Imaginal Biotech • 23rd February 2021

Roger Adams, the man who changed the world

And it all began in 1940 when Roger Adams isolated CBD. In 1939, two years after Congress introduced the Marihuana Tax Act, Adams got a license from the Treasury Department to work with cannabis oil. His work attracted national security experts who wished to use it to give the US an advantage in the Second World War. In 1942, the Office of Strategic Services, the CIA's predecessor, drew on his work to try and develop a truth serum. Although his cannabis research didn’t lead to the development

BudHerd • 15th January 2021

How to make edibles: 3 simple cannabis-infused recipes

Cannabis edibles - you’ve tried them, you liked them, and now you want to make your own. Or maybe you haven’t tried them, but you’ve heard about them and want to make your own. Whatever your needs, you’ve found the right place. We’ll run through the basics of edibles and 3 easy cannabis-infused recipes that will help you on your journey to becoming an edibles MasterChef.

Medium • 13th January 2021

Senator Rand Paul introduces new bill targeting the hemp industry

Dr. Rand Paul, the Junior Senator from Kentucky, recently introduced a bill that, if passed, would cause a cataclysmic shift in the hemp industry. The HEMP Act, Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan, seeks to address some of the hemp industry’s most pressing concerns.

Medium • 16th December 2020

An Introduction to Elderberries

Elderberries are antioxidant-rich plants used since ancient times for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Archaeological evidence indicates that human societies have used elderberry since at least the stone age. The ancient Egyptians used elderberries to heal burns and improve their complexions, while Native American societies used it to treat infections. Elderberries were also popular among the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Dioscorides, the Greek Botanist, recommended using wine made from e

Imaginal Hemp • 7th September 2020

Understanding Cannabinoids: Cannabinoids 101

If you asked most people how many compounds there are in the cannabis plant, they might say two; THC and CBD. These two are the most popular cannabis compounds, and they are the ones most people are familiar with. However, they are not the only compounds in the hemp plant. When you mention these two, you are barely scratching the surface. Most people would be shocked to learn that researchers have identified more than 480 distinct compounds in the cannabis plant.

Imaginal Hemp • 12th August 2020

Curcumin and The Brain: What you need to know

Curcumin and The Brain: What you need to know This is the fourth article in our curcumin series. You can read the other items in this series by clicking here. How well do you know your spices? Are you a spice master like Lior Lev Sercarz, the self-proclaimed "King of Spices”? Or are you a complete novice still trying to figure out the difference between cumin and curcumin? Regardless of where you stand in the spice hierarchy, there are some spices that you must have heard off, and one of them

30th July 2020

The Fallout from this week’s AEW Dynamite 7/29/2020- Results and Analysis

The results and analysis of this week's AEW Dynamite-7/29/2020.

United States CBD • 2nd July 2020

CBD vs. CBG: What’s the Difference?

Would you watch a show called ‘Keeping up with Medical Marijuana’? It would be like Keeping up with the Kardashians, but instead of gossipy millionaires, you’d get real information on CBD, THC, CBG, CBN & More. I’d binge-watch every season and spin-off, but I doubt E! will make it any time soon. CBD and THC have taken the world by storm, and they aren’t slowing down any time soon, but CBG may be just as important if not more !!

Imaginal Hemp • 22nd June 2020

Curcumin and the Immune System

This is the second article in our series on curcumin. If you haven’t had a chance to read the first article in this series, click here. Have you ever stopped to wonder how our bodies work? They are marvelous feats of biology and engineering that scientists are still working to understand. We are continually learning new things about our bodies, but at the same time, there is a lot we do not know. Our bodies are marvels of biology and engineering.

Imaginal Hemp • 16th June 2020

Is CBD psychoactive?

A few years ago, CBD hit the mainstream, and since then, its popularity has soared. CBD is in everything right now from gummies to pillows, Yes, you read that right, pillows. And it doesn’t seem like CBD’s popularity is going to fade anytime soon. In fact, according to experts, by 2025, the CBD industry will be worth about $9.69 billion. CBD is here to stay. There are several reasons why CBD has become so popular, and one of them is the claim that CBD is not psychoactive. But is this true?

Imaginal Hemp • 7th June 2020

CBD, THC and the Entourage Effect: A deep dive

Did you know that the hemp plant has over 500 unique compounds? These compounds can be placed in groups that include omega fatty acids, cannabinoids, terpenoids, and flavonoids. If you are a long time hemp user, you might be familiar with these compounds. If you are starting out, don't worry, we are here to help.

