November 22, 2023
Israel: Medical cannabis research for combating PTSD

Targeting the endocannabinoid system may have a role in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, few studies have examined the effectiveness of cannabis on symptoms of PTSD, and more research is needed to ascertain cannabis’ effectiveness. In this retrospective naturalistic study, we followed 14 relatively mature (32-68 years of age), treatment-resistant, chronic combat […]

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November 16, 2023
Israel: Access to Medical Cannabis broadened to meet needs of a growing number of patients

Medical practitioners will be able to issue prescriptions for taking medical cannabis to an expanded list of patients with them needing a special license. Access to medical cannabis will soon be considerably broadened in Israel to meet the needs of a growing number of patients, the Health Committee and the Israeli parliament decided Tuesday. Thanks […]

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June 26, 2023
USA: Dr. Bruce Bugbee, Utah State University on Cannabis Cultivation Research

Dr. Bruce Bugbee president and CEO of Apogee Instruments, Inc. A professor and researcher at Utah State University. R&D and production of Apogee has grown into a world-class manufacturer of environmental sensors, a state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing facility. The keys to Apogee's success has been Dr. Bugbee passion for creating top-quality, cost-effective instrumentation for scientists […]

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May 3, 2023
Israel: Amid Election Results, Cannabis Stocks Soaring as Order to Allow Cannabis Export on its Way

According to reports, the Minister of Economy is expected to sign an order in the coming days to allow medical cannabis to be exported abroad - three years after the government first approved it. Shares of Israeli cannabis companies on the stock market jumped this morning following the election results as well as the publication […]

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April 25, 2023
Israel: Cannabinoids and Benefits of THC, THCA, THCA-A, CBD, CBDA, CBN, CBG, CBC, and CBDV

First discovered in Israel in the 1960s by Professor Raphael Mechoulam and his team, cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds derived from the cannabis plant. These compounds are responsible for the many medicinal effects of cannabis, with each compound offering distinctive properties and benefits. To date, scientists have discovered over 113 cannabinoids, and more are […]

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April 3, 2023
Israel: Days to Medical Cannabis Exports Authorization

After three years of deliberations and a year after the government's decision on the issue, licensees to grow cannabis can apply for a permit to export. Increasing the capabilities of the police and the intensification of punishment, which were at the center of the objections, enabled the signing. After three years of discussions, a government […]

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April 1, 2023
Israel: 470 Kg of Cannabis Expected to Arrive from Canopy Growth Canada to Univo Pharmaceuticals

The new Israeli cannabis company "Univo" reports that it has basically agreed to import about half a ton of medical cannabis from the Canadian cannabis company "Canopy". 470 kg of cannabis will be imported into Israel from the world's largest cannabis company, says the new Israeli cannabis company UNV Medicine LTD. Univo which will be […]

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February 23, 2020
Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Green Light to Delete 40,000 Criminal Cases in Next Legalization Committee Meeting

On the way to legalization in Israel: After a round of discussions with the leaders of the struggle, the PM agreed on a full pardon for cannabis consumers (deletion of criminal cases). After a round of discussions during which meetings were held between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chairman of the Green Leaf Movement and […]

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February 16, 2020
Israel: Medical Cannabis Prices as of January 28th 2020

According to the old regulation, the price of medical cannabis in Israel stood at NIS 370 a month - regardless of the amount of cannabis licensed. So how much does medical cannabis cost and how much money is spent on each month? In 2009, the medical cannabis industry was first established in Israel. Initially, cannabis […]

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February 14, 2020
Israel: Bazelet Group Imported 650 Kg of Cannabis T20 from Portugal at 19.3% and 20.8% THC

Next week in pharmacies: "Bazelet" company with first import of overseas cannabis from the T20 category. "Ensure continuous supply of high-quality, clean cannabis," says the company's CEO. Accurate THC percentages will be displayed for the first time. Bazelet first imported about half a ton of cannabis from Portugal last week to fill the shortage of […]

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January 13, 2020
USA: Federal Cannabis Reform Get Another Congressional Hearing Next Week

