised, a spokesman for National Police Chiefs’ …

“Aphria have done what the NHS should have done and put Jorja first.” A Canadian medical cannabis company has shown ul the NHS by taking covering the expensive treatment costs …

With the risk of a no-deal Brexit looming, how will the country’s fast-blooming legal cannabis industry be affected? According to the latest European Cannabis Report from industry analysts Prohibition Partners, …

Pressure is mounting on The European Union to change the legal limit of THC in hemp. As reported by Hemp Today, the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development …

The doctor responsible for saving Alfie Dingley’s life by prescribing medical cannabis has stated that the current lack of NHS prescriptions saddens him. Mike Barnes, the honorary professor of neurology …

Cannabis in vending machines may sound like a surprising proposition, but that is exactly what we are starting to see happening across Europe right now. Of course, this is not …

At a glance Strain: Pineapple Express From: Hemp Hash Grown: Switzerland (indoor) CBD content: 10-11% Summary: “My new favourite strain, hands down. A sweet and tropical taste that complements its …

In the interests of research, I have decided to grow 5 different auto-flowering cannabis plants next to each other outdoors (in southern Europe) in 10-litre soil pots to see which …

After spending some time perusing Weedmaps for a suitable Barcelona cannabis club, we identified one that fulfilled our requirements. These requirements included openness to accepting new members and promising online …

There’s a thriving community on Reddit that is dedicated to the discussion of CBD flower (hemp flower). People often talk about the benefits of using CBD flower for things like …

At a glance Strain: Gorilla Glue From: CBD Shop Online Grown: Italy (indoor) CBD content: 14.9% Summary: “A very good Italian strain with some really uplifting and calming effects“ Overall …

A new type of exercise class that couples cannabis with stretching exercises is proving to be popular in London. The new class, which is similar to yoga, involves a lot …

On Friday, The Sun newspaper published an article titled, ‘Jeremy Corbyn’s son Tommy spotted smoking ‘spliff’ outside cafe’. That spliff, however, was made out of CBD flower – a product …

With cannabis continuing to gain global recognition for its medicinal value, researchers are now looking at how to best administer the drug to provide optimum benefits.   Throughout the cannabis …

I often get people asking me what the most effective CBD product is. Perhaps they’ve tried a weak CBD oil from Holland & Barrett and didn’t feel much. Maybe they’ve …

Not everyone can handle the strong earthy taste of CBD oil. And while vaping or smoking CBD are very effective methods of delivery, inhalation isn’t for everyone.    This has …

Well over a year since legalisation, the Peruvian government have announced guidelines to the public on the medical use and cultivation of cannabis in Peru. While the guidelines on using …

Last week, a court in Switzerland ruled that the sale of CBD flower will now carry a 25% tax. Many in the industry fear this will ruin small businesses and …

At a glance Strain: White Diesel From: Jimmy Green’s CBD Grown: Switzerland (indoor) CBD content: 15% Summary: “What a fine example of how good CBD weed can get. The look, …

The UK’s first ever medical cannabis clinic has opened in Manchester, giving some people hope of easier access to legal cannabis. However, The Beeches Consulting Centre, which opened on Saturday, …

The chilled out and progressive Dutch are putting into place new laws that will protect cannabis-selling coffee shops owners. By allowing fully legal cannabis grows under licence, the new laws …

A new survey has found CBD-rich cannabis oil to be a safe and well-tolerated way of controlling seizures, depressions, tics, rage attacks and restlessness in children with autism. It was …

As medical cannabis remains out of reach to the majority of patients in the UK, a number of Commonwealth countries – many former territories of the British Empire – have …

Last weekend was the UK’s very first Hemp & CBD Expo. It was attended by hundreds of industry players, as well as thousands of interested visitors. It was great seeing …

Now you’ve learned how to decarb your weed, you’re probably keen to experiment with cannabis-infused recipes. The easiest way to do this is by incorporating cannabis-infused butter (commonly referred to …

Decarbing your weed is something every cannabis user should learn how to do. Scientifically speaking, decarboxylation is the chemical reaction that removes carboxyl and releases CO2. Although you may think …

Scientists have discovered that it is possible to grow a diverse array of cannabinoids, many of which are only found in small quantities in the plant, using yeast in a …

CBD (cannabidiol) is everywhere. It’s in our health food shops, pharmacies, online stores, coffee shops and restaurants. But how much do we really know about it? A recent survey conducted …

Please forgive the blurry photos. I’m still trying to get the hang of my new camera! At a glance Strain: White Widow From: CBDhemp.one Grown: Switzerland CBD content: 14.41% Summary: …

Have you noticed a better choice of weed recently? Are more ‘high end’ types of weed becoming available to you? What is going on here? We believe there are a …