The Farmacy Blog — CBD

Consumers can now find many products that contain cannabidiol (CBD) ranging from ingestible oil and gummies to salves, lotions and face creams. As we’ve discussed previously, it not only matters what products actually contain, but also what processes were used in their development and what types of claims are made about them. As the number of available products made with CBD continues to climb, we invite you to explore with us some of the evidence behind cannabinoids in a topical form. How Do Cannabinoids Work on the Skin? The amount of evidence-based data about the endocannabinoid system is both expansive...

With the emerging yet still nascent hemp industry and growing demand for hemp products of all kinds, an abundance of over-priced CBD items on the market is preventing some struggling businesses from moving current inventory. Ironically, trends show that people are buying these types of products at an exponentially increasing rate. At the same time, ensuring quality and overall efficacy are critical components that are too often overlooked by consumers and partnering businesses. Let’s take a look at why patients and those utilizing cannabis-derived products need to be aware of the nuances within CBD product development, and how being educated...

Ever since cannabis was analyzed with modern technology, there has been astronomical growth in the amount of published research data about the plant. The synthesis of cannabinoids and the discovery of our endocannabinoid systems have led to a new age of understanding anatomy and physiological functions of the body. What have also taken place are simultaneous exploitations not only of the plant’s benefits, but also questionable practices and motives to ultimately generate profit. We invite you to take a deeper look as we provide evidence-based information about data behind cannabinoid based products while also giving considerations to public health and...