Kyle Jaeger Comprehensive marijuana reform will be at the center of another congressional hearing next week, a key committee announced on Wednesday. Two months after the House Judiciary Committee approved the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, a comprehensive cannabis legalization bill sponsored by Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the issue will be the subject of […]

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January 9, 2020
Thailand: First Medical Cannabis Clinic Opens in Bangkok

Thailand's first cannabis clinic opened on Monday (Jan 6) and was flooded with patients after the country became the first in Asia to legalise medicinal use of the drug. Hundreds of patients converged on the government run facility in Bangkok - which already has a waiting list of more than 2,000. The pilot clinic, based […]

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December 18, 2019
Israel: Ben Gurion University Developed a New Medical Cannabis Treatment Protocol for Geriatric Patients

Israeli researchers have developed a medical protocol detailing how cannabis in the elderly should be best treated, and also examined in a preliminary study. The results are impressive - 85% reported an improvement in their health, and researchers recommend that doctors consider the treatment of elderly cannabis as an alternative to narcotic drugs. Shay Friedman […]

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December 6, 2019
Research: Effects of Cannabinoids on Female Sexual Function

Effects of Cannabinoids on Female Sexual Function Becky Lynn, MD,1 Amy Gee, MD,1 Luna Zhang, BS,1 and James G. Pfaus, PhD2 ABSTRACT Introduction: With the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in some countries and a few US states, its use has become more widely prevalent. Both exogenous cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and […]

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December 4, 2019
Israel: Research finds CBD Chemotherapy to Kill Cancer Cells "from the Inside"

Allowing chemotherapy drugs directly into the cancer cells without harming healthy cells is the latest word in cancer research - there are chemotherapy drugs that are not stylized to penetrate the cancer cell program. Combining the chemotherapeutic drug with cannabidiol (CBD) to infiltrate the cancer cell and kill it from within - according to a […]

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November 24, 2019
Israel: 3 Licensed Growers Submit Import License Request to the Ministry of Health

TOGETHER - PANAXIA - BAZELET In order to be able to recognize the goods in Israel, the company must adhere to two rules: the GAP growth standard is the production count and the laboratory tests in Israel. Will the Cannabis Medical Company be able to get the Health Ministry official to import her crops from […]

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November 17, 2019
Israel Op-Ed: Will CBD become Legal?

A rumor of rumors from the corridors of the Ministry of Health and conference rooms is released like white smoke. News of documents that are already ready for signature and final approval, details of standards and procedures that will allow importers to engage in the field of Israel, and a lot of hopeful concern - […]

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November 17, 2019
Israel: Ministry of Health allows Import of Cannabis and CBD without Stringent Standards

Drama in the industry: From now on, importation of medical cannabis from abroad is permitted even under stringent quality standards without the strict quality standards. The goal: to alleviate the shortage of pharmacies. The new Israeli cannabis farms may be damaged. First publication: The Ministry of Health permits for the first time import of medical […]

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November 15, 2019
Israel: Ministry of Health has revealed that Cannabis Export Guidelines will be published next week

Ministry of Health plans to publish guidelines on cannabis export this Monday • In a statement to the High Court, the Ministry said: "For the Ministry of Health, any business that meets the standard for local production and marketing - can market its products abroad" • Exposure of regulations by the Ministry of Health still […]

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November 12, 2019
US: Cannabis Banking Bill Passes House in Historic Vote

It is the first marijuana reform measure to pass the chamber. Claire Hansen House Passes Pot Banking Bill A customer pays cash for retail marijuana at 3D Cannabis Center in Denver. The U.S House on Wednesday passed a bill that would protect banks that service cannabis businesses. A MEASURE TO PROTECT financial institutions that service […]

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October 29, 2019
Israel: Maturing into one of the Premier Cannabis Markets for Investment

ANTHONY VARRELL During the last year, we have seen increased interest in the Israeli cannabis market from an investor and company standpoint and this is a trend that investors need to be aware of. Last week, Calvin Broadus Jr., aka Snoop Dogg, announced a strategic partnership with an Israel-based cannabis ancillary business called Seedo and […]

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