Compounds known as cannabinoids which are commonly found in the cannabis plant, have been found to prevent infection from the COVID 19 virus. This is achieved by blocking its entry into cells according to the study conducted by Oregon State University. The study titled ‘Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 and Emerging Variants’ was published by the Journal of Natural Products.

Many Irish CBD businesses are continuing to challenge the police and the Irish state to secure the emerging industry’s future.

CBD could potentially help with certain side effects of anorexia, however there are other cannabinoids that may be able to help in different ways.

This article examines the ways in which CBD can be used to reduce certain symptoms of a hangover - as well as outlining alternative cures.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the most common respiratory order in the world. In the United States alone, it is the third primary cause of death. While there is no currently known cure for COPD, there are existing treatments that can mitigate symptoms, but these often come with adverse side effects.

There are many people who question the benefits of using CBD to manage autism. There are initial scientific studies investigating the relationship between CBD and autism. However, scientific studies are still in a preliminary stage so most evidence is anecdotal. Recent reports suggest that CBD can assist children with reoccurring seizures.

Italy is on course to be one of the first countries in Europe to decriminalise cannabis for adult recreational use.

CBD patches are becoming increasingly popular among sophisticated CBD consumers. There are several key factors that affect the efficacy of a CBD patch, with one key element being where the patch is placed on your body.

With no viable existing cure for tinnitus, an increasing amount of research highlights the potential of CBD in managing its symptoms. Learn more here!

As a result of demands for reform to the Irish Medical Cannabis Access Programme, the Department of Health has announced that patients with a medical cannabis prescription will now be able to access direct payments to assist in covering the cost of their prescriptions. 

When conducting research into cannabis and CBD specifically, the entourage effect will consistently come up. The entourage effect is a phenomenon often associated with cannabis where cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other compounds produce a combined effect that is far more powerful than a single ingredient used in isolation. One way of considering the entourage effect is to imagine the compounds of the hemp plant working as a team instead of each compound effecting the body in its own individual manner. 

Learn more about how CBD can aid the before, during and after of getting a tattoo.