Elixicure

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most popular cannabinoids, or chemical compounds, derived from the cannabis plant. The popularity of CBD use has soared in recent years due its wide array of health benefits. CBD has been known to reduce inflammation, combat anxiety, act as a sleeping aide, and reduce the likelihood of seizures. As research surrounding CBD has become more prevalent, there are even more health conditions that CBD is thought to help treat. Of these areas, CBD’s ability to treat neuropathy is especially promising. Neuropathy is a condition that occurs when one’s peripheral nerves are damaged, which in turn produces pain, numbness, and weakness throughout the body. Also referred to as “peripheral neuropathy,” neuropathy can result from infections, injuries, exposure to toxins, and/or diabetes. Neuropathy causes nerves to become confused and send false signals to the brain, which can result in a variety of symptoms. Common symptoms include tingling or numbness in th...

In 2014, President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (perhaps better known as the “Farm Bill”) into law. Farm Bills are passed about every five years, with the purpose of creating and reauthorizing federal agriculture programs. However, the Farm Bill of 2014 introduced new laws regarding industrial hemp and its legal uses. Section 7607 of the 2014 Farm Bill defines industrial hemp as distinct from marijuana, and authorizes state Departments of Agriculture and educational institutions to conduct research and initiate pilot programs. The Bill specifies that industrial hemp consists of any part of the cannabis sativa plant that possess no more than a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3%. In other words, industrial hemp is the low THC and therefore non-psychoactive content of the cannabis plant. Though it is derived from the same plant that produces marijuana, industrial hemp has no uses as a recreational drug. The 2014 Farm Bill’s partial legalization of indus...