Pure CBD Oil • 7th June 2020

Is CBD Oil Legal in Ireland?

• What are the health potentials of CBD? • Why CBD oil is not considered medicinal in Ireland • What is the CBD oil legislation in Ireland? • Is it legal to grow hemp in Ireland? • What is the future of CBD in Ireland? In recent years CBD oil has enjoyed the spotlight in the wellness arena for its many possible health benefits. It is safe to say that the buzz may never subside, not with the current trend of studies coming up with positive findings supporting the potential of CBD oil. In the U

Imaginal Hemp • 7th June 2020

An open letter to Seth Meyers from a CBD lover

My name is Wilfred, and I am one of your biggest fans. I loved you on SNL; I love your work on late Night With Seth Meyers, I even enjoyed The Short Halloween. I'm not a super fan by any stretch of the imagination, but I do appreciate your work. My favorite bit of Seth Meyers' content is A Closer Look. For those who are unfamiliar with Seth's work, this is a short segment lasting anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, where Seth really goes into one of the day’s main stories.

Imaginal Hemp • 7th June 2020

DEA deschedules Epidiolex, the first CBD drug: What does it all mean?

In a move whose effects have been felt even in the stock market, the DEA decided to remove Epidiolex from the controlled substance list. For many in the CBD community, the DEA’s decision has been a long time coming, but what does it mean for the industry? In this article, we endeavor to find out. What is the controlled substance list? To fully appreciate the impact of the DEA’s decision, we need to understand the controlled substance list and why it exists. To do this, we have to travel back

Imaginal Hemp • 7th June 2020

Curcumin and The Heart: What you need to know

This is the third article in our series on how curcumin affects the body. In the first article, we looked at curcumin in general. In the second article, we looked at how curcumin interacts with the immune system. And in this article, we are going to look at how curcumin interacts with the heart. Let’s dive in. Someone once compared the human body to a car, and I am yet to find a more apt comparison to describe the complexity of the human condition. A car is an intricate marvel of engineering, a

Imaginal Hemp • 7th June 2020

Parts of the hemp plant and their uses

Since ancient times, agriculture has played a massive role in human society. It has led to the establishment of ancient states, the improvement of trade and the growth of populations. Some of the plants that played a significant role in the ancient world are wheat, peas,rice, and hemp. In this article, we are going to focus on one of the most important plants of the ancient and modern world, hemp. We are going to dive into hemp, specifically looking at the parts of the hemp plant and their use

Pure CBD Oil • 7th June 2020

Where to Buy CBD Vape Oil in Ireland

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most famous hemp compounds. One of the reasons why it is famous is because it does not cause any intoxicating effects. Put simply, CDB does not get you high, unlike THC, the other famous cannabis compound. Another reason why CBD has become popular is because researchers have found that it has several health benefits. Some people use CBD to relieve anxiety, improve their sleep and relieve pain. CBD is also popular because of its versatility. There are many ways t

Imaginal Hemp • 7th June 2020

CBD and Drug Tests: Here’s everything should know

Over the past few years, CBD has become extremely popular. To give you an idea of CBD's popularity, it is consistently covered by CNN, MSNBC, and BBC, three of the most popular media companies in the world. The fact that you are reading this article is a testament to CBD’s popularity. But you aren’t here to read about CBD’s popularity. You are here to get an answer to one of the most frequently asked questions in the CBD world. Will using CBD make me fail my drug test?

Imaginal Hemp • 7th June 2020

CBD and Sleep: What Does Science Say?

By now, you've probably heard about CBD, the wellness product that has taken the world by storm. It’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s perhaps the most popular wellness product of the 21st century. If you are not familiar with CBD, it's short for cannabidiol, one of the major compounds of the hemp plant. One of the reasons why CBD is popular is because it doesn't produce an intoxicating effect, unlike THC, another primary cannabis compound.

Imaginal Hemp • 7th June 2020

Curcumin: The reason we love turmeric

In India, if you go to a spice shop and ask for turmeric, the attendant may give you a knowing smile, nod their head and say, “Ah, the golden spice.” It’s no secret that Indians love turmeric; they are the world's largest producers and consumers of the spice. In Sanskrit, the language of Indian classics, turmeric has many names: Most of these names reference turmeric’s golden color, it's the spice's most well-known feature. But do you know what gives turmeric its distinct hue?